The Lexus LX 570 is by no means a “compact” car, not in the slightest of words. As the flagship SUV in the Japanese carmaker’s line-up, the third-gen (J200) LX 570 certainly cuts an imposing figure at first glance. But, that doesn’t mean it can’t be remodelled into something a little more “fun.”

If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if you remove the top off of the SUV, UAE Sale shares the same sentiment, and here’s its custom creation. This isn’t just a showpiece either, as you can buy a chop top LX 570 for a reasonable sum of 1.3 million United Arab Emirates dirham (RM1,416,761).

For that money, you’ll get a unique vehicle that is not only a sight to behold, but has zero km on the clock. You’ll also get the 3UR-FE 5.7 litre V8 petrol engine, which outputs 362 hp at 5,600 rpm and 530 Nm at 3,200 rpm. It’s paired with an AE80F eight-speed automatic transmission with full-time all-wheel drive.

Lest with forget, the lack of a roof also means that ample amounts of sunshine will beam down on the passengers, who will still be surrounded by luxuries like leather seats and a dual-screen rear entertainment system. And, you can attach a soft-top should the weather be a little less accommodating. Sounds like one heck of a deal, yes?

With the introduction of this roofless LX 570, could we see the resurgence of the drop-top SUV? Land Rover already has the Range Rover Evoque Convertible, and many years ago, Nissan introduced the Murano CrossCabriolet. Sounds like a good trend, don’t you think?

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