In 2002 Lexus released the LX470 Base to the truck-buying market. The LX470 came in one configurations: Base. The Base configuration is powered by the 4.7-liter eight-cylinder engine, which makes 16 highway miles and 13 city. The LX470 competes in the Sport Utility market segment, in direct competition with Hyundai.

Lexus LX470 Engine Specs

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.

Vehicle 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 listed retail price in 2002 (MSRP) was $61,855, with an invoice cost of $53,813. This price is above average of the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2002 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 2002 LX470 gets 16 miles/gallon on the highway and only 13 in the city. This is exceptional for a sport utility truck.

Conclusion

The 2002 model year was telling year for the Lexus LX470. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

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

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