What Is the 2023 Lexus LX 600?
The Lexus LX 600 is a luxury full-size SUV that seats five people in its standard two-row form; an available third-row seat ups seating capacity to seven. The LX 600 is the largest, priciest, poshest SUV in Lexus’ lineup, and it debuted for 2022 as a replacement for the LX 570. In place of the LX 570’s 383-horsepower, 5.7-liter V-8 is a 409-hp, twin-turbocharged 3.4-liter V-6 engine that’s mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission.Â
Trim levels begin with the base Premium and ascend through Luxury, F Sport and the flagship Ultra Luxury. Four-wheel drive is standard on all trims. The F Sport has a sport-tuned suspension, limited-slip differential, and sporty design touches inside and out. The flagship Ultra Luxury carries a price premium of about $40,000 over the base trim; it seats four and includes a height-adjustable suspension, upgraded cabin trim, a dual-screen rear-seat entertainment system, and reclining second-row captain’s chairs with ventilation and massage. LX 600 competitors include the Cadillac Escalade, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Land Rover Range Rover, Lincoln Navigator and Mercedes-Benz GLS.
What’s New on the 2023 Lexus LX 600?Â
The LX 600 sees minor changes for its sophomore season, including Takanoha wood trim on the Ultra Luxury model and a standard heated steering wheel.
What Features in the 2023 Lexus LX 600 Are Most Important?
Standard features include:
- 20-inch wheels
- Dual-screen infotainment system with 12.3- and 7-inch touchscreens
- 10-speaker audio system
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity
- Navigation system
- Wireless charging pad
- Heated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Adaptive cruise control
- 360-degree camera system
- Automated parking system
- Forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking Â
- Blind spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert
- Lane departure steering assist
Available features include:
- 22-inch wheelsÂ
- Adaptive suspension Â
- 25-speaker Mark Levinson surround-sound audio system
- Refrigerated center-console bin
- Dual-screen rear entertainment system
- Head-up display
- Digital camera rearview mirror
- Power-folding second and third rows
- Hands-free power liftgate
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Heated and ventilated second-row seats
Should I Buy the 2023 Lexus LX 600?
The LX 600 is a curious mix of old- and new-school SUV characteristics. It has the luxury trim and comfort and convenience features you’d expect in a vehicle with its lofty price tag, plus up-to-date technology features and more off-road capability than most of its buyers will likely ever use. Its truck-based architecture, however, makes it feel ponderous and top-heavy even among competitors with similar body-on-frame architecture. It’s also very space-inefficient in terms of occupant and cargo room, both of which are disappointingly stingy considering the LX 600’s plus-sized exterior dimensions. Fans of the original Toyota Land Cruiser who want an extra-posh, extra-assertive version of that SUV will find the LX 600 an alluring choice; for others, there are plenty of big luxury SUVs that deliver a more well-rounded experience.Â
