Lexus LX History
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The LX debuted for the 1996 model year as Lexus's first SUV, based on the J80-generation Toyota Land Cruiser and powered by a 4.5L inline-six. It was quickly succeeded by the LX 470 (1998–2007), which moved to a J100 Land Cruiser base and a 4.7L V8, and then the LX 570 (2008–2021), using a 5.7L V8 and the J200 Land Cruiser platform.
The current LX 600 debuted for 2022 (on sale late 2021) on the Land Cruiser 300-series TNGA-F platform, replacing the long-lived 5.7L V8 with a twin-turbocharged 3.4L V6. The LX 600 is Lexus's most expensive model and is available in a four-seat Ultra Luxury configuration.
Generations
First generation (J80) · J80 — LX 450
Lexus's first SUV; J80 Land Cruiser-derived; 4.5L inline-six; two-year US run.
Second generation (J100) · J100 — LX 470
J100 Land Cruiser base; 4.7L V8; ten-year production run.
Third generation (J200) · J200 — LX 570
5.7L V8 on J200 Land Cruiser platform; 383 hp; long-lived and highly capable.
Fourth generation (J300) · J300 — LX 600
TNGA-F platform; twin-turbo V6 replaces V8; LX 600 Ultra Luxury four-seat variant available.
Body styles
- 4-door SUV
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