What's New
- Sport Package (three-Row only) includes Semi-aniline, leather-trimmed heated and ventilated front and rear seats in Black, Cabernet, or exclusive Moonlight White, a black headliner and more.
- A new sport grille and fascia, updated lower rear valance and body-color side mirrors with chrome highlights round out the exterior upgrades.
- Cool Box offfered as a stand alone option
Pros & Cons
- Stylish interior with top-quality materials
- Decent amount of standard equipment and
- Unassailable off-road capability
- Aging platform can only be massaged so far
- Less than encouraging 13mpg city/18mpg highway EPA fuel economy estimates
- Stratospheric pricing
Lexus LX Overview
The no-compromise LX 570 is Lexus’s flagship SUV. Built on the same bones as the legendary Toyota Land Cruiser, it’s corporate cousin, the LX 570 is heavy, powerful, capable and expensive. Redesigned for the 2007 model year and refreshed a few times since, the LX 570 nonetheless retains its trademark velvet anvil personality.
Though the LX 570 is offered in two versions (the “base” five-passenger Two-Row and deluxe eight-passenger Three-Row), its interior is very similar, awash in quality leather, wood and plastic surfaces. The sole powertrain is the 383-horsepower 5.7-liter V8 mated to an eight-speed transmission; full-time four-wheel drive is standard. A standard air suspension balances ease of passenger ingress and egress, cargo loading and handling and towing capability—7,000 pounds max—which smooth rife and off-road competence.
Despite its undeniable qualities, the LX570 feels dated; its high floors compromise legroom and the modern infotainment features can exude a retrofitted vibe. Still or the few who want—and can afford—the gracefully aging pinnacle of the Lexus SUV lineup, there is no substitute.
Trim Specifications
As luxury vehicle option sheets go, the LX 570’s is comically short. On the two-row, the $1,190 Luxury Package brings heated and ventilated semi-aniline leather seating, four-zone climate control and projector door lamps that illuminate the step area outside the doors. The heated leather and wood steering wheel is $150, upgrading to 21-inch 10-spoke wheels is $745 and the cool box—essentially mini-fridge for the center console—is $170.
In addition to the third row of seats, the three-row opens the door to the $2,510 Sport package that brings distinct grille and front spoilers, rear valance, side mirrors and black interior headliner. The price is deceiving, however, as selecting the Sport package requires numerous compulsory upgrades (21-inch wheels, custom upholstery, a head-up display, heated steering wheel and wireless charging, just to name a few) that bring the total starting price to $99,300.
Lexus offers several additional accessories, including floormats, roof-racks, and cargo nets, but as far as genuine build options the list is refreshingly short.
Warranty
4 Years/50,000 Miles
6 Years/70,000 Miles
6 Years/Unlimited Miles
4 Years/Unlimited Miles
1 Years/10,000 Miles
Specs & Safety
Lexus LX Specification
Lexus LX Safety
NHTSA: Not Rated