2021 Lexus LX 570

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The Lexus LX 570 is old. It remains an impeccably built and impressive piece of machinery. Its strengths, particularly as an off-roader, make it worthy of consideration. But the two-row version lacks some of the three-row's practicality, and most buyers' needs will be better served by other vehicles.

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2021 Lexus LX 570 Review

byChristian Wardlaw^{Correspondent
Christian Wardlaw has worked in the automotive industry since 1994. He has written nearly 10,000 car-related articles and tested and reviewed more than 2,000 vehicles over the course of his career. Chris is a correspondent at Edmunds and was the first editor-in-chief of Edmunds.com in the 1990s. He has also contributed to Autotrader, CarGurus, J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, NADAguides, New York Daily News Autos and WardsAuto. His mom claims that his first word was “car,” and Chris believes that Miata is always the answer.}

Pros

Exceptional off-road capability for a luxury SUV
Beautifully crafted cabin

Cons

Second and third rows lack space and versatility
Tech interface is distracting and not intuitive
Poor fuel economy, even for a luxury SUV

What's new

Limited-production LX Inspiration Series
Updated appearance with Sport package
Amazon Alexa compatibility
Part of the third LX generation introduced for 2008

Overview

Based on the Toyota Land Cruiser, the Lexus LX 570 is engineered to go where few other SUVs can. At the same time, it provides a thick layer of luxury and refinement for when the adventure calls for pounding the pavement. As the flagship of the Lexus SUV lineup, the three-row LX 570 has an impeccably crafted interior and plenty of standard luxury features.

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Technologically, the Lexus LX 570 falls well behind rivals. Its infotainment system competes mainly in terms of screen size, and the LX 570's safety technology is basic for this class. Where other luxury SUVs dazzle customers with digital instrumentation, massaging seats, and the latest in advanced driver safety aids, this Lexus falls behind. Amazon Alexa compatibility is new for 2021, but if you're seeking Apple CarPlay, Android Auto or a Wi-Fi hotspot, you'll need a different vehicle.

You can take the LX 570 well off the beaten path, and as is expected of a Lexus, it behaves as though every component has been coated in silicone. But on pavement, the truck-like LX 570 is less enjoyable to drive. Check out our full Expert Rating for all of the details.

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Performance

6.5/10

How does the LX 570 drive? The LX 570 is immensely capable off-road but proves less so on pavement. In typical driving, the V8 feels lazy and not especially quick to spin up, and it lacks torque at the low end where you'd expect it. It's a tall vehicle and leans noticeably in turns.

The steering is shockingly heavy at parking lot speeds and overly light on the freeway, with poor on-center feel that makes it easy to drift from a straight line. The brakes are quite numb and can be hard to modulate at low speeds, exhibiting some grabbiness. In our testing, the big SUV made the 0-60 mph run in an acceptable 7.5 seconds. Other luxury SUVs feel livelier when you prod the gas pedal.

Comfort

7.5/10

How comfortable is the LX 570? The LX's comfort and quiet clash with its bumpy ride. The excellent front seats are wide and flat but also cushy and supportive. They're built like armchairs and great for long drives. The second row in our two-row tester was just as cushy but less supportive with fewer adjustments, and your knees sit a bit higher due to the floor height. The Lexus LX is also very quiet. Traffic, road noise and even bumps sound distant. There's wind noise at freeway speeds, but it's nothing intrusive.

The ride is truck-like. Lexus' suspension takes the sharp edges off bumps big and small, but you still feel every road imperfection. And the climate control is best left to manage itself in Climate Concierge mode since adjusting the settings requires using the annoying infotainment interface.

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Interior

7.0/10

How’s the interior? The two-row LX's interior is incredibly roomy. There's a lack of toe room under the front seats, but extra legroom makes up for that. Visibility is also quite strong for a large SUV, with tall glass and expansive mirrors that provide a good view all around. The driving position is very upright and commanding, and shorter drivers might struggle to find a comfortable arrangement.

The cabin is positively cluttered with controls, many for off-road features. They're well labeled, but it's a lot to manage. Anything that doesn't have a button is stuck in one of the most cumbersome infotainment interfaces on the road. Also, while the doors open wide and there are plenty of grab handles, the vehicle's high seats and high step rails can make getting in and out a struggle for some.

Technology

5.0/10

How’s the tech? The LX is saddled with Lexus' worst generation of infotainment, with a finicky joystick controller, confusing menu structures, and poorly labeled and hard-to-find settings. The navigation software is simplistic and outdated. There's Bluetooth audio but no Android Auto or Apple CarPlay. Lexus provides just a few USB ports and none for the second row. You can't do worse in this segment. That said, sound quality from the optional Mark Levinson stereo is excellent.

The adaptive cruise control works pretty well for a vehicle this size at freeway speeds, but it's too reactive in stop-and-go traffic, making it unpleasant to use. Driver aids overall are far less capable than those from class leaders.

Storage

7.5/10

How’s the storage? The LX 570 offers a massive 53.7 cubic feet of storage space behind the back seats, and it can tow up to 7,000 pounds — a great showing. If you want max cargo space, you have to fold the second row upright against the front seatbacks. That forces the front seats forward far enough to make driving essentially impossible for most adults.

The LX does make a fine place to sleep on a camping trip, and since each side of the second-row seats can be folded independently, you can open up a very long space on one side of the vehicle if you forgo a passenger. For your small personal items, there are a few handy pockets, but most of the small-item storage is in the bucket-like armrest bin. Competitors offer better organization.

Fuel Economy

5.0/10

How’s the fuel economy? Its EPA-estimated 14 mpg combined (12 city/16 highway) is poor even for a large SUV, and any time spent in traffic will see your average dip below the city estimate. We averaged 14.8 mpg on our mixed-driving 115-mile evaluation route. You don't buy a large luxury SUV to save on gas, but the LX still disappoints.

Value

7.0/10

Is the LX 570 a good value? The Lexus LX feels very well built, with quality materials and padding almost everywhere your body might make contact with a surface. It is a solid-feeling vehicle, and, compared to our time in some other body-on-frame SUVs, we experienced no rattles or creaks. That said, the starting price is very high for the segment (although most features are standard), and most competitors are less expensive even when optioned up. Lexus' warranty is typical for the class.

Wildcard

7.0/10

The LX has personality in aces. It's big, sturdy and comfortable, and you look down on the world while your music plays in exquisite clarity. This Lexus is an archetypal luxury truck. And just because its features and tech put it behind the curve doesn't mean it's lost an ounce of that personality.

Which LX 570 does Edmunds recommend?

We recommend getting Lexus LX 570 Three-Row, which matches most other flagship luxury SUVs in terms of passenger capacity. Additionally, the Three-Row provides access to packages and options that are not available on the Two-Row model.

Lexus LX 570 models

Lexus sells the LX 570 in Two-Row, Three-Row and LX Inspiration Series levels of specification. Each is well equipped, and Lexus offers few options for this SUV. Highlights are as follows:

LX 570 Two-Row
In addition to seating for five people, the LX 570 Two-Row includes:

383-horsepower 5.7-liter V8 engine
Eight-speed automatic transmission
Full-time four-wheel-drive system
Adaptive suspension
Leather upholstery
Wood interior trim
Ambient interior lighting
Power-adjustable, heated front seats
Four-zone automatic climate control
Sunroof
Power rear liftgate
12.3-inch infotainment display
Nine-speaker premium sound system
Navigation system

The LX 570 also comes with:

Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the LX 570 and the car in front)
Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing)
Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the LX 570 and its surroundings for tight parking situations)

LX 570 Three-Row
Added passenger capacity is the Three-Row's sole benefit:

Power-folding third-row seat

A Luxury package is available for both the Two-Row and Three-Row versions. It comes with:

Premium leather upholstery
Ventilated front seats
Heated and ventilated rear seats
Heated steering wheel

A Sport package is exclusive to the Three-Row and adds on:

Front styling modifications
21-inch wheels
Premium leather in more available colors
Black headliner

LX 570 Inspiration Series
New for 2021, this version of the LX 570 is based on the Three-Row and comes with blacked-out exterior trim and wheels, black premium leather with red accents, and special floor and cargo mats.

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Average user rating: 4.3 stars

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5/5 stars, The only SUV that matters

db, 10/08/2017

4dr SUV 4WD (5.7L 8cyl 8A)

I have a 2017 LX 570 and this is my third LX dating back to 2002. My previous vehicle was a 2006 LX; I absolutely love the upgrades both internally and externally. I would not comment on the mpg as a negative--especially considering this is a full-time four-wheeled drive vehicle that weighs over 7,000 lbs--poor mpg is to be expected. I considered purchasing a Mercedes G Wagon or a …

5/5 stars, The Best all around SUV available on the market.

Virginia Gentleman, 04/30/2021

Three-Row 4dr SUV 4WD (5.7L 8cyl 8A)

I recently traded in my 2015 Lexus LX 570, which I had purchased new, for a new 2021 LX 570. These cars are bullet-proof, coddle their driver and passengers and will get you through the worst weather to your destination with no muss or fuss. The 5.7 liter V-8 with the 8 speed transmission is silky smooth, but moves this 3 ton beast with great authority when you put your foot into the … accelerator. The suspension is sure-footed with none of the rolling and yawing other SUVs can demonstrate on high speed descents into sharp curves. And the maintenance on this car is laughably minimal……….this is my 4th big Lexus (the other 2 being new LS sedans) and all I have to do is change the oil/filter at regular intervals, rotate the tires and replace those tires when they are worn out. These vehicles are screwed together better than any I have ever owned and I have owned almost 40 cars in my short happy life. Get one of these before. They stop making them. These cars are keepers. UPDATE: after 9 months of ownership and about 8,000 miles, I still have nothing but high praise for this elegant beast……..just as I had for my 2015 LX 570, on which I put 80,000 miles before trading it in on this machine. This is the last year for the LX 570 with the powerful and silky smooth 5.7 liter V-8. It is being replaced by a smaller LX 600 with a twin turbo 3.4 liter V-6. Grab one of the remaining LX 570’s while you can. You won’t be sorry. UPDATE: at about 11,500 miles, my opinion is unchanged. I feel sorry for the purchasers of the new LX-600, because they will not have the silky smooth and powerful 5.7 liter V-8. These SUV’s are as close to perfection in their class as an SUV can be. UPDATE: I am at just over 16,000 miles. My opinion about this car is unchanged. After owning two wonderful GMC Suburbans over the years, both of which I purchased new, there is no question that the LEXUS LX 570 is superior to any of the American SUV’s on the market. Yes, the Suburbans/YUKON XLs and extended Ford Expeditions have more cargo space, but they cannot match the build quality, road manners, comfort and long term reliability of the LEXUS LX 570. You can’t buy a new one anymore, but if you can snag a low mileage used one, you won’t be sorry. UPDATE at 20,000 miles. My opinion is unchanged. If you can find a low mileage LX570, BUY IT. These are quality vehicles that are built better than any of the others. You change the oil, buy new tires, rotate the tires at oil changes and drive them FOREVER. My friend with Mercedes GL SUV’s have theirs in the shop constantly. But these Lexus LX%&)’s are screwed together so very well, that you will have very few issues over the life of ownership. Driveability is EXCELLENT with a wonderful ride, quality handling for a 3 ton SUV and a responsive drivetrain. Forget the turbo V-6’s which don’t yield ANY better mileage. There’s nothing like an unaspirated V-8 when you tromp on the gas to pass on a two lane road. I feel sorry for the new LX-600 owners. They don’t know what they’re missing.

5/5 stars, Mountain goat on steroids in a tuxedo

Jack, 01/15/2020

Two-Row 4dr SUV 4WD (5.7L 8cyl 8A)

I am one of the rare luxury SUV owners that occasionally uses the vehicle in true off-road conditions while on my gentlemen's hunting trips. The LX is luxuriously beautiful both inside and out, which pleases my wife, but also has plenty of room for my dog and equipment. It readily goes where I need it to go. It has a locking differential to put it in "mountain goat" mode. which is …

5/5 stars, The best SUV in this category

TommyJames, 10/08/2017

4dr SUV 4WD (5.7L 8cyl 8A)

This is LX570 #4 for me. I've never owned four of anything, and every time I think about getting another LX570, I read about all others in the same category and drive them to see if there is something better. There isn't. And with each passing year, the LX570 just gets better. Yes, there are two other brands that are perceived to have higher status, but both have crappy resale and are … filled with antiquated technology. I've taken mine in soft sand on the Washington Coast, without any problems or fear of getting stuck. I have used crawl control twice. There is no vehicle better suited for a road trip. It's the ultimate for that purpose, except for the low gas mileage. Don't pay attention to the computer that shows you getting 12. I'm getting closer to 15-18, which still isn't great, but this is a massive, very heavy SUV. I keep buying them because given the value and high resale, the overall cost of ownership is far lower than the other two in the same price point. American SUVs feel cheap to me and don't have the same attention to detail. I also have an S550 and I still prefer driving the LX570. It's also the little details, the quality of the switches, the feel of buttons, all the touch points that make the LX a better vehicle. Some of the others look cooler, more trendy, but you pay for it in lost features and horrible resale. If this is a dog hauler, it's best with the third row seat down and a seat cover. With the two seats up, the critters don't have any side visibility and the window line is high. Best to toss them in the third row seat, which still leaves enough room for groceries behind the third row, and a hair-free back seat. It's that third row seat for dogs that is a must for me. When you put it in Sport mode, it really does stiffen up and you can toss it around while paddle shifting. Yes, it's a beast and don't expect it to want to grip the road like the family Lamborghini, however that said, it will delight you if you let it. What I love about Lexus is that they just don't break. In my years of owning the brand, I've only had a few occasions when I had any unscheduled maintenance and that was in the 90s. I have about 4,000 miles on my 2017 and I'm thrilled with it. I do wish the second row had a tiny bit more leg room, but it's still not bad. Other gripes- though minor, would be the way you can't control the GPS while in camera mode on split screen. Also, when it comes to media, you have to spend some time getting to know the full capabilities. It can do a lot. The seats are extremely comfortable on very long drives and the cooler between the seats gets used all the time. I LOVE this thing!

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Trim

Total MSRP: $88,275

MPG & Fuel: 12 City / 16 Hwy / 14 Combined; Fuel Tank Capacity: 24.6 gal. capacity

Seating: 5 seats

Drivetrain: Type: four wheel drive; Transmission: 8-speed shiftable automatic

Engine: V8 cylinder; Horsepower: 383 hp @ 5,600 rpm; Torque: 403 lb-ft @ 3,600 rpm

Basic Warranty: 4 yr./ 50,000 mi.

Dimensions: Length: 200.0 in. / Height: 75.2 in.; Overall Width without Mirrors: 78.0 in.; Curb Weight: 5,800 lbs.; Cargo Capacity, All Seats In Place: 53.7 cu.ft.

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Safety

Our experts’ favorite LX 570 safety features:

Forward Collision Mitigation: Automatically detects cars and pedestrians ahead, warns you about them, and brakes automatically if necessary. Includes pedestrian detection.
Adaptive Cruise Control: Adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the Lexus and the car in front. Can bring the LX 570 to a complete stop.
Lexus Enform Safety Connect: Connected services plan that is free for the first 10 years of LX 570 ownership. Includes automatic collision notification and emergency assistance.

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FAQ

Is the Lexus LX 570 a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2021 LX 570 both on the road and at the track, giving it a 6.8 out of 10. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2021 LX 570 gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 29 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that carrying capacity for the LX 570 ranges from 16.3 to 53.7 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Lexus LX 570. Learn more

What's new in the 2021 Lexus LX 570?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2021 Lexus LX 570:

Limited-production LX Inspiration Series
Updated appearance with Sport package
Amazon Alexa compatibility
Part of the third LX generation introduced for 2008

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Is the Lexus LX 570 reliable?

To determine whether the Lexus LX 570 is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the LX 570. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the LX 570's 4-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2021 Lexus LX 570 a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2021 Lexus LX 570 is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2021 LX 570 and gave it a 6.8 out of 10. Our consumer reviews show that the 2021 LX 570 gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 29 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2021 LX 570 is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2021 Lexus LX 570?

The least-expensive 2021 Lexus LX 570 is the 2021 Lexus LX 570 Two-Row 4dr SUV 4WD (5.7L 8cyl 8A). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $86,930.

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Two-Row 4dr SUV 4WD (5.7L 8cyl 8A) which starts at $86,930
Three-Row 4dr SUV 4WD (5.7L 8cyl 8A) which starts at $91,930

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What are the different models of Lexus LX 570?

If you're interested in the Lexus LX 570, the next question is, which LX 570 model is right for you? LX 570 variants include Two-Row 4dr SUV 4WD (5.7L 8cyl 8A), and Three-Row 4dr SUV 4WD (5.7L 8cyl 8A). For a full list of LX 570 models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more

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