The 2018 Lexus LX range of configurations is currently priced from $83,270.
Our most recent review of the 2018 Lexus LX resulted in a score of 6.6 out of 10 for that particular example.
Carsguide Managing Editor - Head of Video Matt Campbell had this to say at the time: If you're more interested in appearance, space and features when choosing your large SUV, the Lexus LX570 S may offer a lot of appeal to you. And if you actually plan to venture outside of the suburbs where you can explore the abilities of the vehicle's underpinnings, it could be right up your figurative alley... or down your goat track, as it were.
You can read the full review here.
This is what Matt Campbell liked most about this particular version of the Lexus LX: Unquestionable presence, Amazing off-road chops, Loaded with gear
The 2018 Lexus LX carries a braked towing capacity of up to 3500 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
The Lexus LX 2018 prices range from $86,460 for the basic trim level SUV to $142,010 for the top of the range SUV Base.
Lexus LX Model | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to |
---|---|---|---|---|
LX570
|
Body Type: SUV | Specs: 5.7L PULP 8 SP AUTO | Price From: $83,270 |
Price To:
$142,010
|
LX570 S
|
Body Type: SUV | Specs: 5.7L PULP 8 SP AUTO | Price From: $118,140 |
Price To:
$135,850
|
Lexus LX Model | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance |
---|---|---|---|
LX450D
|
Body Type: SUV | Height x Width x Length: 1865x1980x5080 mm |
Ground Clearance:
220 mm
|
LX570 S
|
Body Type: SUV | Height x Width x Length: 1865x1970x4990 mm |
Ground Clearance:
235 mm
|
Lexus LX Model | Body Type | Specs | Braked Capacity |
---|---|---|---|
LX450D
|
Body Type: SUV | Specs: 4.5L Diesel 6 SP AUTO |
Braked Capacity:
3500kg
|
LX570 S
|
Body Type: SUV | Specs: 5.7L PULP 8 SP AUTO |
Braked Capacity:
3500kg
|
Lexus LX Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption |
---|---|---|---|
LX570
|
Body Type: SUV | Specs: 5.7L PULP 8 SP AUTO |
Fuel Consumption:
14.4L/100km
|
LX450D Base
|
Body Type: SUV | Specs: 4.5L Diesel 6 SP AUTO |
Fuel Consumption:
9.5L/100km
|
Lexus LX Model | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Rim |
---|---|---|---|---|
LX450D
|
Body Type: SUV | Front Tyre Size: 285x50 R20 | Front Rim: 8.5x20 in |
Rear Rim:
8.5x20 in
|
LX570 S
|
Body Type: SUV | Front Tyre Size: 275x50 R21 | Front Rim: 8.5x21 in |
Rear Rim:
8.5x21 in
|
Apart from the obvious requirement to change to 17-inch wheels as well as your chosen tyre, there are legalities to be considered here, and they can vary from State to Territory, so you need to check with your local authorities before committing to any change like this. However, broadly speaking, you can increase your wheel size by up to two inches, provided you don’t throw your speedometer out in the process. You also need to stay within a certain percentage of the car’s original rolling circumference (the distance the tyre travels in one revolution) to remain legal. And there are the practical issues such as tyre-to-bodywork clearance.
However, on the surface the swap you’ve nominated should be legal and practical. The 2000 Lexus LS400 originally came with a 225 60/16 wheel and tyre, so your preferred option only increases wheel diameter by one inch. Also, by fitting a 55-series tyre, you’ve reduced the sidewall height (from the standard 60-series tyre) so the rolling resistance of your new combination will be less than one per cent larger, so shouldn’t create any legal or clearance hassles. Just be sure to let your insurance company know you’ve made the change. Be sure to check the accuracy of your speedometer after the change, too. A GPS speedo app on your phone is the easiest way to do this.
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