Lexus LX

The 4461 cc Diesel - powered variant delivers a fuel economy of 9 kmpl in city and 10 kmpl on highways

Inside the cabin, the LX450d gets a wide dashboard which integrates majority of the controls in the centre console. The cabin comes in a dual-tone with leather stitched upholstery on offer.  A large screen in the centre doubles up as a display for the reverse parking camera, but misses out on the sat-nav. A steering with a wooden finish and mounted controls add to the comfort of the driver. Passengers in the middle row get an 11.6inch display connected to the infotainment system and a surround sound of 19 speakers for the Mark Levinson music system. A four-zone climate control and ventilated seats are on the check list as well.

The LX450d also carries that futuristic styling which is so characteristic of most Lexus models. On the front, it gets a large chrome grille which cannot go unnoticed. Sleek LED headlamps swoop back toward the fender, while the front bumpers come all the way low and close to the ground and sculpt into the front skirts. The broad shoulder line that emphasises its silhouette extends all the way to the rear of the car. The 20-inch wheel rims add to this Lexus’ larger-than-life appearance.

The Lexus LX450d is equipped with five different driving modes to choose from. Powering it is a 4,461cc V8 diesel motor mated to a six-speed transmission which produces 265bhp and 650Nm of torque. The LX450d tips the scale over 3 tonnes but it sure does a 0-100kmph run in 8.1 seconds.