As time has gone by several things can be said about the Lexus LX570 series: including the strong reaction most buyers have towards their truck. The 8-cylinder engine is at the core of the strong emotions, it is reliable for its class and delivers a huge amount of torque.

Performance

The restyled LX570 Base is equipped with a Toyota 5.7-liter 8-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 32 valves. The i-Force engine is paired with a Toyota 6-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Lexus.

The fuel system for the 2009 LX570 is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 19.20 gallons.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The LX570 has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The truck uses air front springs and air in the rear.

LX570 Base Statistics

The dimensions of the LX570 Base are 72.60 inches wide by 186.20 inches long. It sits a comfortable 66.10 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 106.90 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The listed retail price in 2009 (MSRP) was $37,500, with an invoice cost of $33,188. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.

The standard warranty period for the LX570 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sport utility market.

Fuel Efficiency

The LX570 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of eighteen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green truck, this was subpar.

In Summary

The 2008 model began the promise of the Lexus LX570. The 2009 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 LX570 Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

Tags: 4-Door, Base, Lexus LX570, Sport Utility, United States market

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