2022 LEXUS LX 600 | EXTERIOR | INTERIOR | FULL OFF ROAD DRIVE TESTING | ROAD DRIVING
Channel: Car Showcase
Date: 08/12/2021

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DETAILS ABOUT THE CAR:
The new LX has the same 2,850 mm wheelbase as its predecessor, a conscious decision aimed at preserving the dimensions that has delivered the high level of off-road capability the model has enjoyed through successive generations. The front and rear tracks have been widened by 25 mm (to 1,675 mm), overall width has increased by 10 mm (1,990 mm) and the overall vehicle height has been brought down by 15 mm (1,895 mm), creating more balanced proportions and a more assertive appearance on the road. As a result, the model has maintained its 26˚ angle of approach, 25˚ angle of departure and 26˚ ramp-over angle.
3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 petrol
The Lexus LX 600 is powered by a new 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine with a twin turbocharger. In terms of power and torque, it marks an increase on the performance of the previous 5.7-litre V8 engine, developing 409 DIN hp/ 305 kW at 5200 rpm and peak torque of 650 Nm from 2000 to 3600 rpm. The twin turbo system helps secure a flat torque curve, giving extra boost at low engine speeds and easily controllable power when travelling off-road.
The engine’s design is tailored for use in an SUV, ensuring consistent performance when travelling on steep slopes or rough roads. For example, the oil pan has been designed so that proper oil pressure and flow are maintained even on slopes of 45 degrees – up/down and left/right.
The engine’s design adopts technologies developed in motorsport to achieve strong fuel economy and emissions, supported by high-speed combustion technology and world-class thermal efficiency. Features include straight intake ports, a long stroke and laser-clad valve seats. The piston design has a new lip feature which, with precise multi-hole fuel injectors, ensures a rich fuel-air mixture for stable combustion during cold start-ups. The fuel injection is Lexus’ D-4ST system which provides low-pressure port and high-pressure direct injection. Dual VVT-i gives optimised valve control on both the intake and exhaust sides.
The cylinder block has a highly rigid construction with a ladder frame and features a cast iron crank cap. The valvetrain has an increased included valve angle, helping reduce the engine’s overall height, while weight has been saved in details such as the new aluminium intake manifold and high-strength connecting rods.
The twin-turbo unit gives accurate boost control using an electrically activated wastegate valve. Featuring an optimised blade shape, it boosts power while maintaining fuel economy, emissions compliance and quiet operation.
Both the petrol and diesel engines are equipped with a new electronically controlled coupling fan which helps achieve quicker engine warm-up and reduce friction losses, contributing to overall fuel economy and quieter performance and also reinforcing the engine’s durability in rough road conditions. It can operate at different speeds, rather than simply on or off, in line with the driving conditions.
10-speed Direct Shift automatic transmission
Both engines use a new 10-speed Direct Shift automatic transmission, in place of the eight-speed gearbox in the previous LX. It is designed with close gears for rhythmical shifting, while the wide ratio range supports both power and fuel efficiency.
When developing the mew transmission, Lexus engineers paid particular attention to adjusting the ratios to match the interval between second and third gear. This has produced closer ratios and equal intervals between gears, so that shifts are made at the same engine rpm.
A low, wider ratio for first gear provides smooth and powerful acceleration at start-off and robust off-road performance. Conversely, the high ratio for 10th gear allows for quiet and efficient high-speed cruising.
The transmission features a new torque converter with a multi-plate lock-up clutch, with a wider lock-up range and higher response. Although the unit features more ratios, its size and weight are near-equivalent to the previous eight-speed. For off-road strength, a guard has been fitted to the transmission’s oil pan.
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