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2009 Lexus LX 570 Review

April 21, 2009

STYLING | 7 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

its exterior styling is statesman-like
ForbesAutos

richly appointed, with exceptional leather and wood trim
Edmunds

cabin decor lacks the richness of other premium rivals
ConsumerGuide

still basically a Land Cruiser in fancy dress
Motor Trend

The 2009 Lexus LX 570 isn't particularly distinctive. In fact, Cars.com says this Lexus 2009 model "resists attempts to make it truly distinctive," mainly due to "its body-on-frame construction." They add, “Something about the shape of the taillights and their chrome surrounds recalls Lincolns.” Kelley Blue Book notes that the company wanted the Lexus 2009 LX 570 "to have a more muscular appearance than the LX 470, so [it] went with the L-finesse design theme, which includes a wider stance and more subtle design lines." For all that, Motor Trend contends this 2009 Lexus is "still basically a Land Cruiser in fancy dress," though ForbesAutos likes it enough to declare, “its exterior styling is statesman-like, exuding security and stability from every angle.”

According to Cars.com, the interior of the 2009 Lexus LX 570 has "broken no new ground in terms of materials or design.” ConsumerGuide says the 2009 Lexus SUV's "cabin decor lacks the richness of other premium rivals, looking more 'upscale Toyota' than true elite class." Here, Edmunds parts ways with the others, describing the Lexus 2009 LX 570's interior as "richly appointed, with exceptional leather and wood trim crafted of Bubinga, an African rosewood often used in private jets and high-end musical instruments."

Conclusion

Although it does indeed have a luxurious interior, the 2009 Lexus LX570 doesn’t offer a lot of visual excitement.

STYLING | 7 out of 10Expert Quotes:its exterior styling is statesman-likeForbesAutosrichly appointed, with exceptional leather and wood trimEdmundscabin decor lacks the richness of other premium rivalsConsumerGuidestill basically a Land Cruiser in fancy dressMotor Trend The 2009 Lexus LX 570 isn't particularly distinctive. In fact, Cars.com says this Lexus 2009 model "resists attempts to make it truly distinctive," mainly due to "its body-on-frame construction." They add, “Something about the shape of the taillights and their chrome surrounds recalls Lincolns.” Kelley Blue Book notes that the company wanted the Lexus 2009 LX 570 "to have a more muscular appearance than the LX 470, so [it] went with the L-finesse design theme, which includes a wider stance and more subtle design lines." For all that, Motor Trend contends this 2009 Lexus is "still basically a Land Cruiser in fancy dress," though ForbesAutos likes it enough to declare, “its exterior styling is statesman-like, exuding security and stability from every angle.” According to Cars.com, the interior of the 2009 Lexus LX 570 has "broken no new ground in terms of materials or design.” ConsumerGuide says the 2009 Lexus SUV's "cabin decor lacks the richness of other premium rivals, looking more 'upscale Toyota' than true elite class." Here, Edmunds parts ways with the others, describing the Lexus 2009 LX 570's interior as "richly appointed, with exceptional leather and wood trim crafted of Bubinga, an African rosewood often used in private jets and high-end musical instruments." ConclusionAlthough it does indeed have a luxurious interior, the 2009 Lexus LX570 doesn’t offer a lot of visual excitement. 2009 LEXUS LX 570 STYLING | [7 out of 10] ForbesAutos: "its exterior styling is statesman-like” Edmunds: "richly appointed, with exceptional leather and wood trim" ConsumerGuide: "cabin decor lacks the richness of other premium rivals" Motor Trend: "still basically a Land Cruiser in ...

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The 2009 Lexus LX 570 costs $10,000 more than the nearly mechanically identical Toyota Land Cruiser but has the benefit of excellent Lexus dealership service. With its tremendously torquey engine, good highway stability, and tow rating of up to 8,500 pounds, the LX remains one of the top choices for towing. For those who can't stomach the LX 570's gas-guzzling ways, there's the diesel Mercedes-Benz GL320 CDI, which gets an impressive (for the class) 18 mpg city, 24 mpg highway. If LX 570 buyers are looking for a flashy appearance and street cred, 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 others' refinement.

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