Looking to possibly upgrade our IS350 to a '15 or '16 LX570. Love the truck, it's literally the most overbuilt production vehicle in existence.

However I've read some road tests where they say it's not a good interstate cruiser because you always have to correct the steering. I drive up to New York state often to see in-laws so a big appeal is to have an unstoppable vehicle even in a blizzard during those winter months. But I need a "cruisemobile". I don't expect it to cruise like my LS430 but I need a comfy ride and total comfort. I don't want to have to constantly adjust the steering to make sure it tracks straight on 700 mile drives.

Anyone have any input?

 

No issues here with "constantly" adjusting the steering...maybe the road testers need to check alignment. Boise to DFW a few times...around 1800 miles each way. I can take my hands off the wheel and the truck tracks straight at 80+ mph...nice that only 2000 rpm needed at that speed.

If you're truly facing blizzards in the winter, I'd suggest a set of decent winter tires...imo oem tires are below crap in the winter.

 

Thanks! That's good info. I live in Tennessee where you don't need winter tires, but I do travel to see in-laws in the winter. A vehicle like this would give me the confidence I desire in case the worst happens.

 

I have made countless TX to GA trips to visit wife's family. Windy days can be slightly annoying. Love the suspension adjustment on the highway- mostly in sport, but occasionally bad stretches call for comfort.

Edit: Seats do not leave you achy/tired.

 

MY15.... been driving for almost 25k miles. Did at least 8x 400 miles trips never felt vehicle needed constant steering correction. Excellent and comfortable.

 

The LX570 is our family cruisemobile of choice. Very plush ride and comfy. Lots of power when needed.

It tracks in a straight line well. Our friend has a 2017 Cadillac Escalade while very plush and comfy, we found it to be too "floaty".


We took it during the winter months to the ski slopes in California, Colorado, and Utah without any problems. We also took it to the desert heat in Death Valley and also to very remote areas of Grand Canyon and NM in the summer without any problems.

For flat highways we liked the radar auto cruise feature. But for prolonged hill descents on the highway, we found it to use "brakes to slow down" too much instead of down shifting. So for prolonged downhill highways, we disengage the radar auto cruise.

We get 19+ mpg on highest cruising at around 75mph which is excellent for an SUV of this size and caliber.

 

The LX 570 tracks super straight if in alignment... better than my ES 330 did. Having driven both, there is a difference between the 20 and 21 inch wheels in ride quality.
I would describe the ride as good with the 20" wheels. Considering the quiet ride and quality stereo, it is a great highway cruiser.

 

I have done cross country trips, I am talking about about 5 to 8k back to back, in snow storms / bad rainy weather. I won't not trust any other car, I like my ls460 to but nothing stops this. This is very comfortable to drive and you don't need much correction. I remember the lx470 I used to have needed more steering input that the 570.

we are thinking of driving down to Florida next month and then to Chicago, I have 3 kids and we enjoy in the car so much no one wants to fly anywhere. I have a Thule cargo box and we are good to go.

I used to have a 430 and I think the 430 needed more adjustment than the 460, the 430 was a nice cruiser and I think you will find it every similar to the feel of ls430 than a IS350. The MPG on highway isn't that bad either, stay between 65-70 and you touch the magic number "20"

 

Nice, guys! Thanks for the input!

Looks like these get better mileage than advertised, too.

Looking for a '15, I prefer the pre-refresh styling and love the spindle grill in that application.

 

Have a family friend that owns a trucking and rigging company, and he has used either a Landcruiser or LX as a "company car" for trips to check in on things, for as long as I can remember, and he says it's the best car for the job. He just traded in his 2016 LC with 130K miles in for a new Land cruiser. Another benefit he says is even with the miles, the resale is so good, that he still gets a large portion of his initial purchase price back, but not sure if thats a concern to you.

While the last LX we owned was a 2003, we thought the same thing, and loved it for long trips.

 

I love mine on the road; Tune the suspension to sport mode to tighten it up a bit and hit the cruise control at 78-80. Like someone mentioned its 2000 or less RPM at that speed, and even with my Thule roof rack I'm getting 18-19 MPG.

 

That's a nice, lazy RPM to be cruising at 80 with...

 

...definitely. Until you hit mountain roads, of which Idaho has plenty.

 

I live in East TN, trust me I know what you're talking about.

It's not underpowered, is it? It's not as quick as the competition but then those won't last 25 years like this will.

 

We had to cut our holiday short in Colorado to get back to Houston as Hurricane Harvey was coming in and we had to get home for our horses. 1,200 miles straight in a few month old '17 LX, only stopping for gas and bathroom breaks. Had to stop about 200 miles outside of Houston to fill up for the last stint just as the police were shutting down the roads. The police told us we would never make it, we were the last vehicle that was allowed through. About 15 miles further down the highway we watched a tornado destroy a barn about 500 feet to our right. Probably did 20 mph, some of it in high mode as we drove through the middle of the hurricane due to the amount of water washing over the road and lack of visibility due to the torrential rain. I recall having to increase the volume on the audio during the worst of the rain. I didn't have to make any significant steering corrections, in fact it was a pleasant drive. Best long trip vehicle I've ever owned, unflappable. It's our go to vehicle for cross country drives and I prefer it to flying. Atrocious gas mileage for this day and age but a fair price to pay for something that's Armageddon ready.