Lexus LX 500d: payload, towing and specs
5 variants in our database, from $164,305 to $182,405 list.
The Lexus LX 500d is a five- and seven-seat wagon, from $164,305 to $182,405 list, rated to tow up to 3,500kg. It offers a six-cylinder, which is a rarity in a class of fours. Readers weighing it up usually also look at the GMC Yukon, Toyota LandCruiser 300 and Land Rover Discovery.
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What each variant can actually carry
Worked out for a typical touring load: two people, 150kg of gear and 150kg of accessories. “Spare payload” is what is left after that. “Max trailer” is the heaviest trailer that load still allows, which is usually well under the headline towing rating because GCM and towball weight both take their cut.
| Variant | Price | Payload | GCM | Rated towing | Spare payload | Max trailer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luxury 7-Seat | $164,305 | 590kg | 6,750kg | 3,500kg | 130kg | 1,300kg (GVM) |
| Sports Luxury 5-Seat | $176,405 | 590kg | 6,750kg | 3,500kg | 130kg | 1,300kg (GVM) |
| Sports Luxury 7-Seat | $179,005 | 590kg | 6,750kg | 3,500kg | 130kg | 1,300kg (GVM) |
| F Sport | $182,405 | 590kg | 6,750kg | 3,500kg | 130kg | 1,300kg (GVM) |
| Overtrail | $182,405 | 590kg | 6,750kg | 3,500kg | 130kg | 1,300kg (GVM) |
What’s left to carry as the trailer gets heavier
For the Sports Luxury 7-Seat. Payload left for people, gear and accessories once the towball has taken its 10 per cent of the trailer’s ATM.
For the Luxury 7-Seat. Payload left for people, gear and accessories once the towball has taken its 10 per cent of the trailer’s ATM.
For the Sports Luxury 5-Seat. Payload left for people, gear and accessories once the towball has taken its 10 per cent of the trailer’s ATM.
For the F Sport. Payload left for people, gear and accessories once the towball has taken its 10 per cent of the trailer’s ATM.
For the Overtrail. Payload left for people, gear and accessories once the towball has taken its 10 per cent of the trailer’s ATM.
Compare the Lexus LX 500d
Pick a rival. Bars are scaled to the highest figure among this vehicle and the 10 rivals listed above, so the longest bar on each row is the best of that group rather than simply the better of two.
Comparing the Sports Luxury 7-Seat with the Denali. Each model is represented by the variant nearest its own median price, so every figure in a column comes from the same vehicle rather than the best one of each. See the full line-up.
Engine and driveline
| Variant | Engine | Transmission | 4WD system | Power | Torque | Kerb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luxury 7-Seat | 3.3L twin-turbo V6 diesel | 10sp auto | Permanent AWD with low-range transfer case and lockable centre differential | 227kW | 700Nm | 2,690kg |
| Sports Luxury 5-Seat | 3.3L twin-turbo V6 diesel | 10sp auto | Permanent AWD with low-range transfer case and lockable centre differential | 227kW | 700Nm | 2,690kg |
| Sports Luxury 7-Seat | 3.3L twin-turbo V6 diesel | 10sp auto | Permanent AWD with low-range transfer case and lockable centre differential | 227kW | 700Nm | 2,690kg |
| F Sport | 3.3L twin-turbo V6 diesel | 10sp auto | Permanent AWD with low-range transfer case, centre lock and rear Torsen LSD | 227kW | 700Nm | 2,690kg |
| Overtrail | 3.3L twin-turbo V6 diesel | 10sp auto | Permanent AWD with low-range transfer case, centre, front and rear differential locks | 227kW | 700Nm | 2,690kg |
Fuel and touring range
The official ADR 81/02 figure is measured unladen, at low speed, on smooth tarmac. We lift consumption by 40 per cent to allow for the weight, the all-terrains, the bar and the dirt, then divide what is usable in the tank by that — leaving 5 litres in it, because planning to run a tank dry is how you end up walking. Where we have measured a vehicle ourselves we use our own figure instead. A plug-in hybrid’s claim assumes a full battery, which is gone within the first hour of a long drive, so it gets multiplied by five rather than 1.4.
| Variant | Claimed | Tank | Touring use | Touring range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luxury 7-Seat | 8.9L/100km | 80L | 12.5L/100km | 602km |
| Sports Luxury 5-Seat | 8.9L/100km | 110L | 12.5L/100km | 843km |
| Sports Luxury 7-Seat | 8.9L/100km | 80L | 12.5L/100km | 602km |
| F Sport | 8.9L/100km | 110L | 12.5L/100km | 843km |
| Overtrail | 8.9L/100km | 110L | 12.5L/100km | 843km |
Can it clear the gaps?
Against the longest stretch between fuel on each leg, using the Sports Luxury 7-Seat’s touring range of 602km — which already allows for a loaded 4WD and leaves 5 litres in the tank. Carrying fuel changes everything below; so does a headwind, soft sand and a heavy right foot.
distance between fuel how far this one gets
- Great Central Road Laverton to Yulara Carry fuel 1,107km gap, short by 505km
- Canning Stock Route Wiluna to Kunawarritji Carry fuel 1,100km gap, short by 498km
- Tanami Road Alice Springs to Halls Creek Carry fuel 1,050km gap, short by 448km
- Plenty Highway Alice Springs to Boulia Carry fuel 812km gap, short by 210km
- Anne Beadell Highway Coober Pedy to Ilkurlka Roadhouse Carry fuel 780km gap, short by 178km
- Gibb River Road Derby to Kununurra Carry fuel 706km gap, short by 104km
- Oodnadatta Track Marree to Marla Carry fuel 614km gap, short by 12km
- Birdsville Track Marree to Birdsville Clears it 532km gap, 70km spare
Distances are OTA’s own, last checked October 2026. Roadhouses close without notice. Never plan a remote crossing on one tank alone.
Against the longest stretch between fuel on each leg, using the Luxury 7-Seat’s touring range of 602km — which already allows for a loaded 4WD and leaves 5 litres in the tank. Carrying fuel changes everything below; so does a headwind, soft sand and a heavy right foot.
distance between fuel how far this one gets
- Great Central Road Laverton to Yulara Carry fuel 1,107km gap, short by 505km
- Canning Stock Route Wiluna to Kunawarritji Carry fuel 1,100km gap, short by 498km
- Tanami Road Alice Springs to Halls Creek Carry fuel 1,050km gap, short by 448km
- Plenty Highway Alice Springs to Boulia Carry fuel 812km gap, short by 210km
- Anne Beadell Highway Coober Pedy to Ilkurlka Roadhouse Carry fuel 780km gap, short by 178km
- Gibb River Road Derby to Kununurra Carry fuel 706km gap, short by 104km
- Oodnadatta Track Marree to Marla Carry fuel 614km gap, short by 12km
- Birdsville Track Marree to Birdsville Clears it 532km gap, 70km spare
Distances are OTA’s own, last checked October 2026. Roadhouses close without notice. Never plan a remote crossing on one tank alone.
Against the longest stretch between fuel on each leg, using the Sports Luxury 5-Seat’s touring range of 843km — which already allows for a loaded 4WD and leaves 5 litres in the tank. Carrying fuel changes everything below; so does a headwind, soft sand and a heavy right foot.
distance between fuel how far this one gets
- Great Central Road Laverton to Yulara Carry fuel 1,107km gap, short by 264km
- Canning Stock Route Wiluna to Kunawarritji Carry fuel 1,100km gap, short by 257km
- Tanami Road Alice Springs to Halls Creek Carry fuel 1,050km gap, short by 207km
- Plenty Highway Alice Springs to Boulia Clears it 812km gap, 31km spare
- Anne Beadell Highway Coober Pedy to Ilkurlka Roadhouse Clears it 780km gap, 63km spare
- Gibb River Road Derby to Kununurra Clears it 706km gap, 137km spare
- Oodnadatta Track Marree to Marla Clears it 614km gap, 229km spare
- Birdsville Track Marree to Birdsville Clears it 532km gap, 311km spare
Distances are OTA’s own, last checked October 2026. Roadhouses close without notice. Never plan a remote crossing on one tank alone.
Against the longest stretch between fuel on each leg, using the F Sport’s touring range of 843km — which already allows for a loaded 4WD and leaves 5 litres in the tank. Carrying fuel changes everything below; so does a headwind, soft sand and a heavy right foot.
distance between fuel how far this one gets
- Great Central Road Laverton to Yulara Carry fuel 1,107km gap, short by 264km
- Canning Stock Route Wiluna to Kunawarritji Carry fuel 1,100km gap, short by 257km
- Tanami Road Alice Springs to Halls Creek Carry fuel 1,050km gap, short by 207km
- Plenty Highway Alice Springs to Boulia Clears it 812km gap, 31km spare
- Anne Beadell Highway Coober Pedy to Ilkurlka Roadhouse Clears it 780km gap, 63km spare
- Gibb River Road Derby to Kununurra Clears it 706km gap, 137km spare
- Oodnadatta Track Marree to Marla Clears it 614km gap, 229km spare
- Birdsville Track Marree to Birdsville Clears it 532km gap, 311km spare
Distances are OTA’s own, last checked October 2026. Roadhouses close without notice. Never plan a remote crossing on one tank alone.
Against the longest stretch between fuel on each leg, using the Overtrail’s touring range of 843km — which already allows for a loaded 4WD and leaves 5 litres in the tank. Carrying fuel changes everything below; so does a headwind, soft sand and a heavy right foot.
distance between fuel how far this one gets
- Great Central Road Laverton to Yulara Carry fuel 1,107km gap, short by 264km
- Canning Stock Route Wiluna to Kunawarritji Carry fuel 1,100km gap, short by 257km
- Tanami Road Alice Springs to Halls Creek Carry fuel 1,050km gap, short by 207km
- Plenty Highway Alice Springs to Boulia Clears it 812km gap, 31km spare
- Anne Beadell Highway Coober Pedy to Ilkurlka Roadhouse Clears it 780km gap, 63km spare
- Gibb River Road Derby to Kununurra Clears it 706km gap, 137km spare
- Oodnadatta Track Marree to Marla Clears it 614km gap, 229km spare
- Birdsville Track Marree to Birdsville Clears it 532km gap, 311km spare
Distances are OTA’s own, last checked October 2026. Roadhouses close without notice. Never plan a remote crossing on one tank alone.
Off-road geometry and dimensions
Angles and clearance are the manufacturer’s, measured at kerb weight on standard tyres. Load the back of a ute and the departure angle goes with it.
Drawn from the Luxury 7-Seat. Every variant’s figures are in the table.
| Variant | Clearance | Approach | Rampover | Departure | Length | Width | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luxury 7-Seat | 205mm | 23.0° | 22.7° | 22.0° | 5,100mm | 1,990mm | 2,850mm |
| Sports Luxury 5-Seat | 205mm | 23.0° | 22.7° | 22.0° | 5,100mm | 1,990mm | 2,850mm |
| Sports Luxury 7-Seat | 205mm | 23.0° | 22.7° | 22.0° | 5,100mm | 1,990mm | 2,850mm |
| F Sport | 205mm | 21.0° | 22.7° | 22.0° | 5,090mm | 1,990mm | 2,850mm |
| Overtrail | 210mm | 23.0° | 22.7° | 22.0° | 5,100mm | 1,990mm | 2,850mm |
Servicing a Lexus away from the city
Remote support rated 2.5 out of 5.
Figures are the manufacturer’s. People are counted at 80kg each and towball weight at 10% of a trailer’s ATM. Only a weighbridge settles what your own vehicle weighs.
