The Lexus LX is a sports utility vehicle released by the famed company, Lexus, a division of Toyota Motor Company located in Tokyo, Japan. It is one of the most sought after sports car in the whole universe and every year the company releases new models of the LX edition. They debuted into the sports utility vehicle market in 1996 and have a luxurious seating capacity of 8 passengers.
The amazing off-roading capability, the rich wood trim and the smooth hassle free drive has made this vehicle the best name in the category for sports utility vehicles. If you compare 2012 Lexus LX 570 to the 2012 Lexus LX 470, then you will find that the former is more muscular in its looks. It has subtle design lines and a wider stance, making it really macho and attractive. The LX 570 is more luxurious and spacious and will cater to the interests of the elite.
The LX 570 may intimidate you with its sheer size and bulk, but handling is this vehicles forte. It has a 5.7 liter V-8 engine and a 6 speed automatic transmission. The Lexus is big and weighs 8500 pounds, but its Torsen limited-slip differential system is not a small thing at all because it delivers great power to this brute making it easy to handle it even during offroading conditions. Its Crawl Control makes it extremely smooth to handle even when you are driving through the toughest terrains. The Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS) smooths the gear ratio between the front tires and steering wheel. Steering is very sensitive at slower speeds and maneuvering the vehicle becomes a piece of cake. Its core underpinnings look a bit like the Toyota Land Cruiser, but the durability and performance features surpasses the Toyota. The 381 horsepower gives you a smooth and responsive transmission and its adaptive shock absorbers and air springs give you a lot of unrefined fun and thrill. Another noted feature of this vehicle is its Hill Start Assist Control or the HSAC, which prevents the vehicle from rolling backwards when you are driving up a hill and have to take your foot off the brake pedal. The safety features of the LX are highly recommended by regular drivers, especially its compressive airbag system.
The design for the latest LX is something car drivers are looking forward to with great relish. The release date of 2012 Lexus LX 570 has not been announced yet but in all probability, it will see the light of day within the first three months of the next year.
