Flash Drive

2015 Lexus LX570

June 24, 2015 - Behind The Wheel - Comments: 

Model Tested: 2015 Lexus LX570 5-door SUV

The 2015 Lexus LX570 is a traditional SUV with equal parts of luxury and ruggedness.
The 2015 Lexus LX570 is a traditional SUV with equal parts of luxury and ruggedness.

Engine: 5.7-liter V-8 gas, 383 horsepower 403 lb-ft torque

Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, full-time four-wheel-drive

EPA Ratings: 12/City—17/Highway—14/Combined

Base Price: $82,930

As Tested: $90,720

Performance:

Very smooth, powerful V-8

Ample torque

Smooth, solid highway ride

Confidence inspiring off-road capabilities

The Lexus LX570 is easily capable of traveling crude roads most owners would never consider trying.
The Lexus LX570 is easily capable of traveling crude roads most owners would never consider trying.

Traditional body-on-frame construction

Off-road crawl control

Multi-terrain select capability

Limited-slip center differential

Active Height Control System

Electronically controlled shocks and stabilizers

20-inch wheels and tires

We averaged 17 mpg on a long highway trip

 Comfort:

Big, cavernous interior

Tremendous leg and headroom

Medium size sunroof

High quality interior materials

The LX570 front seats are as comfortable and luxurious as any SUV currently available.
The LX570 front seats are as comfortable and luxurious as any SUV currently available.

Heated steering wheel

14-way power driver’s seat

12-way power front passenger seat

Heated and ventilated seats

Power second row seats

Three rows of big seats

Nice DVD screens for second row passengers

Flat floor

Utility:

Four overhead grab handles

Large navigation screen; excellent voiced directions

Two seatback storage pouches

Two-part tailgate

Power upper liftgate

Deep center console bin with cooling feature

The rear seats on the Lexus LX570 fold up and out of the way for ample cargo room.
The rear seats on the Lexus LX570 fold up and out of the way for ample cargo room.

Rear seats fold up for good cargo space

 Wow Factors:

Built like a tank—you feel like you own the highway

Go anywhere capability

Luxurious interior

Excellent driving position

 Whines:

If fuel economy is important, this isn’t your vehicle

If you can afford the sticker price the cost of fuel isn’t important anyway

Blind spot monitoring would be helpful given LX570 size

Bottom Line:

The 2015 Lexus LX570 is essentially unchanged from 2013 and it’s not the most technically advanced SUV, but that’s OK because it is a rock solid body-on-frame luxury SUV that will take you and your family anywhere is total comfort and safety.