First Impressions 2000 Lexus LX470 Base
The 2000 LX470 is an important vehicle to Lexus for the sport utility market segment. The Base is a member of a series of one trim levels for the LX470 which include Base. The four-door truck with its four-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Lexus. There is strong competition from vehicles from Infiniti.
Engine Performance
The LX470 Base is equipped with a Toyota 4.7 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Lexus.
The LX470 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The truck uses torsion bar and coil springs front and rear respectively.
LX470 Base Statistics
The dimensions of the LX470 Base are 76.40 inches wide by 192.50 inches long. It sits a comfortable 72.80 inches off the ground. It seats a standard eight passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 112.20 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $60,105 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $51,600. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sport Utility.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2000 LX470 is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 25.40 gallons.
The 2000 LX470 gets 16 miles/gallon on the highway and only 13 in the city. This is average for a sport utility truck.
In Summary
The 1999 model began the promise of the Lexus LX470. The 2000 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Lexus hopes that the LX470 Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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Tags: 4-Door, Base, Lexus LX470, Sport Utility, United States market