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2008 Lexus LX

New from

$136,700 excl. on-roads

Review Rating

Not Available

Safety Rating

Not Available

Warranty

4 year, 100,000 km

Fuel Efficiency

14.8 / 100km

About the Lexus LX

Last updated Sep 27, 2025

The new Lexus LX is a Suv Upper Large Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $136,700 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Prestige variant and topping out at $161,500 for the Sports Luxury.

There are 2 variants of the LX available in Australia.

Engine options include 5.7L multi-point injection (270kW/530Nm) and 5.7L multi-point injection (270kW/530Nm). All variants feature 6-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

The new 2008 LX is offered with a 4 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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Power to Weight

98.54 kW/t

Boot Space

259 litres

Fuel Efficiency

14.8 L/100km

Vehicle Range

628 km

Price

$136,700 - $161,500

$136,700

$165,400

Warranty (Years)

4 years

Warranty (Distance)

100,000 km

Years on Sale

New this year - 3 years

2 years

4 years

Towing & Off-Road Capability

Gross Vehicle Weight

3,300 kg

Braked Towing Capacity

3,500 kg

Approach Angle

28°

Departure Angle

20°

Ground Clearance Unladen

225 mm

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2008 Lexus LX Price

Prestige

Configuration	Price From*
5.7L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$136,700
5.7L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$141,399
5.7L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$145,000

Sports Luxury

Configuration	Price From*
5.7L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$151,700
5.7L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$157,287
5.7L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$161,500

*excl. on-roads

All Lexus LX Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2025	$158,700	$220,950
2024	$151,561	$219,061
2023	$153,091	$215,091
2022	$147,991	$210,800
2021	$137,513	$168,767

*excl. on-roads

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2008 Lexus LX Specs

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Prestige

Audio
- Antenna Type: Element
- Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
- Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
- Number Of Speakers: 19
- Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
- System Cd Player Reads Mp3
- System Disc Autochanger
- System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
Body exterior
- Body Type: Suv
- Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows
- Driver Location: Rhd
- Engine Underbody Protection Location: Engine
- Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
- Fuel Tank Underbody Protection Location: Fuel Tank
- Local Body Type: Suv
- Local Number Of Doors: 5
- Non-corrosive Body Location: Full
- Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
- Number Of Doors: 5
- Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
- Rear Step Location: Rear
- Rear Step Type: Platform
- Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
- Side Step Location: Side
- Side Step Type: Platform
- Transfer Case Underbody Protection Location: Transfer Case
- Wheelbase Type: Long
Brakes
- Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Bumpers
- Front Colour: Painted
- Front Location: Front
- Rear Colour: Painted
- Rear Location: Rear
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 98.54
Cargo area
- Load Restraint Type: Hooks
Convenience
- Bluetooth Type: Bluetooth
- Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
- Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
- Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
- Front Entertainment Display Screen Location: Front
- Memorized Door Mirror Position
- Memorized Steering Wheel Position
- Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
- Navigational Systems Data Feed: Dvd
- Navigational Systems Information Type: Full Map And Voice
- Number Of Memorized Driver Seat Positions: 5
- Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
- Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
- Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
- Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
- Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
- Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
- Reading Lights Front Location: Front
- Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
Dimensions
- Approach Angle: 28
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 259
- Departure Angle: 20
- Front Track (mm): 1640
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 225
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11800
- Overall Height (mm): 1865
- Overall Length (mm): 4990
- Overall Width (mm): 1970
- Rear Track (mm): 1635
- Wheelbase (mm): 2850
Doors
- Driver Door Location: Driver
- Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Passenger Door Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
- Rear Door Type: Split Gate
- Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
- Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
- Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Engine
- Bore Engine: 94
- Co2 Level (combined): 350
- Compression Ratio: 10.2
- Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu4
- Engine (l): 5.7
- Engine (cc): 5663
- Engine Code: 3ur-fe
- Engine Configuration: V
- Number Of Cylinders: 8
- Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
- Stroke Engine: 102
- Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
- Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
- Additional Fuel Types: Unleaded
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
- Fuel Tank Auxiliary Capacity (l): 45
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 93
- Fuel Tanks Auxiliary Capacity Gal: 11.9
- Fuel Tanks Auxiliary Fuel Type: Unleaded
- Fuel Tanks Auxiliary Type: Auxiliary
- Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
- Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
- Fuel Type Octane Number: 98
- Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
- Other Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
- Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
Instrumentation
- Computer Average Fuel Consumption
- Computer Average Speed
- Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
- Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood & Leather
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Wood & Leather
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
Lights
- Headlight Control Directional Headlights
- Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
- Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Xenon
- Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Locks
- Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
- Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
- Power Locks Operation: Card Key
Paint
- Type: Metallic
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 14.8
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 14.8
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 7.8
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 220
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 137
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 367
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 270
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 530
- Power Measurement Standard: Eec
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3200
Roof
- Front Sunroof Location: Front
- Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
- Front Sunroof Type: Glass
- Roof Rail Cross Bars: Removable
Safety
- Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
- Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
- Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
- Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
- Head Restraints 3rd Row Seats Height Adjustable
- Head Restraints 3rd Row Seats Location: 3rd Row Seats
- Head Restraints 3rd Row Seats Number: 3
- Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
- Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
- Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
- Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
- Side Airbag Front Location: Front
- Side Airbag Rear Location: Rear
- Side Curtain Airbag All Three Rows Location: All Three Rows
- Third Row Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
- Third Row Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
- Third Row Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
- Third Row Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
- Third Row Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Third Row Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
- Third Row Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
- Third Row Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Third Row Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Heated
- Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
- Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
- Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
- Driver Front Seat Reclining
- Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
- Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
- Front Rear Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
- Front Rear Seat Power Adjustable
- Front Rear Seat Reclining
- Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
- Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
- Passenger Front Seat Heated
- Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment
- Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
- Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
- Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
- Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
- Passenger Front Seat Reclining
- Passenger Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Rear Seat Front Tip Tumble
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
- Seating Capacity: 8
- Third Row Seat Front Facing Direction: Front
- Third Row Seat Front Folding: Symmetrical
- Third Row Seat Front Seating Capacity: 3
Steering
- Power Steering Type: Hydraulic
- Power Steering Variable Rack
- Steering Wheel Electric Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Multi Function
- Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Type: Wood & Leather
Storage
- Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Fixed
- Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Cup Holders Rear Seats Type: Pop Out
- Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
Suspension
- Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable
- Suspension Front Location: Front
- Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
- Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
- Suspension Levelling Front Location: Front
- Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
- Suspension Rear Location: Rear
- Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Rear Type: Beam
- Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Transmission
- Differential Lock Center Location: Centre
- Differential Lock Rear Location: Rear
- Drive Descent Control System
- Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
- Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full-time
- Dual Range Transmission 4wd High High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd High
- Dual Range Transmission 4wd Low High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd Low
- Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
- Limited Slip Differential Center Location: Centre
- Transmission Code: Ab60f
- Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
- Transmission Low High Gear Ranges
- Transmission Manual Mode
- Transmission Mode Select Auto Only
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
- Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
- Transmission Type: Automatic
Ventilation
- Aircon Rear Outlet
- Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 4
- Fully Automated Climate Control
- Rear Control For Climate Control
- Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
- Secondary Ventilation Controls Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Ventilation System Digital Display
- Ventilation System Micro Filter
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
- Front Electric Windows: Front
- Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
- Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
- Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 2
- Number Of Rear Express Power Windows: 2
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
- Rear Electric Windows: Rear
- Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
- Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
Warranty
- Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
- Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 72
- Paint Distance (km): 100000
- Paint Distance (mile): 62100
- Paint Duration (months): 48
- Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
- Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 48
- Total Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
- Total Powertrain Duration (months): 48
- Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 100000
- Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 48
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 3500
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3300
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2740
Wheels
- Front Wheels Location: Front
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8
- Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
- Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
- Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 285
- Rear Wheels Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8
- Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
- Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
- Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 285

Sports Luxury

Adds to Prestige:

Audio
- Front Game Console Connection
- Mp3 Devices Connection
Convenience
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Cruise Control Speed Limiter
- Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor & Camera
- Single Rear Middle Entertainment Display Screen: Single Rear Middle
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Memory Steering Wheel Position
- Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
Dimensions
- Overall Height (mm): 1920
Locks
- Power Locks Includes Power Windows
- Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Ventilated
- Front Rear Seat Heated
- Passenger Front Seat Ventilated
Storage
- Refrigerated Storage Compartment Centre Console Location: Centre Console
- Refrigerated Storage Compartment Centre Console Type: Refrigerated

Removes from Prestige:

Convenience
- Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
Dimensions
- Overall Height (mm): 1865

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2008 Lexus LX Towing Capacity

Year	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2025	3500Kg	3500Kg
2024	3500Kg	3500Kg
2023	3500Kg	3500Kg
2022	3500Kg	3500Kg
2021	3500Kg	3500Kg

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2008 Lexus LX Fuel Economy

There are 1 different fuel economy figures for the Lexus LX

The most fuel efficient Lexus LX is the Prestige with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 5.7L Multi-Point Injection and uses 14.8L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

Lexus LX	Fuel Type	Combined
5.7L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	Premium Unleaded	14.8 L/100km

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2008 Lexus LX Warranty

What is the warranty on a Lexus LX?

The Lexus LX offers a 4 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.