The full-size luxury SUV lives and can be found at your Lexus dealer in the form of the 2015 LX 570. Based on Toyota’s brawny body-on-frame Land Cruiser foundation, this plush Lexus sport ute again offers seating for 8 in 3 rows, surprisingly hefty off-road credentials, full-time 4-wheel drive (4WD) and, of course, V8 power. Naturally, a cornucopia of princely perks also comes with this big ute’s territory, as does a hefty price tag that goes positively stratospheric with options packages. And then there are those downright dismal fuel-efficiency numbers.
Nevertheless, this handsome hauler brings a single Base trim to the table, not to mention some upgrades to its techno-goodies for the upcoming model year. Infotainment capabilities are now improved with Lexus’ touted Siri Eyes Free mode, which interacts with a touchscreen display to provide standard voice-activated iPhone, navigation and entertainment functions. Additionally, the legendary Enform App Suite is improved with iHeart Radio 4.0 and Slacker for some added entertainment choices for 2015.
Again packed with posh, the 2015 LX 570 will return with standard 20-inch alloy wheels, a power sunroof, power-opening liftgate, side steps and heated power-folding, power-adjustable mirrors outside, and leather upholstery, heated power-adjustable front seats, power-adjustable rear seats and power-folding third-row seats adorning the cabin.
Further comfort and convenience goodies being reprised for the upcoming year include cruise control, telescoping tilt-wheel steering, memory for driver’s settings, 4-zone climate control and a rear-view camera.
Entertainment-wise, besides those upgrades to the various multimedia functions, look for the single-CD/DVD player, 9 speakers, satellite radio and an auxiliary audio input to return, or you can select an available Mark Levinson premium system boasting 14 Surround Sound speakers and 450 watts of power.
Further optional equipment (and remember the above fiscal alert) includes a Luxury Package with upgraded leather, genuine mahogany accents, ventilated front seats, heated second-row seats and a heated steering wheel. The Luxury Package with Pre-Collision System and Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, meanwhile, adds in adaptive cruise control with pre-collision braking assistance.
Still need more stuff? Check out the available rear-seat DVD entertainment, remote engine start and the Intuitive Park Assist feature with front- and side-view camera placement, all of which are offered as standalone options.
Again for 2015 the LX 570 totes a 5.7-liter V8 powerplant that mates with the standard 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission for 383 hp and 403 lb-ft of torque. Alas, mileage ratings remain estimated at 12 mpg city/17 highway, but hey, towing capacity is once again a fairly decent 7,000 pounds with the proper equipment installed.
As mentioned, this posh people-hauler sports some surprisingly competent moves off-road, doubtless due to the 4WD’s hill-start assist, crawl control and dial-in terrain selector functions. Oh, and an adaptable suspension will adjust ride height to suit your selected terrain anomalies.
Finally, noteworthy standard safety features returning to the 2015 LX 570 include 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS), traction and stability control, front and rear side-mounted airbags, 3-row head airbags and front head restraint whiplash protection. Also coming back are standard daytime running lights, front fog/driving lights, self-leveling high-intensity-discharge (HID) headlights and turn-signal-integrated mirrors. And of course the improved Enform technology will again stand ready with emergency services and communications, as well as stolen-vehicle tracking.
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Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Dual rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · USB auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · IHeartRadio internet radio · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 9
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 13.4 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: wood · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Cargo area power outlet: 115V · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power steering wheel · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: multi-function screen controls · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.91 · Limited slip differential: center · Transfer Case: electronic hi-lo gear selection
Engine
Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Mudguards: front · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Running boards: body color · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3 · Number of third row headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google POIs · Infotainment: Enform · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Front fog lights: LED · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: auto-dimming
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Rear Seats
Type: 40-20-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: power glass · Roof rack color: chrome
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Third row headrests: adjustable · Third row seat folding: power · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody · Size: full-size
Spare Wheel
Rim type: aluminum alloy
Stability and Traction
Traction control: with trailer stability control
Steering
Steering ratio: 16.6 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.4
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: height · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: Turn-by-Turn Navigation
Third Row Seat
Type: 50-50 split bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Towing and Hauling
Trailer hitch: Class IV
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Laminated glass: acoustic · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: with washer