Lexus Malaysia has pulled the wraps off their range-topping model, the new LX 570. This is the first time they have brought this model in, as Lexus Malaysia focused on sedans to establish the brand first.
The Lexus LX 570 may be called a facelift, but Lexus has redesigned every external panel, save for the door panels. Lexus unveiled the facelifted LX 570 at the famous Pebble Beach Concours d’ Elegance in California. The fully-imported Lexus LX 570 is only available in one trim level, and was launched in the USA in August 2015. Lexus Malaysia is the sole distributor of the Lexus LX 570 here.
The LX 570 is powered by a 3UR-FE V8 engine which, at 5.7-litres, is the largest engine in the Lexus range. The engine is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission, which is tuned to make maximum use of the displacement with a strong flat torque characteristic from low speeds. At its peak output, the engine generates 362 hp with 530 Nm of torque and can accelerate the vehicle from standstill to 100 km/h in just 7.7 seconds.
A new feature of the drivetrain is the Integrated Drive Mode which manages the powertrain, chassis elements and air conditioning for optimum performance in different conditions. The LX 570 uses a robust transfer case to provide full-time 4-wheel drive. The system uses a TORSEN limited-slip differential (LSD) to distribute power 40:60, which allows power to be sent to the wheels if there’s a slippage.
Even in off-road conditions, Lexus provides a technologically advanced solution to improve driving safety in the form of a Multi-Terrain Monitor. The monitor is a driving support system that displays the images of areas around the vehicle when travelling at low speeds and as a perimeter safety confirmation. Besides being able to see all sides of the vehicle, there is also one unique view that is not usually available on such systems – an underfloor view which will surely be helpful for avoiding holes and rocks.
Similar to the Lexus NX, the big brother LX 570 also features triple full LED headlamps which are integrated with the spindle grille and the headlamps have an Auto High Beam to improve night time visibility without the need for manual switching. The LX 570 also comes with LED Cornering Lamps for extra illumination at night when turning a corner.
With this update, the LX 570 gets a triple-linkage multimedia system which integrates the information on the 12.3-inch Centre Display, Head-up Display and 4.2-inch TFT Colour Display situated between the speedometer and tachometer. The Premium Surround System by Mark Levinson features 19-speakers system and is equipped with 16-channel output DSP amplifiers with sound output from 2-channel sources to create a realistic sound space.
As with an increasing number of Lexus models, the latest LX 570 comes with Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), a system which alerts the driver to vehicles approaching at the rear of the vehicle with an audible alert as well as flashing indicators on the vehicle’s external side mirrors. RCTA works with the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) system which employs a quasi-millimetre wave radar on the back of the vehicle. The system can detect a vehicle present in adjacent lanes and can also detect an object at the rear of the vehicle as it is reversing.
Complementing the RCTA and BSM is a reverse camera which provides a view of the area around the back of the vehicle. Besides enabling the driver to see any hazards or even small children, the reverse camera view also has graphics which help the driver to park the vehicle more easily.
The Lexus LX 570 will retail for RM923,960 OTR without insurance.
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