The Lexus LX is a full-size luxury SUV sold by Lexus, the luxury vehicle division of Japanese automaker Toyota. Three generations of the LX have been produced, all based heavily on the long-running Land Cruiser series of SUVs. The first generation LX 450 debuted in 1996 as Lexus' first entry into the SUV market. Its successor, the LX 470, premiered in 1998 and was produced through 2006. The latest third generation Lexus LX 570 debuted at the New York International Auto Show in April 2007 as a complete redesign for the 2008 model year. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Automakers, also known as carmakers, automobile manufacturers, motor manufacturers, or the automobile industry are companies that design and manufacture automobiles. ... Lexus is the luxury vehicle division of Japanese based American car maker Toyota Motor Corporation. ... Toyota Motor Corporation ), or Toyota is a Japanese multinational corporation and the worlds largest automaker by sales revenue as of 2007[3]. Together with its half-owned subsidiary Daihatsu, the company was the worlds second largest auto company by revenue of $179 billion and total vehicle production, most... Tahara (田原市; Tahara-shi) is a city located in Aichi, Japan. ... It has been suggested that Vehicle size class be merged into this article or section. ... A full-size car is term used in North America for an automobile larger than a mid-size car, usually having a wheelbase greater than 2. ... 2007 Cadillac Escalade, a high-end luxury SUV A luxury SUV is a North American term for sport utility vehicles which have features that resemble other luxury vehicles. ... Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ... A fourth-generation (2006-) Ford Explorer, the best-selling mid-size SUV in the United States A sport utility vehicle, or SUV, is a passenger vehicle which combines the towing capacity of a pickup truck with the passenger-carrying space of a minivan or station wagon. ... For other uses of Cruiser, see Cruiser (disambiguation). ... A full-size car is term used in North America for an automobile larger than a mid-size car, usually having a wheelbase greater than 2. ... 2007 Cadillac Escalade, a high-end luxury SUV A luxury SUV is a North American term for sport utility vehicles which have features that resemble other luxury vehicles. ... Lexus is the luxury vehicle division of Japanese based American car maker Toyota Motor Corporation. ... Toyota Motor Corporation ), or Toyota is a Japanese multinational corporation and the worlds largest automaker by sales revenue as of 2007[3]. Together with its half-owned subsidiary Daihatsu, the company was the worlds second largest auto company by revenue of $179 billion and total vehicle production, most... For other uses of Cruiser, see Cruiser (disambiguation). ... The New York International Auto Show is an annual auto show held in late March or early April. ...

The latest two generations of the Lexus LX have featured a V8 engine powertrain, a welded steel unibody shell combined with a full-size steel ladder frame (body on frame construction), and the capacity to seat eight passengers. The LX is Lexus' largest and most expensive luxury utility vehicle, sized above the GX 470 and RX 350/RX 400h series of SUVs. The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ... The steel cable of a colliery winding tower. ... The Lexus GX 470 is a mid-size luxury SUV sold in North American markets by Toyotas luxury division, Lexus. ... The Lexus RX is a mid-size entry-level luxury crossover SUV produced by Toyota Motor Corporation. ...

First generation (1996-1997)

The LX 450 was released in 1996 as Lexus' first entry into the SUV market. Unlike other Lexus efforts which were independently or divergently developed from Toyota vehicles, the LX 450 was almost entirely based on the sixth generation 80 series Toyota Land Cruiser. The LX 450 was brought to market as a rebadged model during the U.S.-Japan trade war of the mid-1990's. At the time, the U.S. government threatened to place 100% tariffs on all Japanese luxury import cars; by producing a luxury SUV, Lexus would have a model exempt from the tax.^[1] Ultimately however, a gentlemen's agreement was reached and the threatened tariffs did not materialize. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Internal combustion engine. ... The liter (spelled liter in American English and litre in Commonwealth English) is a unit of volume. ... Toyota Motor Corporation has produced a wide variety of automobile engines. ... The straight-6 (also inline 6, I-6, or I6) is an internal combustion engine with six cylinders aligned in a single row. ... hp, see HP (disambiguation) The horsepower (hp) is the name of several non-metric units of power. ... SAE may refer to: Soviet Antarctic Expeditions Scientific Audio Electronics Society of Automotive Engineers SAE Institute (formerly the School of Audio Engineering) Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity Stichting Academisch Erfgoed Standard American Equivalent (in relation to tool sizing see Standard and Imperial; different from Metric tool sizing but pertaining to same... In mechanics, a transmission or gearbox is the system of gears and/or the hydraulic system (called variously hydrodynamic, fluid or automatic transmission) that transmits mechanical power from a prime mover—such as an engine or electric motor—to a typically rotary output device at a lower angular momentum but... An automatic transmission is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... For other uses of Cruiser, see Cruiser (disambiguation). ... Badge engineering is a term that describes the rebadging of one model of car as another. ... A tariff is a tax placed on imported and/or exported goods, sometimes called a customs duty. ... A Gentlemens agreement is an informal agreement between two parties. ...

Differences between the LX 450 and the Land Cruiser lay in a restyled, more luxurious interior and softer suspension settings. The LX 450 was targeted against luxury SUV competitors such as Land Rover/Range Rover. The LX 450 was powered by a 4.5 liter, twin-cam, four-valve inline-6 engine which produced 212 horsepower and 275 ft. lbs. of torque. Onboard amenities included leather seats and seating capacity for up to seven passengers. The three available options consisted of a console-mounted 6-disc CD changer, front and rear differentials, and a power moonroof. At the time of its 1996 debut, the LX 450 was listed with a manufacturer's suggested base price of $47,995. Land Rover was the name of one of the first British civilian all-terrain utility vehicles, first produced by Rover in 1947. ... The Land Rover Range Rover is a four-wheel drive / luxury SUV produced by Land Rover in the United Kingdom, and first introduced in 1970. ...

The LX 450 sold over 5,000 units in 1996 and over 9,000 units in 1997. The LX replaced the Toyota Land Cruiser in the Canadian market starting in 1996, reducing internal competition (big expensive SUVs have traditionally faced a difficult market in Canada) and avoiding the issue of selling a rebadged model (except for GM, Ford and Chrysler, rebadged models in Canada have not met with success). For a 5,000 lb. vehicle, the LX 450 was regarded by some critics as underpowered,^[2] leading to the shortening of its model cycle (despite sales increases) and replacement with a V8-powered successor.

The LX 450 was the top-ranked full-size sport utility vehicle in J.D. Power and Associates' Initial Quality Survey, with the lowest number of problems experienced by new owners during the first three months of ownership. J.D. Power and Associates is a global marketing information services firm founded in 1968 which provides consumer ratings on goods from cars to restaurants. ...

Second generation (1998-2007)

LX 470 (UZJ100)
Production	1998-2007
Predecessor	Toyota Land Cruiser (For Canada)
Engine(s)	4.7L 2UZ-FE V8, 268 hp SAE & 328  ft·lbf @ 3,400 RPM
Transmission(s)	5-speed automatic
Wheelbase	112.2 in
Length	192.5 in
Width	76.4 in
Height	72.05 in

The second generation LX 470 debuted in 1998. The second generation model shared the same floorplan and most body panels with the Toyota Land Cruiser (100 series), and differed in its front optics and a more luxurious interior. Exterior design differences included a quad-light forward fascia with larger grille, and different wheels. The LX 470 featured a 4.7-liter, four-cam V8 engine with four valves per cylinder. This engine was later upgraded to produce 268 horsepower (initially 235) and 328 lb.-ft. of torque. Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 537 pixelsFull resolution (2584 × 1736 pixel, file size: 293 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Lexus LX Metadata This file contains... For other uses of Cruiser, see Cruiser (disambiguation). ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Internal combustion engine. ... The Toyota UZ engine family is a 32-valve quad-camshaft V8 piston engine series used in Toyotas luxury offerings and sport utility vehicles. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ... hp, see HP (disambiguation) The horsepower (hp) is the name of several non-metric units of power. ... SAE may refer to: Soviet Antarctic Expeditions Scientific Audio Electronics Society of Automotive Engineers SAE Institute (formerly the School of Audio Engineering) Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity Stichting Academisch Erfgoed Standard American Equivalent (in relation to tool sizing see Standard and Imperial; different from Metric tool sizing but pertaining to same... In mechanics, a transmission or gearbox is the system of gears and/or the hydraulic system (called variously hydrodynamic, fluid or automatic transmission) that transmits mechanical power from a prime mover—such as an engine or electric motor—to a typically rotary output device at a lower angular momentum but... An automatic transmission is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The liter (spelled liter in American English and litre in Commonwealth English) is a unit of volume. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ...

Standard features included a 11-speaker Mark Levinson premium sound system, DVD-based navigation system, Bluetooth connectivity, and backup camera. A rear seat DVD entertainment system was available. The LX 470 was the only Lexus SUV to offer Lexus Night Vision, an infrared camera safety system, as an option. The night vision technology projected enhanced images on the windshield, enhancing forward visibility during dark or nighttime conditions (the infrared camera picked up light from objects beyond the range of the low-beam headlights). Introduction Mark Levinson, now owned by Madrigal Audio Laboratories is a company specializing in high-end digital audio processors, integrated amplifiers, power amplifiers, pre amplifiers, and CD players. ... Bluetooth logo Bluetooth is an industrial specification for wireless personal area networks (PANs). ... A backup camera is a special type of video camera that is produced specifically for the purpose of being attached to the rear of a vehicle to aid in backing. ... DVD (also known as Digital Versatile Disc or Digital Video Disc) is an optical disc storage media format that can be used for data storage, including movies with high video and sound quality. ... Night-vision is seeing in the dark. ...

The Lexus LX was named by J.D. Power and Associates as the best luxury SUV in initial quality in 2000, 2002, and 2004.^[3][4] Kelley Blue Book gave the LX its Best to Hold Value Award in 1998, 1999, and 2000.^[5] In 2005, J.D. Power named the LX 470 the most reliable luxury SUV over a three year period in its Vehicle Dependability Study.^[6] J.D. Power and Associates is a global marketing information services firm founded in 1968 which provides consumer ratings on goods from cars to restaurants. ... Kelley Blue Book (KBB), headquartered in Irvine, California, is the United Statess largest appraiser of automobiles. ...

For the 2003 model year, the Lexus LX 470 received an interior refresh, new grille, redesigned wheel rims and a 5-speed gearbox (an upgrade from the previous 4-speed gearbox). For 2006, the engine's output was upgraded (33 hp increase to 268 hp). The engine provided VVT-i (variable valve timing). New LED rear taillamps, a new grille and redesigned wheel spokes were added. For 2007, the final model year for the LX 470, Lexus produced 400 Limited Edition models with Black Onyx paint, stone leather interior, and specialized badging and scuff plates. Base price for the 2007 LX 470 was $67,395.

Rivals for the LX 470 included the Range Rover, Lincoln Navigator, and in 2006, the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class. The Land Rover Range Rover is a four-wheel drive / luxury SUV produced by Land Rover in the United Kingdom, and first introduced in 1970. ... The Lincoln Navigator is a full-size luxury SUV produced by the Lincoln division of Ford Motor Company. ... DaimlerChrysler offers a series of full-size luxury crossover SUVs to the public under the Mercedes-Benz brand as GL-Class. ...

Third generation (2008-current)

On April 4, 2007, Lexus debuted the 2008 LX 570 at the New York International Auto Show. The LX 570 was a complete redesign of the LX, and the first version of Lexus' largest SUV to premiere before its expected Land Cruiser counterpart. The LX 570 features an all-new 3UR-FE engine which is the most powerful engine ever developed by Toyota (and also used in the new Tundra).^[7] Total engine output is 381 horsepower and 401 ft.-lbs. of torque. The more powerful engine gives the LX an increased towing capacity of up to 8,500 pounds. The new engine is tied to a six-speed sequential-shift automatic transmission.^[8] Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Internal combustion engine. ... // The 1UR-FSE V8 engine, introduced with the Lexus LS 460 & LS 460 L luxury sedans in 2006 has a 4. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ... hp, see HP (disambiguation) The horsepower (hp) is the name of several non-metric units of power. ... SAE may refer to: Soviet Antarctic Expeditions Scientific Audio Electronics Society of Automotive Engineers SAE Institute (formerly the School of Audio Engineering) Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity Stichting Academisch Erfgoed Standard American Equivalent (in relation to tool sizing see Standard and Imperial; different from Metric tool sizing but pertaining to same... In mechanics, a transmission or gearbox is the system of gears and/or the hydraulic system (called variously hydrodynamic, fluid or automatic transmission) that transmits mechanical power from a prime mover—such as an engine or electric motor—to a typically rotary output device at a lower angular momentum but... An automatic transmission is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... April 4 is the 94th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (95th in leap years). ... 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the CE era. ... The New York International Auto Show is an annual auto show held in late March or early April. ... // The 1UR-FSE V8 engine, introduced with the Lexus LS 460 & LS 460 L luxury sedans in 2006 has a 4. ...

Compared to its predecessor, the LX 570 is four inches longer overall and one inch wider, while retaining the same wheelbase length. The LX 570 features a four-wheel electro-hydraulic suspension with Active Height Control, which can raise or lower the vehicle by two inches. Other performance features include a crawl control system and multi-terrain anti-lock braking system.^[8] An anti-lock braking system (ABS) is a system on motor vehicles which prevents the wheels from locking while braking. ...

The LX 570's updated interior design includes a number of the anemities, standard and optional, featured in the 2007 LS 460, such as semi-aniline leather seats, four-zone climate control, a 19-speaker Mark Levinson surround sound stereo system with hard drive memory storage, and Lexus Intuitive Park Assist, a sonar parking assist feature. New systems include cameras mounted on the sides of the vehicle's chassis to help the driver view "blind spots", Bubinga wood trim (a form of African rosewood also used in private aircraft and high-quality instruments), a cooler for storage of cold drinks, sliding rear seats, power third row seats, and a 9-inch DVD rear-seat entertainment system.^[8] XM Satellite Radio with NavTraffic is standard. The Lexus LS is a full-size luxury sedan that serves as the flagship of Lexus, the luxury division of Toyota. ... Introduction Mark Levinson, now owned by Madrigal Audio Laboratories is a company specializing in high-end digital audio processors, integrated amplifiers, power amplifiers, pre amplifiers, and CD players. ... Species Guibourtia arnoldiana Guibourtia chodatiana Guibourtia coleosperma - bastard teak, Rhodesian mahogany Guibourtia conjugata Guibourtia copallifera - gum-copal Guibourtia demeusei Guibourtia ehie Guibourtia tessmannii Guibourtia is a plant genus of the family Fabaceae (legume family). ... This article is about a variety of timber. ...

The LX 570 also features the updated Lexus fifth generation navigation system with a high-resolution VGA display. Lexus' keyless SmartAccess with push-button start is standard along with 10 airbags, and an ultra-thin "smart card" key and the Lexus Pre-Collision System are available.^[8] Active Front Headrests are featured (also known as Pre-Crash Intelligent Headrests), debuting this Lexus safety feature for the first time on an SUV in the U.S. The Lexus LS is a full-size luxury sedan that serves as the flagship of Lexus, the luxury division of Toyota. ...

References

1. ^ Dawson, Chester. Lexus: The Relentless Pursuit. 2004: Jon Wiley & Sons, NJ.
2. ^ LX 450 profile
3. ^ J.D. Power and Associates 2002 Initial Quality Study
4. ^ J.D. Power and Associates 2004 Initial Quality Study
5. ^ CARFAX - Kelley Blue Book-Models to Best Hold Its Value
6. ^ Lexus Ranks Highest in Vehicle Dependability for the 11th Consecutive Year
7. ^ Inside The Most Powerful Toyota Engine Ever - Consumer Feature - Truck Trend
8. ^ ^{a b c d} LX 570 press release

External links

• Lexus LX official U.S. site
• Lexus LX official Australia site