2019 Lexus LX450d

The 2019 Lexus LX450d (URJ201 / VDJ201 Generation) is a full-size luxury flag-ship SUV that pairs the legendary, heavy-duty body-on-frame architecture of the Land Cruiser 200 series with Lexus’s signature luxury, acoustic insulation, and high-end styling. Upfront, it features a massive chrome spindle grille, triple-beam full-LED headlights with L-shaped daytime running lights, muscular sculpted hood lines, integrated running boards, and 20-inch or optional 21-inch alloy wheels. Unlike its 7-seater petrol sibling (the LX570), the LX450d is engineered primarily as a high-torque, 5-seater luxury cruiser to maximize boot utility, passenger legroom, and long-range touring durability.Under the bonnet, the LX450d is powered by a 4.5-liter twin-turbocharged V8 diesel engine (1VD-FTV), producing 272 PS (268 hp / 200 kW) and a massive 650 Nm of low-end torque. Power is routed through a smooth 6-speed automatic transmission to a full-time 4WD system equipped with a Torsen limited-slip center differential and a dual-range transfer case. Driver selectable Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) with Active Height Control (AHC) allows variable ride height adjustment, while Multi-Terrain Select (MTS) and Crawl Control ensure uncompromised off-road capability. Inside, the whisper-quiet cabin is wrapped in semi-aniline leather upholstery, Shimamoku wood trim, and high-density soundproofing material. Interior highlights include a massive 12.3-inch MMI infotainment screen with Remote Touch, a 19-speaker Mark Levinson Surround Sound system (optional), 4-zone climate control with Climate Concierge, power-adjustable heated/ventilated seats, and the standard Lexus Safety System+ suite.