pemarsh

what are the real differences between the lx570 and the toyota land cruiser 08?

here is all i know for sure

1. price--duh!!
2. the dash board only comes in grey for the TLC

Perfection

The 570 has more features such as the extra cameras and the hard drive for music and such. I'm not sure.

pemarsh

how about comparing a base lexus lx570 with a loaded TLC 08----is there anything that the TLC is lacking?

lexusrott

Lexus , Standard equipment:

20 " wheels P285/50 R20 ; Gen. 5 HDD Nav. ; LED Lighting ; Color Keyed Rear Spoiler ; 8 ' LCD Multi Display ; 14 way power drivers seat , 12 way front passenger ; Mooroof ; Power folding 3 rd road seats ; heated front seats ; power rear door ; AFS adaptive front lighting system ; four zones heat/ac ; LPS ; AVS Adaptive variable suspension ; road assistance 4 years/unlimited ; 4 years/50000 miles ; smart access ; 10 air bags; AHC four wheel adaptive height control ; color keyed illuminated running boards ; tailgate closer sensor ; home link ; rain sensing wipers ; rear back up camera

I am sure I miss a few and others are redundant.

pemarsh

but is that on the 2008 loaded TLC also?

lexusrott

Sorry, I misread you question.
Perhaps a google.com search will give you those answers.
I have owned a 2003 TLC and I presently drive an '06 LX470 I can tell you that the LX has a more comfortable interior.

tigmd99

The '08 TLC has one MAJOR advantage over LX570: KDSS. KDSS allows for more off-road suspension travel. In addition, it's anti-roll bars are thick, which allows it to handle decently on the highway (with slightly firmer ride).

The LX570 has air suspension where it can lower itself or go up high. It comes with XREAS-type suspension where the shocks are "X-linked" (front driver to rear passenger, etc.). This allows for better on-road handling around corners, but does little off-road. The air suspension is cool off-road because you can make it go high to avoid bodily damage.

So, if you're not going to off-road much, then LX570 would be the choice. If you are into heavy off-roading over tough terrain, then TLC seems to be a better choice due to KDSS. However, for whatever reason, the TLC does NOT come with air suspension. Toyota should have included air suspension for the price that it's asking for. It seems like Toyota wants the off-road crowd to get the TLC but does not go all the way to make it perfect. It is also clear that Lexus believes that the LX570 is more for the on-road crowd...to go after the Porsche Cayenne and RR sport people.

Otherwise, the LX570 comes with way more luxury items, including better stereo, more bling-bling exterior, and better interior materials. For one, i have no freaking idea why the wood in the TLC ($73,000 vehicle) is fake nor why it does NOT come with privacy glass!

cariesfree

I didn't really check out the TLC at the show, but the look doesn't resemble the Lx as much as the old models did.