Autoguide - Lexus LX600 Planned as New Range Topping SUV
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Autoguide - Lexus LX600 Planned as New Range Topping SUV
Lexus filed a trademark for "LX600".
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Lexus could be winding up for a new, more powerful version of its range-topping SUV.
At least, that’s what a recent American trademark filing from Toyota’s luxury division suggests.
The current LX570 is biggest and oldest of Lexus’ large lineup of SUVs and crossovers. This current generation arrived for the 2008 model year, and received its most recent facelift in 2015. Sharing its body-on-frame platform with the Toyota Land Cruiser, it’s one of the few remaining true SUVs on sale.
That makes this filing all the more curious. A bump in displacement to a nice, round 6.0L, up from the current, 383hp 5.7L engine, could be part of the product plan. Then again, badges that accurately depict the engine size are so 2010s. Instead of a bigger, naturally-aspirated engine, the LX600 is likely to draw power from the twin-turbo V8 Lexus is rumored to be working on. Either way, the lack of an “h” suggests this won’t pack a hybrid drivetrain.
Another possibility is the Lexus LX600 could be the start of a whole new generation. Toyota hasn’t hinted at one, nor the Land Cruiser, but they’re both the oldest models in the brands’ lineups (other than the Tundra). It could even herald a different approach for the model: Lexus hinted earlier this year that it’s having an “active conversation” about an F-badged high-rider. SUVs with an emphasis on the S are market gold these days — and a hot Lexus LX600 could even find itself on the list of top 10 most expensive SUVs.
When we’ll see the LX600 is a whole other mystery. It could show up at next week’s Tokyo Motor Show, or well into next year. We’ll keep our eyes out.
At least, that’s what a recent American trademark filing from Toyota’s luxury division suggests.
The current LX570 is biggest and oldest of Lexus’ large lineup of SUVs and crossovers. This current generation arrived for the 2008 model year, and received its most recent facelift in 2015. Sharing its body-on-frame platform with the Toyota Land Cruiser, it’s one of the few remaining true SUVs on sale.
That makes this filing all the more curious. A bump in displacement to a nice, round 6.0L, up from the current, 383hp 5.7L engine, could be part of the product plan. Then again, badges that accurately depict the engine size are so 2010s. Instead of a bigger, naturally-aspirated engine, the LX600 is likely to draw power from the twin-turbo V8 Lexus is rumored to be working on. Either way, the lack of an “h” suggests this won’t pack a hybrid drivetrain.
Another possibility is the Lexus LX600 could be the start of a whole new generation. Toyota hasn’t hinted at one, nor the Land Cruiser, but they’re both the oldest models in the brands’ lineups (other than the Tundra). It could even herald a different approach for the model: Lexus hinted earlier this year that it’s having an “active conversation” about an F-badged high-rider. SUVs with an emphasis on the S are market gold these days — and a hot Lexus LX600 could even find itself on the list of top 10 most expensive SUVs.
When we’ll see the LX600 is a whole other mystery. It could show up at next week’s Tokyo Motor Show, or well into next year. We’ll keep our eyes out.
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Yeah I definitely wouldn't expect this to be a 6.0L NA V8. Something more like a 4.0-4.5L TTV8 is far more likely. Good to see that they're finally going to update it. Hopefully it doesn't get the LS treatment.
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I would prefer Lexus kills the GX (no bashing here since we currently have 4 gx460s in the family from '14 - '19) and builds both LX500 and LX600 with 3.5TT V6 and 4.4TT V8, respectively. I guess they can sell whole bunch of them this way.
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Lexus reiterated in this annual Vegas meeting recently that EVERY model will have a hybrid option in a few years. A 2018 article pegged that to be 2025, could be sooner. I'm hoping the LX600 is indeed a V8 version. We know the upcoming Land Cruiser and subsequently the LX will have the 3.5TT as a base engine. Wonder if we will see a LS600 trademark.
Last edited by Hoovey689; 10-17-19 at 04:26 AM.
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Dont be shocked if the lx600 is just the v6 twin turbo from the LS. I love lexus but they just seem to be stagnant.
Personally see myself switching to Genesis if Lexus dont get their act together.
Personally see myself switching to Genesis if Lexus dont get their act together.