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About the Lexus LX
Last updated Sep 27, 2025The new Lexus LX is a Suv Upper Large Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $135,171 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $169,131 for the S.
There are 2 variants of the LX available in Australia and this generation went on sale in November of 2019.
Engine options include 5.7L multi-point injection (270kW/530Nm) and 4.5L turbo diesel common rail (200kW/650Nm). Available with 8-speed automatic or 6-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2020 LX is offered with a 4 year, 100,000 km warranty.
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Power to Weight
72.52 - 98.54 kW/t
72.52 kW/t
235.22 kW/t
Boot Space
400 litres
212 litres
667 litres
Fuel Efficiency
9.5 - 14.4 L/100km
2.8 L/100km
15 L/100km
Vehicle Range
646 - 979 km
567 km
1,232 km
Price
$135,171 - $169,131
$124,900
$760,000
Warranty (Years)
4 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
80,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year - 3 years
2 years
4 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
3,350 kg
3,015 kg
3,385 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
3,500 kg
2,250 kg
3,500 kg
Approach Angle
25°
21°
34.7°
Departure Angle
20°
20°
29.6°
Ground Clearance Unladen
220 - 225 mm
200 mm
295 mm
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2020 Lexus LX Price
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 5.7L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $143,831 |
| 5.7L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $146,636 |
| 4.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $135,171 |
| 4.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $137,636 |
S
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 5.7L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $169,131 |
| 5.7L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $168,767 |
*excl. on-roads
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2020 Lexus LX Dimensions
1920mm
1980mm
5080mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2020 Lexus LX Fuel Economy
There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Lexus LX
The most fuel efficient Lexus LX is the Base with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 4.5L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 9.5L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
| Lexus LX | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 5.7L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 14.4 L/100km |
| 4.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 9.5 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Lexus LX?
The Lexus LX has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
2020 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.
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Lexus LX FAQs
The cheapest Lexus LX is the Base that starts from $135,171.
The most expensive Lexus LX is the S that starts from $169,131.
The best towing capacity of a Lexus LX is 3500 kg offered by the following variants: Base and S.
The largest Lexus LX is the Base which measures 1980mm wide, 5080mm in length and sits 1920mm tall.
The most powerful Lexus LX is the Base which has 270kW of power from its 5.7L Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Lexus LX is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Lexus LX is the Base which weighs 3350 kg (kerb weight).
The Lexus LX may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.