Lexus LX News

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Lexus Australia will add a new range-topping variant to its LX luxury upper-large SUV line-up this month, with the LX570 S to check in at $168,098 plus on-road costs.That translates to a $25,300 premium over the fully optioned LX570 upon which it is based.The extra money gets buyers a newly designed front grille, more aggressive front and rear bumpers,  unique 21-inch alloy wheels, and side-mirror-mounted puddle lamps.To improve dynamics, the S brings front performance dampers that are said to improve body rigidity and steering stability.New features are also found inside, including alloy pedals, Shimamoku Grey ornamentation and rich-burgundy semi-aniline leather trim.Carry-over features include a reversing camera, 10 airbags, four-zone climate control, surround-view monitor and a 12.3-inch high-definition infotainment system.The S gains no changes to the LX570's engine, with it also powered by a 270kW/530Nm 5.7-litre petrol V8.That's matched with an eight-speed automatic transmission, helping it achieve a braked towing capacity of 3500kg.Safety-wise, the S carries over Lexus' Safety System Plus which includes autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning, adaptive high-beam headlights, head-up display, rear cross-traffic alert and blind-spot monitoring.Lexus' local arm is confident that the new flagship will help bring in new customers, according to chief executive Scott Thompson."The striking features of the new LX 570 S, from its unique exterior styling to the dynamic upgrades, symbolise the evolution of the LX model and will further expand its popularity among customers," he said. Check out all 2018 Lexus LX570 price and spec info here.

Lexus has lobbed a diesel version of its hulking all-wheel-drive LX for $134,500 before on-roads with Toyota LandCruiser’s 4.5-litre twin-turbo V8 shoehorned under the bonnet of the luxury off-roader.

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The Lexus version of the 200 Series has follow the new GS sedan's styling lead but it brings with it a $9000 slice to the price and a boost for the features list. On sale now and starting from $140,900, the updated LX 570 has been reduced to a single model and has styling tweaks front and rear, new 20in alloy wheels, daytime LED running lights, but Lexus says the main changes are under the skin. The price cut narrows the gap to the top-spec Land Cruiser Sahara petrol V8 (albeit a 227kW/439Nm 4.7-litre) to $26,000. The new 570 sits below the Range Rover petrol-engined line-up by $18,000, boasting extra seating capacity above the off-roading Brit. The 570 undercuts the G and GL-Class Mercedes-Benz off-road brigade by between $21,000 and $33,000. The outputs of the 5.7-litre petrol V8 remain at 270kW and 530Nm, with a 14.8l/100km combined-cycle fuel economy claim. Changes to LX 570 are more than just skin deep, says Lexus, with the new off-road Turn Assist feature that reduces the turning circle by adding more brake force to the inside rear wheel - anyone who has driven a tractor will be familiar with this type of function. The big eight-seater Lexus also has "Multi-Terrain Select" function, which allows the driver to select one of five terrain types (no doubt inspired by Land Rover's Terrain Response system) - rock, rock and dirt, mogul, loose rock, and mud and sand - to tailor the electronic control systems to the prevailing conditions. The system also has four wide-angle cameras to show the driver what's going on in areas out of sight, displaying the images to the driver on the eight-inch LCD screen. There's also a new display between the speedo and tacho that show front wheel angles, 4WD, speed and satnav info and the Crawl Control feature now has five preset speeds, up from three. Standard fare also includes adjustable suspension, a chilled centre console, a dual-screen rear seat entertainment system, a reversing camera, keyless entry and ignition, four-zone climate control, daytime running lamps, 10 airbags, a  220-volt 100-watt power outlet in the rear cargo bay, a 19-speaker Mark Levinson sound system, front and rear clearance sensors and Bluetooth. There's a $16,000 option pack that adds wheel-mounted paddle shifters for the six-speed automatic transmission, as well as the Lexus Pre-Collision safety prep system, active cruise control, rear seat heaters, ventilated front seats and mahogany wood grain-look interior trim, including on the steering wheel.