2006 NY Auto Show
The LX 470 flagship luxury utility vehicle receives a big gain in performance with the addition of a more powerful V8 engine along with additional enhancements.
Equipping the 4.7-liter V8 engine with Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) has increased output from 235 to 275 horsepower. The addition of VVT-i eliminates the traditional compromise between low-end torque and high-rpm horsepower by helping the engine perform as if it had a larger displacement, yet without the extra fuel consumption of a larger engine.
Peak torque rises from 320 lb-ft. to 332 lb-ft. Its five-speed automatic transmission provides seamless shift quality, and shift logic holds gears on inclines for power and on descents for increased engine braking容specially helpful when towing. The LX 470 also meets Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle II (ULEV II) certification.
