

THE LX 570 has a big cabin with plenty of width, something that allows three child seats across the middle (they can’t be used in the third row because there are no anchor points).Īnd if you’re confining it to a five-seater, you’ll comfortably fit five adults in along with plenty of luggage (although the third row seats fold electronically against the side of the car, taking up some of that space). Lexus would rather the LX is considered a genuine Range Rover competitor – complete with eight seats – rather than a better Land Cruiser.

Plus it gets plenty of fruit – things like the beefy Mark Levinson sound system simply aren’t available in the Land Cruiser. The tail, too, has also been snazzed up, with different tail-lights, among other tweaks. It creates a natural walk-up for those who are not satisfied with the near-$120K you’re shelling out for a diesel Sahara.Īt $140,500 the Lexus is a decent step up, bringing with it unique front styling and a unique bonnet, as well as 20-inch wheels or optional 21s, as fitted to our car. Still, for those not as concerned about the method of propulsion, the LX 570 essentially sits at the top of the Land Cruiser range. And since late 2015, Lexus has sold a Lexus LX diesel in Russia.
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The owner’s manual even gives a tantalising taste of how close it got, with the brochure containing details for the LX 570 and the LX 450d name. Lexus seriously looked at bringing a diesel version to Australia, but it couldn’t make the numbers add up. However, because it’s predominantly aimed at Middle Eastern and American markets, it comes fitted with a 5.7-litre V8 engine. THE LX 570 is based on Toyota’s 200-series Land Cruiser, utilising the same chassis and most of the body.
