Lexus LX: generations and engines

The Lexus LX has been built since 1995 in 7 generations, with 11 engine versions in our catalog (SUV). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.

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Production years1995–present

Generations7

Engine versions11

Power215–383 hp

Body stylesSUV

FuelGasoline, Diesel

Timeline

Lexus LX generations

1995–1997
Lexus LX I
- SUV
- Gasoline
1 engine version 215 hp
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1998–2002
Lexus LX II
- SUV
- Gasoline
1 engine version 230 hp
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2002–2005
Lexus LX II (facelift 2002)
- SUV
- Gasoline
1 engine version 235 hp
Engines below
2005–2007
Lexus LX II (facelift 2005)
- SUV
- Gasoline
1 engine version 275 hp
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2007–2010
Lexus LX III
- SUV
- Gasoline
1 engine version 383 hp
Generation specs
2012–2015
Lexus LX III (facelift 2012)
- SUV
- Gasoline
2 engine versions 367–383 hp
Engines below
2015–present
Lexus LX III (facelift 2015)
- SUV
- Diesel
- Gasoline
4 engine versions 272–383 hp
Engines below

Specs

Lexus LX engines

The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.

Lexus LX I1995–1997 · 1 engine version

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed	Combined
450 (215 hp) AWD Automatic	1995–1997	Gasoline	215 hp (158 kW)	253 lb-ft (343 Nm)

Lexus LX II1998–2002 · 1 engine version

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed	Combined
470 V8 (230 hp) AWD Automatic	1998–2002	Gasoline	230 hp (169 kW)	320 lb-ft (434 Nm)	10.1 s	109 mph (175 km/h)

Lexus LX II (facelift 2002)2002–2005 · 1 engine version

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed	Combined
470 V8 (235 hp) AWD Automatic	2002–2005	Gasoline	235 hp (173 kW)	320 lb-ft (434 Nm)

Lexus LX II (facelift 2005)2005–2007 · 1 engine version

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed	Combined
470 V8 (275 hp) AWD Automatic	2005–2007	Gasoline	275 hp (202 kW)	330 lb-ft (447 Nm)

Lexus LX III (facelift 2012)2012–2015 · 2 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed	Combined
570 V8 (367 hp) AWD Automatic	2012–2015	Gasoline	367 hp (270 kW)	391 lb-ft (530 Nm)	7.3 s	130 mph (210 km/h)
570 V8 (383 hp) AWD Automatic	2012–2015	Gasoline	383 hp (282 kW)	403 lb-ft (546 Nm)

Lexus LX III (facelift 2015)2015–present · 4 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
450d V8 (272 hp) AWD Automatic	2015–present	Diesel	272 hp (200 kW)	479 lb-ft (650 Nm)	8.6 s	130 mph (210 km/h)
570 V8 (367 hp) AWD Automatic	2015–present	Gasoline	367 hp (270 kW)	391 lb-ft (530 Nm)	7.7 s	137 mph (220 km/h)
570 V8 (367 hp) AWD Automatic 8 Seat	2015–present	Gasoline	367 hp (270 kW)	391 lb-ft (530 Nm)	7.7 s	137 mph (220 km/h)
570 V8 (383 hp) AWD Automatic	2017–present	Gasoline	383 hp (282 kW)	403 lb-ft (547 Nm)		137 mph (220 km/h)

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