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LEXUS LX 600 F SPORT

ETA: NOW

Price: R2 553 600 Engine: 3,5-litre, 6-cylinder turbopetrol Transmission: 10-speed automatic Power: 305 kW @3 800 r/min Torque: 440 N.m @5 200 r/min 0–100 km/h: N/A Top speed: 210 km/h* Fuel consumption: 11,3 L/100 km* Rivals: Audi Q7, BMW X7, Mercedes-Benz GLS, Nissan Patrol, Range Rover

*Claimed figures

+ long-legged cruising abilityDigital displays lack cohesive design

I have always had a soft spot for Lexus’ more luxurious offerings owing to their blend of solid build quality, laid-back road manners and opulent presentation. So expectations were high when I recently got behind the wheel of the freshly updated LX 600 F-Sport and NX 350h EX for a drive around the Cape Winelands.

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