Al Futtaim Motors held a media event for the official launch of the all-new 2016 Lexus LX570. This ‘refreshed’ model includes the following changes:
- New look; primarily redesigned front and rear end
- 8 speed automatic transmission
- Redesigned interior
- New 12.3 inch screen and remote touch interface
- New LED headlights
- Pre-crash alert
- Pedestrian detection
- 21” alloys
- Sequential LED turn signals
- Available in 2 new colors
- Head up display
- Larger rear entertainment screens
- Lexus Climate Concierge
- Variable Gear Ratio Steering
- New driving modes
The performance of the car remains the same. However, the trim levels have been reduced to 3 – Premier, Prestige and Platinum.
First Impressions
Like the Land Cruiser event, the LX570 event also included about 20 mins of driving to get a taste of the car. Here are my initial thoughts:
- The car is heavy
- Looks are controversial
- Very spacious
- Steering is just right
- Gearbox is smooth for daily driving and punchy when floored
- The suspension is better than the Land Cruiser
- Brakes are spongy
- Interior is beautiful and loaded
Please stay tuned for a full fledged review. For more information, please visit the 2016 Lexus LX guide.
