LX 570 Performance - Power and technology that breaks new ground.
A 5.7 litre V8 to conquer the toughest terrain
Developed especially for the LX 570, an all new quad cam V8 develops 270kW of power and 530 Nm of torque for towing and hill climbing. The engine's die cast alloy block features a unique rib layout optimised for greater strength and rigidity, to withstand the stresses of sustained off-road work.
Increased power and efficiency with Dual VVT-i
As your engine speed changes, the timing of the inlet and exhaust valves is continually being retuned for greater torque down low, and more power at higher engine speeds. It also ensures enhanced fuel economy and lower emissions compliant with the latest Euro IV standards.
A 6-speed transmission that anticipates what's ahead
An Electronically Controlled 6-speed sequential automatic transmission was developed for the LX 570 to efficiently manage the vehicle's vast reserves of power. AI (Artificial Intelligence) Shift Control thinks ahead to enhance shifting performance on hills. On steep ascents, it selects the optimum gear in advance for improved hill climbing with minimum downshifts. Then on steep descents it increases the engine braking by automatically downshifting for greater control.
The added grip of a TORSEN ® Limited Slip Differential
A transfer type TORSEN ® Limited Slip centre Differential (LSD) helps assign the correct amount of driving effort between the front and rear wheels depending on your driving situation. Typically 60% of effort is applied to the rear wheels and 40% to the front. On corners or when a wheel begins to slip, this balance is altered to enhance traction.
Full Time 4WD with Active Traction Control (A-TRC)
All four wheels are driving at all times. Should a particular wheel begin to spin due to muddy or otherwise slippery conditions, Active Traction Control (A-TRC) helps restrain that wheel by applying braking force, allowing the other wheels with more grip to drive you forward. This ensures the correct amount of driving effort is applied to each of the four wheels at all times. A-TRC is particularly effective in getting you moving from standstill and when driving on slippery conditions.
Manage difficult off-road conditions with Crawl Control
When driving along rocky or otherwise challenging off road trails, Crawl Control maintains a slow, steady rate of progress. Simply select your preferred speed using the switch near the shift lever and Crawl Control maintains that pace. Crawl Control is able to detect when a particular wheel is spinning faster than the others, then it applies braking pressure and controls engine output, to restrain wheelspin or lock-up. So you can concentrate on steering and let advanced technology do the rest.
Climb hills easier with Hill-start Assist Control
When climbing up steep slopes, a conventional vehicle can drift backwards when you take your foot off the brake and onto the accelerator pedal. Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)** momentarily applies the brakes to help keep the vehicle from slipping backwards as your foot moves to the accelerator.
Technology that helps maintain vehicle posture and control.
Suspension technology fitted as standard includes Anti-Dive Control, for improved handling while braking. Anti-Squat Control increases shock absorber firmness to optimise vehicle posture during fast manoeuvring. While you're cornering or braking, Roll Movement Control increases damping force wheel by wheel to reduce body roll. Sway Control monitors damping force on rough roads, to improve vehicle posture and handling.
The versatility of Adaptive Variable Air Suspension
The versatility of Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) ensures comfort and control when you need it, automatically. Intelligently, AVS senses the terrain then tailors the shock absorber settings for a smoother, more-responsive ride. Alternatively, you can select 'Comfort' or 'Sport' settings via a switch located beside the shift lever.
Clearance and control with Active Height Control
The LX 570 automatically adjusts its ride height to suit your driving and the terrain. Select L4, and the vehicle rises to its uppermost setting, for greater ground clearance over rocky terrain. At highway speeds it becomes progressively lower as speed becomes increasing faster, for greater control and aerodynamic performance. Then taking matters into your own hands, a switch beside the shift level lets you tailor ride height to suit your preference.
VGRS Steering adapts to all driving situations
Power assisted, variable gear ratio (VGRS) rack and pinion steering gives you the benefit of not only maximum assistance when parking. It also offers precise steering with excellent response and road feel at higher speeds.
* TORSEN® is a registered trademark of Zexel Torsen, Inc.
** HAC is designed to help minimize backward rolling on steep accents. It is not a substitute for safe driving judgement and practices. Factors including grade, surface conditions and driver input can all affect whether HAC will be effective in preventing a loss of control. Please see your owners manual for further details.