7.8
2023 Lexus LX 600 Sports Luxury review
The petrol-powered Lexus LX luxury 4x4 is big, bold and brilliant in some ways, but considerably compromised in others...
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Matt Campbell
Lexus LX vs BMW X7 Comparison
Lexus LX
BMW X7
2024 Lexus
LX
vs
2024 BMW
X7
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv upper large category, between scores of 7.5 and 8.8.
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7.8
8.1
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Based on the Lexus LX SPORTS LUXURY
Based on the BMW X7 xDRIVE40d M SPORT MHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
Off-roadingAwards
The Lexus LX won the Best 4WD SUV award in 2023. We don’t have any awards for BMW X7.
'23
Best 4WD SUV
Performance
Fuel Efficiency
93L
884 km
80L - 83L
640 to 1013 km
Warranty
4 year
warranty
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5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$137,513
$167,900 - $205,900
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Very likeable powertrain with ample punch
- Heaps of wow factor inside
- Big towing capacity and off-road chops
Misses
- Suspension is clumsy at times
- It’s not easy to get in and out of
- Who is taking this off-road?
Paul Maric
Founder
Paul Maric drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- One of the nicest SUV interiors on the market
- Leads the segment in terms of tech and connectivity
- Highly efficient and punchy diesel engine
Misses
- Ride is too firm and unforgiving with the optional 23 inch wheels
- Big step up in price over the last model
- Not a huge amount of room in the third row
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Premium Paint (+$1,750)
- 23 Inch Alloy Wheels (+$3,500)
- Captains Chair - 6 Seat Configuration (+$1,500)
- Connoisseur Suite (+$10,000)
- Individual Full Leather (+$5,000)
- Individual Full Leather - Two-tone (+$5,500)
Colours Available
The 2023 BMW X7 is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the design package:
- Alpine White
- Mineral White metallic
- Black Sapphire metallic
- Sparkling Copper Grey metallic
- Manhattan metallic
- Skyscraper Grey metallic
- M Marina Bay Blue metallic
- M Carbon Black metallic
- M Brooklyn Grey metallic
- Tanzanite Blue BMW Individual metallic
- Dravit Grey BMW Individual metallic
- Ametrine BMW Individual metallic
- Frozen Pure Grey BMW Individual metallic
Metallic paint is now standard across the 2023 BMW X7 range, with the majority of the BMW Individual metallic paint finishes costing an extra $2400. Frozen Pure Grey BMW Individual metallic costs an extra $5000.
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Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 4461 | 2993 - 4395 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.5L | 4.4L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO V8 | TURBO V8, TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| QUAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 32 | 24 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 200kW | 259kW - 390kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3600 | 4400 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 650Nm | 520Nm - 750Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 | 1750 - 1850 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 16.8 | 10.5 - 16.5 | |
