LEXUS 2019
LX 570 EXECUTIVE

The Soul of the Machine

The Lexus LX 570 is, in the most literal sense, a Land Cruiser 200 wearing a bespoke suit. It shares its platform, its legendary 5.7-litre V8, and its near-indestructible mechanicals with Toyota's flagship SUV, while wrapping them in a cabin of uncommon luxury. In Kenya, where both brands command extraordinary loyalty, the LX 570 occupies a unique position: the Land Cruiser for those who want a little more theatre.

The 5.7-litre V8 breathes through a 8-speed automatic transmission, producing a tide of torque that makes light work of the Ngong Hills. Lexus's Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System — identical to the KDSS in the Land Cruiser — ensures impressive wheel articulation off-road while maintaining composure on the tarmac.

The Executive specification's defining feature is its rear cabin: four individual seats, ottoman footrests, a 13-inch rear entertainment system, and a cool box. Long journeys to Mombasa or Amboseli are transformed from endurance events into occasions to be savoured.