2012-2015 used (LX570 early)
$65,000J200 platform LX570. Naturally-aspirated 5.7 V8 petrol. Typical 130,000 to 200,000 km. Japanese-import and NZ-new both circulating.
Weekly
$297.02
Monthly
$1,287.08
Lexus's flagship body-on-frame 4WD, shared platform with the Toyota Land Cruiser 300.
Last reviewed: 24 April 2026
The LX is Lexus's flagship full-size 4WD and the brand's most capable off-seal and towing vehicle, sitting one tier above the Prado and on the same underlying platform as the Toyota Land Cruiser 300. The LX570 (J200-based, 2008 to 2021) ran the naturally-aspirated 5.7 petrol V8 across a long production life, and the current LX600 (J300 platform, 2022 onward) switches to the twin-turbo 3.5 V6 shared with the Land Cruiser 300 VX and ZX. NZ-new LX is a low-volume, dealer-ordered vehicle with a consistent buyer base in rural business, diplomatic fleet, and high-end towing use. A modest Japanese-import tail covers older LX570 and LX450d variants. The LX cross-shops against the Range Rover, Mercedes-Benz GLS, BMW X7, Audi Q7 and Q8, and of course the Toyota Land Cruiser 300 itself. Loan sizes run from around $60,000 on a high-km used LX570 to the mid-$250ks on a fully-specified new LX600 F Sport or Ultra Luxury.
Your estimated repayment
Weekly
$503/week
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Typical NZ market prices and the weekly cost of financing each. All figures assume 7% over 5 years with no deposit. Indicative only; open the full calculator to pre-set your own rate and term.
2012-2015 used (LX570 early)
$65,000J200 platform LX570. Naturally-aspirated 5.7 V8 petrol. Typical 130,000 to 200,000 km. Japanese-import and NZ-new both circulating.
Weekly
$297.02
Monthly
$1,287.08
2016-2019 used (LX570 facelift)
$115,000Post-2015 facelift LX570. Eight-speed auto introduced. NZ-new dominant in this era; most on original Lexus NZ service history.
Weekly
$525.49
Monthly
$2,277.14
2020-2021 used (LX570 final)
$160,000Final-year LX570 before the LX600 changeover. Low-volume NZ-new stock with tighter kilometre averages.
Weekly
$731.12
Monthly
$3,168.19
2022+ new/nearly-new (LX600)
$235,000J300 platform. Twin-turbo 3.5 V6 petrol. F Sport, VX Limited, and Ultra Luxury trims cover the NZ range. Encore servicing inclusions standard.
Weekly
$1,073.83
Monthly
$4,653.28
Who this suits
Financing notes
At $160,000 on a late LX570 across a five-year term at 8% (indicative), the weekly repayment sits at roughly $751, or $3,246 a month. A new LX600 VX Limited near $235,000 on the same settings lifts the weekly to around $1,103. For business-use LX on a chattel mortgage, finance interest is generally deductible against business income where the vehicle is used primarily for business, and GST is typically claimable in the next GST return for GST-registered buyers, both subject to the accountant's confirmation. Residuals on NZ-new LX570 and LX600 have historically been among the firmest in the full-size premium-4WD segment on indicative NZ used-market trends, which supports the longer five to seven year terms commonly used on this price bracket.
Model-specific questions
On a $160,000 used LX570 at 8% indicative over five years with no deposit, the repayment works out to roughly $751 a week. A new LX600 VX Limited at $235,000 on the same settings lands near $1,103 a week. A 20% deposit on the same LX600 drops the weekly to around $882. A $65,000 earlier LX570 over five years at 9% indicative runs near $320 a week. These figures are illustrative only; actual rates depend on the lender's assessment.
The LX and Land Cruiser 300 share a platform, so the finance math tracks closely: LX sticker sits above LC300 VX and ZX by roughly $30,000 to $60,000 depending on spec, which widens the loan size without changing the rate band. A Range Rover of similar sticker typically carries a higher insurance premium and thinner residual data in the NZ used market. Buyers who prioritise refinement and brand cachet often favour Range Rover; buyers who prioritise long-hold resale and parts supply often favour LX or LC300.
Yes, where business use can be documented. A chattel mortgage is the common structure for rural business owners, agribusiness operators, and professional-services firms; finance interest is generally deductible against business income where the LX is used primarily for business, and GST is typically claimable in the next GST return for GST-registered buyers, both subject to the accountant's confirmation. Operating lease is the alternative for firms preferring the vehicle off the balance sheet.
The LX600's twin-turbo 3.5 V6 is widely observed to return meaningfully better real-world fuel economy than the LX570 5.7 V8, typically in the range of 12 to 13 L/100 km against 14 to 16 L/100 km on the V8. Over a 20,000 km annual distance the fuel saving adds up materially across a five-year loan. Servicing intervals on the V6 are standard Lexus scheduling; long-term reliability data is still thinner than on the V8 because the platform is newer in the NZ market.
Generally yes, where towbar, bullbar, dual-battery, or long-range tank are quoted and invoiced as part of the vehicle purchase at the dealer. Accessories requiring Low Volume Vehicle (LVV) certification are typically financed alongside the vehicle only when the certification is in place at settlement. Uncertified structural modifications can fail a warrant inspection and interrupt finance drawdown.
Five to seven years is the widely observed band on LX finance because the loan sits in the $100,000 to $250,000 bracket and the weekly repayment needs to remain workable. Rural long-hold buyers commonly choose seven years on a new LX600, accepting the higher total interest in exchange for a lower weekly. Business buyers on a four-year replacement cycle more commonly use a five-year term so the trade-in point aligns with a workable equity position.
Yes. NZ-new LX600 carries the standard Lexus NZ 5-year factory warranty and the 3-year Encore servicing inclusions, which typically covers the majority of a five-year loan term on scheduled servicing. Lenders factor warranty coverage into residual confidence, which supports both the indicative rate and a longer workable loan term. Ex-Japan import LX570 and LX450d examples do not carry Lexus NZ factory warranty.
LX570 and LX600 have historically been among the firmest residuals in the full-size premium 4WD segment on indicative NZ used-market trends, which typically keeps a seven-year loan near or above water across most of the term on NZ-new stock. Ex-Japan import LX570 runs softer on resale than NZ-new, so a five-year term with a meaningful deposit is the more commonly chosen structure on imports. A 20% deposit materially reduces year-one negative-equity exposure in either channel.
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