Lexus has officially opened bookings for the updated LX 500d, priced from ₹3 crore (ex-showroom, India). The luxury SUV is available in two variants: the Urban, designed for city driving, and the Overtrail, tailored for off-road enthusiasts. Notably, the LX 500d is exclusively powered by a diesel engine, with no petrol option available. This marks the second Overtrail model in India, following the NX 350h Overtrail debut in 2024.
Bold and Commanding Design
Built on a ladder-frame chassis, the LX 500d exudes an imposing presence. It features the signature Lexus spindle grille, flanked by sharp L-shaped LED headlamps. Large 22-inch alloy wheels, an expansive glasshouse, and connected LED tail lamps define its side and rear profile.
Overtrail Edition Enhancements
The Overtrail edition distinguishes itself with:
✔ Blacked-out elements replacing chrome (grille, fog lamps, roof rails, mirrors, and door handles)
✔ Smaller 18-inch matte grey alloy wheels with higher-profile tires for better off-road capability
✔ An exclusive ‘Moon Desert’ exterior color
Premium and Feature-Rich Cabin
The LX 500d’s interior offers a choice of tan or crimson leather upholstery, extending across the seats, dashboard, and doors. It boasts a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, a 7-inch drive mode display, and an 8-inch instrument cluster MID with a heads-up display.
Key Features:
- Front-seat massage functions
- Heated and ventilated seats (front and rear)
- 4-zone climate control
- 25-speaker Mark Levinson 3D audio system
- Wireless Apple CarPlay & wired Android Auto
- Dual 11.6-inch rear entertainment displays
- Lexus Connect app (remote start, vehicle health monitoring, etc.)
Overtrail Interior Differences
The Overtrail variant gets a dark green ‘Overtrail Monolith’ theme inside, with black accents replacing satin silver trim.
Performance: Power Meets Capability
The LX 500d is powered by a 3.3-litre twin-turbo diesel V6, delivering 304hp and 700Nm of torque, paired with a 10-speed automatic gearbox. Standard features include all-wheel drive, adaptive suspension, and an active height control system. The Overtrail edition further enhances off-road capability with front and rear differential locks.
Drive Modes:
- Normal
- Eco
- Comfort
- Sport S & Sport S+
- Custom (for personalized settings)
Safety & Driver Assistance
Lexus equips the LX 500d with an ADAS safety suite, including:
✔ Blind-spot monitoring
✔ Pre-collision system
✔ Lane departure & trace assist
✔ Adaptive cruise control & high beams
✔ 10 airbags, traction control, and hill assist
Pricing & Competition
The LX 500d Urban starts at ₹3 crore, while the Overtrail variant carries a ₹12 lakh premium. It competes with the BMW XM, Mercedes-Maybach GLS, and Range Rover.
Price Comparison (Ex-showroom India)
| Model | Price (₹ Crore) |
|---|---|
| Lexus LX 500d | 3.00 – 3.12 |
| BMW XM | 2.60 |
| Maybach GLS | 3.39 – 3.71 |
| Range Rover | 2.40 – 4.98 |
With its rugged capability, opulent features, and bold styling, the Lexus LX 500d offers a compelling alternative in India’s ultra-luxury SUV segment.
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