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2009 Lexus LX 570 Quality Review

April 21, 2009

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

a very well-appointed truck, but...a truck nonetheless
MotherProof

both rear seat rows are comfortably padded but need longer cushions
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 well-finished, well-built interior with three spacious rows of seating greets passengers of the 2009 Lexus LX 570.

Kelley Blue Book reports that the 2009 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." ConsumerGuide comments, "both rear seat rows are comfortably padded but need longer cushions, especially the 3rd row." The front seats are very generously apportioned and immensely comfortable. But there are some inadequacies of the interior design—namely, the third-row seat design isn't large enough for adults and doesn't fold flat into the floor.

According to Edmunds, storage and cargo room aboard the 2009 LX 570 model is adequate; "since the third row isn't totally removable, the 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 glove box, twin-lid console bin, and large map pockets on doors and seatbacks."

The 2009 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,” reports ConsumerGuide.

ConsumerGuide also notes that the "Lexus interior...impresses for high-quality materials and thorough detailing." MotherProof points out, however, that while "the Lexus [2009] LX 570 is a very well-appointed truck...it's a truck nonetheless."

Conclusion

While not the most space-efficient SUV, the 2009 Lexus LX 570 does rank high in comfort.

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:a very well-appointed truck, but...a truck nonethelessMotherProofboth rear seat rows are comfortably padded but need longer cushionsConsumerGuidetall passengers can be transported without a complaintKelley Blue Bookyou could fit the contents of a small house in backAutomobile A well-finished, well-built interior with three spacious rows of seating greets passengers of the 2009 Lexus LX 570. Kelley Blue Book reports that the 2009 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." ConsumerGuide comments, "both rear seat rows are comfortably padded but need longer cushions, especially the 3rd row." The front seats are very generously apportioned and immensely comfortable. But there are some inadequacies of the interior design—namely, the third-row seat design isn't large enough for adults and doesn't fold flat into the floor. According to Edmunds, storage and cargo room aboard the 2009 LX 570 model is adequate; "since the third row isn't totally removable, the 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 glove box, twin-lid console bin, and large map pockets on doors and seatbacks." The 2009 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,” reports ConsumerGuide. ConsumerGuide also notes that the "Lexus interior...impresses for high-quality materials and thorough detailing." MotherProof points out, however, that while "the Lexus [2009] LX 570 is a very well-appointed truck...it's a truck nonetheless." ConclusionWhile not the most space-efficient SUV, the 2009 Lexus LX 570 does rank high in comfort. 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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