Lexus South Africa has introduced the Urban spec to the LX hybrid. Here’s what’s new.
Exclusively available with the LX 700h derivative, while Overtrail spec is more geared towards adventure, Urban spec prioritises every luxury, the firm says. The LX 700h Urban is fitted with a set of 22-inch alloy wheels, shod in 265/50 R22 rubber, and features several chrome and stainless steel exterior finishes to distinguish it from its siblings. Shimamoku wood trim can be found inside.
The LX 700h Urban is exclusively available with the automaker’s electrically assisted 3.5-litre twin-turbocharged V6 petrol powertrain. The petrol-electric setup produces a combined system output of 341 kW and 790 N.m of torque. Lexus claims an average fuel consumption of 10 L/100 km, which translates to a combined driving range of 1 100 km from the 98-litre fuel tank.
As a reminder, the LX has also be had with a 3.3-litre twin-turbocharged V6 diesel engine, which churns out 225 kW and 700 N.m of torque, the latter available from a low 1 600 r/min in the rev band. Like the LX 700h variant, power is delivered to all four corners via a 10-speed automatic transmission.
How much does the Lexus LX cost in South Africa?
The diesel-powered Lexus LX derivatives are priced from R2 608 700 for the LX 500d F Sport and R2 628 900 for the LX 500d in Overtrail level of specification. The petrol-electric variants are priced from R2 719 800 for the LX 700h F Sport to R2 757 700 for the LX 700h Overtrail range-topper. Positioned between the former and the latter, the newly introduced LX 700h Urban will set you back R2 746 300. Included as standard with all models are a seven-year/100 000 km maintenance plan and a vehicle warranty of similar duration and distance. The LX 700h variants also gain an eight-year/195 000 km warranty for the hybrid system’s battery.
- Lexus LX 500d F Sport — R2 608 700
- Lexus LX 500d Overtrail — R2 628 900
- Lexus LX 700h F Sport — R2 719 800
- Lexus LX 700h Urban — R2 746 300
- Lexus LX 700h Overtrail — R2 757 700