Lexus LX 2025 News

Buyers still love 4WDs in Australia.  It remains a big-selling segment, but some of its biggest hitters are suffering losses. China is starting to get a foothold in the market with budget offerings posing a serious threat to established regulars. Emissions-heavy vehicles such as 4WDs are also coming under fire from increasingly stringent rules in Australia. Here is the rundown of the best-selling 4WDs up to June 2026.  The Ford Everest large SUV is up front with more than 11,000 sales in 2026 so far, despite a near 10 per cent year-on-year drop.  It is based on the Ford Ranger, which is the best-selling ute in Australia. The Toyota Prado takes second place with more than 9000 sales so far this year, but it has experienced an even sharper drop of nearly 42 per cent year-on-year. The Prado is a scaled down version of the LandCruiser 300 Series, using a 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine, as opposed to the more powerful V6.  Isuzu’s MU-X is third, making 7564 sales up to June, but it too experienced a more minor slump of 3.2 per cent.  The LandCruiser 300 Series is currently fourth on the standings, and is the only car in the top five to have experienced a substantial growth in sales.  Its 6451 sales constitutes a 26.3 per cent rise compared to first six months of 2025. Toyota also released a performance petrol hybrid V6 variant earlier this year. The Suzuki Jimny rounds out the top five as a much smaller and cheaper competitor to those above it.  Priced from $31,990, before on-road costs, the Jimny is down 11.1 per cent compared to this time last year, while still amassing 3882 sales.  The Nissan Patrol is down nearly 25 per cent compared to its sales result up to June 2025, with 2843 sales so far in 2026.  The current Y62 petrol V8 Patrol will cease production next month, and order books for a new twin-turbo V6 will open later.   GWM’s Tank 300 mid-size SUV off-roader has continued to surge up the sales charts in 2026, with 2759 sales so far. The Tank 300 is available in petrol, diesel, plug-less hybrid and plug-in hybrid set-ups - more varied than any of its competitors.  BYD’s Denza sub-brand is another Chinese rival experiencing a solid sales return in Australia. Its B5 plug-in hybrid SUV has already accumulated 1445 sales this year, having only gone on sale in December 2025. Its bigger sibling the B8 is also approaching the 1000-unit mark midway through this year.  The ultra-luxury GMC Yukon Denali from the United States is starting to pick up momentum in Australia.  The V8-powered eight-seater Yukon Denali went on sale in the middle of last year, but 2026 has seen sales explode by nearly 190 per cent.  It remains a low-volume model with only 202 sales, as it carries a $174,990 price tag.  The 4WD segment is about undergo some serious changes in the next few months, including an influx of new models. The Mitsubishi Pajero will return to Australia, along with several new Chinese competitors likely to join it over the next 18 months. The anticipated Geely Galaxy Cruiser is slated for a UK launch, meaning Australia could its next step, while the GAC Yue 7 also seems to be on the way.  

The updated 2025 Lexus LX has been priced for the Australian market with pricing up across the range and the addition of new off-road-centric Overtrail variants.

Lexus has announced a new off-road-focused grade for its flagship LX 4WD.  The 2025 Lexus LX Overtrail borrows the variant name debuted on its smaller, Toyota LandCruiser Prado-based sibling, the GX. The LX is bigger inside and out and comes with punchier engines, including a 227kW/700Nm 3.3-litre turbo-diesel V6 and Lexus-exclusive 3.5-litre turbo-petrol outputting a stout 305kW and 650Nm.  You can tell the Overtrail apart by black accents on the huge front grille, front and rear bumpers, mirrors, window trims, door handles, roof rails and wheelarches.  Within those arches, the Overtrail scores unique 18-inch alloy wheels wrapped in 275/70 R18 Toyo Open Country all-terrain tyres.  Adding to off-road prowess is the standard fitment of three (front, centre and rear) locking differentials along with high and low range, just like the Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series GR Sport.  Like all LXs, the Overtrail is equipped with off-road driver aids such as Multi-Terrain Select, terrain monitoring cameras and height-adjustable air suspension. Downhill Assist Control and Crawl Control function as sort of off-road cruise controls for the LX.  Lexus’ announcement of the LX overtrail coincides with the broader MY25 upgrades, including a 12.3-inch multimedia touchscreen, engine mounts, improved acoustics and other changes. Although diesel and petrol are locked in for a launch in the first half of this year, Lexus Australia says it is still evaluating the GX hybrid’s twin-turbo petrol V6 and electric motor combination before it goes on sale. While the diesel is five- or seven-seat, the hybrid is five-seat only.  Exact features are yet to be confirmed for the LX range. Expect a similar range structure, with Sports Luxury, F Sport and Ultra Luxury trims available on various engines with the Overtrail sitting towards the top of the line-up.  Pricing also remains a mystery for now. The currency LX runs from $155,976 (LX500d AWD) to $217,976 (LX600 Ultra Luxury), before on-road costs. We’d wager on increases with the 2025 Lexus LX.