Lexus LX

Lexus LX
Lexus LX 570 (J200)
Overview
Manufacturer	Lexus (Toyota)
Also called	Toyota Land Cruiser
Production	November 1995–present
Assembly	Japan: Toyota, Aichi (Yoshiwara plant)
Body and chassis
Class	Full-size luxury SUV
Body style	4-door SUV
Layout	Front engine, four-wheel drive

First generation
Overview
Also called	Toyota Land Cruiser (J80)
Production	November 1995 – December 1997
Model years	1996–1997
Powertrain
Engine	4.5 L 1FZ-FE I6 (gasoline)
Transmission	4-speed A343F automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,850 mm (112.2 in)
Length	4,821 mm (189.8 in)
Width	1,930 mm (76.0 in)
Height	1,869 mm (73.6 in)

Second generation
2002–2005 Lexus LX 470
Overview
Also called	Toyota Land Cruiser (J100) Toyota Land Cruiser Cygnus (J100)
Production	1998–2007
Model years	1998–2007
Designer	Hiroya Kitazumi (1995, facelift: 2000, second facelift: 2003)
Powertrain
Engine	4.7 L 2UZ-FE V8 (gasoline)
Transmission	4-speed A343F automatic 5-speed A750F automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,850 mm (112.2 in)
Length	4,890 mm (192.5 in)
Width	1,941 mm (76.4 in)
Height	1,849 mm (72.8 in)

Third generation
First-facelift Lexus LX 570
Overview
Also called	Toyota Land Cruiser (J200)
Production	November 2007–present
Model years	2008–present
Designer	Shinichi Hiranaka (2004) Takanori Ito (2012 facelift: 2010)
Powertrain
Engine	5.7 L 3UR-FE V8 (gasoline) 4.7 L 2UZ-FE V8 (gasoline) 4.6 L 1UR-FE V8 (gasoline) 4.5 L 1VD-FTV V8 (diesel)
Transmission	6-speed AB60F automatic 8-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,850 mm (112.2 in)
Length	5,005 mm (197.0 in)
Width	1,970 mm (77.6 in)
Height	1,865 mm (73.4 in)
Curb weight	2,685–2,750 kg (5,919–6,063 lb)

The Lexus LX (Japanese: レクサス・LX, Rekusasu LX) is a full-size luxury sport utility vehicle (SUV) sold by Lexus since January 1996 having entered manufacture in November 1995. Three generations have been produced, all based heavily on the long-running Toyota Land Cruiser SUVs. The first generation LX 450 started production in 1995 as Lexus' first entry into the SUV market. Its successor, the LX 470, premiered in 1998 and was produced until 2006. The latest, third-generation, LX 570 debuted at the New York International Auto Show in April 2007 as a complete redesign for the 2008 model year. The LX is not available in Japan where it is manufactured. The LX name stands for "Luxury Crossover". However, some Lexus importers use the backronymic name, "Luxury Four Wheel Drive".

The second and third generations had a V8 engine powertrain, a welded steel unibody shell combined with full-size steel ladder frame (body-on-frame construction), and seats for eight passengers (LX 470 and LX 570). The first generation LX 450, a mid-size SUV, had an inline-6 engine and seats for seven passengers. The second generation LX 470 shared exterior styling with the Land Cruiser Cygnus, sold in Japan. The LX is Lexus' largest and most expensive luxury SUV.

Rapidly developed in the mid-1990s as a result of threatening US trade sanctions on Japanese luxury cars, the LX 450 started production in November 1995 and was released to the US in January 1996 as a 1996 model; Canada received the LX from 1997. The LX 450 was Lexus's first SUV and was almost entirely based on the sixth generation Toyota Land Cruiser (J80). Differences lay in a restyled, more luxurious interior and softer suspension settings. The first LX 450 rolled off the production line in December 1995.

The LX 450 was powered by a 4.5-liter, twin-cam, four-valve inline-six engine that produced 160 kW (215 hp) and 373 N·m (275 lb·ft) of torque. Both front and rear axles were solid. Externally, the LX 450 was identical to the J80 series Land Cruiser, with the exception of the grille, side body cladding, and wheels. Side running boards give step-up access. The vehicle had additional sound-absorbing insulation.