The Lexus LX is getting a series of updates in Japan focused on driving performance, new features and styling, with the changes arriving in showrooms on October 1, 2026. The latest update also brings the F Sport trim to the Japanese lineup.
Lexus LX Updates Focus on Driving
The current-generation Lexus LX has been on the market since 2021, and the latest Japanese-market changes stop short of a complete redesign. Instead, Lexus says the updates are intended to further develop its “Lexus Driving Signature” across the lineup.
For Japan, Lexus has revised the electric power steering on every LX to provide a sharper response to driver inputs. The suspension has also been adjusted, with the changes designed to improve handling and ride comfort across the range regardless of engine choice.
The most notable addition is the F Sport trim, a version already familiar to Lexus LX buyers in the United States.
More Changes Across the LX Lineup
The updates are not limited to the new F Sport grade. The LX OVERTRAIL+ receives larger 265/70R18 tires, replacing the previous 265/65R18 setup. The model also sits slightly higher and gets revised tire construction designed to reduce road noise while maintaining its off-road capabilities.
The standard LX600, meanwhile, gains new 20-inch aluminum wheels. Lexus is also adding a new exterior color across the lineup called White Nova Glass Flake.
What the Updates Mean for the U.S. Lexus LX
The U.S.-market Lexus LX is already available with the LX600, LX700h and F Sport Handling grade for the 2027 model year. Those models received several minor changes, including standard red brake calipers on the F Sport Handling grade and additional equipment on other trims.
That means the Japanese-market F Sport trim is not entirely new to American buyers. However, it remains unclear whether the latest Japanese updates to the LX’s steering, suspension, wheels, tires and styling will also reach the U.S. market.
For now, the U.S.-market Lexus LX already offers the F Sport treatment, while the latest Japanese-market driving and design updates have not been confirmed for American models.
