Lexus LX 570 2020 review | Chasing Cars

[@eljayy91]

0:23 such a perfect coincidence having an older model in the shot 😄

[@chasingcars]

No coincidences there, LJ. Saw the 100 Series and knew we had to get it in shot

[@SuperToyotaf1]

I just bought one and I love it. I have not taken advantage of the Encore program. I have not found any bad points about it, this car can last and be owned for life

[@chasingcars]

Hope you get to take advantage of Encore Platinum soon, seems like a good programme - no Lexus input there, just my own opinion!

[@Mint-cb2vc]

how much fuel does it take driving in city/hway?

[@michaelwiebe4282]

Except the cockpit/ infotainment is far outdated!

[@klipschs]

Had a chance to sit in one of this with 6 other mates, its supremely comfortable and luxurious for city and rough roads. Dream machine!

[@chasingcars]

Sounds like you gave the LX a good test.

[@miguelircontar]

This is so beautiful

[@chasingcars]

It's quite something.

[@letsseeif]

When the video started I thought the roof hoop - roof rack was a bit over cooked. Then I realised that it was the Sydney Harbour Bridge well behind. Seriously Tom, I see Lexus as an alternative to the German brands especially for the driver who'se aspirational but also values almost hyper reliabiltiy. The notion of the whole Lexus stable as being available for these drivers is pragmatic and potentially a profitable business plan for Lexus 'going forward'. As for the Lexus LX 570, I surmise that the driver who sees it as it is, is going to 'go for' a 'king of the road' stance, albeit trucklike.

[@imransyafi]

Can you also please mention the Power in Horsepower aswell? Its a simple touch that would really help appeal to a wider audience.

[@chasingcars]

Sure - 270kW = 362hp

[@malcolmscott4150]

Ooh RCF please - yes great idea need more manufacturers to roll out these programs

[@chasingcars]

Agreed - it's about time we had a shake-up in ownership benefits in Australia. I think Encore Platinum is a good innovation.

[@Llamafarmer423]

Hot tip for you, it’s to big, I went from a Prado to the LX diesel, got rid of it after 12 months because it was a pain in the butt in a car park or on tight roads. I wish Lexus would do a GX in Australia which is basically this car but in a Prado size.

[@chasingcars]

Fair enough. It's a biggun. I agree that the Lexus GX would play well in Australia, especially if they gave it the diesel V8

[@thtupid]

I really like the LX. It's probably the only large SUV I properly like. It looks great, is supremely comfortable and very well kitted. I don't even care if it doesn't have phone mirroring. I don't need that kind of stuff. But I also feel the main problem for the LX is not the age or thirsty engine. It's that it's a flagship with flagship level pricing. And as a flagship, people expect more. Much more. And as a flagship, it doesn't have features that the lesser models have (such as smart phone mirroring) which makes it a hard pill to swallow. A pity really. Such a lovely car imho (I know some find the look hideous).

[@thamimaluki7586]

No panaromic sunroof. I'll rather have a Volvo XC90 - it's cheaper, safer and very economical.

[@chasingcars]

I'm sure the next gen will be bang up to date with cabin tech.

[@thamimaluki7586]

@@chasingcars Yeah, but then other manufacturers would have moved on to 3rd generation stuff. The Japanese are whizz kids when it comes to tech, so there's no excuse at all. Even the engines are outdated.

[@chasingcars]

You’re right, but the point is that they do it on purpose - they know the cars don’t have the flashiest features. They prefer tried and tested methods. That won’t suit buyers that need the newest convenience features right now, but Toyota doesn’t really care about that.

[@arthurwasunna1060]

Easily sorted aftermarket

[@stevekinney7423]

Thanks for the review. Impressive vehicle if and when you have the need for something of this type. The vehicle subscription concept seems good but as they say the devil will be in the detail.

[@dwade3202]

I cant even afford a yaris, but I want that rcf so bad lol

[@RJC6]

That program offers an edge German rivals can follow if they want, what will ranges do? Perhaps hug jags...! ?

[@jackdolah2031]

Very underrated channel 👍👍👍👍

[@aussiefarmer6012]

I thought they had hydraulic suspension not air? I also thought the engine wasn't a direct injection motor, a good thing. Cheers

[@richardjt5780]

Too bad it doesn't have hybrid or an efficient diesel machine. I'd choose this over X7 if it has better mileage. Even the 450D version drinks a lot.

[@stardustbilermam1736]

X7 is even comparable. Go for benz gls. Worthy rival

[@brendanmtaylor]

This is crazy. Analogue instruments. Toyota’s outdated infotainment system (are those rear seat DVD players???). Side folding rear seats. Half-arsed powered tailgate. A long list of missing tech. They’ve just thrown a few “luxury” touches on a fundamentally agricultural base. It’s generations behind the Europeans luxury brands. A lot to compromise on for “Lexus” 4WD... just buy the Toyota version if you need a true off-roader with hints of luxury.

[@kensouza9239]

But most would argue here that it’s RELIABLE. Of course it’s reliable when there is nothing to break :P

[@thamimaluki7586]

Toyota has a lot of money but their Lexus products always look a generation behind other manufacturers. No Apple play or Android features. I've checked the 2021 Escalade - it is so advanced an sophisticated in execution it makes the LX look like a horse drawn carriage. I have a soft spot for Lexus but their conservative approach of always lagging behind is a deal breaker for me.

[@chasingcars]

They do go for reliability over the very newest stuff, it seems.

[@thamimaluki7586]

@@chasingcars Fine, reability and other fine stuff are not mutually exclusive. These days insurance companies offer roadside assist cover. If your car breaks down you immediately give them a call and they send someone within 30 minutes while you check the internet on your phone.

[@rorymcloughlin2023]

Great review, that is one big car

[@chasingcars]

It's yuge.

[@aakashmishraroyal9864]

Toyota copied Lexus or Lexus copied toyata..bcz landcrusir and this beast have same body.plzz tell

[@Nelly41288]

Lexus is toyota, and toyota is lexus

[@jamiep61]

Enjoyed watching the Video. Not available In Europe or the UK

[@chasingcars]

We get quite a few special cars out here in Australia - the LX 570 included

[@NANGSGARAGE]

I gotta get me one of those ☝️

[@jadomi2076]

Great idea!

[@chasingcars]

I reckon it is too.

[@thtupid]

I don't think it's a car subscription program...more of a complimentary service program. Lexus encore really is quite awesome. For one us owners of lower models get to loan a hilux for free amongst other perks.

[@chasingcars]

Depends on the way you look at it, but the new On Demand feature isn't to do with service. You get 4 bookings of up to 8 days in length within your first 3 years of ownership - you don't need to give up your own car to get it

[@thtupid]

@@chasingcars no I didn't mean service as in servicing the car. I meant actually providing a service for somebody.

[@TheHayabusa09]

Hey Tom, was it a deliberate measure to avoid the absolutely woeful operation of the centre track pad for the navigation screen, or an honest oversight??? Just saying as there is not one single car test feature that doesn't mention it's drawback..

[@chasingcars]

Not a deliberate oversight. It's a point I have made on so many Lexus videos - having driven a lot of them in recent weeks, I've probably gotten used to it, as many buyers will too. It's far from the best, but repetition does breed familiarity

[@AugustineChad]

@@chasingcars easy to adjust to it after a few days…

[@BadDriversOfTheIllawarra]

Great review Tom! Out of sheer curiosity, Can you get this with a plastic steering wheel? 😉

[@chasingcars]

Lol, sadly not … but the wood veneer may have that harder finish you're looking for

[@charlesliu5138]

What color is this? Titanium?

[@TheMandoza1]

Does it ride softer than a 2020 lexus rx? Does the Lx have a floaty ride like the Rx

[@chasingcars]

Very soft in comfort. Sport mode reins in the body control but it’s never truly stiff

[@stardustbilermam1736]

The 2nd row seats are just like range rover. Too high up. Please do a comparison between the 2 cars.

[@chasingcars]

Will look into it.

[@slugger7440]

Absolutely laughable that still no smartphone integration and they've even got the joystick controller which is older than the even worse touch pad. Lexus are living in another dimension.

[@kensouza9239]

They live in the past. But hey, they are reliable. Lol

[@thamimaluki7586]

My point exactly. They take their customers loyalty for granted. They think we all middle aged fuddy duddies who are technophobic.

[@stardustbilermam1736]

Tell me, why do the Japanese take forever to update their cars? Look at the Germans. The cars are improved noticeably every model year or so. Generations replaced every 5/6 years or so. But this car? 10 years now

[@rikiachmadi983]

@@stardustbilermam1736 if I wasn't mistaken, the Lexus engineer can't just put anything in there unless it has passed the extreme abusive treatment test, the suspension, electronic, chassis.., everything, that's why they are notoriously well known for their durability.., not like germany, they just put any latest tech in there..well..because they can, and 2 years later it starts falling apart..

[@accelerator5524]

@@rikiachmadi983 jokes aside, every car manufacturer does a lot of testing in with their cars. newer lexus models are in fact lacking quality which it the brand is know for. up until 2010 lexus vehicle quality overall is great, except a few cases. the models after have a lot more reported problems, which, in my opinion, is because they are sitting on the "bulletproof, quality etc" image.

[@AKA001]

No off-road test? At least a sandy beach? A friend of mine took this one onto a Queensland beach recently and said it was struggling.

[@rikiachmadi983]

Maybe he wasn't turning on the crawling mode that made specifically for sand terrain, watch the arabian tested it in literal desert and come out just fine...

[@chasingcars]

On road only for this drive, I am afraid.

[@craiga7652]

Rather stupid of Toyota not to give the option of the V8 turbo diesel on the top spec model! And STILL no Android/ Apple?! Absolutely unforgivable! Too many out of touch old farts in Toyota's top management tier!

[@Ray-he4oe]

Old, and very well paid farts

[@AZowner]

In my country its' cast 7.5 hundred million rupees

[@supergee1070]

I’m Tom Bakcarrr

[@chasingcars]

Hi

[@supergee1070]

@@chasingcars Hi. Love your work. Keep it up

[@official.drebangbang]

Damn legit of this huge luxury suv! 😍 . But sadly in Malaysia, in my country it price cost more than 1 million ringgit. Which is cost so huge amount for us living here 😂. The price without insurance and roadtax is RM1.2million tho. After calculate with insurance and roadtax it be RM1.4millions 😂

[@jeeves6490]

Lexus is beyond most of the population in the world. That's the whole point, "I could afford a Rolls Royce but I chose reliability and fit for purpose over just look at me little people. But I still value ' Look at me little people"

[@peter27241]

Lexus LX 570 very good talks to factory should be continue 2025 better

[@marcop3517]

Engine does not have direct injection.

[@natureme2392]

Is the car lifted in the begging of the video?

[@chasingcars]

Yep.

[@natureme2392]

@@chasingcars how many cm lexus rises from neutral mode and how many km/h you can drive on high mode?

[@bnpparibassss]

Rev Sheeran

[@chasingcars]

That is me

[@dw2843]

My new car :D

[@atifbaig9944]

camera work was annoying

[@lexgadget1]

It does not have air suspension check your facts

[@chasingcars]

Hydraulic. Same result. Different approach.

[@Ray-he4oe]

Maybe tell the viewers accurate info? Eg. Hydraulic suspension.

[@gordonclark7632]

Just hate the grill on Lexus vehicles.

[@Ray-he4oe]

Maybe a GX Landcruiser grill is more your taste?

[@gordonclark7632]

@@Ray-he4oe No need for that sort of comment just goes to show that you are a troll and like to make belittling comments. People like you spoil the internet. And just to have my say on preference, I don't like the Toyota grill either. For your information as you troll along the sites, you may be able to read that many people have commented (including reviewers) that the grill is polarising. And to finish my rant, a Lexus is just a glorified and overpriced Landcruiser. Maybe you have a Lexus on a lease and that is why you feel the need to doesn't agree with you?

[@CathodeRayNipplez]

News Flash: LX570 now comes with a built in teeth whitening kit 😁

[@CathodeRayNipplez]

OMG that's gaudy! What's with the teeny weeny bottle tops for brakes? Can those 3rd row seats and tailgate be operated manually after the corrugations have killed the electrics? Wonder how long I'd need to wait at Birdsville until I see one? Not as long as in Toorak I imagine.. Another good and honest review Tom. Enjoyed that, the car is a freakin joke and I wouldn't want to be seated for dinner next to anyone who owns one but that's no refection on you :)

[@chasingcars]

Look, an LC200 is enough for me... but variety is the spice of life! Thanks for watching as always!

[@CathodeRayNipplez]

@@chasingcars I like your handling reference of 'Nautical'... Yup, nailed it! Bwahahaha.

[@craigdavid6668]

Haha, only because you can’t afford one😂

[@martinarthur8928]

any information on the fuel consumption vs the kilometers covered?

[@DS-gm8en]

Hi, you mentioned, three times, SNOW!!! Must to be a realy tough winter this year in AUS. I live in Alps mountains ( EU not NZ) and for the last 10 years we did't get any.So lucky you. If you know, how to drive in snow conditions, all you need are good winter tires, without them even Lexus will not go far!

[@chasingcars]

We got a decent bit of late snow this year (i.e. in the last week!)

[@notarealhandle123]

The most inefficient engine in the world today.