Lexus has announced pricing for its new 2008 LX 570 luxury sport utility vehicle, which replaces the LX 470. This new models adds a variety of new technologies, but it comes at a price--a base MSRP of $73,800, plus a $765 destination fee.  The 2007 Lexus LX 470 started at $67,395.

The LX 570 is equipped with a powerful 5.7-liter V8 engine that produces 383 hp, which is 112 hp more than the vehicle it replaces. The engine is matched to a new six-speed sequential-shift automatic transmission, and this powertrain enables the LX to tow up to 8,500 lbs. Lexus says there are also significant upgrades to the suspension and the full-time four-wheel-drive system that allows it to react more quickly and allow for greater range of adjustment.

Lexus has built into the LX a feature called Crawl Control that operates like an off-road cruise control in that helps maintain control and a low speed when driving over rough or difficult surfaces. Another new feature of the LX is the addition of blind-spot cameras within the grille and under the passenger side-view mirror to assist in monitoring hard-to-see areas. The video imagery can be displayed on the navigation screen.

The Lexus LX 570 will go on sale in early 2008.

—Liza Barth

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