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USCar Trader import service
Choose a specific vehicle. Where data is available, its detail page shows the import cost calculation. We assess any possible duty benefit with you before purchase.
Important: A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact us before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support through the process. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
CarHub · Lexus
The Lexus LX is the brand's full-size, body-on-frame luxury SUV — a Land Cruiser wearing a tailored suit — and the American market is one of the best places in the world to find clean, well-equipped examples.
Model profile
The LX line runs from the LX 450 (1996-1997, based on the 80-series Land Cruiser) through the LX 470 (1998-2007, 100-series, 4.7-litre V8), to the long-lived LX 570 (2008-2021, 200-series) and the current LX 600 (2022 onward, based on the 300-series Land Cruiser). On the US used market you will overwhelmingly find the LX 570 and the newer LX 600.
Powertrain and equipment
The LX 570 uses Toyota's 5.7-litre 3UR-FE V8 producing around 383 hp, mated to a smooth automatic transmission and full-time four-wheel drive with a Torsen centre differential, low range and the Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS). It is thirsty but immensely durable.
The LX is a single five-door full-size SUV. US LX 570 trims ranged from the well-equipped standard car to two- and three-row configurations, with options such as the rear-seat entertainment system, Mark Levinson audio, cool-box and a surround-view camera.
Vehicle selection
Availability of the LX 570 is excellent, with a long production run leaving many cars in the market at a range of mileages, and the LX 600 is beginning to appear as lease returns.
The LX suits a buyer who wants a genuinely rugged, long-lived luxury SUV with proper off-road hardware and seven-seat practicality.
Vehicle data
| Body style | Lexus LX (LX 570 / LX 600): 5-door full-size SUV, 5-8 seats |
|---|---|
| Length (LX 600) | Lexus LX (LX 570 / LX 600): approx. 5.10 m |
| Wheelbase (LX 600) | Lexus LX (LX 570 / LX 600): approx. 2.85 m |
| Width | Lexus LX (LX 570 / LX 600): approx. 1.99 m |
| Seats | Lexus LX (LX 570 / LX 600): 5, 7 or 8 (LX 600 Ultra Luxury: 4) |
| LX 570 engine | Lexus LX (LX 570 / LX 600): 5.7 L 3UR-FE V8 |
|---|---|
| LX 570 power | Lexus LX (LX 570 / LX 600): approx. 383 hp |
| LX 600 engine | Lexus LX (LX 570 / LX 600): 3.5 L V35A-FTS twin-turbo V6 |
| LX 600 power | Lexus LX (LX 570 / LX 600): approx. 409 hp |
| Transmission | Lexus LX (LX 570 / LX 600): 8-speed (570) / 10-speed (600) auto |
| Drivetrain | Lexus LX (LX 570 / LX 600): Full-time 4WD, low range, KDSS |
| Fuel type | Lexus LX (LX 570 / LX 600): Gasoline (premium) |
| Towing capacity | Lexus LX (LX 570 / LX 600): approx. 3,175 kg (7,000 lb) |
|---|---|
| Assembly | Lexus LX (LX 570 / LX 600): Japan |
| Generations covered | Lexus LX (LX 570 / LX 600): LX 570 (2008-2021), LX 600 (2022+) |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
Lexus LX reliability is exceptional, particularly the LX 570 with its 5.7 V8, which is one of the most durable powertrains Toyota has built. The main ownership items are predictable: heavy fuel consumption, and the air-assisted height-control suspension, whose compressor, height sensors and air lines can need attention on older, high-mileage cars.
Germany and Europe
US LX models run amber front side markers, US headlamp aiming and miles-per-hour instrumentation, with US navigation and radio bands. Equipment levels are typically generous.
The inspector reviews the headlamp beam pattern, amber side markers, the rear fog lamp requirement and the speedometer. Odometer history must be documented and consistent.
USCar Trader services
As a buyer based in Germany, you do not have to inspect the vehicle yourself in the United States or Canada. Within the agreed scope, USCar Trader can coordinate document review, a separately commissioned on-site inspection and purchase processing.
Covered inspection points are agreed in advance. An on-site inspection records condition at the appointment and is not a guarantee.
Next step: Before commissioning, USCar Trader and the customer agree which document, history, inspection and transaction checks suit the vehicle and are included in the service. This records what was actually checked.
Import process
The assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately.
Questions and answers
No, not automatically. A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
Extremely. The 5.7 V8 and Land Cruiser underpinnings are renowned for durability, which is a major reason buyers seek out high-mileage examples.
The LX 570 offers a proven V8 and simpler, well-understood mechanicals; the LX 600 brings a modern twin-turbo V6, a lighter platform and better efficiency. Both are highly capable.
The Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System hydraulically manages the anti-roll bars for both on-road stability and off-road wheel articulation. Check it for leaks on used cars.
It uses premium petrol and consumes a lot of it, and its size and emissions class affect taxes and city-zone access. Reliability offsets some of the cost, but it is not an economy vehicle.
Yes, after lighting adaptation and confirmation of a rear fog lamp, with documented odometer history.
Yes. It offers substantial towing capacity, full-time four-wheel drive with low range and height-adjustable suspension for genuine off-road capability.
Yes. As a broker we arrange history verification and can coordinate a pre-purchase inspection before any funds are released from escrow.
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