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2008 Lexus LX 570 unveiled

Lexus unveiled the all-new 2008 LX 570 at the 2007 New York International Auto Show. The LX 570 will be equipped with a powerful 5.7-liter V8 engine that will produce 381 horsepower, over 110 more than the vehicle it replaces and over 400 lb.-ft. of torque. The engine will be mated to a new six-speed sequential-shift automatic transmission.


With its upgraded powertrain mated to a new chassis and suspension system, the LX 570 will have a towing capacity of 8,500 pounds, an improvement of 2,000 pounds over the previous model.

Significant upgrades to the suspension and full-time four-wheel-drive system improve ride and performance. A Four-Wheel Electro-Hydraulic Suspension with Active Height Control (AHC) and Adaptive Variable Suspension is quicker and allows for a greater range of adjustment than the system it replaces. The new cross-linked system allows each wheel to react to the driving surface it is in contact with and also react to the actions of the opposing wheels. Using a valve at each corner and a center or master valve, the cross-linked suspension system detects the extension or deflection of each of the LX 570's 20-inch wheels and counters that with appropriate response at the opposite wheels.

High-tech features

For improved aerodynamics, the new AHC system lowers the vehicle by nearly one inch in front and by a little more than a half inch in the rear at highway speeds. Finally, when the transfer case is shifted into low range, the AHC system raises the vehicle by approximately three inches to provide additional ride height in driving situations where chassis clearance is at a premium.

The LX 570 will also include a new Crawl Control feature for increased throttle control when maneuvering over rough or difficult surfaces. When in low range, Crawl Control helps maintain appropriate low speeds allowing the driver to concentrate on steering the LX 570 on the desired path. Similar to cruise control in maintaining vehicle speed, Crawl Control also actuates a set of virtual locking differentials to minimize tire slippage and maximize chassis behavior. Because chassis control is significantly improved, the likelihood of bottoming the LX 570 on the driving surface is significantly reduced.

The new LX 570 will also feature a multi-terrain ABS braking system. This new technology is designed to help reduce stopping distances on slippery surfaces such as sand or gravel.

Among its many advanced technologies the LX 570 will also offer a new blind corner monitor feature designed for use in urban settings such as exiting a parking garage. With cameras located within the grille and under the passenger side-view mirror, the driver can easily check hard-to-view areas by simply pressing a button on the dashboard and viewing the camera images on the navigation screen.

The truck will also be available with a number of optional amenities including climate controlled front seats and heated rear seats, a 19-speaker Mark Levinson audio system with Reference Surround Sound and a hard disc drive capable of storing up to 2,000 songs, a rear seat entertainment system with a nine-inch screen, the Lexus Intuitive Park Assist, a first-in-its-class Pre-Collision System with Adaptive Cruise Control and Lexus Link.

Larger interior

The overall wheelbase of the new LX 570 is unchanged from its predecessor, but interior and exterior length have increased by at least four inches and width by nearly an inch. Features include four-zone independent climate control complete with numerous air vents, a power-sliding second-row seat with a 40/20/40 split, a power third-row seat, navigation with Bluetooth capability, a nine-speaker premium audio system, XM Satellite Radio with XM NavTraffic, a real time traffic information service that provides driver alerts regarding accidents, road closings and traffic, front seat power bottom cushion extenders, and much more.

Luxury packages will also be offered on the new LX that will include features such as semi-aniline leather interior trim, a cool box in the front center console, illuminated scuff plates, a Smart Card key, and Bubinga wood trim, a wood used to craft fine furniture, instruments and to decorate private jets.

Safety

The new LX will feature a segment-leading 10 standard airbags including driver- and front-passenger knee airbags, second-row seat-mounted side airbags and third-row curtains. Among the many safety features on the new LX are Active Front Headrests, a first for a Lexus utility vehicle, second-row seat belt pretensioners, and a direct tire pressure monitor system.

[Source: LLN]

Bruce

I don't mind the front end, but the rear I really despise. Glad to see Lexus boosted the engine to compete with some of the big boys.

Thanks, Martin!

PHYBENZ

Looks absolutely hideous. Profile looks like the old model, and the rear lights look like a saturn outlook.

the interior looks so fragmented with all those gaps and lines especially on the driver's side.

Centurion

The front is all right, the interior is typically Lexus and the rear resembles the new Navigator with the tacky chrome details around the tail lights. Now let's just wait to hear the price on this bastard.

Merc1

The took the new Highlander and mated it with the front of a LS460, an absolutle styling blob-mess. The interior is typical Lexus beige leather and buttons everywhere. Design wise it sucks, but I'm sure it will be snapped up by the Lexi faithful and its capabilities should be a legendary as ever.

M

The Artist

wow that car is just super wrong..
lord how ugly

PS
by the way..i loved the old large lexus suv..that was based on the Landcruiser 100 one of my all time fav SUV´s..
on the same note..what the heck happend to the landcruiser 100 series..will toyota never make one again?

Bruce

You mean the LX470?



Because yeah, I also really liked that vehicle. Not to mention the Landcruiser.

Both simple and clean designs.

The Artist

^yep yep that one..
it had some speciall kind of aura to it.. the landcruiser

MikeJ

I'm fearing they'll stick a Toyota badge on this one and call it the new Landcruiser 100.

The Artist

^that would be a tragedy