Image gallery: Lexus LX 450d first drive review

Team OD Updated: May 10, 2017, 10:34 AM IST

Lexus recently made its way into the Indian market with three models - the EX 300h, the RX 450h and its flagship model, the LX 450d. The Lexus LX 450d is the only vehicle in its Indian portfolio that doesn't feature a hybrid powertrain. Instead, it gets a 4.5-litre, V8 turbo-diesel which produces 260PS and 650Nm. It goes up against the SUVs like the Porsche Cayenne and Range Rover LWB Autobiography. Here's our image gallery from the first drive event in Ootacamund.

LX 450d (5) The LX 450d is the flagship Lexus in India and the biggest vehicle in the portfolio. It is also the most expensive of the lot. The SUV is based on the Toyota Land Cruiser's underpinnings

The X-shaped grille is massive and looks quite intimidating. Lexus's signature spindle grille is massive and looks quite intimidating

LX 450d (8) The boomerang-shaped fog lamp housing adds to the angular design theme

LX 450d (19) The Lexus LX 450d gets automatic LED headlights

Split tail gate is useful feature The Lexus LX 450d gets a split tailgate, which is quite a useful feature

LX 450d (3) The 4.5-litre V8 diesel motor in the Lexus LX 450d makes 260PS and 650Nm, and is mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission

LX 450d (2) The Lexus LX 450d's centre console and steering wheel are pretty crowded with buttons, but build quality is top-notch

The interior design has quite an old school approach, but that's not a bad thing at all. The analogue clock and shape of the AC vents remind you of old school SUVs. The wood finish is impeccable. 19-speaker Mike Levinson belts out crisp and clear audio. One of the best we've experienced. The interior has quite an old-school approach, but that's not a bad thing at all. The analogue clock and shape of the AC vents remind you of old-school SUVs. The wood finish is impeccable. The 19-speaker Mark Levinson belts out crisp and clear audio. One of the best we've experienced

The perforated leather seats are big and comfy. The leather used, in fact, one of the best we've seen in luxury cars in India. Notice the big tablet displays to keep rear passengers entertained

LX 450d (16) The Lexus LX 450d's instrument cluster is quite large and offers quite a bit of information. Notice the ammeter and oil temperature gauge - we don't see them too often these days