The 2025 model year of the flagship Lexus LX SUV introduces several significant updates for the Australian market, reinforcing its position in the luxury SUV segment. These enhancements span across off-road capability, safety features, and interior technology, demonstrating Lexus’s ongoing commitment to refining its popular SUV, which was initially launched locally in 1998.
New Overtrail Grade: A notable addition to the lineup is the Overtrail grade, specifically engineered to enhance the vehicle’s off-road performance while maintaining its luxury appeal. This variant is equipped with fully locking front and rear differentials and higher-profile all-terrain tires, providing improved traction in challenging conditions. The Overtrail also features unique design elements that distinguish it within the LX range, offering customers a more focused off-road option.
Powertrain and Performance Specifications: The 2025 Lexus LX continues to offer two powertrain options: a 3.3-litre twin-turbocharged diesel engine in the LX 500d, producing 227kW and 700Nm of torque, and a 3.5-litre twin-turbocharged petrol engine in the LX 600, delivering 305kW and 650Nm of torque. Both engines are paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission and a full-time four-wheel-drive system with low-range gearing. The entire LX range maintains a braked towing capacity of 3,500kg.
Safety System Enhancements: The 2025 LX incorporates upgrades to its active safety systems. The Lexus Safety Sense+ suite now includes enhanced detection for motorcycles (daytime) and bicyclists (day and night), along with autonomous emergency braking at intersections and low-speed acceleration suppression. Standard safety features across all grades now include safe exit assist, an emergency driving stop system, and a driver monitor camera.
Interior Technology Updates: Inside the cabin, a significant change is the introduction of a larger 12.3-inch fully digital multi-information display, replacing the previous 8.0-inch version. Connectivity is improved with the addition of wireless Android Auto™ (in conjunction with wireless Apple CarPlay®) and an extra USB-C port, bringing the total to six. The LX Luxury grade also gains soft close doors and a centre console cool box.
Luxury Grade Features: The base seven-seat Luxury grade now includes additional comfort and convenience features, alongside the general safety and technology upgrades. An optional Enhancement Pack for the Luxury grade includes 22-inch alloy wheels, a moon roof, and a hands-free kick sensor for the powered tailgate.
Overtrail Grade Specifics: The five-seat Overtrail grade builds upon the Luxury grade with the Enhancement Pack by adding front and rear locking differentials and 18-inch matte grey alloy wheels with high-profile Toyo® Open Country all-terrain tires. Exterior differentiation includes a black radiator grille, front and rear bumpers, door handles, wheelarches, outer mirrors, and door window mouldings. The interior features premium leather-accented seats with a Monolith colour scheme and Sumi Ash black ornamentation.
Sports Luxury and F Sport Upgrades: The LX Sports Luxury and LX F Sport grades, both based on the Luxury grade with the Enhancement Pack, now feature driver and front passenger massaging seats and four-way adjustable headrests. The Sports Luxury is available in five- and seven-seat configurations with both engine options, while the F Sport is offered exclusively as a five-seater.
Ultra Luxury Features: The flagship LX Ultra Luxury, available only as the LX 600, features two individual rear seats with a 48-degree recline, exclusive quilting, massage function, and a rear centre console with controls. A new addition for 2025 is a front wireless smartphone charger, complementing the existing rear charger.
Exterior Colour Options: The 2025 LX is available in seven exterior colours, with the new Moon Desert being exclusive to the Overtrail grade.
Summary:
- New Overtrail grade with locking differentials and all-terrain tires.
- Enhanced safety features including intersection AEB and cyclist detection.
- Larger 12.3-inch digital instrument display.
- Wireless Android Auto™ integration.
- Additional USB-C port.
- Soft close doors and cool box for LX Luxury.
- Massage seats for Sports Luxury and F Sport.
- Front wireless charger for LX Ultra Luxury.
- New Moon Desert exterior colour for Overtrail.
Disclaimer: Vehicle specifications and features may differ based on the market and selected options. Consult an authorized Lexus dealer for detailed information.
Source: Lexus
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