Racer Magazine Reviews the Lexus LX 570
Here’s a nice twist on the standard auto review—Racer magazine recently needed a hauler to transport their Mazda RX-8 race car from California to Nebraska, and they chose the Lexus LX 570:
Having recently completed a project RX-8 build for SportsCar magazine, we were looking to transport the car from Southern California to the Sports Car Club of America Tire Rack Solo National Championships, in Lincoln, Neb. Contemplating the many options out there, and knowing we had to complete a 3,000-mile round trip in a very short time, we decided to give the Lexus LX570 a go.
The 403lb-ft of torque combined with the gearing made easy work of even the longest climb. The LX570 will tow much faster than you would ever need to go. Even as our trip took us over the Rocky Mountains and through the Eisenhower Memorial Tunnel, the LX570 never missed a beat.
This review really highlights the LX 570’s capability, particularly if you’re looking for insight into how the SUV performs while towing a trailer.
[Source: Racer Magazine]
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wait… so they didn’t know how to turn off the radar cruise control? That doesn’t make sense. Thank god it works above 25mph in a Lexus - thought I’d never hear myself say that.Unless they were referring to some sort of pre-collision system. aha automakers and their crazy names and multi-letter acronyms.
I’m guessing it’s because there weren’t many LXs nearby that these guys were able to grab a fully-loaded LX for a test drive. so lucky, those guys.
I still gotta say, however, that the new GX should be above the level that the LX is currently in; the LX deserves to be moved up to a whole new stage that is much higher than the competitors without price increase because… sigh… you guys know why, right?
How did they get their hands on an LX with 18 inch wheels and no roof rack - or is this a generic press photo?
All the photos on their site were too small, so I substituted—updated the image to something a bit more “generic”.
The previous one was beautiful, though.
it was, wasn’t it? surprised that they would choose an LX over all the other choices, especially a magazine like this. guess it proves that some car magazine people aren’t 27 year old blue mohawked crackheads who will kiss anything slapped as “bmw”
It’s unlike Lexus to censor so many stuff on their press site, Facebook, and YouTube. I’ve given everything, many constructive complaints especially, and they all end up getting removed.
I have to say that I’m disappointed with the way new LX570 looks…it looks like toyota Sequoia/Highlander. I have the 2009 LX 470 and it looks perfect! Lexus should never changed the entire body and that’s why I’m not trading it in. Lexus should only add small features inside but not change it to a complete different look:-(
I love Lexus and won’t drive anything else but don’t know what I’m going to do now…maybe change to Porche.