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Lexus LX

A 100% tariff threat gave Lexus its first SUV.12

Researched November 9, 2026 from 35 sources

At a glance

0250500
212–457 hpPower
07.515
6.1–10.8 s0–60 mph
0100200
172.2–181.9 km/hTop speed
0400800
373–790.4 N·mTorque
01,5003,000
2,300–2,824 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.1410111213

Engine
LX 450: 4.5 L I6; 470/570/450d: V8; 500d/600: turbo V6; 700h: V6 hybrid1910
Layout
Front-engine, four-wheel drive; body-on-frame1
Built at
Yoshiwara plant, Toyota City, Japan1

The story

Rushed out amid threatened 1995 luxury-car tariffs, the LX 450 reached the US in January 1996 as Lexus's first SUV. The family spans four Land Cruiser-based generations, with the LX 700h introducing hybrid power.123

1996: LX 450: Lexus's first SUV19961998: LX 470 brings a V8 and front IFS19982006: VVT-i reaches the LX 47020062007: 400 Limited Editions for LX 470 · LX 570: the third generation arrives20072016: Eight speeds and a diesel alternative20162021: V8 era ends: GA-F and twin-turbo V6s20212024: LX 700h: a hybrid built to ford 700 mm2024 Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Series (J80): 1991–1997 (U.S.)J80Lexus LX 450 (J80): 1995–1997J80Lexus LX 470 (J100): 1998–2007J100Lexus LX 570 (J200): 2007–2021J200Lexus LX 600 / LX 500d / LX 700h: 2021–present 19901995200020052010201520202025
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones135791417
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YearWhat happened
1991–1997 (U.S.)Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Series (J80)
1995–1997Lexus LX 450 (J80)
1998–2007Lexus LX 470 (J100)
2007–2021Lexus LX 570 (J200)
2021–presentLexus LX 600 / LX 500d / LX 700h
1996LX 450: Lexus's first SUV
1998LX 470 brings a V8 and front IFS
2006VVT-i reaches the LX 470
2007400 Limited Editions for LX 470
2007LX 570: the third generation arrives
2016Eight speeds and a diesel alternative
2021V8 era ends: GA-F and twin-turbo V6s
2024LX 700h: a hybrid built to ford 700 mm
  1. 1996

    LX 450: Lexus's first SUV

    Lexus's first SUV reaches the US in January. The LX 450 combines a 212-hp 4.5 L six with a four-speed automatic and permanent 4WD.14

  2. 1998

    LX 470 brings a V8 and front IFS

    The second-generation LX 470 pairs a 230-hp 4.7 L V8 with independent front suspension and hydraulic height adjustment.1

  3. 2006

    VVT-i reaches the LX 470

    For the 2006 model year, the LX 470 V8 adds VVT-i, while LED taillamps mark the update.1

  4. 2007

    400 Limited Editions for LX 470

    The final 2007 model year gets 400 Limited Edition LX 470s in Black Onyx with Stone leather and special badging.1

  5. 2007

    LX 570: the third generation arrives

    New York sees the 2008 LX 570: a 383-hp 5.7 L V8, six-speed automatic, Crawl Control and up to 3,900 kg towing.15

  6. 2016

    Eight speeds and a diesel alternative

    LX 570 gains eight speeds, rated at 14.4 L/100 km in New Zealand; its new LX 450d sibling gets a 650 Nm 4.5 L diesel V8 and six-speed.6

  7. 2021

    V8 era ends: GA-F and twin-turbo V6s

    The fourth generation adopts GA-F and loses about 200 kg; LX 600 pairs a 409-hp, 650 Nm twin-turbo V6 with a ten-speed automatic.178

  8. 2024

    LX 700h: a hybrid built to ford 700 mm

    The new hybrid adds low-range electric drive, a waterproof battery tray and engine-only fallback if its hybrid system fails.3

Every generation

  • Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Series
    J801991–1997 (U.S.)
  • Lexus LX 450
    J801995–1997
  • Lexus LX 470
    J1001998–2007
  • Lexus LX 570
    J2002007–2021
  • Lexus LX 600 / LX 500d / LX 700h
    Lexus LX 600 / LX 500d / LX 700h2021–present

Power over the years

From 212 hp to 457 hp in 29 years.

0200400600 1995200020052010201520202025 hp 1996 · 212 hp · LX 450, 4.5 L six1998 · 230 hp · LX 470, 4.7 L V82003 · 235 hp · LX 470, five-speed2007 · 268 hp · LX 470, variable-timing V82008 · 383 hp · LX 570, 5.7 L V82016 · 268 hp · LX 450d, New Zealand diesel V82016 · 362 hp · LX 570, New Zealand rating2022 · 409 hp · LX 600, 3.5 L V6 / 10-speed2023 · 304 hp · LX 500d, 3.3 L diesel / 700 Nm2025 · 457 hp · LX 700h, V6 hybrid 457 hp LX 700h, V6 hybrid 212 hp LX 450, 4.5 L six
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YearHorsepowerModel
1996212LX 450, 4.5 L six
1998230LX 470, 4.7 L V8
2003235LX 470, five-speed
2007268LX 470, variable-timing V8
2008383LX 570, 5.7 L V8
2016268LX 450d, New Zealand diesel V8
2016362LX 570, New Zealand rating
2022409LX 600, 3.5 L V6 / 10-speed
2023304LX 500d, 3.3 L diesel / 700 Nm
2025457LX 700h, V6 hybrid

Versions

9 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Standard

    LX 450

    1996–1997

    212 hp

  • Standard

    LX 470

    1998–2007

  • Standard

    LX 570

    2008–2021

    383 hp

  • Standard

    LX 600 Standard / Premium / Luxury

    2022

    409 hp
  • LX 600 F Sport

    Performance

    LX 600 F Sport

    2022

    409 hp

  • Standard

    LX 700h Luxury / Executive VIP

    2026

    457 hp

  • Special

    LX 700h Overtrail / Overtrail+

    2025–2026

    457 hp

  • Special

    LX OFFROAD (Japan)

    2022

  • Limited

    LX 470 Limited Edition

    2007

    400 built

How to spot one

Look for

  • LX 450: Land Cruiser body with a Lexus grille, different wheels and side cladding.12
  • LX 470: four headlamps, a larger grille and cladding on the doors and rear quarters.118
  • 2008 LX 570: painted lower sides replace plastic cladding, with 20-inch wheels.1

Year by year

  1. 2003 LX 470

    The refresh brings a new front bumper and larger standard 18-inch wheels.114

  2. 2006 LX 470

    LED taillamps and a revised wheel design distinguish the late cars.118

  3. 2013 LX 570

    The spindle grille arrives with revised bumpers, headlights, taillight lenses and wheel designs.119

  4. 2016

    Only the door panels carry over; a one-piece spindle grille, new bumpers and LED headlamps overhaul the exterior.6

  5. 2022 LX 600

    The new body has squared-off fenders and a three-dimensional spindle grille without a chrome surround.78

  6. 2025 Overtrail

    The new grade adds black exterior trim, matte-gray 18-inch wheels and exclusive Moon Desert paint.9

Don’t confuse it with

  • Toyota Land Cruiser J80

    LX 450 has a Lexus grille and different wheels; also compare the headlamps and side cladding.124

  • Photo of a Lexus LX
    LX
    Photo of a Toyota Land Cruiser J100
    Toyota Land Cruiser J100

    Toyota Land Cruiser J100

    LX 470 has four headlamps around a larger grille, plus different wheels and cladding on the doors and rear quarters.118

Against its rivals

  • LX vs Range Rover 4.0SE (1996)

    0–97 km/h lower is better

    LX10.8 s
    Range Rover 4.0SE (1996)11.1 s
    12
  • Cadillac Escalade

    LX vs Cadillac Escalade

    0–97 km/h lower is better

    LX7.2 s
    Cadillac Escalade5.6 s
    13

  • LX vs Toyota LandCruiser Sahara ZX

    Base price, Australia lower is better

    LX153,091 AUD
    Toyota LandCruiser Sahara ZX141,481 AUD
    16

Prices

Value today $11.5K–$35.5K1415

Price when newAuction saleValue today
$0$50K$100K$150K 1995200020052010201520202025 Value today: $11,500–$35,500 1996 · $47,995 · US LX 450 base2008 · $75,465 · US LX 570, as tested2016 · $89,820 · US LX 570 base2022 · $88,245 · US LX 600 base, incl. dest.2022 · $96,345 · US LX 600 Premium, incl. dest.2022 · $102,345 · US LX 600 F Sport, incl. dest.2022 · $104,345 · US LX 600 Luxury, incl. dest.2022 · $127,345 · US LX 600 Ultra Luxury, incl. dest.2025 · $115,350 · US LX 700h Overtrail, 7 seats 2025 · $24,750 · 2005 LX470, 175k miles, BaT2025 · $34,000 · 1997 LX450, 101k miles, BaT2025 · $22,000 · 2007 LX470 Limited Edition, 177k miles, BaT2026 · $31,000 · 2008 LX 570, 80k mi, damage history, BaT2026 · $63,500 · 2007 LX 470 Limited Edition, 86k mi, BaT2026 · $26,150 · 1997 LX 450, 208k mi, rebuilt engine, corrosion, BaT2026 · $70,507 · 2019 LX570, 27k miles, BaT2026 · $15,250 · 2010 LX570, 189k miles, BaT2026 · $98,500 · 2019 LX570 Inspiration Series, 5k miles, BaT2026 · $36,000 · 1996 LX450, BaT2026 · $87,500 · 2024 LX600 Premium, 14k miles, BaT $98.5K BaT, 2026
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YearPriceAmountDetail
1996Price when new$47,995US LX 450 base
2008Price when new$75,465US LX 570, as tested
2016Price when new$89,820US LX 570 base
2022Price when new$88,245US LX 600 base, incl. dest.
2022Price when new$96,345US LX 600 Premium, incl. dest.
2022Price when new$102,345US LX 600 F Sport, incl. dest.
2022Price when new$104,345US LX 600 Luxury, incl. dest.
2022Price when new$127,345US LX 600 Ultra Luxury, incl. dest.
2025Price when new$115,350US LX 700h Overtrail, 7 seats
2025Auction sale$24,7502005 LX470, 175k miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$34,0001997 LX450, 101k miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$22,0002007 LX470 Limited Edition, 177k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$31,0002008 LX 570, 80k mi, damage history, BaT
2026Auction sale$63,5002007 LX 470 Limited Edition, 86k mi, BaT
2026Auction sale$26,1501997 LX 450, 208k mi, rebuilt engine, corrosion, BaT
2026Auction sale$70,5072019 LX570, 27k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$15,2502010 LX570, 189k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$98,5002019 LX570 Inspiration Series, 5k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$36,0001996 LX450, BaT
2026Auction sale$87,5002024 LX600 Premium, 14k miles, BaT
2026Value today$11,500–$35,500

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 9 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 14 stories from its legend
    • “J201 took second at the 2020 Rebelle Rally”
    • “Takami Yokoo's rule: get the LX 700h home”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 5 generations

  • Market

    • 4 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

See all 35 sources
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  13. Tested: 2016 Lexus LX570 8-speed Automatic caranddriver.com
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  26. No Reserve: 2008 Lexus LX570 for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $31,000 on May 3, 2026 (Lot #240,776) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  27. No Reserve: 1997 Lexus LX450 for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $26,150 on October 2, 2026 (Lot #266,327) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  28. 2010 Lexus LX570 for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $15,250 on September 16, 2026 (Lot #263,371) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  29. 5k-Mile 2019 Lexus LX570 Inspiration Series for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $98,500 on August 26, 2026 (Lot #259,899) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  30. No Reserve: 27k-Mile 2019 Lexus LX570 for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $70,507 on October 13, 2026 (Lot #268,286) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  31. 1996 Lexus LX450 for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $33,000 on June 21, 2025 (Lot #197,223) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  32. 2024 Lexus LX600 Premium for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $87,500 on April 23, 2026 (Lot #239,275) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  33. No Reserve: 2005 Lexus LX470 for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $24,750 on November 4, 2025 (Lot #218,158) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  34. 1997 Lexus LX450 for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $34,000 on June 3, 2025 (Lot #194,487) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  35. 2007 Lexus LX470 Limited Edition for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $22,000 on April 7, 2025 (Lot #186,570) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
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