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Lexus LX 450d Trademarked in Australia

Posted by Kevin on June 16th, 2014

Lexus has trademarked the LX 450d nameplate in Australia, opening the door to speculation that the brand is readying their very first diesel SUV.

The 450d designation would suggest a 4.5L diesel engine, likely the same 1VD-FTV twin-turbo diesel engine currently offered on the Australian Toyota Land Cruiser. This engine produces 261 hp and 479 lb.ft of torque.

Despite the brand’s focus on hybrid technology, the possibility of a diesel SUV was mentioned by Lexus International vice-president Mark Templin in a Drive Australia interview last year.

(There’s likely a very small global market for twin-turbo diesel LX, so it wouldn’t be surprising to see sales limited to just the Australian market.)

[Source: IP Australia] (Thanks again Matt!)

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    sebisab93
  • June 16, 2014
I want this motor in the IS, RX and the GS. Diesel engines are very important for the european market, especially here in germany where you can go over 200kmh on the Autobahn. Hybrid-engines don't have any advantages there.
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      ray
    • June 16, 2014
    The GS450h does 150mph? And no chance. Diesel is not going to come to europe. Theyre unrefined and have bags of torque and very little top end power.
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      sebisab93
    • June 16, 2014
    I know how fast the GS 450h is. My father has one and I love this car. But I'm talking about the efficiency. The GS consumps more at 200+ than a BMW 535d for example. And actually I'm not a diesel fan, but it's definitely not "unrefined". "very little top end power." It seems like you've never driven a strong diesel! Don't talk sh*t! Compare a 535d to a GS 450h. You will notice that the BMW is faster. Also, diesel is less expensive than gasoline in Europe.
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      Thomas
    • June 17, 2014
    Lexus Norway has promised to never sell a diesel Powered Lexus ever again. No, diesel is not the way to og, no way!
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    MT
  • June 16, 2014
Yes, that is the right move. There is no reason whatsoever for the Lexus Version of the LC not to use the same engine. And that engine is a real treat. Refined, reliable and efficient. There goes the "no more Lexus diesels" philosophy down the drain. A wise decision!
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    Erich Kerner
  • June 16, 2014
This is a suprise to me....looks like the australian market is very important for Lexus. Lexus Australia always get´s what they ask for..... :-)
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    Absolut Sabs
  • June 16, 2014
Good!! Lexus is seriously waking up!
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    Lexustechsa
  • June 16, 2014
I will do well here in South Africa as well :)
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    Lexustechsa
  • June 16, 2014
It will do well here in South Africa as well :)
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    Lexus Cohen
  • June 16, 2014
If this becomes available in Jamaica it will be a strong seller since the Toyota Prado is a big hit!
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  • June 18, 2014
I'd love to see this option in the USA. It'd be a great alternative to the Mercedes-Benz GL 350 BlueTEC, and really even the Audi Q7 TDI.

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