Brand new Lexus LX 2020 Automatic

The 2020 Lexus LX shares its mechanical bits with the Toyota Land Cruiser, but its flashier styling means that it's more likely to spend time parked up front at the valet stand. The LX is excellent off-road, which puts it in the same go-anywhere luxury category as the Land Rover Range Rover. The base level comes well-equipped with in-dash navigation, a 12.3-inch infotainment display, all-wheel drive, an adaptive suspension, and plenty of driver-assistance features. The Luxury package doesn't add much to the bottom line, but it does add leather upholstery, four-zone automatic climate control, heated and ventilated first- and second-row seats, and elegant puddle lights integrated into the exterior mirrors.

To feed the 383-hp 5.7-liter V-8 under the hood, the LX ingests gargantuan gulps of air, an action that is anything but quiet. When you press the gas pedal heavily, the LX gathers itself with a big whoosh before trotting from zero to 60 mph in 7.2 seconds. It is complemented by the cabin's extremely soft leather, real metal accents, and splashes of glossy wood that—refreshingly—don't look tacky. The build quality and switchgear are worthy of the luxury label. The LX's infotainment system is controlled by a flat, joystick-like controller located to the right of the gearshifter. The LX has a number of standard driver-assistance features to give a sense of security while cruising around in hectic traffic.