2006 Lexus LX Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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In 2006, Lexus attempted to address one of the most nagging problems with the LX 470: the lack of power. For years, drivers had lamented about the sluggishness of the luxury SUV. Passing and merging were sources of frustration, and acceleration through the higher gears took considerable time. What other complaints could there be? The LX was essentially a fusion between the high line LS series and the capable Toyota Land Cruiser.
The same 4.7 liter V-8 engine was now good for 275 horsepower; 40 horses beyond the 2005 model. This LX boasted a 0-60 time of 8.9 seconds and a quarter-mile of 16.6 seconds. Not bad for 5400 pounds. Also new was a tire-pressure monitoring system, and a standard 11-speaker Mark Levinson audio system. There were some minor exterior styling changes, which included LED taillamps and 18-inch alloy wheels. New exterior colors included Classic Silver Metallic, Crystal White, and Cypress Pearl.
Drivers continued to list ride quality as one of the best features of the LX. The Adaptive Variable Suspension has a variety of settings for shock absorber firmness, factoring in driving style, road conditions, and vehicle load. A more powerful engine did nothing to reduce complaints about fuel economy, which at 13/17 made the cost of operation rather high in 2006.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
6 disc in-dash CD · Premium Brand: Mark Levinson · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: rear volume control · 1 subwoofer
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: wood · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 4.10 · Locking differential: center
Exterior Features
Grille color: chrome · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3 · Number of third row headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power folding
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: one-touch open/close
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: torsion bars · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · 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): front · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Third Row Seat
Type: removable split-bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Spare tire size: full-size matching
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: remote operation · Rear quarter windows: power · Rear wiper: intermittent
