What replaced the Lexus LX470?
The first generation LX 450 started production in 1995 as Lexus’ first entry into the SUV market. Its successor, the LX 470, premiered in 1998 and was manufactured until 2007….
| Lexus LX | |
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| Lexus LX 570 (J200) | |
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| Manufacturer | Lexus (Toyota) |
| Also called | Toyota Land Cruiser |
Is the LX470 an AWD?
All LX 470 models are powered by a 268-horsepower, 4.7-liter V8. Behind it is a five-speed automatic transmission feeding the standard dual-range transfer case and a full-time all-wheel-drive system.
Will Lexus LX be discontinued?
Unlike the new Land Cruiser, which won’t make its way stateside, the LX is expected to be sold in America, and Lexus has trademarked the LX600 name in the U.S. We expect to hear more about the new LX within the next few months, and it should go on sale in early 2022.
Does the Lexus LX hold its value?
As an extra-luxurious version of the Toyota Land Cruiser, the Lexus LX holds its value very well, aided by its dependability and surprisingly good off-road ability. Learn more about the LX or find one for sale near you.
Will there be a new Lexus LX?
Lexus’s flagship LX SUV will debut soon sporting an upgraded interior and riding on a fully modernized platform with a twin-turbocharged engine. The previous-generation model came with a burly V-8 engine underhood, but we expect the 2022 to make do with a twin-turbo V-6.
Can a Lexus LX470 be used as a Land Cruiser?
Will any Land cruiser lift for on the LX470 also or because of the AHC is there a different setup needed. I ask about the lx more because in my area there are more of them in good condition then the land cruiser and for slightly less money. So the more money I save on the vehicle the more I can put into the lift and tires and anything else.
Do you need a fixed lift on a Lexus LX470?
With AHC you already have a 2″ lift. Just press the button when you need it. You also have an additional 1″ lift when the system finds out that you need it. And you have a lower CG in the normal position, which is safer on road. Why would you remove the height control with a fixed lift?
When did the Lexus LX470 come out with night vision?
Stability and traction control were added in 2000, with navigation following in 2001. Bluetooth and a backup camera became standard in 2002. That year, the Lexus LX470 also became the first vehicle to offer an optional night-vision system.
What kind of gas mileage does Lexus LX470 get?
Initially available with a 4-speed automatic, it was replaced by a 5-speed in 2003. Ostensibly, it was to improve fuel efficiency. But even so, it still only gets 12 mpg city and 16 mpg highway, MT reports.
Is the Lexus LX470 a 4WD SUV?
However, as a luxury overlanding body-on-frame SUV, the Lexus LX470 delivers. The poor fuel efficiency was in part due to its full-time 4WD system, complete with transfer case. Plus, the LX470 came standard with height-adjustable hydraulic suspension.
Is the hydraulic suspension on your Lexus LX 470 failing?
Perhaps you’re experiencing a bit of a “nose dive” when you come to a complete stop. While there are other possible reasons for these experiences, the most likely is that you are experiencing a failing hydraulic suspension on your LX 470.
Is the Lexus LX450 based on a Toyota Land Cruiser?
Although the US never received the 70-Series Land Cruiser, the 80-Series we did get wasn’t significantly plusher. However, for those who did want a higher-end Land Cruiser, Toyota created the 1995 Lexus LX450, based on the 90s 80-Series. The link to this photo or video may be broken, or the post may have been removed.
Stability and traction control were added in 2000, with navigation following in 2001. Bluetooth and a backup camera became standard in 2002. That year, the Lexus LX470 also became the first vehicle to offer an optional night-vision system.