LEXUS LX 1997-2007 Photos, engines & full specs

Based on the same platform as the Toyota Land Cruiser J100, the second generation of the Lexus LX was one of the most luxurious, true-offroad vehicles on the market.

The Land Cruiser J100 was one of those vehicles which made you wonder if there are places on Earth where it couldn't go. It was adapted to conquer the South Pole and other God forgotten areas where no one has gone before. The Lexus LX was introduced to the market to do exactly the same things as its less-polished brother, but with more luxurious features inside.

With its quad-headlights look, with the broad grille that sported two chromed slats, the Lexus LX showed commanding respect on the road and proved superior abilities off-road. The flared arches were needed to keep the rest of the bodywork clean. While the side-steps were offered as an option and useful only to get inside, the rest of the vehicle showed nothing else but rugged, off-road abilities in a proper off-road, two-box shape.

Stepping inside the vehicle was like one thin line between the wilderness and the comfortable serenity of a luxurious lounge. Its leather-wrapped interior and wood-trims around the cabin formed a mix of exclusivity and hi-tech. Lexus offered a premium sound system that transformed the large SUV into a concert hall on wheels.

Under the hood, Toyota dropped a 4.7-liter V8 engine that provided only 235 hp at 4.800 rpm. It was paired to a rugged 4-speed automatic transmission that sent the power in all corners. A transfer box with low-range gear was fitted as standard.