2005 Lexus LX 470 New Car Buyer's Guide

What's New for the 2005 Lexus LX 470?
After receiving a handful of fresh features last year, the 2005 Lexus LX 470 is unchanged save for one item: XM satellite radio is an available option.

Advantages of the 2005 Lexus LX 470:

• Fantastic off-road capability
• Impressive on-pavement handling
• Extravagantly lavish interior
• Refined powertrain

Objections to the 2005 Lexus LX 470:

• Relatively paltry engine output
• Maximum cargo space can’t match most segment competitors

Editor's Advice:
The 2005 Lexus LX 470 is a gussied-up version of the Toyota Land Cruiser, one of the most capable do-it-all vehicles for sale today. On paved roads where it spends the majority of its time, the LX 470 offers a smooth and refined ride. Yet, the Lexus proves to be an accomplished boulder-basher when you hit the hard stuff. Renowned around the globe for providing rugged and reliable transportation, the Toyota Land Cruiser is engineered to take whatever abuse that indifferent owners and Mother Nature can throw at it. This Lexified version is stuffed to the gills with all the safety and luxury features you can want, managing to outshine newer, more muscular full-size offerings from Cadillac, Infiniti and Lincoln in all areas save for acceleration and maximum cargo volume. If you can live with less cargo space and leisurely launches from stoplights, it's hard to go wrong with the 2005 Lexus LX 470.