Lexus LX Week
Yesterday, I returned the 2009 Lexus LX 570 to Lexus Canada, much to the chagrin of my entire extended family. Being able to seat eight turned every drive into an event, and everyone was sad to see the giant SUV go.
Over the course of ten days, I drove 1386 km (862 miles) and averaged 14.3 l/100 km (16.45 mpg). Not bad for the size, but I found myself wishing for a hybrid or diesel, if only to cut down on visiting the gas pumps every three days or so. That said, it didn’t really take away from the experience—I can’t imagine a more accommodating and capable vehicle.
A full review is coming in a few days, with a number of photo galleries starting today. I’ve also collected some LX related stories for the occasion, which should give this week a distinct LX theme. Enjoy!
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I literally can’t wait!
First! x)
It’ll be awesome if you could provide lots of pictures in wallpaper size! Thanks in advance!
no doubt! The LX needs a hybrid model. but which one would you take? the one from the LS? too much power? not enough mpg? on the other side would be a V6 hybrid “ok” for the LX (biggest SUV in the lineup)?
what do you think?
In my opinion, hybrid-thinking is simply a bridge to full on electric power. While electric power can be very powerful and efficient, the fact that most electric cars have been based mostly on gasoline engine layouts is bad sign.
A good sign would be the approach to stuffing all power, braking, and suspension into a wheel, which can be pretty compact and also result in better handling (not so sure about steering efficiency), but the new problem would then be the price of changing brakes, suspensions, and all that other stuffs and not to mention the vulnerability of all the systems in minor accidents where the tires won’t be of any help (such as hitting a curb).
As of now, I admire GM’s 2002 HyWire Concept the most. I was completely dumbfounded when Captain Slow was actually able to drive it on Top Gear.
amazing concept, right. but GM says it takes them still 10 years or more until we will see a production model.
so for the moment - i think - the hybrid (gasoline + e-power) is the best solution we have.
I probably won’t publish all my photos in wallpaper size, but if there’s any image you’d like, just let me know and I’ll take care of it for you.
That’s the only stumbling block with putting a hybrid into the LX—I don’t think the LSh engine would be suitable. That said, if the LX and GX shared the tech, it would probably mean enough sales to justify the development cost.