2023 Lexus LX Performance

The 3.4-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine is a familiar one, serving under the hood of the Lexus LS 500 and Toyota Tundra. A full-time four-wheel-drive system transmits power to all four corners. The LX has never been about dramatically quick sprint times, but for what it's worth, it takes 6.9 seconds for the 0 to 60 mph sprint and will hit a top speed of 130 mph. Torque is produced quite low in the rev range, improving around-town drivability. The towing capacity is only 8,000 pounds, which is more than 1,000 lbs below the Jeep Grand Wagoneer.

Forced induction gives Lexus LX lineup all it needs to go head-to-head with rivals that still use V8 engines, The 3.4-liter twin-turbo V6 generates 409 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque, and maintains maximum torque from 2,000 rpm up to 3,600 rpm. Lexus says this makes the SUV capable in both on- and off-road driving situations. Some buyers may scoff at a turbo V6, but this engine offers impeccable smoothness and a throaty roar that won't leave purists disappointed.

Paired with the V6 is a ten-speed automatic transmission. In tenth gear on the highway, efficiency is improved and engine noise is decreased, while the low first gear improves acceleration. Shifts from the transmission are imperceptibly smooth. Low range, Crawl Control, and the Multi-Terrain Select system with Sand, Mud, Rock, Dirt, and Deep Snow modes allow the big LX to be taken off-road with confidence.

The new LX has taken a big step forward in terms of its fuel economy specs. The twin-turbo V6 engine returns EPA-rated gas mileage figures of 17/22/19 mpg city/highway/combined, which is considerably better than similar V8-powered rivals. Equipped with a 21.1-gallon gas tank, the LX 600 should be able to cover approximately 400 miles between visits to the pumps.