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    First Take
    Competing at the high end of the SUV market, a position once held exclusively by Land Rover, this capable luxury-priced SUV is based on the big, imposing Toyota Land CruiserÑitself hardly plebeian with its slick powertrain, comfortable ride, quiet cabin, and $50,000 sticker. The Lexus is just a little bit cushier. The LX470 has a height-adjustable suspension (which the Land Cruiser lacks), a fancier interior, andÑnew for 2000Ñan electronic stability-control system. Like the Land Cruiser, its 4.7-liter, 230-hp V8 is strong, smooth, and quiet. Full-time four-wheel drive ensures good all-weather traction. Cargo space is generous, and the folding third seat is handy.

    2000 SUVs Reliability

    This Car
    NA
    vs. Similar Cars

    Crash and Rollover Tests

    IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
    NA
    IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
    NA
    IIHS Side Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
    NA

    Crash and Rollover Tests

    IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
    NA
    IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
    NA
    IIHS Side Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
    NA

    Lexus vs. Other New Car Brands

    Lexus vs. Other New Car Brands

    Crash and Rollover Tests

    IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
    NA
    IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
    NA
    IIHS Side Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
    NA

    2000 Ratings

    Features & Specs
    Body Style
      4-door SUV
    Seating
    2 front, 3 rear, 3 third
    Drive Wheels
    4WD
    Engines Available
    • 4.7-liter V8 (230 hp)
    Transmissions Available
    • 4-speed automatic
    Warranty

    In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.

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    Model History