This full-size luxury SUV was launched for the 1996 model year, after being announced in 1995 as the brand’s entry into the sport-utility market. It was conceived as a flagship, body-on-frame vehicle that paired upscale cabin appointments with serious off-road hardware, giving it a character that bridged luxury cruising and traditional SUV capability. Over time, it became one of the brand’s most recognizable nameplates and a global symbol of the company’s rugged-luxury identity.
The first generation arrived as the LX 450 and set the template with a substantial, truck-based platform and a clear emphasis on durability and long-distance comfort. A second era followed with the LX 470, which carried the formula forward through the late 1990s and early 2000s, refining the nameplate’s reputation for comfort and go-anywhere confidence. In 2008, the model moved to the LX 570 era, growing more powerful and more luxurious while remaining firmly rooted in the body-on-frame tradition.
A major redesign arrived for the 2022 model year, marking the fourth generation and a more modern interpretation of the same core mission. The latest era kept the flagship role intact while emphasizing improved refinement, updated technology, and stronger on-road sophistication without abandoning the model’s off-pavement credibility. In 2025, the nameplate expanded further with the addition of a hybrid variant, underscoring its evolution while preserving the same heritage of durability, prestige, and serious SUV capability.