Most LX470 owners don’t want to take their Lexus off-road, but if they want to, they can.
The Lexus LX line has long-been the premium SUV in the lineup of Toyota’s luxury brand, serving as one of the most expensive vehicles offered by the Japanese automaker in the United States. With that in mind, it seems unlikely that many LX470 owners buy their large luxury SUV will the intention of doing serious off-roading, but as the video from the Revere Overland YouTube channelshows, these premium family vehicles are very capable in the worst conditions.
Lexus LX470
The Lexus LX470 might be a premium luxury vehicle, but it based on the legendary Toyota Land Cruiser. As a result, the largest Lexus can be driven in just about any situation, from the roughest unpaved roads to climbing a muddy hill to fording a deep water crossing. To many people, that might sound crazy, as most Lexus owners don’t take their premium SUVs to play in the mud, but this isn’t about whether or not owners do go off-roading. This is about highlighting how well the Lexus LX470 can handle serious off-roading situations for those owners who do want to crawl more than just the mall parking lot.
Based on the front end styling, this LX470 is from the 2002 through 2005 portion of the vehicle’s second generation. In addition to the advanced four-wheel-drive system, this high-rising Lexus is powered by a 4.7-liter V8 with 230-235 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque. When new, this vehicle would have had a starting price in the range of $61,000 to $66,000, deterring most people from buying them to go off-roading, but in the used market, they are far more affordable.
Thanks to the lower used prices, we have owners who might considering taking the LX470 into the woods, like the vehicle in the video above.
Conquering the Wilderness
In the short video above, the Lexus LX470 tackles a handful of pretty substantial off-road obstacles. The LX starts by climbing down a rocky hill, followed by crossing water that is nearly up to the grille and finishing up with footage of the vehicle climbing up a few different hills. Whether it is climbing in dirt or rock, the big, luxury SUV has no problem conquering the off-road situations.
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