Lexus 470 - thunderstorm off-road

In early 2002, the classic Lexus 470 SUV came off the assembly line as a typical premium model, and in the autumn of the same year assembly of similar vehicles for Americans in Takhar began. Manufacturers since November 2004 began to supply the consumer market with an updated model that had not only a new powerful engine, but also many additional options. The SUV was radically transformed and at the end of the summer of 2007 received a full restyling.

If you look at the car from the side, the Lexus LX 470 is an expensive version of the Japanese Land Cruiser Prado from the Toyota manufacturing company. It has additional equipment, and the interior is much more luxurious. The off-road car has a V8 engine running on the 95th gasoline. Its volume is 4.7 liters. The pair of variants of a complete set are offered: 5 places in two rows and 8 places in three rows. In Canada, only the last option is implemented. In 2008, the model SUV Lexus 470 received a new radiator grille, which, in addition to the matte coating dark metal, purchased three chrome strips, made horizontally. The car is equipped with updated lighting technology, the front lights illuminate the xenon headlights. Among other innovations: alloy wheels made in a new design, chrome plated roof rails. In the same year, the car received a new color design for the body from the manufacturers. The interior was complemented by quality walnut finish and the decoration of speakers of the audio system with chrome elements.

The Lexus 470 is equipped with a 5-speed automatic transmission, from which you can switch to manual control. The 2UZ-FE engine is 100% upgraded. The power of his 263 "steed". The set includes phase shifters WT-i, thanks to which the SUV meets all environmental standards of ULEV II in the USA. In any configuration of the jeep there is a permanent all-wheel drive equipment, in which a self-locking Torsen differential between the axles and a 2-speed transfer case are laid . Driving along bumps and off-road, the mechanism can be forcibly blocked. SUV Lexus 470 GX in its basic version is equipped with a front spring suspension, and behind it has an adjustable AVS system, which monitors the rigidity of the shock absorbers. In 2004, a new KDSS system was introduced, which is responsible for controlling the hydraulics and adjusting the anti-roll bars, which almost doubles the course of the suspension in impassable places and impassability.

The SUV is equipped with 6 airbags, a VSC stabilization system, a full electropackage and ABS. The car has DAC systems for descent from the hill and HAC for a steep entrance to the mountain. In the cabin Lexus 470 there is climate control. For the convenience of passengers, it is regulated separately for them and for the driver. Finishing made of leather, metal panels made of aluminum or decoration under a tree are made to choose from.

The TRAC system ensures stable operation of the engine and does not allow the rear wheels to spin when driving or when starting quickly on a slippery road after rain or snow. The steering wheel is equipped with a large number of additional functions. The SUV hatch is equipped with an electric drive. The salon is transformed at will.