7.8
2023 Lexus LX 600 Sports Luxury review
The petrol-powered Lexus LX luxury 4x4 is big, bold and brilliant in some ways, but considerably compromised in others...
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Matt Campbell
Lexus LX vs Audi Q8 Comparison
Lexus LX
Audi Q8
2024 Lexus
LX
vs
2024 Audi
Q8
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv upper large category, between scores of 7.5 and 8.8.
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7.8
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Based on the Lexus LX SPORTS LUXURY
Based on the Audi Q8 55 e-tron
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
Off-roadingAwards
The Lexus LX won the Best 4WD SUV award in 2023. We don’t have any awards for Audi Q8.
'23
Best 4WD SUV
Performance
Fuel Efficiency
93L
884 km
75L - 85L
195 to 782 km
Warranty
4 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$137,513
$132,269 - $165,984
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Very likeable powertrain with ample punch
- Heaps of wow factor inside
- Big towing capacity and off-road chops
Misses
- Suspension is clumsy at times
- It’s not easy to get in and out of
- Who is taking this off-road?
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Luxuriously quiet and comfortable
- Six years of free charging, servicing
- Looks and feels like any big Audi SUV
Misses
- Energy efficiency still a weak point
- Too many features still optional
- Minimal changes compared to old e-tron
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Premium Paint (+$1,750)
NA
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Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | TURBO CDI, ELECTRIC, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 4461 | 2967 - 2995 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.5L | 3.0L, 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO V8 | DIESEL TURBO V6, NOT APPLICABLE, TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| QUAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 32 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 200kW | 210kW - 360kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3600 | 3500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 650Nm | 500Nm - 700Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 | 1370 - 2900 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 16.8 | 11.2 - 16 | |
