Lexus LX

The LX is a full-size luxury SUV with seating for up to eight people, depending on the configuration. It is the largest sport-ute in the Lexus lineup, measuring roughly three inches longer than the midsize RX. Known for many years as the LX 570, the model was renamed the LX 600 with the 2022 launch of its fourth generation.

Produced from 2008 through 2021, the LX 570 is available in a single, well-equipped trim. However, buyers do have a choice between the standard three-row version and a two-row variant, which first appeared in 2018. With the launch of the revamped LX 600 in 2022, the trim lineup was reorganized to feature the two-row base-level LX and a trio of three-row models: the mid-tier Premium, the performance-themed F-Sport Handling, and the high-end Luxury. Topping the range is the Ultra Luxury trim, which not only eschews a third row but also features a pair of captain’s chairs in lieu of a second-row bench seat, making it a four-seater.

When it comes to features, the LX comes well-equipped, though it's been slower to adopt certain tech-related features than its rivals. A sunroof and heated front seats have long been standard features, as have a 12.3-inch display, a blind-spot warning system, and adaptive cruise control. Forward collision mitigation joined the list of standard features in 2018. Oddly enough, however, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto didn’t make their debut until the 2022 model year, when the LX got a new dual-touchscreen infotainment system.

Under the hood, the LX 570 (2008-2021) utilizes a 5.7-liter V8 making 382 horsepower. It was paired with a six-speed automatic transmission until the 2016 model year, when an eight-speed replacement arrived. With the onset of the LX 600 for 2022, the old V8 powertrain was replaced with a twin-turbo 3.4-liter V6 making 409 hp and paired with a 10-speed automatic. All LX versions come with standard all-wheel drive. No hybrid or electric versions have been offered.