If you are looking for a luxury SUV that delivers the best of both worlds: A long-range cruiser that delivers comfortable ride quality and long list of amenities along with a rig built with off-road specifications and equipment, you have one answer.
The 2024 Lexus LX 600 F Sport with full-time four-wheel drive.
Powered by 3.4-liter V6 twin-turbo gasoline engine that produces an output of 409 horsepower and maximum 479 lb.-ft. of torque, the LX 600 maintains maximum torque in a wide range up to about 3,600 rpm, making it easier to handle not only during on-road driving but also during off-road driving, which can require frequent use in the low-speed range.
The engine is paired with a direct shift, 10-speed automatic transmission that creates a smooth start only a torque converter can provide, as well as manual transmission-like direct acceleration by activating lockup in almost its entire range of operation. A wide range of gear ratios are employed for strong starting comfort as well as high-speed driving.
To achieve both a high level of off-road driving performance and on-road handling stability, the front high-mounted double wishbone suspension, suspension geometry and optimized coil springs offer both excellent vehicle stability and ride comfort.
LX also features multi-terrain select, which allows the driver to select from six modes – auto, dirt, sand, mud, deep snow and rock – to support off-road driving conditions. In addition to conventional brake hydraulics, the drive power and suspension are integrated and controlled for optimization according to the selected mode, making it possible to match driving performance to road conditions.
In addition, the operating range of multi-terrain select is from low range (L4) to high range (H4). The auto mode uses information from various sensors to estimate the road conditions and allows the driver to maintain ideal driving performance in various driving conditions, without having to switch modes.
LX 600 seats up to sevens adults with three rows of seating and receives a 22 miles per gallon down the highway rating by the EPA.
Exterior features include F Sport styling, 22-inch forged alloy wheels, roof rails, power moonroof, and a “Manganese Luster” coat of enamel. It also receives triple beam LED headlamps, and a power rear door with kick sensor for hands-free opening.
A length list of creature comforts make one forget this vehicle is built for off-road activity. Highlights include a Mark Levinson, 25-speaker, surround sound audio system, 12.3-inch touchscreen display with cloud navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, heated and ventilated leather trimmed seats, four-zone climate concierge, wireless phone charger, cool box, thematic ambient illumination, and more.
The LX comes standard with Lexus Safety System+ 2.5, which brings a suite of key active safety features to the vehicle. For starters, the pre-collision system (PCS), which includes frontal collision warning (FCW), automatic emergency braking (AEB), pedestrian detection and bicyclist detection, features an enhancement to the lens camera and millimeter-wave radar elements to expand the response range.
All-speed dynamic radar cruise control (DRCC) can be activated above 30 mph and is designed to perform vehicle-to-vehicle distance controls down to 0 mph and can resume from a stop.
Lane departure alert with steering assist is designed to help notify the driver if it senses an inadvertent lane departure at speeds above 32 miles per hour via steering wheel vibrations or audible alert. It can also take slight corrective measures to help keep the driver within the visibly marked lane.
Base Price: $104,870
Price As Driven: $110,360
Destination charge is included in base price. Vehicles are provided by the manufacturer. List price may vary at local dealerships.
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