We do plead guilty to the accusation that most of the in-depth review videos we feature are about super expensive, limited edition super cars that the average reader cannot even dream about buying. This time, though, we have something more down to earth as we join Motor Trend’s Jonny Lieberman in his quest to find out if the new 2016 Lexus LX 570 is any good.
The review includes an on-road evaluation of the 2016 Lexus LX 570 as well a fair bit of off-roading. What’s more, since the 570 is basically a Toyota Land Cruiser in an Armani suit, this video also delivers a verdict on whether that car is worth all the hype. So if you are a Land Cruiser fan you should also stick around.
The beating hear of 2016 Lexus LX 570 is a 5.7-liter V8 engine that produces 383 horsepower and delivers 90-percent of its 403 lb.-ft. peak torque at just 3,600 rpm. As you would expect the car comes with a bucket load of features to justify its $90K starting price, including four-wheel Active Traction Control system (A-TRAC), Torsen limited-slip locking center differential, Heads-up Display (HUD), Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Intuitive Park Assist, All-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Pre-Collision System (PCS) with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Alert (LDA), Intelligent High Beam (IHB), 12.3-inch navigation screen, and…