There have been several award-winning trucks from Lexus over the years, including the Lexus LX470 of 2007. There are one trim levels to the LX470, including Base. The Base version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 2006 the popular 4.7 liter has made this a popular choice for sport utility buyers nationwide.

Stop and Go

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 five-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2006 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 original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $67,395 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $58,631. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sport Utility.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2007 LX470 is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

The 2007 LX470 gets 17 miles/gallon on the highway and only 13 in the city. This is below average for a sport utility truck.

We Think...

The 2007 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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