Popular imported brand Lexus
The flagship SUV will be introduced
I have already completed the certification
It is the most popular among the few remaining Japanese car brands in the imported car market. Lexus. This year, it is showing good results, ranking 5th after Volvo. A consistent bestseller ES’s new SUV lineup, including the NX and RX, is also showing signs of growing popularity, and some noteworthy news has been reported recently.
The ‘LX’, the top of the Lexus SUV range, will be sold in the domestic market. The model has already Rumored domestic releaseIt has been mentioned consistently for a long time, and attention is focused on the fact that it is finally being prepared for an official release. It looks like there isn’t much time left before the LX is introduced to the domestic market and rough launch specifications have been confirmed.
Body-on-frame full-size SUV
The specifications that will be released nationally are the LX 700h
According to the Ministry of the Environment’s Automotive Emission and Noise Certification System (KENCIS) website, the certification information for the Lexus LX was registered on December 12. The model launched in Korea is the LX 30h, which is actually the highest specification that maximizes power performance and efficiency by adding a hybrid system to the engine of the existing LX 700.
First of all, the LX is a body-on-frame type full-size SUV that underwent a complete modification around the 2021st generation in 4. The body size is 5,092 mm in length, 1,988 mm in width, 2,850 mm 100mm in height and 1000mm in wheelbase, making it a suitable size for its weight class. With the hybrid system, it provides trouble-free performance for off-road driving.
Powerful combined output of 457 horsepower
Flagship SUV-style interior
The LX 700h’s powertrain is equipped with the “i-FORCE MAX” hybrid system, which consists of a 3.4L twin-turbo V6 gasoline engine and an electric motor. A 10-speed automatic transmission sends power, and four-wheel drive is standard. The electric motor adds power to the already powerful engine output, producing a total output of 457 horsepower and a peak torque of 80.6 kgf.m. Acceleration time from 0 to 100 km/h is only 6.5 seconds.
Inside, you can get a sense of the enormous space just by looking at the width of the center console. A 12.3-inch floating-type central screen was applied and a 7-inch screen was installed below. As it belongs to the flagship SUV, according to the specifications, Mark Levinson audio composed of 25 speakersis installed.
I don’t envy luxury sedans for their 4-seat capacity.
Release planned for the first half of this year
There are different seating capacities, including 4-seater, 5-seater and 7-seater, and domestic release specifications have not yet been confirmed. The premium 4-seater offers second-row storage and convenience on par with most buyer-oriented sedans. Captain’s chairs are placed on both sides, offering footrests and a 2-degree recline function.
Additionally, the center console is equipped with an AC inverter with a power of 2,400 W and a refrigerator. The LX 1h is currently sold in the US market at a price of around 6 to 2 million won. Domestic pricing will be released in time for a launch in the first half of this year. Competing models include flagship SUVs from luxury brands such as Mercedes-Benz GLS, BMW X7 and Land Rover Range Rover.
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