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

Standard equipment in the LX470 for 2005 and 2006 includes the 4.7 liter engine by Toyota, weighing in at 8 cylinders and thirty two valves. A 5-speed Automatic Transmission puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the LX470.

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 2006 (MSRP) was $67,395, with a dealer invoice cost of $58,631. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2006 LX470 is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

The 2006 LX470 gets 17 miles/gallon on the highway and only 13 in the city. This is subpar for a sport utility truck.

What We Think of the Lexus LX470

The 2006 model year was very successful 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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