Lexus LX

Introduction

Lexus, the Luxury car division of Japanese Automaker Toyota always comes out with something new out of its Pandora box for the the car enthusiasts around the world. This time Lexus has introduced a more elite sibling of Toyota Land Cruiser moniker Lexus LX 570. Both these SUVs are built and composed of exactly same aspect, but differ in terms of badging. The first generation LX 450 started production in 1995 as Lexus' first entry into the SUV market. Its successor, the LX 470, premiered in 1998 and was produced until 2006. Lexus LX 570 is a pure SUV and has a full time all terrain mode with a caliber to perform over all kind of roads. The all new facelift of the Lexus was unveiled in August 2015 at the US Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. Lexus is all primed to launch the car in Malaysia and anticipates a good response from the car enthusiasts here.

Engine, Mileage & Variants

Lexus LX 570 is powered by a herculean 5.7 liter V8 engine, which is configured with 32 valves DOHC 3UR-FE system. This massive powermill gulps down a concentrated dose of fuel to pump out a maximum power of 383 hp at 5600 rpm along with a torque output of 530 Nm at 4000 rpm. The powerful engine escalates the vehicle to attain a top speed of 220 kmph. The most noticeable thing about the rugged SUV , despite its huge stature the SUV hits a 100km/h mark in just 7.8 seconds. The thirsty engine delivers a hefty mileage of 6.5 kmpl.

Exteriors

One look is all it takes to fall in love with this mighty off-roader. The Lexus LX series is composed of robust mechanism and it drops its eagerness from the exteriors. The front fascia of the SUV is delighted with a LED daytime running lamps are as daring as they are distinct. The Triple-Beam LED headlamps boldly announce every arrival of this land cruiser inspired body. Lexus LX is high, and it is evident from the recognizable gap between its tyres and the fenders. The dimensions of the all new Lexus measures out to be as 4990 mm of length, 1970 mm of width and 1840 mm of height. Apart from which the SUV boasts a ground clearance of 176 mm is worth for most of the terrains. The 21” inch alloys adds an aggressive side profile to the vehicle, which can be easily seen when the LX is stationary.

Interiors

Climb over the high seated SUV and heed your tired soul inside its generously spacious interiors. The seven seated Lexus LX 570 has loads of room inside , the car features cool box, climate control, etc in a well organized manner to accentuate the ergonomics of this vehicle. Owing to the Lexus Luxury tag the SUV is loaded with ultra comfortable seats that are hugely comfortable and are stitched with high quality soft leather material. The cockpit design of the driver's seat is easy to use and good to see. The LX is a treat to drive for the audiophiles as the car features a Mark Levinson Reference Surround Sound System that jazzes out the real music pleasure and it is connected with 19 Speakers. The second row passengers can directly view the display screens mounted behind the front seat's headrest; the company calls it Dual rear seat entertainment. Besides that, the car boasts a massive boot space of 2350 liters for it.

Safety, Braking and Miscellaneous

Lexus is widely recognized for its safety loaded car's and LX is just another example to the company's claim. The car features airbags for all the passengers along with knee airbags for front passengers that help a lot during impacts. Apart from the specific features the car is loaded with ABS, rain sensing vipers, theft vehicle location. LX also features Entune's Safety Connect with automatic collision notification.

Verdict

Lexus LX570 is powerful machine with ultra luxury cabin. The car is loaded with impeccable safety features and the seven seats inside the cabin makes it good for family hangouts. However, its luxury and all the elite demeanor it doesn't feel to spacious when the practicality of third row and luggage area is concerned and it's thirsty engines might cause inconvenience to Malaysian buyers.