2020 Lexus LX

History/Overview

The Lexus LX full-size luxury SUV is the Toyota upscale brand's most substantial vehicle. Unlike most models in this class, the LX is not based on any other truck sold in Canada. Instead, it shares its underpinnings with the Toyota Land Cruiser available in the U.S. marketplace.

What's New / Key Changes from Last Year

New for 2020 is a Sport appearance package.

Available Trims

Lexus offers the LX in a single Executive Package trim that can be augmented with the new Sport packages. The sole engine is a 5.7L V8, which comes mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel drive.

Standard Features

Lexus LX standard interior features include a front console cool box, wireless smartphone charging, rear-door sunshade, 120-volt power outlet, head-up display, colour multi-information display, a heated woodgrain/leather-trimmed steering wheel with power adjustments, leather door and shift lever trim, four-zone automatic air conditioning with rear seat controls, power 10-way driver and eight-way front passenger seats, leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front and second-row seats, power-folding third-row seats, auto-dimming rearview mirror, rear-seat entertainment system, a 19-speaker sound system and navigation.

Exterior items included comprise a power tailgate, smart key with passive keyless entry, park assist, auto-leveling LED headlights, LED daytime running lights and foglights, Class-IV tow hitch receiver, sunroof, rain-sensing wipers, 21-inch wheels, heated side mirrors and adaptive variable suspension with height control.

Safety features include forward collision warning with automatic braking, automatic high beams, radar cruise control, lane departure alert with steering assist, wide-view, panoramic and multi-terrain monitor systems, blind spot monitoring and tire pressure monitoring.

Key Options

The Sport package adds more athletic-looking grille, bumpers and side steps.

Fuel Economy

Lexus's fuel consumption estimates for the LX are 19.2/14.3 L/100 km (city/highway).

Competition

Lexus LX competitors include the Infiniti QX80, Cadillac Escalade, Lincoln Navigator, Land Rover Range Rover, Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class and BMW X7. The electric Tesla Model X is smaller and lacks the off-road readiness of the vehicles we just listed, but it lines up nicely in terms of price.