In 2009 Lexus released the LX570 Base to the truck-buying market. The LX570 came in one configurations: Base. The Base configuration is powered by the 5.7-liter eight-cylinder engine, which makes 23 highway miles and 18 city. The LX570 competes in the Sport Utility market segment, in direct competition with Hyundai.

Lexus LX570 Engine Specs

The LX570 Base is equipped with a Toyota 5.7 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The i-Force engine is mated to a Toyota 6-speed Transmission. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Sport Utility arena.

The fuel system for the 2009 LX570 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 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.

Vehicle Statistics

The LX570 is 186.20 inches long, 72.60 inches wide, and 66.10 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 106.90 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 2009 (MSRP) was $37,500, with an invoice cost of $33,188. This price is above average of 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. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 72 months or 70,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the sport utility market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2009 LX570 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 18 in the city. This is exceptional for a sport utility truck.

Conclusion

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, Canada market, Lexus LX570, Sport Utility

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