New Lexus LX revealed

The all-new 2022 Lexus LX has made its debut overnight ahead of its launch in Australia next year, when it's expected to be priced from about $200,000.

The headline news is the luxurious new Lexus LX, which is heavily related to the latest Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series and will share its TNGA-F ladder-frame platform, has emerged with both petrol and diesel twin-turbocharged V6 engines.

So no V8, but Australian customers should be able to specify not only the 227kW/700Nm 3.3-litre diesel offered in the new LandCruiser (LX 500h), but the 305kW/650Nm 3.5-litre petrol available on the LC300 overseas (LX 600).

Both are coupled with a new 10-speed automatic transmission.

Featuring a design once again dominated by its spindle grille, the 2022 Lexus LX gets seven horizontal bars with hollow centres that are designed to improve cooling. There's also larger air intakes and slimmer headlights that incorporate 3D daytime running lamps.

Claimed to feature a more streamlined look than the LC200-based SUV it replaces, the new LX also has more pronounced wheel-arches that house large 18-, 20- or 22-inch alloy wheels.

At the rear, the evolutionary theme continues, although the Lexus badge has been replaced by larger lettering and redesigned tail-lights joined by a light bar.

Inside, there's a new digital instrument cluster, plus a huge 12.3-inch infotainment screen that is supported by a second lower 7.0-inch display.

In overseas markets at least, the new LX runs a cloud-based navigation system, over-the-air software updates and an on-board assistant.

In North America there will be four model grades – standard, Premium, Luxury, Ultra Luxury and F Sport.

The sportiest F Sport gets a mesh grille, large 22-inch alloy wheels, sport seats and a sports steering wheel.

The performance-orientated LX model also gets a bespoke suspension and steering set-up, plus a rear Torsen limited-slip differential.

The LX 600 Ultra Luxury, meanwhile, comes equipped with a pair of individual rear seats that have been designed to offer "maximum comfort and support".

Rear seat passengers get wireless phone chargers, a DC power supply, USB ports and headphone jacks. There are small displays to control the rear seats and climate control too.

Overhead ceiling vents, rear sun shades and reading lights also come standard with the top models.

Under the bonnet, the previous model's 270kW/530Nm 5.7-litre petrol V8 is no more. In its place is the same 305kW/650Nm 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 petrol found in the LandCruiser overseas, as well as the option of the 227kW/700Nm 3.3-litre diesel offered to Australian LC300 buyers.

Said to weigh around 200kg less than the model it replaces, despite a 20 per cent increase in body rigidity, there's no word on performance figures yet.

Featuring high-mounted double wishbones up front and a four-link rear, all models get adaptive dampers and an active height control system.

When it comes to off-roading, Lexus says its latest flagship SUV can wade up to 700mm, while there's a more sophisticated Multi-Terrain Select system that features Auto, Dirt, Mud, Deep Snow and Rock modes.

New tech includes Crawl Control and Downhill Assist Control, plus a Multi-Terrain Monitor that uses four cameras to monitor your progress in the rough.

A new Back Underfloor View also superimposes the vehicle and wheel positions to expose hidden obstacles.

In the US, the Lexus LX is set to arrive early next year while in Australia it's set to arrive towards the end of 2022, priced from around $200,000.