The Lexus LX 570 is a full‑size luxury SUV built on the Toyota Land Cruiser 200 platform, combining rugged off‑road ability, strong V8 power, and a very plush interior. It is Lexus’s flagship 4x4, aimed at buyers who want a no‑compromise, seven‑seat luxury SUV that can also go deep off‑road.

Full‑size, 4x4 luxury workhorse

The LX 570 is a five‑door, body‑on‑frame SUV about 5.1 metres long, with a tall roof and a 2.85‑metre wheelbase that gives excellent headroom and ground clearance. It usually seats five, six, or eight depending on configuration, with a three‑row layout and a rear‑hinged tailgate. The engine bay is dominated by a 5.7‑litre V8, and the overall weight is around 2.7–2.8 tonnes, which makes it feel very substantial on the road.

5.7‑litre V8 with strong towing

The LX 570 uses a 5.7‑litre V8 petrol engine producing about 383 hp and 403 lb‑ft (roughly 545–550 Nm) of torque. Power is sent through an 8‑speed automatic transmission and full‑time 4WD with a two‑speed transfer case, so it is serious about off‑roading while still cruising comfortably on highways. The LX 570 can accelerate from 0–100 km/h in about 7.3 seconds, which is brisk for such a heavy SUV, and it can tow up to around 3.5 tonnes (7,700 lb), making it ideal for large trailers, boats, or caravans.

Land Cruiser‑based off‑road capability

The LX 570 shares the Land Cruiser’s body‑on‑frame ladder‑frame chassis, solid rear axle, multi‑link front suspension, and full‑time four‑wheel drive with TORSEN limited‑slip centre differential. It typically comes with Multi‑Terrain Select, Crawl Control, Hill‑Descent Control, Hill‑Start Assist, and good ground clearance (around 225–250 mm), plus raised air‑suspension‑style setups on many trims. The system is tuned for desert, rock, mud, and sand, and can handle rough African‑style terrain while keeping the cabin very stable and composed.

Opulent, feature‑rich interior

Inside, the LX 570 feels like a luxury liner rather than a utility SUV: leather or semi‑aniline upholstery, real wood trim, heated/ventilated front seats, four‑zone climate control, rear‑seat entertainment screens, and a large rear‑seat entertainment system on higher trims. The dash centres on a multimedia touchscreen, digital gauges, head‑up display, and a 360‑camera, plus safety tech such as adaptive cruise, lane‑keeping, blind‑spot monitoring, rear‑cross‑traffic alert, and collision‑mitigation systems. The boot is modest by SUV standards (around about 100–120 litres with all seats up) but is still usable for a flagship model.

Ideal for flagship 4x4 buyers

The Lexus LX 570 suits business owners, executives, and off‑road‑oriented luxury buyers who want a full‑size, seven‑seat SUV with brutal V8 power, strong towing, and real‑world Land Cruiser heritage. It works as a VIP people‑mover, long‑range safari vehicle, and heavy‑duty family hauler, giving you a very comfortable, high‑spec cabin on top of a tough, capable 4x4 chassis.