Seating Capacity: 4 or 7, depending on trim
Standard Safety
Features: airbags; ABS; a stability control system; pre-collision
system with pedestrian detection system; a radar activated cruise control
system; a lane departure warning system; a pre-collision system with pedestrian
protection; a lane departure alert with steering assist; a lane trace assist
system; automatic high beams; an electronic blind spot monitor with a rear cross
traffic alert; a rear camera; a vehicle stability control system; a tire
pressure monitoring system; and race inspired paddle shifters
Standard Equipment LX 600
Ultra Luxury: 20-inch forged alloy
wheels with silver finish; power rear door with kick sensor; heated/ventilated
front seat; thematic ambient illumination; rear manual sunshade; one touch auto
arrange power folding seats; rear seat manual sunshades; heated wood and
leather trimmed steering wheel; illuminated door sills; 4 passenger diamond
stich semi aniline leather trimmed with embossed headrests; heated and ventilated
second row captain chairs; reclining rear seats up to 48-inches; rear massaging
seats; power right rear ottoman; digital rearview mirror; a heads up display; a
25-speaker Mark Levinson , 2,400 watt surround system; a rear seat entertainment
system; a rear seat wireless charger; an adaptive variable suspension; and an
active height control system
Options: None
Other Trim Levels:
Premium
Luxury
F Sport
Standard Audio On Base
Vehicle: a 10-speaker audio
system with AM/FM/HD/CD with SiriusXM
Bluetooth Connectivity: Standard
USB Connectivity: Standard
Apple/Android
Connectivity: Standard
Bumper-to-Bumper
Warranty: 4 years or 50,000
miles
Powertrain Warranty: 5 years or 70,000 miles
Standard Engine/Horsepower: 3.5-liter twin turbo, 6-cylinder engine/409-hp
Recommended Fuel: Premium
Standard Fuel Mileage: 17-city/22-hwy
Maximum Towing Capacity: 8,000 lbs
What’s New: For the 2023 model year, the LX adds the
following standard features: heated steering wheel and rear seat entertainment
screen covers.
Moreover, the Ultra
Luxury trim ups the ante with standard Takanoha wood trim.
Why:
A true SUV
A heated steering wheel
Bucket seats (first and
second row) – Ultra Luxury
Reclining rear seat with
ottoman (right side only) – Ultra Luxury
A rear seat wireless charger - Ultra Luxury
Heated standard steering
wheel
Rear seat entertainment
screen covers are standard
Rear massaging seats –
Ultra Luxury
25- speaker sound system
– Ultra Luxury
Great road vehicle
Available in five trims
A variety of driving
modes
A powerful, gutsy engine
Comfortable design front
seats with F Sport package
True off-road vehicle
with automatic crawl feature like in its trucks
High-quality sound
system, one of the best in the segment with optional 25- speaker Mark Levinson
Surround Sound system
AWD availability
Three rows of seating
Ability to tow up to
8,000 lbs
Heated and ventilated
second row seats
Radar activated cruise
control system can be used in Sport Plus mode unlike with the Genesis luxury
brand
A Co-pilot assist
highway driving system
High tech safety driving
aids make it easy to backout of high traffic spaces
High tech safety
features make it easy to switch lanes without having to be concerned about
veering into another vehicle’s lane
Easier to navigate this
large SUV on the road than some of its competitors
An Active Height Control
system
A new premium Ultra
Luxury model is available with such interior creature comforts as curved
headrests, an on-demand footrest; and an exclusive a/c system that provides
full body comfort with overhead vents
An available Voice
Assistant System allows the driver to interact with infotainment system
An available 22-inch
wheels
But:
A
lot of vehicle to navigate
The
humongous spindle grille??
Third
row has limited headroom due to being placed on an incline
Cargo
space is virtually non existent when third seat in use
Setting
audio system requires a learning curve
Navigating
the infotainment is too complicated – requires users to use Voice Activation
Third
row isn’t available with Ultra Luxury package
Should
consider an extended wheelbase model
No
hands-free highway driving like with the Cadillac and Lincoln
Standard
towing capacity is lower than many of its competitors
No
power side steps, even the new Tundra offers this feature on its top end trim
Verdict: The current generation LX was introduced in 2022. Last
year, we spent time behind the wheel of the LX 600 F Sport. This year we reviewed the Ultra
Luxury vehicle. One of the unique qualities about the full body on frame SUV is
that its available as a four-seater for those seeking VIP treatment. This upscale
trim is designed for those seeking to be spoiled and pampered.
The rear seating area is what separates this higher level trim from others being offered on the LX. The rear seats recline. In fact, the right seat converts to a living room-like La-Z-Boy with a footrest. And the front right seat moves forward allowing for more legroom and space for the rear occupant. Furthermore, like in an airplane, the LX offers overhead vents, reading lights and sunshades. Yes and for those seeking this personalized service, one should expect a healthy price tag, a trim with a starting price of approximately $130,000.
Competition: BMW X7; GMC Yukon Denali; Infiniti QX80; Jeep Grand Wagoneer; Lincoln Navigator; and Mercedes-Benz GLS
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