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2008 Lexus LX 570 Quality Review

July 28, 2008

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Ample space on supportive but rather flat seats
ConsumerGuide

tall passengers can be transported without a complaint
Kelley Blue Book

you could fit the contents of a small house in back
Automobile

a very well-appointed truck, but...a truck nonetheless
Mother Proof

The 2008 Lexus LX 570 has three spacious rows of seating and a well-built, well-finished interior.

The front seats are very generously apportioned and immensely comfortable. But there are some inadequacies of the interior design--namely, that the third-row seat design isn't large enough for adults and doesn't fold flat into the floor. Kelley Blue Book reports that the 2008 Lexus's "interior is comfortable and has enough room for eight passengers and a lot of luggage and gear" with "best-in-class second- and third- row legroom" and "30 inches of headroom in all three rows," so "tall passengers can be transported without a complaint." Edmunds, however, notes "the third row still has a knees-up seating position that's suitable only for kids." Consumer Guide reports "both rear seat rows are comfortably padded but need longer cushions, especially the 3rd row."

Storage and cargo room aboard this Lexus 2008 model is adequate; according to Edmunds, "since the third row isn't totally removable, the [2008 Lexus] LX 570's maximum cargo capacity is 83 cubic feet, average for a midsize SUV but notably below the capacity of many other large SUVs." ConsumerGuide, however, praises "ample interior storage [that] includes bi-level dashboard glovebox, twin-lid console bin, and large map pockets on doors and seatbacks."

ConsumerGuide also notes that the "Lexus [2008] interior...impresses for high-quality materials and thorough detailing." Mother Proof points out, however, that while "the Lexus [2008] LX 570 is a very well-appointed truck...it's a truck nonetheless."

ConsumerGuide says that the 2008 Lexus "maintains Lexus's library-quiet reputation. Highway wind rush is impressively low, but coarse-surface tire thrum is noticeable. So, too, is the V8's classy-sounding growl at full throttle."

Conclusion

Comfort and quality are high in the 2008 Lexus LX 570, but it’s not the most space-efficient SUV.

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:Ample space on supportive but rather flat seatsConsumerGuidetall passengers can be transported without a complaintKelley Blue Bookyou could fit the contents of a small house in backAutomobilea very well-appointed truck, but...a truck nonethelessMother Proof The 2008 Lexus LX 570 has three spacious rows of seating and a well-built, well-finished interior. The front seats are very generously apportioned and immensely comfortable. But there are some inadequacies of the interior design--namely, that the third-row seat design isn't large enough for adults and doesn't fold flat into the floor. Kelley Blue Book reports that the 2008 Lexus's "interior is comfortable and has enough room for eight passengers and a lot of luggage and gear" with "best-in-class second- and third- row legroom" and "30 inches of headroom in all three rows," so "tall passengers can be transported without a complaint." Edmunds, however, notes "the third row still has a knees-up seating position that's suitable only for kids." Consumer Guide reports "both rear seat rows are comfortably padded but need longer cushions, especially the 3rd row." Storage and cargo room aboard this Lexus 2008 model is adequate; according to Edmunds, "since the third row isn't totally removable, the [2008 Lexus] LX 570's maximum cargo capacity is 83 cubic feet, average for a midsize SUV but notably below the capacity of many other large SUVs." ConsumerGuide, however, praises "ample interior storage [that] includes bi-level dashboard glovebox, twin-lid console bin, and large map pockets on doors and seatbacks." ConsumerGuide also notes that the "Lexus [2008] interior...impresses for high-quality materials and thorough detailing." Mother Proof points out, however, that while "the Lexus [2008] LX 570 is a very well-appointed truck...it's a truck nonetheless." ConsumerGuide says that the 2008 Lexus "maintains Lexus's library-quiet reputation. Highway wind rush is impressively low, but coarse-surface tire thrum is noticeable. So, too, is the V8's classy-sounding growl at full throttle." ConclusionComfort and quality are high in the 2008 Lexus LX 570, but it’s not the most space-efficient SUV.  2008 LEXUS LX 570 STYLING | [7 out of 10] Kelley Blue Book: "wider stance and more subtle design lines" Cars.com: " Lexus has broken no new ground in terms of materials or design" ConsumerGuide: "cabin decor lacks the richness of other premium rivals" Motor Trend: "still basically a ...

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Other Choices:

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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