Lexus says the 2018 LX embodies the highest expression of the Japanese luxury brand’s engineering and styling and it boasts several high-tech features
Lexus has introduced another new model in the domestic market as the LX570 enters with a massive price tag of Rs. 2.32 crore (ex-showroom, pan India). Bookings for the model have commenced across all the authorised Lexus dealerships in the country.
The Lexus LX570 is the newest addition to the LX range just consisted of the 450d variant in India and it comes equipped with a big V8 engine and a host of technologies advanced to boast about. Basically sharing its components with the Toyota Land Cruiser 200, the LX570 sits atop the SUV series within Lexus’ portfolio.
The lavish exterior comprises of a highly unique front fascia with imposing grille assembly, full LED headlamps, flared wheel arches, striking LED tail lamps and a silhouette giving a massive road presence and making sure the LX570 stands above rest in terms of visual competition.
As for the interior, the Lexus LX570 offers room for seven and adorns a range of plush elements and finishes. The dual-tone colour scheme is accompanied by leather upholstery and soft touch materials, 19-speaker Mark Levinson audio, Heads Up Display, Wireless Charging, Automatic Climate Control with as much as 14 sensors, separate rear entertainment screens and big touchscreen infotainment system and so on.
Lexus says the 2018 LX embodies the highest expression of the Japanese luxury brand’s engineering and styling and it features Multi-terrain Select which adjusts a number of system parameters to tackle conditions and especially during off-road scenarios.
They are managed by five-speed Crawl Control with torque and brake applications dealt with individually on each wheel. The Lexus LX570 derives power from a massive 5.7-litre V8 engine which si good enough to produce a maximum power output of 362 bhp and 530 Nm peak torque. It can do zero to 100 kmph in just 7.7 seconds – almost a second faster than its diesel counterpart.
