Brand new Lexus LX 2020 Automatic

A 5.7-liter V-8 sends 383 horsepower to all four wheels through an 8-speed automatic transmission. That’s enough power to motivate the 6,000-pound beast with more authority than many drivers might expect. The truck chassis helps the LX confidently tow up to 7,000 pounds, though doing so drops fuel economy from atrocious to unbelievable. Few vehicles guzzle at the same rate as the Lexus LX. Underneath, the height-adjustable suspension can be lowered for easier access and raised to go off-road. A host of four-wheeling modes deliver impressive off-road ability, though the low-hanging front bumper will be awfully expensive to replace should it be wedged against a rock. Inside, the LX is as plush as anything else in the Lexus lineup, and optional softer leathers and open-pore wood trim deliver a designer appearance.

If only the tech team had been given the same marching orders. The standard 12.3-inch display is large, but that’s its only asset. The LX has a wide, low dash adorned with a choice of well-finished woods and leathers. The sedan-like dash features a wide display resting above an analog clock and climate controls. A knob for the infotainment system sits on the center console. Various interior hues range from the expected black and tan shades to a brick-like reddish orange. Like a gentle giant, the 2020 Lexus LX 570 is a big SUV that rides as well as some luxury sedans.