About the Lexus LX450Since 1996, the Lexus LX has been sold as the Toyota Motor Corporation's largest sport utility vehicle. The LX is a luxurious choice for a family vehicle. It seats eight people, with two in front, three in back and three in the pull-down rear row. When it is not used for seating, the rear row can fold down at the touch of a button, providing generous amounts of cargo storage space.Powered by a 5.7-liter, 90-degree, V8 engine, the LX delivers impressive performance for an SUV of its size and substance. The 383 horsepower vehicle travels from 0 to 60 mph in 7.4 seconds. A four-wheel drive SUV, it is equipped with a Torsen center differential. The LX offers double-wishbone suspension in front, as well as a four-link rear suspension. Stabilizer bars are included in both the front and rear suspensions. The LX is 197 inches long, 78 inches wide and weighs 5,995 pounds. It is capable of towing a maximum of 8,500 pounds. The vehicle has been manufactured at the Lexus plant in Aichi, Japan. The LX entered the U.S. market, billed as the LX 450, in the... View more first quarter of 1996. The first model was based largely on the Toyota Land Cruiser SUV, but the LX offered a higher selection of upscale amenities and a softer-feeling ride. The initial production of 5,000 units sold out, forcing customers to join a waiting list. Sales for 1997 were even higher, with a total of 9,000 units sold. The next-generation LX 470 made its debut in the 1998 model year. The SUV now boasted a more upscale-looking grille, as well as better quality tires. The latest generation of the Lexus LX rolled into showrooms in the 2007 model year. The LX 570 is an inch wider and four inches longer than its predecessors. It sports 20-inch tires. Its Active Height Control system is capable of raising or lowering the vehicle from its usual height. Luxurious features abound in the interior, including four zones of climate control, all-leather seats, a Mark Levinson audio system and 14 speakers. Some of the trim is crafted of Bubinga wood, a variety of rosewood. All three rows are equipped with power seats and a DVD player that entertains passengers in the rear seats. The center console has a beverage cooler. The Lexus LX has received recognition from leading industry experts, including J.D. Power and Associates, which gave the 2009 model its top rating in its Initial Quality Study View less | |||
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