With EPS, the LX responds linearly from the start of steering operation. At low speeds, such as off-road driving, the light steering feel contributes to reducing the burden on the driver. At high speeds, a moderate steering force in line with the vehicle’s speed provides a driving experience faithful to the driver’s intentions, and a responsive steering feel that is distinctively Lexus.

In response to the driving environment, AHC automatically adjusts the optimal vehicle height based on drive mode select, Multi terrain Select, and transfer selection status to one of four height positions-Normal, High 1, High 2, and Low, for getting into or out of the vehicle. AHC also responds to changes in vehicle posture such as the amount of pitch and roll, and optimizes the spring rate to stabilize vehicle posture during turning, acceleration, and deceleration when braking.

Based on computer analysis of body deformation behavior in response to steering inputs, torsional deformation was suppressed by increasing the number of spot weld points and optimizing the placement of structural adhesives around the door openings and on the floor to realize superior body rigidity. This not only enhances off-road performance, but also steering responsiveness and feedback, rear grip feel and the excellent ride comfort, contributing to premium ride comfort befitting a Lexus.

The 3.3 liter two-way, twin turbo diesel engine is a dedicated design with optimal tuning of the components for driving in tough off-road conditions. A two-way turbo system generates excellent turbocharging performance in various situations by switching to single turbo mode to provide powerful acceleration in the low-speed range, and twin turbo mode to provide continuous acceleration in the high-speed range. Low flow combustion technology contributes to both powerful driving and environmental performance.