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.

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.

A high point in the sport utility market is the Lexus LX470. In 2005 Lexus rolled out an upgraded version of the LX470 with one versions: Base. Sales for the LX470, especially the LX470 Base, were brisk during 2005 and 2006. The improved reliability and the updated styling were responsible for the increased interest.

2005 Lexus LX470 Base Specs

The LX470 Base is equipped with a Toyota 4.7 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota 5-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Lexus.

The fuel system for the 2005 LX470 is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

The LX470 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The truck uses torsion bar and coil springs front and rear respectively.

Statistics

The dimensions of the LX470 Base are 76.40 inches wide by 192.50 inches long. It sits 72.80 inches off the ground. It seats a standard eight passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 112.20 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $65,225 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $56,745. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sport Utility.

The standard warranty period for the LX470 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sport utility market.

Fuel Efficiency

The LX470 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of thirteen in-city driving and seventeen when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid truck, this was within normal parameters.

Parting Shots

The 2004 model began the promise of the Lexus LX470. The 2005 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.

The LX470 Base is equipped with a Toyota 4.7 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota 5-speed Transmission. 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 standard warranty period for the LX470 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 72 months or 70,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the sport utility market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $64,475 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $56,091. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sport Utility.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2004 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 2004 LX470 gets 17 miles/gallon on the highway and only 13 in the city. This is exceptional for a sport utility truck.

We Think...

There are several reasons why the Lexus LX470 Base sold well in 2004. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Lexus, specifically a LX470.

In 2001 Lexus released the LX470 Base to the truck-buying market. The LX470 came in one configurations: Base. The Base configuration is powered by the 4.7-liter eight-cylinder engine, which makes 16 highway miles and 13 city. The LX470 competes in the Sport Utility market segment, in direct competition with Lexus.

Performance

The LX470 Base is equipped with a Toyota 4.7 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Lexus.

The LX470 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The truck uses torsion bar and coil springs front and rear respectively.

The fuel system for the 2001 LX470 is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 25.40 gallons.

LX470 Base 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.

There is a 50,000 mile, 48 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 70,000/72 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $61,855 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $53,813. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sport Utility.

Fuel Efficiency

The LX470 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of thirteen in-city driving and sixteen when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green truck, this was subpar.

In 2000 and 2001 the LX470 Base was availble in the exterior colors of Black Onyx/Medium Gray Metallic, Blue Vapor Metallic/Medium Gray Metallic, Cashmere Beige Metallic/Light Grayish Beige Metallic, Golden Pearl, Mystic Sea Opalescent/Medium Gray Metallic, and Riverock Green Mica/Medium Gray Metallic.

Conclusion

There are several reasons why the Lexus LX470 Base sold well in 2001. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Lexus, specifically a LX470.

Standard equipment in the LX470 for 2002 and 2003 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. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the LX470.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The LX470 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by torsion bar front springs and coil in the rear.

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.

There is a 50,000 mile, 48 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 70,000/72 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The listed retail price in 2003 (MSRP) was $63,625, with a dealer invoice cost of $55,353. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2003 LX470 is a SFI design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 25.40 gallons.

The LX470 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of thirteen in-city driving and seventeen when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid truck, this was within normal parameters.

What We Think of the Lexus LX470

The 2002 model began the promise of the Lexus LX470. The 2003 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.

The 1998 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 LX470 Base is equipped with a Toyota 4.7 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota 4-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 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 $54,950 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $47,175. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sport Utility.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1998 LX470 is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 25.40 gallons.

The 1998 LX470 gets 16 miles/gallon on the highway and only 13 in the city. This is average for a sport utility truck.

In Summary

The 1998 model year was unsuccessful for the Lexus LX470. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

A lot has been said about the Lexus LX470 for 1999. As Lexus's entry 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 wide market segment, making it a perfect truck to help Lexus as a brand in general.

Lexus LX470 Engine Specs

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 4-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Lexus.

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 LX470 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The truck uses torsion bar and coil springs front and rear respectively.

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 $56,205 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $48,252. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sport Utility.

The standard warranty period for the LX470 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sport utility market.

Fuel Efficiency

The LX470 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of thirteen in-city driving and sixteen when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green truck, this was exceptional.

Conclusion

The 1998 model began the promise of the Lexus LX470. The 1999 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.

The LX470 Base is equipped with a Toyota 4.7 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota 4-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 comes equipped with 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.

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 standard warranty period for the LX470 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sport utility market.

The listed retail price in 2000 (MSRP) was $60,105, with a dealer invoice cost of $51,600. This price is in line with the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2000 LX470 is a SFI design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 25.40 gallons.

The LX470 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of thirteen in-city driving and sixteen when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid truck, this was within normal parameters.

Parting Shots

The 1999 model began the promise of the Lexus LX470. The 2000 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.

The restyled LX470 Base is equipped with a 4.7-liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota four-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2001 version.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The LX470 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by torsion bar front springs and coil in the rear.

Statistics

The dimensions of the LX470 Base are 76.40 inches wide by 192.50 inches long. It sits 72.80 inches off the ground. It seats a standard eight passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 112.20 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The standard warranty period for the LX470 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 72 months or 70,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the sport utility market.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $61,855 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $53,813. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sport Utility.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2002 LX470 is a SFI design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 25.40 gallons.

The LX470 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of thirteen in-city driving and sixteen when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid truck, this was within normal parameters.

Parting Shots

The 2001 model began the promise of the Lexus LX470. The 2002 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.