Engine: 4.7-liter dohc 32v V8

Engine Options: 235-hp 4.7-liter dohc 32v V8

Transmission: 5-speed automatic

Transmission Options: 5-speed automatic

Standard Safety Equipment: ABS, EBD, Brake Assist, Vehicle Skid Control, traction control, first aid kit, dual frontal airbags, seat-mounted side-impact airbags, curtain airbags for front and second-row, three-point seat belts in outboard seating positions and center second-row seating position, pretensioners and force limiters for the front seat belts

Optional Safety Equipment:

Basic Warranty: 4 years/50,000 miles

Assembled In: Honsha, Japan

Model Tested: Lexus LX 470 ($64,775)

Standard Equipment: automatic air conditioning with smog-sensing auto-recirculation and filtration, leather upholstery, DVD-based navigation system with voice commands, AM/FM stereo with six-CD changer, power windows, power mirrors, power locks, cruise control, tilt steering, trip computer, compass, digital clock, aluminum alloy wheels, power moonroof, locking rear differential, automatic on/off headlights, memory system for two drivers, color-keyed running boards, power tilt/telescoping steering column, steering wheel-mounted audio controls, three auxiliary power outlets, rear wiper and defroster

Options as Tested: Mark Levinson audio system ($1,280); roof rack ($220)

Destination Charge:

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: four-wheel drive

Horsepower: 235 @ 4800

Torque: 320 @ 3400

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 13/17

Wheelbase: 112.2 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 192.5/76.4/72.8 inches

Track Front/Rear: 63.8/63.6 inches

Turning Cycle: 39.7 feet

Seating Capacity: 8 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 40.0/58.6/42.3 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: 39.4/57.9/34.3 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 36.3/56.4/27.3 inches

Trunk Volume: 90.4 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent

Ground Clearance: 9.8 inches

Curb Weight: 5590 pounds

Towing Capacity: 5000 pounds

Tires: 275/60HR18 Dunlop mud and snow

Brakes: disc/disc with ABS, EBD and Brake Assist

Fuel Capacity: 25.4 Gallons