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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Lexus LX vs Hyundai Santa Fe Comparison
Lexus LX
Hyundai Santa Fe
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2024 Lexus
LX
vs
2024 Hyundai
Santa Fe
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Off-roading
LuxuryAwards
The Lexus LX won the Best 4WD SUV award in 2023. We don’t have any awards for Hyundai Santa Fe.
'23
Best 4WD SUV
Performance
Fuel Efficiency
93L
884 km
67L
375 to 704 km
Warranty
4 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$137,513
$44,700 - $79,795
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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?
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Sharp pricing, value
- Refined, efficient hybrid drivetrain
- Much improved interior space
Misses
- Short 10,000km service intervals
- Looks will no doubt polarise
- Needs an extra gear
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)
- Premium Paint (+$695)
Colours Available
The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe is available with the following exterior paint colours, depending on the trim level.
- Abyss Black
- Taiga Brown
- Magnetic Force
- Glacier White
- Lagoon Blue
- Rain Forest
- Typhoon Silver
Every paint colour besides Glacier White and Lagoon Blue cost an additional $695.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 4461 | 1598 - 3470 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.5L | 1.6L, 2.2L, 3.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO V8 | TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4, V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| QUAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 32 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 200kW | 132kW - 200kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3600 | 3800 - 6400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 650Nm | 265Nm - 440Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 | 500 - 5000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 16.8 | 10.5 - 16 | |
