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We saw the Land Cruiser revealed by Toyota four months ago. Now we are going to see the LC300 with a tuxedo. The all-new Lexus LX will be available in the United States starting with the 2022 model year. This is unlike its mainstream counterpart. Although the Japanese luxury brand Lexus has been very quiet about its flagship SUV, you can easily find out all there is about the Land Cruiser’s oily parts.
We believe that the fourth generation Lexus full-size luxury SUV will switch to the TNGA F platform. This platform has, in Land Cruiser’s example, shaved a staggering 441 pounds (200 kg) of fat. We are not expecting a 6.0-liter engine to be on the LX 600 badge. Instead, we expect a twin-turbo V6 of 409 horsepower (305 Kilowatts) with 479 pound-feet (465 Newton-meters) of torque. This will mirror the Toyota equivalent.
Lexus may sell the LX with the Land Cruiser diesel engine, a twin-turbo, 3.3-liter, producing 305 horsepower (227 kW) & 516 lbft (716 Nm). A ten-speed automatic transmission should transmit power to both axles regardless of the powertrain. Premium SUVs built on a body-on-frame platform should be able to perform just as well off-road as the Land Cruiser. This includes a Torsen limited slip differential that provides superior traction.
The underpinnings of the vehicle will remain the same. However, the main distinguishing feature will be the interior. Lexus has made the cabin more luxurious with better materials and maybe additional tech. The interior of the current model, which was on sale in 2007, will be completely new. It will also include the most recent infotainment technology that should replace many of the buttons.
The exterior will likely be very similar to the Land Cruiser’s. Only the front and rear fascias are different. The Lexus corporate spindle grille will be larger than ever to give the LX the dominant stance it deserves. A solo teaser by the company showed the LX’s derriere with an LED strip.
The 2022 Lexus LX will be available in the United States starting next year, following today’s debut.