After more than a decade of commercial life, the fourth iteration of the Lexus LX 600. This is one of the best-selling premium SUVs in markets as complex as the United States or the Middle East. The reason for taking so long to update him was this: his life trajectory has been very stable. Be that as it may, its time has come and, as we can see in the images, it goes one step further to continue being the reference.
Before telling you its secrets, we must give you some bad news. As reported by Lexus, the LX 600 is not expected to be sold in Europe. This strategic decision has its reason for being and we will explain it to you a little later. Be that as it may, we are facing an exclusive product that, without detracting from its Bavarian and Japanese rivals, could succeed in more than one market on the continent. Now yes, pay attention to its virtues and defects...
The new Lexus LX 600 sports a more aggressive aesthetic as well as elegant...
The first thing that catches the eye of the new Lexus LX 600 is the powerful front. The latest models of the firm already showed how this area was growing, but with him they have had no objections. With the exception of the Full LED optics and the side air intakes, the entire front is a grill. Of course, depending on the chosen finish, it will have a different design. There are them with horizontal slats, others with honeycomb and others that combine both patterns.
If we go to the side view, the first "reasonable resemblance" to his brother. Yes, because the LX 600 is based on the new Toyota Land Cruiser and it shows in its wheel arches and some door lines. Still, the Lexus model sports styling cues of its own. For example, the chrome line of the windows, or the elegant footrests. Nor can we ignore the alloy wheels that, in the F Sport, will be 22 inches.
Lastly is the rear. Also appreciated is Land Cruiser influence, although to a lesser extent. This is so because it presents a gate with straight lines that, to hide its kinship, is crowned with a spoiler. For their part, the Full LED optics follow in the footsteps of the latest NX. That is, the center area has a strip that joins them to give a feeling of width. In addition, it loses the Lexus logo in favor of the graphics and gains a sports diffuser.
Technological and premium interior where high-quality materials prevail...
Inside the doors, the style that the new Lexus LX 600 sports is at the height of the best premium SUVs. In fact, looking for any reminiscence of its predecessor is impossible, beyond the fact that the Lexus logo appears on the steering wheel. The first thing that catches your eye is the integration of three displays. Behind the steering wheel is a 12,3-inch digital instrument cluster, the same as the upper monitor that crowns the dashboard.
The third is smaller, 7 inches, and is located in the middle of the dashboard, just below the main one. This one is meant for show climate information or the Multi-Terrain Select off-road system. The rest of the lines and surfaces are simple and clean, finished off with high quality materials. Among the novelties that its interior presents, we must mention that it will have five seats as standard, although it may be less.
Regarding safety, the LX 600 will have the latest evolution of the Lexus Safety System + 2.5. The catalog of driving aids is very extensive, highlighting elements such as the Pre-Collision System (PCS) that includes Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), Pedestrian Detection and Cyclist Detection. In terms of connectivity, there will be no lack Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and wireless connection.
Technique and mechanics shared with his brother Toyota Land Cruiser
To finish telling you the secrets of the new Lexus LX 600, we must take a look at its technique. As you know, it is twinned with the Toyota Land Cruiser and, logically, it implies making use of the TNGA-F platform. Thanks to it, the final weight on the scale is more contained, specifically about 200 kilos lighter. But it is not the only thing that both models share: the mechanical offer is the same, although the Lexus SUV will be more limited.
From the outset, the mechanical range will consist of a single engine. If you expect it to be the naturally aspirated 5.7 V8 of its predecessor, we're sorry to say no, it's history. Now launch a Petrol block with double turbo 3.5 V6 that delivers a final power of 415 hp and 650 Nm of torque. For its management, it relies on a torque converter transmission and 10 relations. In addition, there will be no lack of all-wheel drive or the latest driving aids.
Among the novelties that Multi Terrain Select system there are six driving modes. They are called: Automatic, Dirt, Sand, Mud, Deep Snow and Rock. Nor can we ignore the multi-terrain monitor (MTM) or the suspension with pneumatic regulation to improve driving dynamics. As a curious fact, to indicate that the off road levels are remarkable, with 44º attack, 45º exit and a wading capacity of up to 70 centimeters.
Source - Lexus
