2009 Lexus LX Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Lexus introduced its premium SUV, the LX 570, for the 2008 model year. With the exception of a new, optional Luxury Package and tinted rear side windows, the 2009 LX 570 remains pretty much the same as the introductory model. This middling-large, luxury Sport Ute comes in only one trim level, called simply the Base. With a potent powerplant, a plethora of standard features, decent on- and off-road capability, and a pedigree of reliability, not to mention a luxurious and comfortable ride, the LX 570 is a couple hundred notches above the ordinary base SUV.
A 383-hp 5.7-liter V8 is mated with a six-speed auto-manual transmission to give the ’09 LX 570 some 403 lb-ft of torque, enough oomph to tow some 8,500 pounds without straining, and enough acceleration to power from 0-60 in 7.4 seconds. Gas mileage, however, is a whole other thing, with the EPA estimating a wallet-thinning 12/18 mpg.
On the road or the trail, the ’09 Lexus LX 570 rides (almost) as smooth as silk on standard 20-inch alloy wheels, a front independent suspension, active, self-leveling, double-wishbone suspension, a solid rear axle, and front and rear stabilizer bars. Off-road, the height-adjustable suspension and variable-tuned shock absorbers help make the rocks and crevasses of the back-country into pebbles and dips.
The 2009 Lexus LX 570 comes loaded with standard comfort and convenience features, including a power liftgate, power sunroof, leather upholstery, wood interior trim, power-adjustable front seats with driver memory, four-zone automatic climate control, Bluetooth hands-free communication technology, premium 6-CD changer with nine speakers, satellite radio, a voice-activated hard-drive navigation system with real-time traffic information, and a rear backup camera. Options include the Luxury Package with upgraded leather, a chilled center console bin, along with keyless entry and ignition. Further options feature climate controlled front seats, adaptive cruise control, a 19-speaker Mark Levinson premium surround-sound system with 30GB of music storage, park-assist, and a rear-seat entertainment system.
Safety is certainly a priority in the ’09 LX 570, with such standard safety features as four-wheel disc ABS with brake assist, front side-mounted airbags, front seat knee airbags, full-length side curtain airbags, active front headrests, stability and traction control, and the Lexus Pre-Collision System.
Owners of the ’08 and ’09 Lexus LX 570 have a number of issues, as well as a car-load of kudos for this plush SUV. Topping the list of complaints is poor gas mileage, with a lack of cargo space, iffy handling, price, lack of maneuverability in tight parking situations, and cramped second- and third-row seating also causing some owner discontent. However, smart styling, a ton of standard features, posh and comfortable seating, power, performance, along with a smooth ride and a quiet, refined cabin simply overwhelm any complaints. Most owners find the 2009 Lexus LX 570 a pleasure to drive.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Dual front air conditioning zones · 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 · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Hard Drive: 30GB · Wireless headphones · 6 disc in-dash CD · Premium Brand: Mark Levinson · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 19 · 312 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 13.4 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: wood
Convenience Features
Cargo area power outlet: 115V · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power steering wheel · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: multi-function screen controls · Storage: sunglasses holder · 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 · Locking differential: center · Transfer Case: electronic hi-lo gear selection
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Grille color: chrome surround · Mudguards: rear · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2 · Number of third row headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor size: 9 · Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: reverse gear tilt
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: remote operation · Roof rack color: black
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Crumple zones: rear · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: driver · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front and rear · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · 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: 50-50 split bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Width: 8.5
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: remote operation · Rear quarter windows: power · Rear wiper: with washer
