What’s All-New on the All-New Lexus LX 600
You often hear the phrase, “all-new” coupled with announcements of new model year vehicle arrivals but with the imminent release of the redesigned Lexus LX 600, we can enthusiastically confirm that the upcoming Lexus LX is truly all-new for 2022. Completely reimagined, the 2022 Lexus LX 600 elevates the experience of driving or even riding in a luxury SUV and along with the elevated experience, the new LX delivers a long, noteworthy list of features. In this post, we’ll highlight everything that’s all-new for 2022, show you a few examples of how the next-generation LX takes luxury driving to new heights, and provide some details on what you can expect to find when you discover the 2022 Lexus LX 600 as soon as it arrives at North Park Lexus Rio Grande Valley.
What’s All-New for the 2022 Lexus LX?
The 2022 Lexus LX arrives with an all-new platform, a new, more powerful twin-turbo engine with 409 horsepower, increased towing capacity up to an impressive 8,000 pounds, and five stunning model options that are sure to offer the best of all worlds to new and returning LX owners.
Before we dive into detail on the different model options for the 2022 Lexus LX 600, we wanted to first provide you with a list of what the new Lexus flagship SUV will include as standard equipment – we went ahead and highlighted everything that’s truly new and on our list of “worth checking out for 2022” in the list below.
Standard Performance
- 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine
- 24-valve DOHC with dual Variable Valve Timing with Intelligence (VVT-i); D-4ST direct fuel injection
- 409 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque
- 0-60 mph in 6.9 seconds
- 10-speed Direct Shift automatic transmission
- Sequential shift feature with steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters
- Full-time four-wheel drive (4WD)
- Two-speed transfer case with TORSEN limited-slip center differential
- Drive Mode Select (ECO, Normal, Comfort, Sport S, Sport S+, Custom)
- Nine-mode Multi-Terrain Select (MTS):
- Five High: (Auto, Dirt, Sand, Mud, Deep Snow)
- Four Low: (Auto, Sand, Mud, Rock)
- Crawl Control with Turn Assist
- Double-wishbone front suspension
- Multilink rear suspension
- Body-on frame construction
- 13.9-inch ventilated front and 13.2-inch ventilated rear disc brakes
- Electronic Power Steering (EPS)
- Towing Capacity up to 8,000 pounds
- EPA-rated fuel economy (city/highway/combined mpg): 17/22/19
Standard Exterior
- Lexus signature front grille with bright silver painted lateral bars
- Premium Triple-Beam LED headlamps
- Solid illumination L-shaped LED daytime running lamps (DRL)
- LED foglamps with cornering lamps – we love these lights!
- 20-inch split six-spoke alloy wheels with machined finish
- Power-adjustable, power-folding outside mirrors with integrated LED turn signal indicators, defogger, and an auto-dimming feature
- Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers
- Power moonroof
- Running boards with built-in courtesy lights
- LEXUS nameplate on rear cargo door
- Integrated rear spoiler
- The new blade-style rear LED light bar and taillamps
- Power rear cargo door
- Ultraviolet (UV)-and infrared (IR)-cutting, acoustic glass front windshield
- Full-size temporary spare tire
Standard Audio
- Lexus Interface System (GEN 12) with 12.3-inch high-resolution touchscreen display
- 10-speaker Lexus Premium Audio System
- USB-A and USB-C ports on the center stack, USB-C ports on the rear of the center console (four standard USB ports)
- Driver profiles (up to three) for both multimedia settings, favorites, and vehicle memory settings
- Cloud-based Navigation system
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Integrated Streaming with Apple Music and Amazon Music integration
- Drive Connect (three-year complimentary subscription included): cloud-based Navigation System, Intelligent Assistant, Destination Assist
- Bluetooth technology
- Sirius XM Radio
- RDS station list with categorization
- Wi-Fi Connect hotspot for up to five devices
- Over the Air (OTA) Update capability
Standard Climate
- Four-zone automatic climate control
- Lexus Climate Concierge
- Interior dust and pollen filter with deodorizer
- Second-row climate control vents
- Rear defogger with timer
- Windshield wiper deicer
Standard Trim
- Leather-interior seating
- Black Open-Pore Wood or Brown Walnut Open-Pore wood trim
- Color 8-inch multi-information display (MID)
- Color 7-inch multi-operation touchscreen display for climate and off-road controls
- Center console with two cupholders, wireless charger, and storage box with dual side-opening capability
- Overhead console
- Touch-sensitive overhead lamps
- Single-color ambient lighting
- Interior color-matched cargo tonneau cover
Standard Seating
- Five-passenger seating
- 14-way power driver’s seat (including lumbar)
- 12-way power front passenger’s seat
- Heated front seats
- Lexus Memory System
- Easy Access system on driver’s seat
- 60/40-split second-row seats
Standard Safety and Security
- Lexus Safety System+ 2.5 (LSS+ 2.5)
- Pre-Collision System (PCS)
- Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Pedestrian Detection (daytime and low-light)
- Bicyclist Detection (daytime)
- Intersection Turning Assist
- Emergency Steering Assist
- All-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) with Curve Speed Reduction
- Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) with Lane Departure Alert (LDA) and Steering Assist
- Road Sign Assist (RSA)
- Intelligent High Beams
- 10 Standard Airbags
- Active Front Headrests
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Intuitive Parking Assist with Auto-Braking
- Rear Cross-Traffic Braking (RCTB)
- Rear Pedestrian Detection
- Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
- Four-wheel Active Traction Control (A-TRAC)
- Electronic Parking Brake with AUTO feature
- Trailer Sway Control
- Safety Connect: Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Emergency Assistance Button (SOS), Stolen Vehicle Location, and Automatic Collision Notification
- Service Connect: Remote access to the vehicle and diagnostic information by the owner, dealer, and Lexus CAC; features vehicle health report, maintenance notifications, and vehicle alert notifications
- Remote: Remote door lock/unlock, remote engine start, vehicle finder, vehicle status alerts, guest driver monitor
- SmartAccess with push-button Start/Stop
- Back up Camera with Panoramic View Monitor
Needless to say, the new Lexus LX comes with loads of advanced safety, connectivity, and convenient luxury features that only Lexus can deliver with such quality and attention to detail that you will soon see on the 2022 LX.
2022 Lexus LX Model Details
The 2022 LX is stunning. From the L-shaped solid illumination daytime running lamps at the front to the new full-width light blade at the rear and highlighted with the new LEXUS logo, the reimagined LX delivers gorgeous design details. Offering something for everyone, the 2022 LX will be built in five models:
- LX 600 Standard – starting at $86,900
- LX 600 Premium – starting at $95,000
- LX 600 F SPORT Handling – starting at $101,000
- LX 600 Luxury – starting at $103,000
- LX 600 Ultra Luxury – starting at $126,000
New Lexus LX owners can also choose from exclusive LX 600 Packages including:
- Appearance Package – available on the LX Premium or LX Luxury models; includes a Matte Gray front grille, Black painted side-view mirrors and door handles, Dark Gray Roof Rails, Black Chrome window trim moldings, and Black Chrome front and rear bumper trim and adds $1,295 to the price tag
- Interior Upgrade Package – available on the LX Premium model; includes Semi-Aniline leather seating, Heated, and Ventilated Second-Row Seats, Center Console-Mounted Cool Box integrated cold storage and adds $670 to the price tag
- Mark Levinson Surround Sound System – available (requires) LX Premium or LX F SPORT Handling and is standard on LX Luxury and LX Ultra Luxury models; includes 25 speakers, 2,400-watt 16-channel digital amplifier, 7.1-channel speaker architecture, Digital Sound Processor (DSP), PurePlay 3D technology for precise audio tuning and Clari-Fi 2.0 sound processing and adds $2,660 to the price tag
- Rear-Seat Screen Entertainment System – requires LX Luxury and is standard on LX Ultra Luxury; includes Dual 11.4-inch high-definition screens mounted on the back of front headrests, Screens can operate in tandem or from separate sources, HDMI input, and Dual Wireless headphones and adds $2,160 to the price tag
Take a look at the all-new LX Ultra Luxury and a snapshot of some of its unrivaled luxury features below.
Also offered for the first time ever on the Lexus LX, the new F SPORT Handling model features a sport-tuned suspension with front and rear performance dampers, a rear stabilizer bar, and F SPORT-exclusive exterior and interior design touches.
Lexus LX F SPORT Features:
- F SPORT jet-black chrome-plated grille moldings and exclusive F SPORT mesh grille inserts
- Jet-black lower rear bumper diffuser
- F SPORT fender badges
- F SPORT 22-inch 12-spoked forged alloy wheels with Dark Gray Metallic finish
- F SPORT tuned suspension
- Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) with ECO, Normal, Comfort, Sport S, Sport S+, and Custom drive modes
- Front and rear performance dampers with rear stabilizer bar
- TORSEN limited-slip differential
- Semi-Aniline perforated F SPORT leather seating
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Heated and ventilated second-row seats
- Heated leather-wrapped F SPORT steering wheel
- F SPORT aluminum pedals
- Illuminated F SPORT door scuff plates
Check out the LX F SPORT Handling in these Lexus pictures:
2022 Lexus LX Color Options
Ready to order your 2022 Lexus LX? Pick out your favorite color and call the team at North Park Lexus Rio Grande Valley to secure your LX today. You can decide on the LX model of your choice and any of these gorgeous exterior colors.
- Atomic Silver (1J7) – available with Black, Circuit Red F SPORT, Palomino, or White/Peppercorn interiors
- Caviar (223) – available with Black, Palomino, or White/Peppercorn interiors
- Eminent White Pearl (085) – available with Black, Palomino, and White/Peppercorn interiors
- Manganese Luster (1K2) – available with Black, Circuit Red F SPORT, Palomino, and White/Peppercorn interiors
- Nori Green Pearl (6X4) – available with Black, Palomino, and White/Peppercorn interiors
- Ultra White, F SPORT exclusive color (083) – available with Black or Circuit Red F SPORT interiors
- Black Onyx, F SPORT exclusive color (202) – available with Black or Circuit Red F SPORT interiors
As they say, “good things come to those that wait,” and the 2022 Lexus LX 600 definitely delivers. Following three groundbreaking generations, the wait is finally over – the new Lexus LX SUV has arrived (or it will soon) at North Park Lexus Rio Grande Valley in San Juan, Texas.
The only question we have now is where will we take the 2022 LX first…