The 2022 Tokyo Auto Salon will open its gates for the media this Friday and one day later for the general public, and several automakers have announced their presence. Lexus is one of them and will be showcasing a customized 2022 LX built in partnership with Jaos.
Simply dubbed the Lexus LX Offroad, it has celebrated its online debut, ahead of its public premiere scheduled to take place in just two days at the Jaos booth in Hall 7, and builds on the regular model, which is now on sale in Japan.
At first glance, it looks similar to the eponymous model presented in the Land of the Rising Sun last fall, but it is different. For one, the body kit, signed by Jaos, enhances its on-road presence, and it features additional stuff, including bigger wheels.
Some of the customization highlights comprise the front and rear skid plates and overfenders, all of which were made of CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic). The mudguard and tail-cutter are said to be samples only, and the door handle protectors are part of the makeover. Last but definitely not least, the wheels, dubbed the Jaos Tribe Cross, measure 9x20 inches, are finished in Titanium Gold. These are shod in 285/55 chunky tires from Toyo, which are not available in the Asian country.
Lexus refers to it as being in the LX 600 specification, which means that it packs a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 engine, rated at 409 hp and 479 lb-ft (649 Nm) of torque. That’s a 26 hp and 76 lb-ft (103 Nm) boost over the old 5.7-liter V8, which it has replaced. The mill works in concert with a new ten-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel drive. Additional details surrounding the build will likely be announced once it greets the audience at the first major car event of 2022.
At first glance, it looks similar to the eponymous model presented in the Land of the Rising Sun last fall, but it is different. For one, the body kit, signed by Jaos, enhances its on-road presence, and it features additional stuff, including bigger wheels.
Some of the customization highlights comprise the front and rear skid plates and overfenders, all of which were made of CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic). The mudguard and tail-cutter are said to be samples only, and the door handle protectors are part of the makeover. Last but definitely not least, the wheels, dubbed the Jaos Tribe Cross, measure 9x20 inches, are finished in Titanium Gold. These are shod in 285/55 chunky tires from Toyo, which are not available in the Asian country.
Lexus refers to it as being in the LX 600 specification, which means that it packs a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 engine, rated at 409 hp and 479 lb-ft (649 Nm) of torque. That’s a 26 hp and 76 lb-ft (103 Nm) boost over the old 5.7-liter V8, which it has replaced. The mill works in concert with a new ten-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel drive. Additional details surrounding the build will likely be announced once it greets the audience at the first major car event of 2022.