2020 Lexus LX 570

At $86,230, the 2020 Lexus LX 570 completely justifies its price statement and stands strong in a league that is also shared by the Range Rover, Lincoln Navigator, Mercedes- Benz GLS 450 and Infiniti QX80. The way in which this flagship SUV amalgamates premiumness and capability, is something which is distictly specific to Toyota and Lexus. Sharing its technology and architecture with the almighty Toyota Land Cruiser, it gets all the off- roading potent of Toyota's big boy along with the exquisitely crafted premium build quality in the interiors coming from Lexus.

Not only the architecture, the LX also shares the powerful V8 with the Land Cruiser. The engine is powerful enough with plenty of torque and also provides an impressive towing capacity. However, even with all the bells and whistles along with the strong personality, the 2020 Lexus LX 570 disappoints with its unintuitive infotainmnet interface, low fuel economy and a bit tightly packed interiors.

The 2020 Lexus LX 570 is available in two trim levels: the LX 570 2-Row and the LX 570 3-Row. Both the trims get multiple standard features such as hill-start assist control, Crawl control with turn assist, and four-wheel drive with traction control.

The luxury package includes ventilated and heated seats for first and second-row seats, 4-zone climate control exclusively for 3-row version.

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There’s not many offerings in terms of trim levels. It depends on your needs whether you need a two-row version or 3-row version model. IF you opt for the two-row trim, you’ll get larger cargo area for sure. If you are choosing the three-row LX 570, we would suggest avoiding rear-seat entertainment system as the screen prevents the seconds-row seats from sliding.

“The 2020 Lexus LX 570 isn't as fast or agile as many of its rivals. It also gets poor gas mileage, even for this class. Still, its engine delivers plenty of power, and few other large SUVs can match the LX’s off-road ability.”- cars.usnews

Engine and Transmission

The LX 570 SUV is powered by a 5.7-liter V8 engine that churns out 383 horsepower and 403 lb-ft. of torque. The engine is pretty refines and fun to drive. It feels like driving the Toyota Land Cruiser at times. Since the Land Cruiser host the same V8 engine, tuned to deliver marginally less power at 381 hp. The Infiniti QX80 delivers the maximum power of 400 hp while the Lincoln Navigator delivers 450 hp with the help of 3.0L V6 engine.

Acceleration

The SUV takes 7.3 seconds to sprint zero to 60 mph. This makes it one the slowest SUVs among the peers in terms of acceleration. The rivals score acceleration time less than 7 seconds. With such heavy exterior build and engine, it is obvious that the SUV might take some time to get into the real speed.

 Braking and Handling

The LX 570 remains underpowered in terms of braking and handling. The SUV takes 123 feet to come down to halt from a speed of 60 mph. The GLS 450 does the same at 120 feet. The heavy steering impacts the handling severely.

Although, the case is not same always as the SUV is loaded with lot of features that enhance the ride quality. The crawl control with turn assist triggers the off-roading capability across uneven terrain and limits the turning radius by applying maximum brake force around rear wheels.

The fuel economy returned by the Lexus LX 570 is really disappointing. No worries, what can one expect from an SUV of big size. It returns 13 mpg in the city and 18 mpg on the highway. Mercedes GLS 450 and Land Rover Range Rover offer a bit better fuel economy. One has to compromise fuel economy over power output. The unmatched power delivery from the Lexus is the sole reason for such fuel economy.

“The Remote Touch interface makes it hard to make certain audio, navigation and climate adjustments. But there's a ton of room, and the large door openings, handholds, and wide running boards help people climb in and out.” - Edmunds

Seating and Comfort

The Lexus SUV is ultimately cozy and comfortable in both front and rear seating. Both the row are accompanied with ample bolstering. The quality of leather stitching is premium and the wooden material adds more luxury to the interior. The second row is fitted with electronically adjustable seats that help in making extra room for the third-row passengers. However, the third-row is too short for adult passengers.

In comparison to the competitors, the Lincoln Navigator offers better interior seating ad space but the Navigator holds accommodation for seven passengers while the Lexus offers accommodation for 8 passengers.

Infotainment System

The infotainment system comes assembled with a 12.3-inch large display along with built-in navigation. The features include:

• Bluetooth
• Navigation System
• Lexus Enform Destination Assist
• Lexus Enform App Suite
• Siri Eyes Free for hands-free calling and messaging
• Lexus Enform Remote to remotely access the car
• Hd Radio With Itunes
• SiriusXM Satellite Radio

The LX 570 has a limited cargo capacity. It is quite disappointing to find small cargo space in an SUV of this size. It offers 15.5 cubic feet behind the third row and 41.0 cubic feet (After folding third row seat). However, the SUV manages to offer 83.1 cubic feet space behind the first row seat.

“The 2020 LX 570 looks much the same as last year, with LED headlights and a huge spindle grille that immediately identifies this large SUV as a Lexus. The rest of the LX 570 is classic Land Cruiser; in other words, it’s a tall and imposing box.” – Kelley Blue Book

Dimension and Weight

The SUV is heaviest among all the rivals. The curb weight of LX 570 stands at 5800 lbs. The Lexus SUV is equipped with the same chassis as the Land Cruiser, therefore, the wheelbase, ground clearance, and the width are similar.

Exterior Features

The exterior features in the SUV include:

• Triple-Beam LED headlamps
• Power-folding and auto-dimming mirrors
• Automatic wipers
• Windshield wiper de-icers
• Tow hitch and a power-operated liftgate etc.

The Lexus LX 570 has not been tested by the NHTSA or IIHS yet. As far as the warranty is concerned, the SUV comes with a basic warranty coverage of 4 years or 50,000 miles and engine warranty for 6 years or 70,000 miles. Lexus also offers Roadside Assistance for a period of 48 months.

Standard Safety features include:

• Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
• ABS and Driveline Traction Control
• Side Impact Beams
• Dual Stage Driver and Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
• Emergency S.O.S
• Intuitive Park Assist Front and Rear Parking Sensors
• Blind Spot Monitor Blind Spot Sensor
• Pre-Collision System (pcs) Forward Collision
• Lane Departure Warning
• Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning

Lexus LX 570 vs Toyota Land Cruiser

The Lexus LX 570 and the Land cruiser are based on a similar platform and both of them are identical in many aspects. Only things that differentiate them is the exterior design and cosmetic changes. However, the Land Cruiser is way better in offering better interior space and cargo volume.

Lexus LX 570 vs Lincoln Navigator

The Navigator is a leading SUV in the segment. It holds a powerful twin-turbo V6 engine churning out 450 hp and 510 lb-ft of torque. It is way ahead of the Lexus LX 570 in terms of performance, fuel economy, cargo space and price.

Lexus LX 570 vs Mercedes-Benz GLS 450

The Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 gets a V6 under its hood and wins over the LX 570 in terms of cargo capacity, acceleration, fuel economy and price. It is more luxurious and feature loaded in comparison to the Lexus LX 570.

Since there are lesser options available with the Lexus LX 570, you are bound to take the deal whatever provided. It is an expensive car in the segment and you would require to buy some extra options. The best alternative to the LX 570 would be the Toyota Land Cruiser. The Land Cruiser costs almost $6K lesser than the LX 570.