Lexus has added a third-row option to bring seven-seat capacity to Sports Luxury variants of its LX full-size SUV.
Already available as a seven-seater in the entry-level LX 500d and LX 600 versions, the new three-row option means greater accommodation for family and friends is now offered in the previous Five-Seat-only Sports Luxury grade.
Available now, the seven-seat LX 500d Sports Luxury retails for $176,661, including on-road costs, and the LX 600 Sports Luxury weighs in at $181,361 before on-roads.
The third row is auto-folding and brings full-length curtain airbags and USB-C ports on either side of the (two) extra seats.
Relative to the five-seat Sports Luxury, the seven-seat grade (petrol) LX 600 deletes the existing luggage compartment lid, while the soft-close doors and 30-litre fuel tank are deleted from the standard (diesel) LX 500d specification. .
The Lexus LX 600 is powered by a 3.5-litre twin-turbo petrol V6 producing 305kW/650Nm, while a 227kW/700Nm 3.3-litre twin-turbo diesel V6 sits under the bonnet of the LX 500d.
Both engines send drive to all four wheels via a 10-speed automatic transmission, with each offering a minimum towing capacity of 3500kg (trailer broken).
Highlights from the LX Sports Luxury standard feature list include heated and ventilated front and rear seats (outboard), ‘leather accented’ upholstery, heated steering wheel, center console ‘cool box’ ‘, second row ‘Rear Seat Entertainment System’ and ‘Takanoha’ wood trim on the center console and doors.
The flagship LX Ultra Luxury is a four-seater based on the turbo-petrol LX 600 only.
Lexus LX price
LX 600 | LX 500d | |
Seven seats | $160,561 | $157,061 |
Seven Seats + Upgrade Pack | $166,061 | $162,561 |
Sports Luxury five seats | $177,561 | $174,061 |
Sports Luxury seven seats | $181,361 | $176,661 |
F Sport five seats | $183,561 | $180,061 |
Ultra Luxury four seats | $219,061 | – |