The new LX is the Lexus version of the 300-Series Toyota Land Cruiser.
Therefore, those wishing for the iconic Toyota off-road nameplate will have to settle (or shall we saw, upgrade) to the more luxurious, techier Lexus-badged version.
The pricing has not been announced for the LX600, which will go on sale sometime in the first quarter of 2022, but expect to shell out $90,000 (exclusive of export charges).
The 2022 Lexus LX600 gains Ultra Luxury (pictured) and F Sport trim levels, which join the Standard, Premium, and Luxury trims.
The Ultra Luxury pays special attention to rear-seat passengers, providing two six-way power-adjustable massaging captain’s chairs split by a center console that houses a touchscreen.
The F Sport gets a standard Torsen limited-slip rear differential, a new rear anti-roll bar, 22-inch forged rollers, a blacked-out mesh grille, an optional red interior, and an optional special white exterior.
Lexus gives the LX a dual-screen setup in the center stack. The 12.3-inch upper screen displays things like navigation, entertainment, and exterior camera views, while the 7.0-inch lower screen handles climate controls and vehicle info like driving modes, heights, and so on.
Under the hood, the 2022 Lexus LX600 drops the 5.7-liter V-8 from the outgoing LX570 in favor of a twin-turbo 3.4-liter V-6 making 409 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque, backed by a 10-speed automatic transmission. It’s unlikely the LX will ever get a diesel powerplant like the Land Cruiser, but it is likely the hybrid version of the V-6 (debuted on the new Toyota Tundra) could make an appearance.