Summary

• The 2024 Lexus LX 600 Ultra Luxury is the best instance of the marque’s flagship SUV, providing distinctive consolation and luxurious.
• The highly effective engine and complicated powertrain of the LX 600 guarantee robust efficiency each on and off-road.
• While the LX 600 is thirsty and has some physique roll in corners, it delivers conventional Lexus high quality at a aggressive worth in comparison with opponents like Range Rover.

When one units eyes upon a car with the phrase ‘Ultra Luxury” included in its nomenclature, expectations run excessive. Even extra so when that phrase is preceded by the phrase “Lexus”. And certainly, the 2024 Lexus LX 600 Ultra Luxury with which I spent per week proved itself greater than adept at satisfying even probably the most hedonistic tendencies. Having explored its capabilities each on pavement and within the grime, I can confidently say that is the best instance the marque has ever supplied of its flagship SUV.

What’s extra, the largest Lexus now not has to exist with the Toyota Land Cruiser nipping at its heels. There was a time when the massive Lexus was little greater than a Land Cruiser with a number of extra luxurious touches. Going into the 2024 mannequin yr, Toyota has downsized the Land Cruiser, such that it’s now extra straight akin to the GX Lexus. This leaves the LX standing alone on the pinnacle of its father or mother firm’s SUV submissions.

With a base worth of $92,215 and an as examined worth of $130,995, the Lexus LX 600 Ultra Luxury completely resides within the higher echelon of luxurious SUVs. Comforts embrace massaging and reclining captain’s chairs within the second row, energetic top management and an excellent Mark Levinson audio system. Long story quick, you’ll by no means surprise the place your cash went whenever you’re comfortably ensconced inside these palatial confines.

In order to offer you an trustworthy and unbiased evaluation, the car reviewed on this article was pushed every day all through the course of day by day life for a interval of 1 week. For detailed perception into testing procedures and information assortment, please evaluation our methodology policy.

2024 Lexus LX 600 Ultra Luxury First Impressions

Having skilled a complete makeover for the 2022 model year, the ’24 Lexus LX 600 is little modified from its speedy predecessors. In truth, there’s however one addition to the Ultra Luxury trim package deal; wi-fi Bluetooth headphones for the rear seat leisure system. That wasn’t disappointing for me although, as the massive Lexus’s capacity to radiate gravitas stays firmly intact.

One have a look at this factor, it took a critical alternate of cheddar to pry it out of the supplier’s clutches. Everything about the way in which it seems to be says, “Yeah, I’m expensive, and I ain’t ashamed of that fact,” however not in a flashy method, which I love. Strong construct high quality is obvious within the match, end and alignment of its physique panels. Further, its sturdy look gives the look that it’ll final without end, which is borne out by the mannequin’s rep for longevity, in addition to its functionality off-road.

Exterior Dimensions

Driving Impressions And Performance

With 409 horsepower and 479 pound-feet of torque eagerly flowing from its 3.5-liter twin turbocharged V-6, the massive Lexus additionally strikes with authority. I by no means discovered it wanting for thrust in any circumstance. It pulls away from site visitors indicators cleanly and with out hesitation. I counted simply over six seconds as I watched the speedometer needle sweep from zero to 60 mph.

What’s extra, the powerplant conducts itself with sheer and utter sophistication. Noise, vibration and harshness are to not be discovered anyplace within the character of this turbocharged V-6. The 10-speed automated transmission mated to the engine proved itself to be a paragon of smoothness and effectivity as effectively. Routing engine output to all 4 wheels., it appeared at all times to be in the best gear for the circumstance. I by no means needed to look ahead to it to downshift to drag me up a hill, neither on pavement nor within the grime, it had already chosen the most effective ratio for the duty at hand.

Speaking of grime, the massive Lexus is about as much as cope with just about something you’re more likely to encounter. Its low vary switch case handily dispatched low coefficients of friction, enabling the LX to ship good traction and regular ahead movement via free grime, mud and even sand. That mentioned, there have been a few conditions wherein I used to be somewhat involved about these fixed-position working boards. However, selecting my paths with them in thoughts, I made it via with out scraping them.

Meanwhile, the rugged nature of the LX slips into the background when its project retains it on pavement. Gliding alongside the freeway, you’ll take pleasure in quiet consolation, with smoothness the defining attribute. Pavement irregularities, when extreme sufficient to make themselves obvious, exist as little greater than delicate occurrences. On the opposite hand although, and that is maybe predictable, physique roll made itself fairly obvious once I ran alongside my favourite twisty highway. Grip was ample although, if not precisely ample. Still, given the LX 600’s twin nature, I used to be inclined to forgive this minor flaw in its portfolio of capabilities.

Performance Specifications

2024 Lexus LX 600 Fuel Economy

According to the EPA, you’ll be able to anticipate to see 17 MPG within the metropolis, 22 on the freeway and 19 general. This jibed with my expertise, as I managed 20 MPG general; having spent fairly a little bit of time on the freeway, somewhat on the town and roughly 15 miles or so on my favourite off-road path.

And yeah, I do know 20 MPG sounds form of meager on this age of electrification. However, given the quantity of kit the 5,900-pound LX hauls round, and the satisfying acceleration of which it’s succesful, I wasn’t stunned to see that determine, nor did it strike me as being unreasonable. Frankly although, when you’re shopping for one in every of these, you aren’t harboring any hopes for 40 MPG gasoline economic system—or at the very least you shouldn’t be.

Interior Design And Comfort

*The phrase “plush” barely serves to explain the inside fittings utilized to the 2024 Lexus LX 600 Ultra Luxury. Positioned as it’s on the high of the highest of the road, the LX brings a exactly blended mixture of consolation, spaciousness and luxurious. The amalgamation of leather-based, wooden and chrome radiate ambiance within the method wherein that phrase was initially meant to convey its definition.

As I discussed beforehand, going for the Ultra Luxury package deal provides a pair of captain’s chairs for the second row, thus treating all 4 occupants to related ranges of consolation. I say “similar” as a result of rear seat passengers win out on this regard, because of the therapeutic massage operate constructed into these heated and ventilated seats. The proper one even comes with an ottoman. Basically, when you can’t get snug within the LX 600 Ultra Luxury, it ain’t as a result of Lexus didn’t attempt to make it straightforward for you to take action.

Interior Dimensions

Technology And Ease Of Use

Dual displays, stacked one above the opposite, stored me knowledgeable about all the pieces the LX 600 was doing to get the place I needed to go. The uppermost monitor lined infotainment features, whereas the decrease one supplied details about the ministrations of the car itself and the four-zone local weather management system. Taken altogether, it makes for a formidable sight, although it took me a minute to determine which one was doing what. Once I used to be aligned with it although, the schema proved fairly intuitive.

Pairing my iPhone was an train in simplicity, because the working system held my hand via the method. CarPlay and Android compatibility are customary, as is wi-fi charging for the primary and second rows with the Ultra Luxury package deal. Here once more, rear seat passengers get top quality remedy, with a dual-screen leisure system and a cool field for drinks. Fortunately although, everybody aboard can reap the advantages of the 25-speaker Mark Levinson audio system, which can also be included within the Ultra Luxury trim equipment.

Cargo And Storage Space

One day, within the distant future, whenever you’ve traded the Lexus for the car you select to succeed it in your storage, somebody goes to seek out one thing you forgot you had in one of many myriad of storage compartments harbored inside the LX 600. Interior storage is simply that ample.

Center consoles, (entrance and rear), door panel cubbies and the cavernous glove field present greater than sufficient room for something you would possibly need to have readily handy as you journey alongside.

Another advantage of the Ultra Luxury package deal is the third row of seats is traded for elevated cargo capability. To make loading the cargo maintain simpler to perform, the LX is able to decreasing its experience top which, by the way in which, may also make ingress and egress simpler, the virtues of which my five-foot-five partner can be fast to extol.

2024 Lexus LX 600 Ultra Luxury Vs. Its Competitors

Pricewise, the 2024 Lexus LX 600 falls between the Cadillac Escalade, which begins at $83,890 and the Land Rover Range Rover, with a $108,875 base worth. The Range Rover, just like the Lexus LX, combines the power to go just about anyplace its proprietor would possibly need to go—whatever the terrain—with highly effective engines and a superbly crafted inside remedy. Meanwhile, the Cadillac, whereas additionally a paragon of luxurious lodging, is decidedly avenue centered.

How The Lexus LX 600 Compares To The Range Rover P530 SE SWB

• 	2024 Land Rover Range Rover	2024 Lexus LX 600
  Model	P530 SE	LX 600 Ultra Luxury
  Engine:	Hybrid 4.4L Twin Turbo V-8	3.4L Twin Turbo V-6
  Torque	553 LB-FT @ 1,800 RPM	479 LB-FT @ 2,000 RPM
  Transmission	8-Speed Automatic	10-Speed Automatic
  Driveline	Front Engine, AWD	Front Engine, 4WD
  MSRP	$131,875	$92,215
  Towing Capacity	8,200 Pounds	8,000 Pounds
  0-60 MPH	4.3 Seconds	6.9 Seconds
  Horsepower	523 @ 5,500 RPM	409 @ 5,200 RPM

Going face to face with the Range Rover P530 SE SWB, the LX 600 finds itself in a scenario wherein it’s punching above its weight class. The universally acclaimed benchmark on this class, the Range Rover delivers an excellent array of advantages for its six-figure price ticket. All-wheel drive, air suspension, unimaginable floor clearance and all kinds of powerplant choices (together with a plug-in hybrid) are just the start.

What’s extra, the Range Rover may be had with an astounding array of luxurious options, together with massaging seats for all occupants, energy deployable tray tables for rear seat passengers and a mini fridge sized completely for a bottle of champagne—and two flutes. All of which is along with its capacity to move you over any terrain possible, and again once more.

How The Lexus LX 600 Compares To The Cadillac Escalade RWD Premium Ultra Luxury

• 	2024 Cadillac Escalade	2024 Lexus LX 600
  Model	Premium Luxury Platinum	LX 600 Ultra Luxury
  Engine:	6.2L V-8	3.4L Twin Turbo V-6
  Torque	460 LB-FT @ 4,100 RPM	479 LB-FT @ 2,000 RPM
  Transmission	10-Speed Automatic	10-Speed Automatic
  Driveline	Front Engine, RWD or AWD	Front Engine, 4WD
  MSRP	$112,690	$92,215
  Towing Capacity	7,700 Pounds	8,000 Pounds
  0-60 MPH	5.9 Seconds	6.9 Seconds
  Horsepower	420 @ 5,600 RPM	409 @ 5,200 RPM

Arguably the Cadillac folks consider once they suppose “Cadillac”, the Escalade has achieved iconic standing amongst massive luxurious SUVs, even though it lacks important off-road functionality. The product planners at Cadillac know autos on this class are much more more likely to be discovered off-roading in a Whole Foods car parking zone than scaling the Rocky Mountains in Ouray, Colorado.

Thus, the Escalade is optimized for the road. In alternate, it delivers an air-pillow like experience coupled with confidence-inspiring dealing with. What’s extra, Cadillac’s Super Cruise semi-autonomous driving system offers it a determined benefit on the freeway. In addition to steering itself, a Super Cruise outfitted Escalade is able to robotically altering lanes to cross slower site visitors and transferring again into its lane after overtaking the offending car(s). Neither the Range Rover nor the Lexus LX has this functionality.

Our Recommendation For Which Model You Should Buy

Forced to decide on between the Lexus, Cadillac and Range Rover, I’d be inclined to go together with the Lexus. It neatly splits the distinction in value between the Cadillac and the Range Rover, whereas providing related ranges of luxurious accouterments. It additionally exudes a bit much less of the “Look at me I’m rich” vibe than the opposite two for my tastes. And, just like the Range Rover, the LX has but to satisfy a path it didn’t love.

Moreover, (not that anybody who may afford to purchase any one in every of these SUVs most likely cares) the Lexus is more likely to be extra dependable in the long term. Range Rovers are notoriously dear to maintain as they age and Cadillac’s long-term high quality numbers aren’t fairly as excessive as these put up by Lexus. Ultimately, although, you’ll be driving excessive no matter your selection, when you’re lucky sufficient to have the ability to select from amongst this triumvirate.

All specs besides noticed gasoline economic system by way of Lexus