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2006 Lexus LX470 Review
Capability, comfort and quality.
2006 LX470 Review Summary & Specifications
The Lexus LX 470 features a beautiful interior and superior off-road capability. It provides a quiet, smooth ride and good handling. Quality, durability and reliability are ensured because it is a Lexus.This review was produced by New Car Test Drive, the editorial office of which is based in Redondo Beach, California.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | Capability, comfort and quality. |
| Model Lineup | Lexus LX 470 ($67,295) |
| Engines (standard) | 4.7-liter dohc 32-valve V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 275-hp 4.7-liter dohc 32-valve V8 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | ABS, EBD, Brake Assist, Vehicle Skid Control, traction control, tire monitor, 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) | none |
| 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 | 67295 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Lexus LX 470 ($67,295) |
| Standard Equipment | automatic air conditioning with smog-sensing auto-recirculation and filtration, leather upholstery, DVD-based navigation system with voice commands, Mark Levinson audio system, 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, tire pressure monitor |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Roof rack ($220) |
| Destination Charge | 650 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 68165 |
| Layout | four-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 275 @ 4800 |
| Torque | 332 @ 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 | 9.8 |
| 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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