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Land Rover Range Rover vs Lexus LX 500d (2026)

Land Rover Range Rover (₹2.40 Crore – ₹3.50 Crore) and Lexus LX 500d (₹2.81 Crore – ₹2.93 Crore) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).

  • The Land Rover Range Rover is more affordable — it starts ₹41.40 Lakh lower than the Lexus LX 500d.
  • The Land Rover Range Rover is the more powerful car, with 606 bhp against 304 bhp.

Specification Comparison

SpecLand Rover Range RoverLexus LX 500d
Ex-showroom price₹2.40 Crore – ₹3.50 Crore₹2.81 Crore – ₹2.93 Crore
Engine / Motor3.0L D350 diesel MHEV 350 PS / 3.0L P400 petrol MHEV 400 PS / 4.4L twin-turbo V8 615 PS (SV)3.3L twin-turbo diesel 304 bhp / 700 Nm
Max power606 bhp304 bhp
Fuel optionsPetrol, DieselDiesel
TransmissionsTorque Converter ATTorque Converter AT
Mileage (claimed)——
Seating55
Safety ratingNot testedNot tested
Airbags (max)nullnull
Boot space——

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Land Rover Range Rover in short

The Range Rover is the flagship of the British luxury SUV world, and India gets it exclusively in long-wheelbase form: the D350 HSE diesel at ₹2.40 crore, the P400 Autobiography petrol at ₹2.65 crore, and the 615 PS V8 SV at ₹3.50 crore. All three are LWB, all mild-hybrid or V8 petrol — prices from Land Rover India's official July 2026 pan-India list. It competes with the Mercedes-Maybach GLS and Bentley Bentayga, and an all-electric Range Rover has opened bookings in India with prices yet to be announced.

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Lexus LX 500d in short

The LX 500d is Lexus's flagship SUV and mechanically the Toyota Land Cruiser 300's luxury twin: a ladder-frame body-on-chassis SUV with a 304 bhp, 700 Nm 3.3L twin-turbo diesel, sold in India as a five-seater in Urban (₹2.81 crore) and Overtrail (₹2.93 crore) trims per Lexus India's official list. In a segment of monocoque road-biased flagships it is the outlier — Land Cruiser toughness with a Lexus cabin — against the Range Rover, Mercedes-Maybach GLS and Mercedes G-Class.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper: Range Rover or LX 500d?

The Land Rover Range Rover is more affordable — it starts ₹41.40 Lakh lower than the Lexus LX 500d. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)

Range Rover vs LX 500d — which is safer?

NCAP ratings: Land Rover Range Rover — not yet tested; Lexus LX 500d — not yet tested.

Should I buy the Range Rover or the LX 500d?

The Land Rover Range Rover is more affordable — it starts ₹41.40 Lakh lower than the Lexus LX 500d. The Land Rover Range Rover is the more powerful car, with 606 bhp against 304 bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.