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2008 Lexus LX Review

The 2008 Lexus LX is another fierce competitor in the luxury SUV market. This is a highly contested marketplace with many excellent entries from the Nissan Murano to other quality automobile manufacturers. Luckily, Lexus also makes excellent vehicles, and the LX is no exception. LS delivers everything that a customer would look for in a luxury SUV. It gives you a luxuriously appointed interior, stylish appearance, and lots of power for any off road adventures that you may have planned. Combined with a somewhat lower entry price than some of its competition makes it a very viable option for someone looking to purchase a luxury SUV.

The interior of these types of vehicles is very important to consumers as they are looking to have the classiest and most comfortable ride possible. The Lexus succeeds admirably in appointing its interior. The inside feels spacious and roomy, which is a huge plus because no one wants to feel cramped in a vehicle of the this size. There are independent climate control zones throughout the vehicle. There is a long list of other great features in the interior including second and third row power folding seats. The LX also adds a navigation system that is Bluetooth compatible, as well as premium audio that includes an XM satellite radio. If you want even more luxury, there are additional packages that can be purchased that will elevate this vehicle to an entire new level of class and style.

Now, you're obviously not just going to sit inside this car and enjoy the interior, you want to drive it. Well, this car can drive with the best of them. With a V8 engine that puts out 381 hp, you can take this vehicle just about anywhere. It has a sequential shift automatic transmission and an array of high tech functions that ensure that this vehicle is going to be unstoppable over rough terrain. This includes brakes that are specially designed to get the best function possible when you're taking your LX off road. This means you're getting a vehicle that drives just as good as it feels.

It looks good too, which is important. People who buy luxury SUVs aren't usually just driving them through the muck and the mud; they're taking people out in them, and usually to places where they want to be seen. Well, you'll be proud to be seen in the LX, because it is a fine looking vehicle. Strong and powerful looking, it hasn't made some of the stylistic concessions that other SUVs have in recent years.

Overall, the 2008 Lexus LX is a great buy. It is luxuriously appointed, stylish, and powerful, everything that a buyer is looking for in this class of car. It delivers all this in greater quantities than some of its competitors, and at a lower price. For those reasons, this is a great buy for someone looking to make their entry into the luxury SUV market.


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Comparable Price Range: Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Nissan GT-R, Jaguar XF,
Comparable Sport Utilitys: Honda Pilot, Hyundai Veracruz, Lincoln MKT,
Premium Sport Utilitys: Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Lincoln Navigator L, Infiniti QX56,
2008 Lexus LX Specs
Doors:
4
Bodystyle:
Sport Utility
Drive:
4
Vehicle Class:
Luxury Utility
MPG:
12/18
Wheelbase:
112.2''
Overall Length:
196.5''
Cargo Capacity:
83.1 cu. ft.
Seating Capacity:
8/8
Front Headrooom:
38.3''
Payload Capacity:
1411 lbs.
Front Legroom:
42.9''
Towing Capacity:
8500/8500 lbs.
Final Assembly Location:
Japan
Engine Size:
5.70L
Number of Cylinders:
8
Type:
Gas
Camshaft:
DOHC
Compression Ratio:
10.20
Horespower:
383 @5600rpm
ABS Brakes:
STD
Driver Air Bag:
STD
Passenger Air Bag:
STD
Side Air Bag:
STD
Child Safety Locks:
STD
Integrated Safety Seats:
N/A
Height:
77.6''
Width:
75.6''
2008 Lexus LX Review
2008 Lexus LX Pricing

Base Invoice Price: $64,989
Base List Price: $74,700
Destination Charge: $875>
Gas Guzzler Tax: $0
Average Sales Tax and Fees: $3,895
Dealer Holdback: $1,494
Target Price: $67,560
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