Lexus rolls out new LX 600 to lead its full lineup of SUVs

By G. Chambers Williams III

Lexus, the luxury brand that has been developing its unmatched line of sport-utility vehicles for more than 20 years, has introduced its newest flagship for 2022, the LX 600.

Replacing last year’s LX 560 in the lineup, this newest Lexus three-row SUV offers the ultimate in luxury, performance and capability for a full-size model.

With base prices ranging from $88,245 for the base LX 600 to $127,345 for the top-of-the-line LX 600 Ultra Luxury model, the new LX comes with a 409-horsepower twin-turbo 3.5-liter

V-6 engine with 479 foot-pounds of torque. It’s connected to a 10-speed automatic transmission, with standard full-time fourwheel drive.

Completely redesigned inside and out, the new LX has the goanywhere attributes of the Land Cruiser, with the style and luxury of a vehicle that’s as impressive on the road as it is in the bush.

This is the ultimate example of craftsmanship for Lexus, and is available with seating configurations of two or three rows and room for up to seven passengers.

Lexus GX 460

Now in its second generation, the seven-passenger Lexus GX 460 full-size sport utility has a starting price of $56,970 for the base model and $66,480 for the top-of-the-line Luxury version.

For 2022, the GX carries over without any major changes. Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert are among standard features at no extra cost. Also, the Lexus Enform Safety Connect and Service Connect features are complimentary for 10 years, and Lexus Enform Remote, which brings smart-watch and Amazon Alexa integration, is included on all models.

Lexus RX

This luxury crossover comes in four versions: the gasoline-only RX 350 and gasoline-electric hybrid RX 450h, with seating for up to five; and the RX 350L and RX 450hL hybrid, which are extendedlength versions with room for up to seven.

The RX line got a mild makeover for 2020. The extended-length models were added for 2018.

They all come with sophisticated safety features, driver aids and new convenience and technology features to make this one of the best Lexus luxury utility vehicles offered to date.

Lexus NX

The Lexus NX line has been upgraded and expanded for 2022, including the introduction of the NX 250 models with a 2.5-liter normally aspirated four-cylinder engine. Also in the lineup are the LX 350 standard gasoline model with a 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, the NX 350h hybrid, and the NX 450h, the first plug-in hybrid version.

Lexus UX

A small crossover, called the UX, was added to the Lexus lineup three years ago to allow the brand to take advantage of the growing luxury subcompact SUV segment.

Lexus rolled out the UX in both regular gasoline (UX 200) and gasoline-electric hybrid (UX 250h) versions, with reasonable prices considering how well-equipped these premium crossovers are.

The UX 250h hybrid versions range from $36,425 to $41,465. The gasoline-only UX 200 begins at $34,225 and tops out at $39,265.