Magazine-X goes on to say that the LX might be constructed on a brand new truck platform and can borrow the LS sedan’s twin-turbo V6. In that case, that may imply outputs of 416 horsepower and 442 lb-ft of torque, enhancing on the present LX 570’s naturally aspirated 5.7-liter V8 (383 hp and 402 lb-ft of torque). The smaller-capacity turbo also needs to have gas financial system advantages. It might not be the only engine possibility, nonetheless, as a result of as we reported on in October, Lexus submitted a trademark submitting for the LX 600 identify – this is able to point out both a bigger capability engine than the LX 570, or a smaller turbo.

We’re holding thumbs that the brand new LX’s launch date will not be pushed again any additional – the present mannequin already has to take care of newer and massively completed rivals just like the Infiniti QX80 and Land Rover Discovery.