2022 Lexus LX 600 Release Date Early Next Year, Specs: 409 Horsepower
The 2022 Lexus LX 600 debuts with a release date of the beginning of next year and packing specs of 400 horsepower from a twin-turbo V6 engine. The luxury SUV features an all new exterior and interior design. The new LX range also has five trim levels: Standard, Premium, Luxury, F Sport, and Ultra Luxury. Expect its price to be announced closed to its release date.
Performance Specs
The 2022 Lexus LX 600 is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 twin-turbo gasoline engine producing specs of 409 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque. The engine is mated with a Direct Shift-10AT automatic transmission. It features wide range of gear ratios for strong starting comfort as well as high-speed driving.
The first gear increases the driving force when starting at low speeds, providing a smooth start and powerful low speed off-road driving performance. In contrast, the high gearing in the 10th gear keeps the engine speed low during high-speed cruising, resulting in a quiet ride and lower fuel consumption.
Suspension
The 2022 Lexus LX 600 features Active Height Control (AHC) and Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS). The AHC allows the ride height to be adjusted according to the driving environment. There are three settings for vehicle height while the vehicle is in motion (Normal, Hi1 and Hi2) and a Low setting for passenger ingress and egress. The system automatically adjusts vehicle height depending on the activation of Drive Mode Select or Multi-Terrain Select.
Wheels/ LSD
Forged aluminum wheels in 22-inch specs are fitted to the new Lexus LX 600. They are the largest wheels in the Lexus lineup and improve on-road performance. Other wheels in 18-inch and 20-inch specs are also available. In addition, the unsprung weight of all wheels has been reduced for optimized rolling resistance values.
Exclusive to F-Sport trim is a Torsen® Limited Slip Differential (LSD) that helps ensure traction performance of the rear tires. When accelerating during a turn, it optimally distributes the driving force according to the load on the rear left and right wheels to achieve a high level of control performance. However, in straight-line driving it responds well to changes in road conditions, contributing to stability.
Multi-Terrain Select (MTS)
The all new 2022 Lexus LX 600 also features Multi-Terrain Select. It allows the driver to select from six modes – Auto, Dirt, Sand, Mud, Deep Snow and Rock – to support off-road driving conditions. The Auto mode, which Lexus has adopted for the first time, uses information from various sensors to estimate the road conditions while driving and to optimize brake hydraulic pressure, driving force and suspension control. This feature allows the driver to maintain ideal driving performance in various driving conditions, without having to switch modes.
Crawl Control
Engaged when the vehicle is in low range, Crawl Control allows the 2022 Lexus LX 600 to move forward or in reverse at one of five driver-selected low-speed settings: LO, MIDL, MID, MIDH and HIGH. Crawl Control intuitively orchestrates the engagement and disengagement of engine output and hydraulic braking pressure to help reduce tire slippage and optimize chassis behavior.
Ultra Luxury
The Ultra Luxury trim enhances the Lexus LX 600 lineup with special attention paid to the rear passenger space and their experience. It features two VIP seats in the rear with a maximum leg space of 43 inches. The rear seats also feature Ultra Luxury-exclusive curved headrests, seatbacks and cushions that gently wrap around the head, hips and lower body.
Added comfort features such as sunshades on the side and quarter windows, reading lights and a rear seat display are standard. In addition, an Ultra Luxury-exclusive air conditioning system offers unique overhead ceiling vents for a full body comfort breeze experience.
F Sport
Customers preferring a sportier look and feel can select the F Sport trim – a first on the new Lexus LX 600 – with its unique design touches and handling. Styling features of the F Sport grade include new and exclusive forged aluminum wheels in 22-inch specs and F mesh design spindle grille with a jet-black chrome grille frame.
In the interior, the steering wheel and shifter feature textured genuine leather for improved style and grip, while the exclusive F Sport emblem is applied throughout. A custom crafted F designed seat further enhances hold against lateral g-forces as well. The colors Ultra White (exterior) and Circuit Red (interior) are offered as an F Sport exclusives.
Multimedia System
The 2022 LX 600 features a new Lexus Interface multimedia system. It utilizes a 12.3-inch upper touchscreen and LX exclusive 7-inch lower touchscreen. The system features a new Voice Assistant and different User profiles. It is also has 100% cloud capability and integrated Google Points of Interest data, the system allows faster and more accurate directions and mapping. Lastly, over-the-air (OTA) updates offer real-time updates for mapping and enriched media experiences.
Safety System+ 2.5
The new Lexus LX 600 has the Safety System+2.5 suite of features included in its price. This includes Pre-Collision System (PCS), which includes Frontal Collision Warning (FCW), Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), Pedestrian Detection and Bicyclist Detection, and more.
Furthermore, 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. Additional Lexus Safety System+ 2.5 features include Intelligent High Beams, Road Sign Assist (RSA), and more.
Price and Release Date
As we mentioned above, the 2022 Lexus LX 600 has a release date of early next year. However, its price has not been announced as of yet. It will be available in five trim levels: Standard, Premium, Luxury, F Sport, and Ultra Luxury. Expect its price to be revealed closer to its release date.
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