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Lexus LX 570 Named “Full-Size Luxury SUV of Texas” in Annual Truck Rodeo

While on the topic of the 2016 Lexus LX, the updated SUV has been named the “Full-Size Luxury Sport Utility Vehicle of Texas” by the Texas Auto Writers Association.

Kevin · October 15th, 2015

Lexus Russia Announces LX 450d with Twin-Turbo Diesel Engine

Lexus Russia has just announced the 2016 LX 450d, marking the first time the flagship full-size SUV has been offered with a diesel engine.

Kevin · October 15th, 2015

A Different Interpretation of the Lexus Three-Row Crossover

Top Speed has created a rendering that combines elements of the new Lexus RX and updated LX, and it makes for a compelling design for the much-rumored seven-seat crossover.

Kevin · October 1st, 2015

Videos: The 2016 Lexus LX in Black and White

Two new videos of the 2016 Lexus LX 570 have been posted on Youtube.

Michael · September 4th, 2015

Should Lexus Make a LX F High-Performance SUV?

Do you think that Lexus should make a high-performance version of the LX 570?

Kevin · August 26th, 2015

Modellista Creates 2016 Lexus LX Body Kit for Japanese Market

Official Lexus tuner Modellista will release a body kit for the 2016 LX 570 to mark the model’s arrival in Japan.

Kevin · August 20th, 2015

Official: The Updated 2016 Lexus LX 570 Now Available in Japan

Lexus will be bringing the updated 2016 LX 570 to Japan, making this the first time the full-size SUV has been offered in the country.

Kevin · August 20th, 2015

Video: The 2016 Lexus LX 570 and GS 200t Live from Pebble Beach

AutoGuide has published two new videos providing walkarounds of both the 2016 LX 570 and GS 200t.

Michael · August 18th, 2015

Video: The Updated 2016 Lexus LX 570

It may be short on sound, but this video of the 2016 Lexus LX 570 is a great look at the new update.

Kevin · August 17th, 2015

Live Photos of the Updated 2016 Lexus LX 570

The updated 2016 Lexus LX 570 debuted at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance this week, and now we have some live photos to go along with the official gallery.

Kevin · August 16th, 2015

Lexus Announces 2016 LX 570 with All New Exterior & Interior Design

After weeks of social media leaks, the updated 2016 Lexus LX 570 has officially debuted at an event in Pebble Beach.

Kevin · August 13th, 2015

Lexus to Debut Two Updated Vehicles at Pebble Beach This Week

Lexus has announced that two updated models will be revealed this Thursday in Pebble Beach ahead of the annual 2015 Concours d’ Elegance this weekend.

Kevin · August 10th, 2015

Spy Shots: The Updated 2016 Lexus LX Revealed!

The updated 2016 Lexus LX 570 has been fully revealed by rogue Instagrammer Hamad1two3 and Australian website The Motor Report.

Kevin · August 10th, 2015

More Spy Photos of the Updated 2016 Lexus LX 570

Carscoops has new spy photos of the updated Lexus LX 570 by way of Instagram user @Hamad1two3.

Kevin · July 27th, 2015

Spyshots: The 2016 Lexus LX Spotted in the Middle East

Carscoops has some images of the 2016 Lexus LX in the Middle East.

Kevin · July 6th, 2015

Leaked: The 2016 Lexus LX Shows Up on Facebook

A Lexus dealership in Abu Dhabi has published images of what looks to be the the new 2016 Lexus LX.

Kevin · June 15th, 2015

New Details on the 2016 Lexus LX 570 Update

Japanese magazine Best Car has published a rendering of the updated 2016 Lexus LX 570 expected later this year, and it shows what could be the largest spindle grille in the brand’s history.

Kevin · May 31st, 2015

Motor Trend Comparison: Lexus LX 570 vs. Cadillac Escalade, Lincoln Navigator, Infiniti QX80, MB GL450 & RR Sport

The Lexus LX 570 may be eight years old, but it still manages to place mid-pack in a huge Motor Trend comparison test with the Cadillac Escalade, Mercedes GL450, Range Rover Sport HSE, Lincoln Navigator, and Infiniti QX80.

Kevin · May 11th, 2015

Uncertain Future for the Lexus GX & LX Models

In an interview with Autoblog, Lexus International executive vice president discusses the future of the GX & LX models.

Kevin · April 3rd, 2015

Updated Lexus LX Coming This Year?

Automotive News has some details on what to expect from Lexus in 2015, and that includes an update to the flagship LX SUV.

Kevin · February 5th, 2015

Lexus Russia to Offer Special Edition LX 570 for Brand’s 25th Anniversary

Lexus Russia is offering a 25th Anniversary Edition LX 570 with an exterior style treatment much like the USA’s CRAFTED Line . Blacked out are the front grille, front bumper, fog lamps, side mirrors, door handles, roof rails, and rear diffuser — the special edition is also equipped with 20-inch black wheels, and features tinted …

Kevin · September 3rd, 2014

Lexus LX is 43% of All Lexus Sales in the Middle East

Lexus sales have grown 20% in the Middle East in the first six months of 2014, with 21,598 units sold across the region. Leading the charge is the LX, which has sold 9,178 units (!!!) and make up a staggering 43-percent of total Lexus sales in the area. [Source: AMEinfo]

Kevin · August 27th, 2014

Epic Lexus LX 570 Commercial from China

This LX 570 commercial from Lexus China makes for quite the adventure — it’s the journey and the destination: [Via: Lexusia]

Kevin · July 25th, 2014

Lexus Australia Wants Diesel-Powered LX

Two weeks after trademarking the LX 450d nameplate, Lexus Australia has confirmed that they are actively campaigning for a diesel version of the flagship SUV — from Drive Australia: “We’re certainly trying hard to bring that to our market,” said [Lexus Australia CEO Sean] Hanley. “In that large SUV there’s a certain market demand for …

Kevin · July 8th, 2014

More Photos of the Supercharged Lexus LX 570 in the Middle East

Motoring Middle East has posted photos of the Supercharged Lexus LX 570 now available in the Middle East: The supercharger bumps up the standard LX 570 from 362 hp to 450 hp, increasing the torque to 520 lb. ft in the process. There’s also some minor exterior modifications, including a new set of wheels and …

Kevin · June 26th, 2014

Lexus LX 450d Trademarked in Australia

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 …

Kevin · June 16th, 2014

More Information on the Lexus LX 570 Supercharger

The Lexus LX 570 Supercharger first seen last week has officially launched in Kuwait — here’s a photo gallery of the special edition in black: The supercharged 5.7L V8 engine pushes out 450 hp, up from the 383 hp of the standard LX model — along with the upgraded engine, there’s also an exclusive body …

Kevin · April 29th, 2014

New Information on the Supercharged Lexus LX 570

A source at Lexus emailed me with more information on the supercharged Lexus LX 570 that will be available in the Middle East: The Supercharged LX 570 being offered in the Gulf is a limited factory job with the approval of chief engineer Sadayoshi Koyari. This is based on the TRD USA blower kit for …

Kevin · April 23rd, 2014

Lexus to Sell Supercharged LX 570 in the Middle East?

Lexus will apparently begin selling a supercharged LX 570 in the Gulf Arab States — here are the first photos, found on the Toyota4Arab forum: There’s also an image of the supercharged engine: According to Club Lexus poster UZJ100GXR, this is an limited edition factory package and not an aftermarket or dealer installed option. There …

Kevin · April 22nd, 2014

Lexus LX Offroad Racing Program Cancelled

After five seasons, the Lexus LX offroad racing program has been discontinued — driver Joe Bacal posted the following message on his Facebook page: We were informed yesterday by Lexus USA that they will not be continuing the off-road racing program. It has been an awesome 5 years with much success including 3 Baja 1000 …

Kevin · March 11th, 2014

Lexus LX 470 Named Best Used Car Value in New Reliability Study

The 1998-2007 Lexus LX 470 has been named the best used car value in a new long-term reliability study from automotive journalist Steven Lang & statistician Nick Larivere. The study is based on nearly 300,000 vehicles from across the entire United States, in an attempt to provide objective, quantifiable, information about the used car market. …

Kevin · February 4th, 2014

Joe Bacal & Lexus LX Win Stock Full Class in 2013 Baja 1000 Off-Road Race

Joe Bacal’s JTGrey racing team have won the Stock Full class of the SCORE International Baja 1000 with their Lexus LX racer. This marks the third time in five years that JTGrey have won the 1,000 mile off-road race through Mexico’s Baja peninsula — the team finished the race in 29 hours and 21 minutes …

Kevin · November 18th, 2013

Interview with Lexus LX Baja 1000 Racer Joe Bacal

This weekend, Joe Bacal & the JT Gray team will once again be racing the Baja 1000 with their Lexus LX racer — earlier this month, Lexus Enthusiast contributor Tim Esterdahl spoke with Joe about the LX was built for off-road racing. Lexus is known for its quality and nobody probably knows that better than …

Kevin · November 15th, 2013

Will Lexus Ever Build a Diesel SUV?

Will Lexus ever make a diesel SUV? According to a Drive Australia interview with Lexus International executive vice president Mark Templin, there is a remote possibility: Templin also reaffirmed the brand’s aversion to diesel engines, despite soaring sales of diesels in other luxury marques. “At Lexus we don’t have plans for diesel at the current …

Kevin · November 14th, 2013

Hybrid Lexus LX in 2016?

According to Reuters, the Nikkei newspaper in Japan reports that Toyota will release hybrid versions of its large SUVs in 2016: Toyota Motor Corp plans to roll out hybrid versions of its large sport utility vehicles from 2016 to prepare for tougher environmental regulations, the Nikkei reported, quoting sources. The automaker intends to develop hybrid …

Kevin · November 7th, 2013

Lexus Releases Four Commercials for 2014 SUV Lineup

Lexus has released a new commercial for each of their SUVs — here’s the complete set: 2014 Lexus GX Commercial 2014 Lexus RX Commercial 2014 Lexus LX Commercial There’s also a super-cut that splices together scenes from all three commercials:

Kevin · October 8th, 2013

Wald International Releases Lexus LX Black Bison Body Kit

Japanese tuner Wald International has just released a Black Bison body kit for the updated 2013 Lexus LX 570.

Kevin · July 11th, 2013

Lexus LX Adventures from the Baja 500

John Dohrmann from Lexus advertising agency Team One joined Joe Bacal’s crew during the Baja 500 a couple weeks back, and has now written about his experience.

Kevin · June 19th, 2013

Joe Bacal & Lexus LX 570 Win Stock Full Class in Baja 500 Race

Joe Bacal and the JTGrey team have won the Stock Full class with their Lexus LX 570 in this weekend’s Baja 500 race.

Kevin · June 3rd, 2013

Joe Bacal and his Lexus LX 570 to Race in BAJA 500 This Weekend

This weekend, Joe Bacal and the JTGrey racing team will be racing their Lexus LX 570 in the BAJA 500, the famous off-road race through Mexico’s Baja peninsula.

Kevin · May 31st, 2013

Lexus Planning Compact Crossover & Large Three-Row Crossover?

In an interview with Ward’s Auto, Lexus vice-president of marketing Brian Smith shared some details on how the Lexus SUV lineup might be changing.

Kevin · April 1st, 2013

Joe Bacal to Race Lexus LX 570 in Mint 400 This Weekend

Joe Bacal and the Lexus-sponsored LX 570 will start the 2013 offroad racing season this weekend at the Mint 400 in Las Vegas.

Kevin · March 22nd, 2013

Lexus Sets Middle East Sales Record in 2012

Lexus saw a record sales increase in the Middle East for 2012 with 31,288 units sold — a jump of more than 50% over 2011.

Kevin · March 18th, 2013

Lexus Named Top Luxury Brand in KBB Best Resale Value Awards

For the second year in a row, Lexus has been named the Top Luxury Brand in the KBB 2013 Best Resale Value Awards.

Kevin · November 26th, 2012

JTGrey Lexus LX 570 Wins Stock Full Class in BAJA 1000

After two days and two nights of racing, Joe Bacal and the JTGrey Lexus LX 570 have won the Stock Full class in the 45th Tecate SCORE Baja 1000.

Kevin · November 18th, 2012

Joe Bacal & Lexus LX 570 to Race in Baja 1000 Next Week

Lexus factory racecar driver Joe Bacal is one week away from racing his LX 570 in the Baja 1000, and has released a short video of the truck’s final testing.

Kevin · November 7th, 2012

Drive Time Reviews the 2013 Lexus LX 570

Drive Time with Steve Hammes has published a video review of the 2013 Lexus LX 570, and it’s a thorough and informative overview of the newly updated SUV.

Kevin · September 11th, 2012

The Story of Joe Bacal’s Lexus LX & The Baja 500

Two weeks back, Joe Bacal and his Lexus LX race truck competed in the Baja 500, and along for the ride was Truck Trend’s Allyson Harwood.

Kevin · June 13th, 2012

Making it Rain on a Lexus LX 570

This video showing off the 2013 Lexus LX 570 is full of puzzling imagery.

Kevin · May 3rd, 2012

Video Tour of the 2013 Lexus LX 570

Lots of clever wordplay in this short video tour of the 2013 Lexus LX 570.

Kevin · April 30th, 2012

The Desert Challenge: My Weekend with Joe Bacal & His Lexus LX Racer Part Three

For a weekend in January, I became an official member of Joe Bacal’s JTGrey racing team, who are entering the 2012 SCORE off-road season with a brand new LX 570 race truck. The following is the final installment of a three part series detailing my experience.

Kevin · February 26th, 2012

The Desert Challenge: My Weekend with Joe Bacal & His LX Racer Part 2

For a weekend in January, I became an official member of Joe Bacal’s JTGrey racing team, who are entering the 2012 SCORE off-road season with a brand new LX 570 race truck. The following is the second part of a three part series detailing my experience.

Kevin · February 25th, 2012

The Desert Challenge: My Weekend with Joe Bacal & His Lexus LX Racer Part One

For a weekend in January, I became an official member of Joe Bacal’s JTGrey racing team, who are entering the 2012 SCORE off-road season with a brand new LX 570 race truck. The following is the first part of a three part series detailing my experience.

Kevin · February 24th, 2012

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