2026 Lexus LX Review, Pricing, and Specs
With a standard four-wheel-drive system, low-range gearing, and a locking center differential, the 2026 Lexus LX600 has legitimate off-road prowess, even though few people will actually explore its limits. Most often, buyers choose the LX because they appreciate its soft ride, its suitably powerful twin-turbo V-6 engine, and its opulent interior, decked out in leather, wood, and digital screens.
It can't keep up with the athletic BMW X7, nor does it have the same cachet as the Land Rover Range Rover or the Cadillac Escalade, but this three-row SUV is nevertheless first class, with pricing to match.
Expert Tip: Lexus also sells the LX700h, a hybrid variant of this full-size SUV with more horsepower and frills, including a super-swanky four-seat trim meant for the chauffeured set.
What's New for 2026?
After seeing two of its five trims knocked off the lineup last year, the nonhybrid LX enters 2026 unchanged.
Pricing and Which One to Buy
We think that the Luxury trim represents the best value here—"value' being a relative term when you're talking six-figure SUVs—as it adds niceties such as semi-aniline leather upholstery, a Mark Levinson stereo system, and handsome 22-inch wheels.
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Engine, Transmission, and Performance
Engine: 409-hp twin-turbocharged 3.4-liter V-6
409-hp twin-turbocharged 3.4-liter V-6 Transmission: 10-speed automatic
10-speed automatic Drivetrain: four-wheel drive
The LX600 is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.4-liter V-6 engine that makes 409 horsepower and 479 pound-feet of torque. A 10-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel drive are both standard. The four-wheel-drive system includes a low range for when the going gets tough, although the fixed running boards would be vulnerable in serious off-road scenarios. Most LX600 models deliver a compliant ride, but that relaxed suspension means this tall schooner lists in turns. The F Sport model's firmer suspension quells that tippy tendency somewhat, but results in more ride harshness.
0–60-MPH Times
C/D 60-mph Test: 6.1 seconds
In Comparison: The LX's twin-turbo V-6 provides ample power and the refined presence that's expected in a luxury vehicle. In our testing, the LX600 hustled to 60 mph in 6.1 seconds. That's quick enough for most drivers, but it's behind the pace of the V-8-powered competition, including the BMW X7 M60i and the Mercedes-Benz GLS580.
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Towing and Payload Capacity
Every Lexus LX600 has an impressive towing capacity of 8000 pounds.
Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG
EPA City Rating: 17 mpg
17 mpg EPA Highway Rating: 22 mpg
We haven't had a chance to test the LX on our 75-mph highway fuel-economy route, nor has the EPA released fuel-economy information for the 2026 model yet, but the 2025 LX earns unimpressive ratings of 17 mpg city, 22 mpg highway, and 19 mpg combined. We expect the 2026 LX will post identical numbers. For more information about the LX's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website.
Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
First Row: Quilted leather upholstery, a leather-wrapped dashboard, and wood trim imbue the LX's cabin with a luxe ambiance. The front thrones earn top marks for comfort. Both seats have built-in heating elements, but only the driver's chair is ventilated. Shoppers can pay extra for massage functions.
Second Row: While the hybrid model offers a swankier second-row seating option, all nonhybrid LXs receive a three-across bench with heated outboard seats. (Ventilation is available.)
Third Row: While the third row reclines for the user's comfort, the seat cushions are short, as is the amount of headroom back there.
Cargo Capacity: With the third row in use, there's very little room (just 11 cubic feet) for gear in the back. Folding those seats flat into the floor opens up the space considerably, to 44 cubes.
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Infotainment and Connectivity
Infotainment: 12.3-inch touchscreen
12.3-inch touchscreen Connectivity: Bluetooth, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
Bluetooth, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility Audio Systems: 10-speaker stereo (standard); 25-speaker Mark Levinson stereo (optional)
The LX's dashboard features three displays: an 8.0-inch screen for the gauge cluster, a 12.3-incher for infotainment, and a separate 7.0-inch panel for climate and vehicle controls. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are both standard, as is a head-up display. Wireless charging is offered, and audiophiles can improve on the 10-speaker stereo by optioning a 25-speaker Mark Levinson setup (which comes standard on the top Luxury trim).
Safety and Driver-Assistance Features
Every LX receives automated emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, and lane-keeping assist. However, this large SUV lacks a hands-off-the-wheel highway-driving-assist system, which you'll find in competitors like the Escalade.
Standard Safety Features: adaptive cruise control, lane-centering assist, blind-spot monitoring
For information about the LX's crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites.
Warranty and Maintenance Coverage
The LX comes with the same coverage as all other new Lexus models, including a year's worth of complimentary scheduled maintenance.
Limited Warranty: four years or 50,000 miles
four years or 50,000 miles Powertrain Warranty: six years or 70,000 miles
six years or 70,000 miles Complimentary Maintenance: one year or 10,000 miles
C/D Test Results and Specs
Whenever a model debuts or sees significant revisions, we test it and publish the results. While the chart below may list data for an earlier model year, the numbers still apply to the current model, as it hasn't seen meaningful changes and doesn't warrant a new test.
Specifications
Specifications
2022 Lexus LX600
Vehicle Type: front-engine, four-wheel-drive, 4–7-passenger, 4-door wagon
PRICE
Base/As Tested: $88,245/$127,940
Ultra Luxury base price: $127,345; Manganese Luster premium paint, $595
ENGINE
twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 24-valve V-6, aluminum block and heads, port and direct fuel injection
Displacement: 210 in3, 3445 cm3
Power: 409 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque: 479 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm
TRANSMISSION
10-speed automatic
CHASSIS
Suspension, F/R: control arms/live axle
Brakes, F/R: 13.9-in vented disc/13.2-in vented disc
Tires: Dunlop Grandtrek PT5A
F: 265/50R-22 112V M+S Extra Load
R: 265/50R-22 112V M+S Extra Load
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 112.2 in
Length: 200.6 in
Width: 78.3 in
Height: 74.6 in
Passenger Volume: 109 ft3
Cargo Volume: 41 ft3
Curb Weight: 5901 lb
C/D TEST RESULTS
60 mph: 6.1 sec
1/4-Mile: 14.6 sec @ 96 mph
100 mph: 15.7 sec
130 mph: 31.4 sec
Results above omit 1-ft rollout of 0.4 sec.
Rolling Start, 5–60 mph: 6.6 sec
Top Gear, 30–50 mph: 3.4 sec
Top Gear, 50–70 mph: 4.4 sec
Top Speed (C/D est): 130 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 194 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft Skidpad: 0.73 g
C/D FUEL ECONOMY
Observed: 17 mpg
FUEL ECONOMY
Combined/City/Highway: 19/17/22 mpg
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