2008 Lexus LX 570 Review

FEATURES | 10 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

many standard features
Cars.com

Gadget junkies can choose from several options
Edmunds

navigation system...annoys by absorbing basic functions
ConsumerGuide

The 2008 Lexus LX 570 has an abundance—or maybe an excess—of features.

Luxury features abound: four-zone climate control, power sliding second-row split seating, a voice-activated navigation system with Bluetooth, nine-speaker premium sound, XM Satellite Radio with real-time traffic advisories, and power third-row seating. Cars.com confirms this 2008 Lexus's "many standard features include touch-screen navigation with real-time traffic information and a premium stereo with XM Satellite Radio."

Thankfully, for 2008 Lexus has simplified the lineup considerably; Edmunds reports "one base trim level" of the Lexus 2008 LX 570, "which comes standard with 20-inch wheels, adaptive xenon headlights, a power liftgate, wood and leather interior trim, power and heated front seats with driver memory settings, keyless ignition, four-zone automatic climate control, Bluetooth and a premium sound system with six-CD changer, satellite radio and auxiliary audio jack."

In terms of extras on the Lexus 2008, Edmund says "gadget junkies can choose from several options." These include "a rear-seat entertainment system, ventilated front seats and heated second-row seats, and adaptive cruise control." In addition, the 2008 Lexus LX 570 can have a park-assist system "equipped with front and sideview video monitors for better visibility." A 19-speaker Mark Levinson audio system is also optional and offers spectacular sound.

The only downside here is the navigation system; according to ConsumerGuide, it's "simple to program but annoys by absorbing some basic audio and climate functions, such as air conditioning on/off."

Conclusion

The 2008 Lexus LX 570 has everything an SUV driver needs—including one of the world’s finest sound systems.


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    Even though the 2008 Lexus LX 570 is heavily based on the Toyota Land Cruiser--which costs $10,000 less--LX 570 buyers are far less likely to actually take their vehicles off-road. But it's there when you need it--more so than for the Mercedes GL-Class and Cadillac Escalade. Rather, LX 570 buyers are looking for a flashy appearance and street cred; as far as that goes, the Range Rover and Escalade have it beat. Inside, however, the LX 570 runs with the best, bearing plenty of attractive, plush materials and standout features. The QX56, which is soon to be discontinued, is a little more trucklike and doesn't have the refinement of the others. For towing, the LX remains one of the top choices, with its tremendously torquey engine, good highway stability, and tow rating of up to 8,500 pounds. For those who can't stomach the LX 570's gas-guzzling ways, there's also the diesel Mercedes-Benz GL320 CDI, which gets an impressive (for the class) 18 mpg city, 24 mpg highway.

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