2009 Lexus LX570 Test Drive

With the economy in a down-turn and gas prices also on their way down, the trend now turns to ‘crossover’ vehicles that combine sedan-like driving dynamics, higher mpg, with the ability to carry up to 8-passengers.  While body-on-frame sport utilities have lost a significant share of pie, full-size luxury sport utilities are still moving out of the dealer’s showrooms, but not as fast as before.  The demand for full-size luxury sport utilities still remains significant as corporations, limousine services, wealthy large families, couples and single individuals still want the luxury, capability, large carrying, and towing capacity of full-size sport utilities.

Lexus introduced the all-new, more powerful, more capable and more luxurious LX 570 in 2008.  A new optional luxury package and other enhancements for 2009 will keep this luxurious 8-passenger model at the top of its segment.

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