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2009 lexus lx 570 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Sumptuous luxury that goes anywhere. introductionthe lexus lx 570 is a true luxury vehicle first and foremost, with advanced safety, comfort and quality features. It's also a big, heavy vehicle that can tow big loads, haul heavy cargo, and transport people and gear across great distances in comfort. It uses the same heavy-duty frame and stout powertrain as the toyota land cruiser. like the land cruiser, the lexus lx 570 is designed for extraordinary versatility and an unusual combination of utility and luxury. These include technological advances such as wide-view parking monitors, adaptive front headlights, and an active damping suspension control system. A mark levinson audio system is also a lexus exclusive, and the interior is built using a higher level of materials and finish. the land cruiser is better equipped for rigorous off-road use; the lx 570, although also highly capable, is aimed more at the luxury car owner who occasionally needs guaranteed control on a snowy road leading to a ski resort, or safe traction on the graded dirt road leading to a ranch house or mountain fishing lodge. Either one of them will go just about anywhere. The ability to haul boats or horse trailers up to 8,500 pounds makes the lx 570 the most capable suv offered by lexus. Safety features are on a par with the best luxury sedans. especially relaxing to drive on long trips, the lexus lx is also equipped with a brace of thoughtful features to make around-town driving and parking more convenient. like the land cruiser, the lx was thoroughly redesigned for 2008. The 2009 lexus lx is unchanged, except for a new luxury package that adds semi-aniline leather seats, bubinga wood trim, a console-mounted cool box for beverages, and new smart card keyless entry (an advance over the standard smart access system). The luxury package also includes a new liquid graphite finish for the lx 570's standard 20-inch wheels. the lexus lx competes with the cadillac escalade, range rover, and mercedes-benz gl550. The group is similar in many ways, with similar operational characteristics, but the lx (like the mercedes) focuses more on torque than the cadillac or range rover do. Powered by a 5. 7-liter v8, the lx makes most of this power early in the rev range. lineupthe 2009 lexus lx comes as one model, the lx 570 75,705). The standard package includes leather upholstery; woodgrain interior accents; 20-inch wheels; power rear door and tailgate; class 4 towing hitch; moonroof; heated power outside mirrors; roof rack; programmable garage door opener; 115v outlet in rear cargo area; power door locks with anti-lock-out feature; smart access keyless entry and starting; 14-way power driver seat with three-position memory; 12-way power front passenger seat; and heated front seats. The standard audio system is lexus premium audio, which includes a digital am/fm tuner; in-dash 6cd changer that supports mp3 and other digital files; mp3/wma ipod input plug; digital sound processing (dsp) with seven-channel, 312-watt output; nine speakers; and automatic sound leveling. the luxury package 1,200) upgrades to semi-aniline leather, bubinga wood trim, a cool box for beverages, smart card keyless entry and starting, and liquid graphite finish for the wheels. A dvd rear-seat entertainment system 1,990) requires the 19-speaker, 450-watt mark levinson surround sound audio 3,300). The optional pre-collision system (pcs) is packaged with adaptive cruise control. walkaroundthe 2009 lexus lx 570 is visibly wider and taller-looking than the previous-generation lx 470, which it replaced after 2007. The design theme deliberately combines powerful, utilitarian design cues with smooth, sophisticated elements to create a balanced tension between the two. the taller hood line, broad mirrors, pronounced wheel arches and wide stance combine to suggest a more muscular character. From the side, smooth convex side panels and flowing sheetmetal integrate the running boards. A bold front grille, mounted at headlamp-level, emphasizes size and strength, and minimizes the bumper, which flows smoothly around the wheelwells. Combination head and tail light clusters are used to emphasize state-of-the-art technical qualities, which include adaptive front lights and high-intensity led tail lights. In actual fact, the lx is almost exactly the same size, or maybe a tad more compact, than its european competitor, the range rover. While not as distinctive as the range rover, the lexus design strikes us as clean and timeless in a uniquely japanese way. the lx has become a technology showcase for lexus. It is the first lexus to offer a wide-view front and side monitor system for hard-to-see areas, and incorporates the relatively new adaptive radar cruise control and pre-collision system. Cameras are located inside the grille and below the right-hand side view mirror, and the radar antenna is located behind the lexus emblem in the front grille. all lexus vehicles are assembled in japan. The lx is assembled at the yoshiwara plant, which was revised and revamped to produce the 570. Engines are produced at the tahara manufacturing facility, where the ls sedans are produced. In all, the finished vehicles are inspected three times, testing for such qualities as quietness, steering wheel feel, color matching and door sound accuracy. interiorthe cabin of the lexus lx reflects japanese ideas of simplicity, strict attention to detail, and functionality as a form of luxury. there are two standard leather colors to choose from: dark gray or cashmere, both with medium-brown walnut trim. We're told the wood is california walnut. Certainly, the detail work on the leather, trim panels and dash area is in keeping with lexus standards. Stitching on the seats is conspicuously uniform and stands up to focused inspection. Chrome accents on the dash are used judiciously. The luxury package upgrades to semi-aniline leather, which is a dye process that has the benefit of consistent color characteristics, and bubinga wood on the steering wheel, shift knob, and rear seat center console lid. features and controls consistent with high-end luxury sedans are built into the cockpit area, which is designed with a minimum of clutter. This is partly accomplished by mounting the phone, navigation, and audio controls on the steering wheel, as well as controls for the information display that selects trip information. the instrument panel is built around two large brightly lit dial gauges, speedometer and tachometer. An information display box, activated from the steering wheel, can show outside temperature, current mpg, mpg since refueling, cruise range, miles driven since start, and tire pressures. The display also shows height setting and warning messages as they apply. Again, visual simplicity is achieved, remarkably so, given how much information the instruments convey. the front seats are roomy, supportive and widely adjustable. The driver's seat adjusts 14 ways, and the passenger seat 12 ways, including lumbar support. The center console lids function as armrests, and can be extended to work with different driving positions. Taller drivers will appreciate that front leg room is a priority. There is almost 43 inches of legroom at the front, with generous shoulder and hip room. Even with the moonroof, headroom exceeds 38 inches for the first two rows. For drivers any shorter than that, we'll wager there is ample space. smart access keyless entry unlocks all 5 doors when the driver touches a door or tailgate. Front-seat occupants are protected by two-stage main airbags, two side airbags, and two knee airbags. A roll-sensing curtain airbag is designed to protect all three rows, and the second-row passengers also have separate seat-mounted side airbags. Standard child seat latches are incorporated in the second row. All eight seats throughout the cabin have three-point seatbelt systems. Another lexus safety system, active headrests, is standard on the front seats. In the event of a rear-end collision, the headrests automatically tilt forward to limit the chance of whiplash injuries. like a lot of large suvs, entry into the cabin does require a big first step. Power Locks✔ Tachometer✔ AM/FM✔ Cruise Control✔ Leather Seats✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Bluetooth
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