2022 Lexus new cars

Japanese luxury car manufacturer Lexus will continue its electric onslaught into 2022 with hybrid variants of the new NX, but will also update long-time favourites with the Lexus LX large SUV and LC sports car.

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Lexus is set to introduce at least four models in 2022, kicking off proceedings in January with the next-generation NX mid-size SUV. Also new for the brand is the upgrade of its new car warranty to five years, with unlimited kilometres.

Priced from $60,800 before on-road costs for the entry-level NX250 Luxury, the Australian Lexus NX line-up will comprise three core powertrains: NX250, NX350 and NX350h. Drilling down further, Luxury, F Sport, and Sports Luxury trim packages will be available. Standard on the entry-level model is a 9.8-inch touchscreen, LED headlights, 18-inch alloy wheels, keyless entry, dual-zone climate control, and a power tailgate.

Adding to that, the Lexus NX range will introduce the brand’s first plug-in hybrid model, the NX450h+. It’ll become the most powerful NX on sale (227kW) and the most fuel efficient (Lexus claims 1.3L/100km).

Moving up to full-size vehicles, the Toyota LandCruiser-based 2022 Lexus LX large SUV will arrive sometime in 2022, expected to offer a choice of two engines. The petrol LX600 is powered by a 305kW/650Nm 3.5-litre (technically a 3.4-litre) twin-turbo V6, while the LX500d diesel uses a 227kW/700Nm 3.3-litre twin-turbocharged diesel V6 it shares with its Toyota underling.

The luxurious cabin will be available in both five- and seven-seat layouts, with a four-seat ‘VIP’ or ‘Executive’ model also confirmed for launch Down Under.

Finally, Lexus will issue another update to its LC sports car bringing revised suspension and new levels of personalisation, expected to launch sometime next year. No changes will come to the 351kW/540Nm 5.0-litre naturally-aspirated petrol V8, nor the 264kW 3.5-litre V6 hybrid.

Model	What’s new?	Segment	Timing	Read more
Lexus NX (including PHEV)	All new	Medium luxury SUV	January 2022	Pricing
Lexus LX	All new	Large luxury SUV	Sometime in 2022	Reveal
Lexus LC	Update	Sports car	Uncertain	Reveal

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