2008 Lexus LX 570
October 15, 2007 by Alborz Fallah
Although we spent most of our time drooling over the Lexus IS-F, we did make time for another new addition in the Lexus lineup, the all-new LX 570 luxury off-roader.
Set to go on sale in the first quarter of 2008, the third-generation LX will replace the popular LX 470 and bring along more safety features, driving aides and significantly more performance.
Powered by a massive 5.7-litre V8 engine, (estimated at 270kW), the new model will provide 100kW more power than its predecessor. It is also equipped with Lexus’ latest in ABS technology, helping reduce stopping distances on slippery surfaces such as sand or gravel.
“…LX 570 has been designed to offer off-road capabilities that are second-to-none, combined with all the comfort and convenience that Lexus is renowned for, it features more safety, technological and driver assistance features than ever before – highlighted by its sophisticated suspension package and powerful engine.” Lexus chief executive John Roca
Safety upgrade are aplenty for the LX 570, it will be the first Lexus vehicle to offer a new Wide-view Front and Side Monitor system which allows drivers to examine the front and passenger side of the vehicle to avoid potential objects.
Additionally the Lexus will come with 10 airbags as standard, a new Crawl Control system (same as the new LandCruiser 200 series) that will assist in manoeuvring over rough or difficult surfaces at low speeds.
Don’t for a second think this is another city SUV, this is Lexus’ answer to a true Luxury off-roader – this is the LandCruiser for Lexus. The LX 570 comes with Four-wheel Electro-Hydraulic Suspension with Adaptive Variable Suspension and Active Height Control (AHC).
That all sounds rather complicated, but together, the car’s computers and equipment will ensure the vehicle is able to make its way through difficult terrain. For example the AHC system will lower and raise the car to ensure that there is always a tyre in contact with the road surface.
More details and pricing will be available early next year and CarAdvice will bring you a full road test when the vehicle lands.
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As bigger seller as this probably is, its cars like this that keeps lexus from truly rivalling the prestige of BMWs and Mercs. This tarted up landcruiser reminds you this is just a toyota spinoff, devalues the brand as far as im concerned
it looks like a tarted up new land cruiser, just with a different grill. I wonder how much of the actual chassis and suspension systems it shares with it.
all of it…. it truly is just a tarted up cruiser…. The land cruiser sahara is far better value!
Remember new Land cruiser sahara is 100K+, I dont consider this one devalue Lexus in any way. Toyota has awesome trucks.
Land Rover have dumped the Range Rover normally aspirated V8 from the RR line up. You know why? Because the 3.6L turbo diesel which the company now employs offers better driveability and infinitely better fuel economy. The only wealthy guys I know are as tight as a fish’s ….and love to save on fuel. So how come Lexus don’t offer a quiet diesel like Land Rover or VW (Touareg V6 TDI or even their V10 unit)
Gee whiz with all Toyota’s might, $$$ and nouce you think they could produce something un-Toyota to tackle the big game out there like BMW’s and Mercs!
U lot r quick, all this car has ever been in past models is a tarted up Land Cruiser,with abit extra toss factor to justify the price. On the basis of your theory “it devalues the Lexus brand”, does it also include HSV and FPV as tarted up Holden and Ford’s? Lexus is offering something abit different to these 2 as it offers technology to improve the drivers experience not just a $1ooo body kit that adds $15000 to the price.