PLANO, Texas – Lexus in the US is giving buyers of the 2020 LX 570 a new way to express their style with the introduction of a Sport Package to be available only on the three-row models.
A new interior and exterior styling package, Lexus US says, enhances the LX’s traditional lines with:
- Exterior: An exclusive sport grille and front fascia, revised lower rear valence, body colour external mirrors with chromed accents.
- Interior: Semi-aniline, leather-trimmed, seats in black, deep red, or exclusive white with a black headliner.
LX models with the Sport Package also include a Luxury package (heatable/ventilated front/rear seats, four-zone aircon, LX projector door lights, 21”, 10-spoked alloy wheel rims, a Mark Levinson 19-speaker audio system, heatable wood-rimmed steering-wheel, head-up display, and a wireless charging pad.
Under the bonnet of the LX 570 is a 5.7-litre V8 capable of 285kW and 90% of its 546Nm from 3600rpm feeding an eight-speed auto transmission. 5, the LX 570 is capable of towing up to 3175kg.
SEPTEMBER US LAUNCH
The body-on-frame rides on a multi-terrain system capable of five settings: rock, rock and gravel, Mogul(?), loose rock and mud/sand.
The standard Lexus Safety System+ includes pre-collision with pedestrian detection, lane-keeping, self-dipping headlights and cruise control.
READ MORE Lexus features on Carman’s Corner
The 2020 Lexus LX 570 will go on sale in September 2019 in the US. Check with you local Lexus dealer to see if he/she will be ordering… but given the American prices, have a chat with your bank manager first.
You could be looking at R1.5-million… before tax.
