Name: 2000 Lexus LX
Brand: Lexus

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.

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IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

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2000 Ratings

2000 Lexus LX

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$2,925 - $3,325

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$2,925 - $4,400

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2000 GMC Yukon

$3,050 - $3,750

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2000 GMC Yukon XL

$3,050 - $4,725

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2000 Honda CR-V

$3,075 - $3,325

EPA MPG 23 mpg

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2000 Honda Passport

$2,825 - $3,400

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2000 Infiniti QX4

$3,600

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2000 Jeep Cherokee

$2,900 - $4,200

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2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee

$3,100 - $3,625

EPA MPG NA

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2000 Jeep Wrangler

$4,575 - $6,425

EPA MPG 16 mpg

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2000 Kia Sportage

$2,775

EPA MPG NA

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2000 Land Rover Discovery

$3,625

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2000 Land Rover Range Rover

$4,250

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2000 Lexus RX

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EPA MPG 20 mpg

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2000 Lincoln Navigator

$3,300 - $4,175

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2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class

$3,650 - $4,250

EPA MPG 17 mpg

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2000 Mercury Mountaineer

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EPA MPG 17 mpg

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2000 Nissan Pathfinder

$2,925 - $3,575

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2000 Nissan Xterra

$3,000 - $3,575

EPA MPG 17 mpg

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2000 Subaru Forester

$3,000 - $3,150

EPA MPG 23 mpg

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2000 Subaru Outback

$2,900 - $3,225

EPA MPG 24 mpg

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2000 Toyota 4Runner

$3,625 - $6,025

EPA MPG NA

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2000 Toyota Land Cruiser

$7,375

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EPA MPG 24 mpg

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Features & Specs

4-door SUV

2 front, 3 rear, 3 third

4WD

4.7-liter V8 (230 hp)

4-speed automatic

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

2022-Present

Current Generation

The redesigned 2022 Lexus LX 600 wraps the next-generation Toyota Land Cruiser in an upscale package, with a powerful turbocharged V6 engine, safari-ready off-road capability, and enough luxury amenities to make a debutante blush. It is powered by a 409-horsepower, 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 engine matched to a 10-speed automatic transmission. It is still a traditional body-on-frame design with a solid rear axle. The height-adjustable suspension can lower the vehicle for easier access or raise it for off-road obstacles. Standard safety features include FCW, AEB, LKA, LDW, and ACC, among others. For 2025, a 457-hp 700h hybrid is new.

2008-2021

2008 Redesign Year

Lexus uses a rebadged, more upscale Toyota Land Cruiser for its top-trim SUV. Dubbed the LX, it is one of the few SUVs that manages to be both capable off-road and civilized on pavement. It has a slick powertrain, a comfortable ride, and a quiet, nicely appointed cabin. Added features over the Land Cruiser include a height-adjustable air suspension and a power-adjustable steering wheel. Five adults can fit quite comfortably and cargo space is generous. The 2008 redesign brought a 5.7-liter V8 engine and a power folding third-row seat, which unfortunately consumes cargo room. Our tested Land Cruiser only got 14 mpg overall, but was impressive off road. The crawl mode manages throttle and braking over tough terrain. A five-passenger version is new for 2018.

1998-2007

1998 Redesign Year

Lexus made its first foray into the world of SUVs with a re-badged, upscale Toyota Land Cruiser. Dubbed the LX470, this Lexus is one of the few SUVs that manages to be both capable off-road and civilized on pavement. It has a slick powertrain, a comfortable ride, and a quiet, nicely appointed cabin. Added features over the Land Cruiser include a height-adjustable air suspension and a power-adjustable steering wheel. Five adults can fit quite comfortably, and cargo space is generous. Stability control became standard for 2000.