Key differences between the new Lexus LX and the LC 300

LexusLX chief engineer Yoko Takumi talks about what makes the new-generationLexusLX different.It's no secret thatLexus' flagship SUV is a luxury Land Cruiser, but not everyone understands (or doesn't understand) why you're paying more.

TopZhyr researched Drom's interview with the chief engineer of the Lexus LX600 to make a major "excerpt" on the differences and features of the Lexus LX 2021 and the Toyota LC 300.:

In terms of beam count, the fourth-generation LX frame is no different from the previous generation, only the shape and cross-section have changed.The same goes for the wing members.

The new Lexus LX is made of aluminium: hood, roof, fenders and tailgate.Thanks to aluminum, the weight of the car and the center of gravity of the car can be reduced, thereby improving road performance.

The Lexus LX and Toyota Land Cruiser 300 have the same front and rear door outer panels.

The body doors of the Lexus LX and Toyota Land Cruiser 300 vary slightly due to the thickness of the door glass, the shape of the interior elements and the placement of the speakers.

The center differential of the new generation LX remains the same - self-locking, planetary, helical gear.

In the new generation of Lexus SUV, the front axle forced differential lock appeared.Last but not least, this was done at the request of an Eastern European client.By the way, all three differential locks are electromechanical.

The buttons for locking the inter-axle and inter-wheel differentials are separate: the "Inter-Wheel" button is on the panel behind the wheels, and the "Inter-Wheel" button is on the center tunnel.

According to the chief engineer, this is done because:

The central differential lock is part of the basic equipment.It's used a lot, so they put a button on the tunnel so the driver can see it at all times, and if something happens, they can use it quickly as needed.