Lexus LX 570
The Lexus LX 570 was the luxury division's crown jewel SUV, built on the legendary Toyota Land Cruiser 200 Series platform. Beneath its premium leather, wood trim, and Mark Levinson audio system lay the same body-on-frame architecture, locking differentials, and Crawl Control system that made the Land Cruiser famous in the harshest environments on Earth.
The 3UR-FE 5.7-liter V8 produced 383 horsepower and 403 lb-ft of torque, channeled through a full-time four-wheel-drive system with a Torsen limited-slip center differential. The Adaptive Variable Suspension system allowed drivers to toggle between comfort and sport modes, while Multi-Terrain Select offered preset modes for different off-road surfaces.
Inside, the LX 570 rivaled any luxury sedan with semi-aniline leather, heated and ventilated seats in the first two rows, and a premium sound system. The optional third row provided seating for up to eight, though leg room in the rearmost seats was tight. Later models added a 12.3-inch infotainment screen and updated safety systems.
The LX 570 found particular popularity in the Middle East, Russia, and among buyers who valued its legendary Toyota reliability in a luxury wrapper. Its combination of supreme off-road capability, luxurious accommodations, and famed durability made it a unique proposition in the luxury SUV market that no European competitor could truly replicate.
The 3UR-FE V8 is essentially bulletproof with proper maintenance. Check service records for coolant and transmission fluid changes. Adaptive Variable Suspension air components can fail and are expensive to replace. Infotainment system in pre-2016 models feels dated. Fuel economy is poor (14-16 mpg combined). Check for off-road damage on the undercarriage. Low-mileage examples hold value exceptionally well. The 2016+ facelift models are significantly more modern inside.
Based on the Toyota Land Cruiser 200 Series. Produced at Toyota's Tahara plant. Received a major facelift in 2016 with updated front styling, new 10-speed automatic (in some markets), and updated infotainment. Replaced by the LX 600 in 2022.