2013 Lexus LX 570

CAR GARAGE | 2013 Lexus LX 570 | The 2013 Lexus LX 570 gets a new look at both the front and rear. The spacious, eight-passenger cabin of the Lexus LX 570 receives a number of upgrades and changes. The driver's seat gets a new Easy Access system, the which makes entering and exiting the vehicle Easier. Front seats also feature improved cooling, and a 120-volt power outlet has been added to the middle row. Parchment replaces Cashmere as an interior color leather trim.

The Lexus LX 570 is equipped with 10 standard airbags, Including driver and front-passenger-knee airbags, front and second-row seat-mounted side airbags in the outboard seating positions, and roll-sensing side curtain airbags cover all three rows That. All eight seating positions feature three-point seat belts. The Lexus LX 570 was also the first in its class to offer available Re-Collision System with Dynamic Radar Cruise Control. Wide-view Front and Side Camera functions up to a vehicle speed of about 7.5 mph and can display the front and side views simultaneously in split-screen mode.

A full array of standard luxury amenities includes four-zone independent climate control, front-seat power-seat cushion extenders, a rear back-up camera, Lexus Navigation System and nine-speaker Lexus Premium Sound System with iPod / USB connectivity, HD radio with iTunes tagging, and streaming music via Bluetooth. The Lexus Navigation System includes Lexus En form with Safety Connect  (includes complimentary one-year trial subscription), Voice Command casual-language voice recognition and Bluetooth phone book download. SiriusXM data services offer information on stocks, traffic, weather, sports and fuel prices.

The standard power-sliding second-row seat slides forward and AFT 3.5 inches for passenger comfort and cargo storage versatility. A power retractable third-row seat is standard. The Lexus LX 570 offers an optional Luxury Package That includes a cool box for beverages; semi-aniline leather-trimmed upholstery with contrast stitching, heated steering wheel and trimmed door mahogany wood door switch plates; heated and ventilated front seats and heated second-row seats (outboard position only); and Smart Access. In Addition to the Luxury Package, the new Lexus LX 570 now features a dual screen rear-seat entertainment system rear with wireless headphones and a three-prong electrical outlet.

The Lexus LX 570's 5.7-liter V8 delivers the punch and towing power demanded in this segment. The Lexus LX 570 is equipped with an electronically-controlled six-speed automatic transmission estimates That Predicts the road conditions and driver's intention in order to select the Appropriate gear ratio for the vehicle's speed and the driving conditions.

 

The system uses a TORSEN  limited-slip locking center differential to distribute power 40:60 front-to-rear, directing more power to the wheels with the best grip should slippage occur. Four-wheel Active Traction Control (A-TRAC) employs both brake and throttle intervention to help control wheel spin. The new Turn Assist feature also helps by tightening the turning circles by adding more force to brake the inside rear wheel.