Lexus never sold a diesel engine vehicle in US, even though there is something like the IS200d sold in some European markets.
Latest news claims Toyota is planning to put its 1VD-FTV 4.5L diesel V8 engine into its LX luxury SUV. The same diesel engine has already been placed into the Land Cruiser previously. The diesel equipped LX will be named LX450d.
This 1VD-FTV engine is using two variable geometry turbo (VGT) chargers, with common rail direct injection system. The version installed on the Land Cruiser is rated at 261hp and 479 lb-ft of torque. We are expected to see the same number on the LX450d.
However, Lexus will not bring the LX450d to US market. At least there is no such plan at this moment. One of the first market to receive the diesel LX will be Australia, because Lexus registered the trademark in there recently.
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