Impressions of the Lexus LX470 for 2007
The 2007 LX470 is an important vehicle to Lexus for the sport utility market segment. The Base is a member of a series of one trim levels for the LX470 which include Base. The four-door truck with its four-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Lexus. There is strong competition from vehicles from Nissan.
Engine Performance
The restyled LX470 Base is equipped with a Toyota 4.7-liter 8-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 32 valves. The engine is paired with a Toyota 5-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Lexus.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The LX470 has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The truck uses torsion bar front springs and coil in the rear.
LX470 Base Statistics
The LX470 is 192.50 inches long, 76.40 inches wide, and 72.80 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 112.20 inches. It is able to seat 8 comfortably.
The listed retail price in 2007 (MSRP) was $67,395, with an invoice cost of $58,631. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2007 LX470 is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 25.40 gallons.
The 2007 LX470 gets 17 miles/gallon on the highway and only 13 in the city. This is average for a sport utility truck.
Conclusion
The 2006 model began the promise of the Lexus LX470. The 2007 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Lexus hopes that the LX470 Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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