{"id":702265,"date":"2023-07-07T09:20:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-07T07:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=702265"},"modified":"2023-07-07T09:27:07","modified_gmt":"2023-07-07T07:27:07","slug":"lexus-launches-flagship-lx-luxury-suv-in-south-africa-pricing-and-features","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/motoring\/702265\/lexus-launches-flagship-lx-luxury-suv-in-south-africa-pricing-and-features\/","title":{"rendered":"Lexus launches flagship LX luxury SUV in South Africa &#8211; pricing and features"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Lexus has launched its flagship SUV in South Africa &#8211; the Lexus LX &#8211; which is available at a starting price of R2,507,600.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;This is the fourth generation of the LX, offering comfortable ride quality and a long list of luxury amenities that have defined it as the ultimate long-range cruiser, while on the other hand, its tried-and-tested off-road specifications and equipment have taken it far beyond the pavement in more than 50 countries around the globe,&#8221; said Lexus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Features <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new flagship from Lexus comes with the same &#8220;Tazuma&#8221; cockpit as the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/motoring\/702041\/new-lexus-nx-now-available-in-south-africa-pricing-and-features\/\" target=\"_blank\">recently-launched NX<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means the entire range will feature a dashboard that is moulded around the driver, including the instrument cluster, infotainment, and colour heads-up display, so as to reduce eye movements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The range will also feature standard controls, including keyless start, gearshift, and driving modes, all conveniently located on the same plane for effortless and natural movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The vehicle&#8217;s multimedia system consists of two screens, one measuring 12.3 inches and the other 7.0 inches. These displays can be utilised to control various features, including the four-zone climate control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2023-Lexus-LX-10.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2023-Lexus-LX-10-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-702285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2023-Lexus-LX-10-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2023-Lexus-LX-10-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2023-Lexus-LX-10-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2023-Lexus-LX-10.webp 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Other notable features include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Apple CarPlay and Android Auto;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>heated and ventilated front seats with lumbar support and memory functions;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>paddle shifters;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a wireless charger;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>satellite navigation;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a fingerprint ID for the keyless start, leather upholstery with Shimamoku wood trim;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a 25-speaker Mark Levinson Premium Surround Sound System; and <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A panoramic camera, blind-spot monitors, adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, emergency braking and steering assist, 22-inch alloy wheels, and adaptive LED headlights.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The new LX also offers different seating arrangements across its derivatives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 500d and 500d F Sport come with five seats, while the 600 comes with seven, and the 600 F Sport and 600 VIP come with four.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Performance <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The LX is offered with two engine types, both of which include a 10-speed Direct Shift automatic gearbox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 500d features a powerful 3.3-litre V6 diesel engine that uses a newly designed twin-turbo system, producing 225kW and 700Nm of torque. It also operates efficiently, achieving average fuel consumption of 8.3l\/100km. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 600, however, uses a 3.5-litre V6 twin-turbo petrol engine, which is able to produce 305kW and 650Nm while averaging 11.3l\/100km.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2023-Lexus-LX-6.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2023-Lexus-LX-6-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-702297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2023-Lexus-LX-6-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2023-Lexus-LX-6-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2023-Lexus-LX-6-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2023-Lexus-LX-6.webp 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The new luxury SUV maintains the four-link, axle-type suspension along with rear lateral control arms, similar to its earlier models. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it now comes equipped with advanced four-wheel Active Height Control (AHC) and Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) systems that use hydraulic pressure in the shock absorbers to adjust the vehicle&#8217;s height and damping force according to the road conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The latest model offers improved handling, reducing the lean in corners by 25% compared to its predecessors. Additionally, the LX boasts 4H and 4L gear ratios, as well as five driving modes, including Eco, Normal, Sport, Sport S+, and Comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The South African pricing for the new Lexus Lx is as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lexus LX 500d \u2013&nbsp;<strong>R2,507,600<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lexus LX 500d F Sport \u2013&nbsp;<strong>R2,517,500<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lexus LX 600 \u2013&nbsp;<strong>R2,553,600<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lexus LX 600 F Sport \u2013&nbsp;<strong>R2,568,700<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lexus LX 600 VIP \u2013&nbsp;<strong>R2,986,000<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Each purchase comes with a 7-year\/100,000km warranty and maintenance plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Lexus LX<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a  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