The Lexus LX470 Base for 2006
There's been a lot of talk about the Lexus LX470 for 2006. As a leading truck in the sport utility market the LX470 (and in this case specically the Base version) has maintained a good reputation. The 4-door LX470 is especially appealing to broad audience, making it a perfect truck to help Lexus as a brand in general.
Under the Hood
Standard equipment in the LX470 for 2005 and 2006 includes the 4.7 liter engine by Toyota, weighing in at 8 cylinders and thirty two valves. A 5-speed Automatic Transmission puts the power of the engine to the pavement. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Sport Utility arena.
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.
Vehicle Statistics
The dimensions of the LX470 Base are 76.40 inches wide by 192.50 inches long. It sits a comfortable 72.80 inches off the ground. It seats a standard eight passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 112.20 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $67,395 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $58,631. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sport Utility.
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel is handled for the LX470 is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is managed by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 25.40-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.
The 2006 LX470 gets 17 miles/gallon on the highway and only 13 in the city. This is exceptional for a sport utility truck.
We Think...
The 2005 model began the promise of the Lexus LX470. The 2006 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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