Lexus imports LX450d to India for homologation

Fresh reports on imports indicate that Lexus has brought in the LX 450d SUV in India for homologation. Last month, the company had imported the ES 300h hybrid sedan in India for certification purpose. Going by the trend, it is believed that the Japanese automaker might finally introduce the Lexus brand in India.

Going by the import details, the Lexus LX 450d comes with a 4.5-litre V8 diesel engine which puts out 268bhp of power and 650Nm of peak torque. The power is delivered to all four wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission. The import records state that the vehicle has been imported for certification purpose from Japan and was docked at Ennore port near Chennai last week. Though bringing the Lexus brand to India has been a long standing discussion since 2009, the company is believed to be convinced with the Indian market to introduce a premium SUV in the country.

The Lexus LX 450d will be loaded with all modern safety features and if launched in India, it is expected to perform well in the premium SUV segment here owing to its success and popularity in the international markets. We believe that the Lexus LX 450d might be priced around Rs 1.20 crore if launched in India. If launched, it will emerge as a strong competitor against the likes of the Discovery and Range Rover Sport models. Additional details about the upcoming SUV from Lexus might be known in the coming months.

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