2018 Lexus LX
Curbside Beauty, Brute Force
The LX Rewards Those Who Crave Supreme Power, On and Off the Asphalt.
• Offeringarareblendofsophisticationandpower,the LX is one of the few remaining 8-passenger SUVs with true all-terrain abilities
• Oneofthefewbody-on-framestillavailableinthe market
• Plentyoftractionandtorquecreatesasure-footedride
Why the LX?
Conquers Demanding Terrains from Remote Off-Road Vistas to Black-Tie Premieres
The LX Commands All Roads and Excels Where There Are None.
- Provides a stylish and muscular SUV experience
- Elevated seat position with superior sightlines
- Easy access to 44.7 cubic feet of cargo space
• Optimal power and torque for substantial towing capacity (7,000 pounds)
• 2-speed transfer case and Multi-Terrain Select
• Full-time 4-wheel-drive system for powerful off-road exploration
• Flexible and comfortable seating configurations for up to eight passengers
Family Fit
The LX Has a Prominent Position as the Lexus Flagship SUV
For a lower price point: GX 460
• Lessspace
• SmallerV8engine
• Flexible6-or7-passengerseating
• Full-time4-wheeldrivewithlowrange
• AvailablewithAdaptiveVariableSuspension(AVS)
• Availablewithsemi-anilineleatherandmahoganywoodtrim
Competition
The LX Has Few Genuine Competitors
• AdventurousbuyerswilllovetheexclusiveLX570ascompared to
Cadillac Escalade
Land Rover Range Rover Mercedes-Benz GLS
• Advancedall-terrainfeaturesthatcompetitorslackcomestandard • LX570hasMulti-TerrainSelect,height-adjustable
suspension and TORSEN® center differential • Robustengineeringandlong-lastingdurability
• Competitorslackthisreputationforconfidence-inspiring engineering
Key updates for 2018
The LX 570 Receives the Following Updates for MY 2018.
• Exterior
• Eminent White Pearl (085) replaces Starfire Pearl (077)
• Ornamental trim color between the spokes of the 21-inch wheels (FZ) changed from gray metallic to black
- Reverse lamps are now LED
- Power rear door changed to automatic type
• Interior
• Shimamoku trim is now available on models equipped with the
genuine wood-trimmed steering wheel
• Genuine leather pad for the steering wheel is now available
• Cover of Rear-Seat Entertainment System (RSES) updated to enhance appearance
*Safety and security
-Airbag cut-off switch has been updated to a pictogram type to meet new regulation standards
-A heater has been added to the PCS camera sensor
Specifications
• 5.7-liter V8 engine with Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (Dual VVT-i)
• 383 horsepower and 403 lb-ft of torque
• 8-speed sequential-shift automatic Electronically Controlled Transmission (ECT)
• Full-time4-wheeldrivewithTORSEN® limited-slip center differential (with manual- locking feature)
• 5-modeMulti-TerrainSelect(Mud&Sand, Loose Rock, Mogul, Rock & Dirt, Rock)
Key Selling Points
• Flexible 8-passenger capacity
• AdaptiveVariableSuspension(AVS)withActive Height Control
• 2-speed transfer case and Multi-Terrain Select
• Leather and wood interior trim
• Power-sliding 60/40-split 2nd-row seat with 40/20/40-split fold-down seat back
• Power-operated 50/50-split fold-up 3rd-row seats
AN AUTHENTIC SUV EXPERIENCE
A Luxurious, Fully Capable SUV
• LX body-on-frame construction
• The body is mounted on top of the frame
• The drive train sits down in the frame
• The suspension is attached directly to the frame
• The frame isolates the body from the road
• A steel structure between the suspension and body • An extremely tough, time-tested design
• Great for attaching a trailer
• Full-time 4-wheel drive
• Many competitors only offer part-time all-wheel drive
• Front and rear axles are always powered
• 40/60 front/rear power split for normal road driving
LS 500
Built on the platform of the high-performance LC coupe, the new LS 500 features our first-ever twin-turbocharged engine and offers meticulous craftsmanship like three premium wood trim designs so unique they can take up to four months and 32 steps to complete.
Lexus has topped the critical J.D. Power 2016 Vehicle Dependability Study as most dependable brand. This is now the fifth year in a row the Japanese company has come out on top. The study this year was for original owners of 2013 model cars and light trucks, detailing problems experienced in the past 12 months. Data was collected from 33,560 owners that participated. Sitting at the top was Lexus once again. It recorded just 95 problems per 100 vehicles (PP100). Its score this year rises from 89 PP100 in 2015. Following Lexus for second place is Porsche, with a score …
Source: Lexus tops 2016 J.D. Power Dependability Study, 5th year running | PerformanceDrive
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Today U.S. News announced the 2016 Best Cars for the Money winners, awarding the 2016 Lexus NX for the Luxury Compact SUV class. Covering 23 automotive categories, these awards highlight a single vehicle in each class that provides consumers with the best
Source: 2016 Lexus NX Receives U.S. News Best Cars for the Money Award | Lexus
Lexus is the Rodney Dangerfield of the automotive world. No matter what the company does, it never seems to get any respect.The company revealed the LC 500 sports coupe yesterday at the Detroit Auto Show. This two door, which has two small rear seats, has been in the works since the LF-LC concept was presented in Detroit four years ago.
Source: With the LC 500, it’s time to show Lexus some respect | The Verge
DETROIT, Jan. 13, 2016 — Four years after winning the EyesOn Design best concept car award for the Lexus LF-LC 2+2 Hybrid Sport Coupe, Lexus has received high accolades for the production car, the all-new LC 500 luxury coupe. The Lexus LC 500 was named
Source: Lexus LC 500 Luxury Coupe Receives 2016 EyesOn Design Awards | Lexus