Lexus LX vs Audi SQ7

What's the difference?

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Lexus LX
Lexus LX

$157,889 - $198,887

2024 price

Audi SQ7
Audi SQ7

$144,990 - $190,888

2024 price

Summary

2024 Lexus LX
2024 Audi SQ7
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Twin Turbo V6, 3.3L

Twin Turbo V8, 4.0L
Fuel Type
Diesel

Premium Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency
8.9L/100km (combined)

12.1L/100km (combined)
Seating
7

7
Dislikes
  • Hefty price
  • 22-inch wheels
  • Tyres not suited to 4WD touring

  • Lacks clever interior storage
  • Engine is thirsty
  • Expensive to service
2024 Lexus LX Summary

The Lexus LX line-up has a solid reputation as off-road vehicles and towing platforms.

And there’s plenty of excitement about the new-generation Lexus LX500d because it’s essentially a tarted-up version of the Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series – it’s built on the same platform as the 300 and even has that model’s 3.3-litre V6 twin-turbocharged diesel engine and 10-speed auto.

Sure, it’s not as tough looking as the new Prado-based Lexus GX, but if you like your off-roader with more than its fair share of posh trimmings then perhaps a Lexus LX500d is your cup of tea.

However, with a price-tag topping out at more than $150,000, does this luxury 4WD wagon actually deserve your attention or should you look elsewhere?

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2024 Audi SQ7 Summary

The Audi Q7 has come in for its second facelift as it enters its ninth year of production while the younger Q8 is in for its first refresh.

But these two aren't like the Mitsubishi ASX and Eclipse Cross pair; Audi's MLB underpinnings were cutting edge at their launch 2015 and remain stand-out in the class with advanced suspension and chassis tech, connectivity and refinement.

A host of small visual and performance tweaks aim to make the range-topping SQ7 we're driving even better. But should you make the sensible seven-seat decision or go a little rogue and choose the sloping-roofed SQ8?

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