In December 2021, the luxury brand opened the doors of its first distributor in Mexico, marking the start of operations in the country. At that time we knew the available models as well as their specifications and prices. almost four months later lexus invited the specialized press to a test drive in the Yucatan peninsula.
LX600 AWD VIP
It is a gigantic SUV that is placed at the top of the offer with the LS Hybrid. It is 5,080 millimeters long by 1,865 millimeters high and almost 2 meters wide while its weight exceeds 2.5 tons. In this version there is no third row because that space is arranged so that the Ottoman seats of the second can recline almost completely. Undoubtedly the best place to travel in this vehicle is in any of the rear seats because in addition to the multiple electrical adjustments, being heated and offering massage, the occupant has access to all the settings through a central screen.
The Lexus LX600 has a 3.5-liter TwinTurbo V6 engine that develops 409 horsepower and 480 lb-ft of torque and is mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission. Lexus LX600 AWD VIP price: 2,649,900 pesos.
ES300H
It is a midsize sedan offered in ES250 AWD, ES300 H and ES250 FF versions. It stands out for the high level of soundproofing of the passenger compartment, for the driving position with a very sporty orientation as well as for the advantages of its hybrid mechanics. Like the previous suv, it has an outstanding interior finish with materials such as real wood, leather and plastics with an excellent touch and assembly. The audio system is Pioneer with 10 speakers, in the center console there is a 12.3” screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, to which is added the Dynamic Voice Recognition voice control system. The 2.5-liter combustion engine is Atkinson cycle and is linked to a permanent magnet synchronous electric generator. The mechanical assembly develops 215 horsepower. It has 3 driving modes and the transmission is CVT-F. The battery that feeds the electric motor is charged thanks to the combustion engine, the braking phases and when you stop accelerating while moving forward. Lexus ES 300H price: 916,900 pesos.
LS500H Executive
It is the sedan of maximum luxury and exclusivity of Lexus for our country. Its size, at least in terms of total length, exceeds that of the LX with its 5,235 millimeters. Available in a single version that has a hybrid mechanics. The passenger compartment, its design and finishes rival the best German exponents; It is developed under the Takumi concept in which various elements are made by hand. The design details and shapes in the different areas of the interior are exclusive to him. It has a 12.3” central screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Mark Levinson audio with 23 speakers, 4-zone climate control as well as 7 driving modes, among others. Also of hybrid mechanics, the set is made up of a 3.5-liter V6 combustion engine and an electric motor that combined offer 354 horsepower. The transmission is also CVT. Lexus LS500 H Executive price: 2,359,900 pesos.