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2008 Lexus LX570 Review
Completely new for 2008, more refined.
2008 LX570 Review Summary & Specifications
Stylistically less pretentious than the competition, the all-new 2008 Lexus LX 570 still offers power, unique luxury features, and exceptional capability on and off the road. Lexus build quality should assure long-term value.John Stewart filed this report to NewCarTestDrive.com after driving the LX 570 along the coastal and inland roads around the greater San Diego area.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | John Stewart |
| Model Lineup | Lexus LX 570 ($73,800) |
| Engines (standard) | 5.7-liter DOHC 32-valve V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 6-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 5.7-liter V8 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 6-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | advanced driver and front passenger airbags, including dual-stage SRS airbag for front passenger seat; driver and front SRS passenger knee airbags; front seat mounted SRS side airbags; roll-sensing front and rear side-curtain airbags for all 3 rows; second-row SRS side airbags; front occupant sensor; 3-point seatbelts for all seating positions; soft upper interior; side impact beams; energy absorbing frame structure; active front headrests; daytime running lamps (DRL); anti-rollover dynamics; tire pressure monitor (TPM) system; active traction control (A-TRAC); vehicle stability control (VSC); rain-sensing wipers; adaptive front lighting (AFS); brake assist (BA); hill-start assist control (HAC); multi-terrain anti-lock braking system (ABS); electronic brake-force distribution (EBD) |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | Pre-collision system (PCS) with adaptive cruise control |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles with roadside assistance |
| Assembled In | Yoshiwara Plant in Aichi, Japan |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-255-3987 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.lexus.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 73800 |
| Model Tested MSRP | 2008 Lexus LX 570 ($79,285) |
| Standard Equipment | leather upholstery and trim; wood grained trim; illuminated inner scuff plate; window open/close speed control; power front seat cushion extenders; foldable, reclining 60/40 split second row seat with CRS anchorage; power sliding second-row seat; semi-power third-row seat; 10-way power driver seat; three-position memory driver seat; eight-way power front passenger seat; heated front seats; power tilt/slide moonroof; heated outside mirrors with power folding and reverse auto-tilt; auto-dimming electrochromic inside rearview mirror; illuminated running boards; auto on/off headlamps with variable off timing; roof rack; rain-sensing variable intermittent front windshield wipers; intermittent rear windshield wiper with washer; roof-mounted fixed antenna for optional Lexus Link; programmable garage door opener located in overhead console; map light assembly with sunglasses holder; door courtesy lights, glove box light, dome light, front map lights and rear cargo area light; illuminated cigarette lighter and 12-volt power outlet; 115V outlet in rear cargo area; power door locks with anti-lock-out feature; center console split doors (double as armrests that slide front-to-back); cup holders for two large cups; door pocket holders for 20oz. bottles and A4-size binders; second-seat armrest cupholders for two large cups; second-seat armrest storage box with lid; third-row cup holders for two cups on each side; back door tailgate storage space; anti-dust filter and separate driver and passenger temperature controls; front defroster-linked A/C startup control; digital outside temperature display, digital clock and trip computer showing average mpg, current mpg, range, average mph, barometer, altimeter, elapsed time; Lexus Premium Audio, which includes digital AM/FM tuner with auto-reverse cassette; in-dash 6CD changer in head unit to support MP3/WMA/SDARS; MP3/iPod input plug; digital sound processing (DSP) with seven-channel, 312-watt output; nine speakers; automatic sound levelizer; exterior equipment includes pop-up headlamp washers, LED tail lamps; rear spoiler; puddle lamps on side mirrors; 10-spoke, 20-inch wheels; metal plated fog lamps; rear reflex reflectors; power rear door and easy-close tailgate; Class 4 towing hitch with cover; laminated windshield and front door glass |
| Destination Charge | 765 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Climate Controlled Front Seats with heated second row seats ($890); Intuitive Park Assist with Wide-View front and side monitor ($1000); Pre Collision system and Dynamic Radar Cruise Control ($2850). |
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| Layout | full-time four-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 79285 |
| Horse Power | 383 @ 5600 |
| Torque | 403 @ 3600 |
| Fuel Economy | 12/18 |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 |
| Length/Width/Height | 196.5/77.6/75.6 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 38.7 |
| Seating Capacity | 8 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.3/59.8/42.9 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.9/58.5/34.4 |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 35.8/56.6/28.3 |
| Trunk Volume | 83.1 |
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| Towing Capacity | 8500 |
| Front Suspension | independent, double wishbone w/coil springs and stabilizer bar, with active height control and adaptive variable damping |
| Rear Suspension | four-link coil spring lateral rod-type suspension with active height control and adaptive variable damping |
| Ground Clearance | 8.9 |
| Curb Weight | 5995 |
| Stock Tires | P285/50R20 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | ventilated disc/ventilated disc, with ABS, brake assist, EBD, VSC, A-TRAC, HAC, and crawl control |
| Fuel Capacity | 24.6 |
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