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Lexus India has silently announced the price of the LX500d. The SUV costs Rs 2.82 crore (ex-showroom).
The Lexus LX500d shares its underpinnings with the Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 and will be imported as a completely built unit (CBU). Dealerships had reportedly started accepting bookings back in October itself.
The LX500d is powered by a 3.3-litre twin-turbo V6 diesel engine that develops 305 BHP @ 4,000 rpm and 700 Nm @ 1,600-2,600 rpm. The engine will be paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission and an all-wheel drive system.
Like the Land Cruiser, the LX500d also gets a massive chrome grille up front, flanked by LED headlamps and LED fog lamps. The 5-seater SUV measures 5.1 meters in length and offers a ground clearance of 210 mm, when fitted with the optional 22-inch rims.
Inside, the LX500d comes equipped with a dual-screen setup comprising of a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment head-unit and a 7.0-inch screen for climate control functions and other information.