Several things can be said about the Lexus LX470 series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their truck. The eight-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.

Under the Hood

The restyled LX470 Base is equipped with a 4.7-liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota four-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2000 version.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The LX470 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by torsion bar front springs and coil in the rear.

Statistics

The LX470 is 192.50 inches long, 76.40 inches wide, and 72.80 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 112.20 inches. It is able to seat 8 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 2001 (MSRP) was $61,855, with a dealer invoice cost of $53,813. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2001 LX470 is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

The 2001 LX470 gets 16 miles/gallon on the highway and only 13 in the city. This is subpar for a sport utility truck.

We Think...

The 2001 model year was telling year for the Lexus LX470. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

Tags: 4-Door, Base, Lexus LX470, Sport Utility, United States market

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