Wald Tunes Lexus LX 570

TOKYO — Japanese tuner Wald International has created an exclusive model for its Japanese customers called the Lexus LX 570 Sports Line Black Bison Edition.

Although familiar to luxury SUV buyers in the U.S., the stock LX 570 is not sold in Japan. Customarily, every one of the Lexus LX 570s that rolls off the line at Toyota's Kyushu, Japan, plant is designated for export only. In addition to the U.S., it's sold in Russia, the Middle East and China.

For the LX 570 Black Bison, Wald fits its custom 24-inch Mahora M13 five-spoke alloy wheels, wrapping them in high-performance rubber. A new exhaust system exits through quad pipes.

Wald's body kit bundles a new front fascia with LED running lights and massive air intakes, side sills and steps, and a new rear apron with integral diffuser. Wald earlier put a similar cosmetic treatment on the Toyota Land Cruiser, the lower-line cousin of the LX 570.

Inside Line says: Another Lexus gets Wald's Black Bison makeover. But shouldn't black paint be mandatory? — Paul Lienert, Correspondent