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2005 Lexus LX470 Review
Impressive off-road capability with luxurious accommodations for eight.
2005 LX470 Review Summary & Specifications
The Lexus LX 470 features a beautiful interior and superior off-road capability. It provides a quiet interior with a smooth ride and good handling. Quality, durability and reliability are ensured because it is a Lexus.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | Mitch McCullough |
| Model Lineup | Lexus LX 470 ($64,775) |
| Engines (standard) | 4.7-liter dohc 32v V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 235-hp 4.7-liter dohc 32v V8 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | ABS, EBD, Brake Assist, Vehicle Skid Control, traction control, first aid kit, dual frontal airbags, seat-mounted side-impact airbags, curtain airbags for front and second-row, three-point seat belts in outboard seating positions and center second-row seating position, pretensioners and force limiters in driver''''s and front passenger''''s seat belts |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Honsha, Japan |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-USA-LEXUS |
| Manufacturer URL | www.lexus.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 64775 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Lexus LX 470 ($64,775) |
| Standard Equipment | automatic air conditioning with smog-sensing auto-recirculation and filtration, leather upholstery, DVD-based navigation system with voice commands, AM/FM stereo with six-CD changer, power windows, power mirrors, power locks, cruise control, tilt steering, trip computer, compass, digital clock, aluminum alloy wheels, power moonroof, locking rear differential, automatic on/off headlights, memory system for two drivers, color-keyed running boards, power tilt/telescoping steering column, steering wheel-mounted audio controls, three auxiliary power outlets, rear wiper and defroster |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Mark Levinson audio system ($1,280); roof rack ($220) |
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| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 66275 |
| Layout | four-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 235 @ 4800 |
| Torque | 320 @ 3400 |
| Fuel Economy | 13/17 |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 |
| Length/Width/Height | 192.5/76.4/72.8 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 39.7 |
| Seating Capacity | 8 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.0/58.6/42.3 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.4/57.9/34.3 |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 36.3/56.4/27.3 |
| Trunk Volume | 90.4 |
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| Towing Capacity | 5000 |
| Front Suspension | independent |
| Rear Suspension | live axle |
| Ground Clearance | 8.7 |
| Curb Weight | 5590 |
| Stock Tires | 275/60HR18 Dunlop mud and snow |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS, EBD and Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 25.4 |
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