Toyota is planning big updates on its luxury branch crossovers. However, before the big redesign, the 2019 Lexus LX 570 is going to experiment with some updates. We’ve got used two- and three-row versions of this SUV. Now, the company is excluding the 7-seat variant, leaving the buyers without an option. Nevertheless, customers that want a three-row crossover can find a replacement it the same company. From the next season, the Lexus RX 350 is going to offer such configuration.
For now, the 2019 Lexus LX 570 will use the same drivetrain as before. Huge V-8 is not getting a replacement any time soon. We expect it even after the big redesign in 2020. But, in the upcoming edition, the big SUV could get a hybrid variant. Its smaller siblings are very popular, so there is no doubt that engineers are working on electrification of the LX 570.
2019 Lexus LX 570 Changes
We already mentioned the most significant change in the 2019 Lexus LX 570 lineup. We can forget the three-row version. Smaller sibling, RX will now offer an extended variant for buyers looking for a seven-seater. The LX is taking development to another side. A 2-row version is cheaper. Plus, this vehicle’s towing potential is growing. Extra space behind the rear bench will offer 50 cubic-feet of room. Whatsoever, the SUV adds roof rails as another option for storing the cargo.
The model received critics for not having too many options. Well, Lexus is packing their vehicles with a lot of equipment. However, owners are always trying to boost their drive with suitable features. A two-row version was not so generous in the past. We will have to wait and see if the 2019 Lexus LX 570 Two-Row is going to change things.
Lexus LX 570 Three-Row Future
The three-row SUV is definitely not an option at this moment. However, the vehicle is definitely returning with the big Lexus LX 570 redesign in 2020. By then, we suppose that the crossover will go through big changes, esthetic and interior. All in all, fans don’t have to worry about its favorite model. It is coming back, and it is even possible to appear later as the 2019 year SUV.
2019 Lexus LX 570 Redesign
Dropping one of the versions is a big thing. But, the 2019 Lexus LX 570 redesign is not going to happen. Instead, the company will introduce new features and the look of most of the SUV lineup in 2020. The last time they did it, they made an immediate impact. One of the highlights became the unique grille. Now, we don’t know what’s cooking in design studios and engineering rooms.
2019 Lexus LX 570 Interior
The interior of the 2019 Lexus LX 570 should receive serious upgrades. The third generation of the crossover had three updates, but none of them changed the cabin. So, after ten years, everything is aging and time for changes is now. However, the company could leave it for a big redesign in the future, making only some changes on the infotainment part of the cabin.
Well, this is not a segment where Lexus is dominating either. Experts are finding their controls pretty distracting. In the era where safety comes first, the carmaker will have to make simpler commands. Although the finest materials are covering most of the cabin, the LX 570 is not so modern and elegant. We can find rivals equipped with better features. The good thing is that the two-seat model is boosting the cargo space, allowing families to bring more stuff with them. First, two things Lexus needs to add to this crossover are Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
2019 Lexus LX 570 Specs
The 2019 Lexus LX 570 will continue to use the same engine as before. It is a 5.7-liver V-8 unit. We are pretty sure that the same drivetrain is going to supply with power the new model after the redesign. It is not because Toyota doesn’t have another mill, but a V-8 is a reliable and powerful one. It is capable to create 383 hp and 403 pound-feet of torque. With it, the Lexus LX 570 is capable to tow up to 7,000 pounds. A full-time all-wheel drive is standard as well as an eight-speed automatic transmission.
The vehicle is full of advanced driving features. For example, drivers can easily switch between differential setup to boost trailing and low-speed transfer case function. On the other hand, the big engine is consuming too much gas. Combined, a V-8 goes 15 mpg. Without major updates, the number will stay put for the 2019 Lexus LX 570.
2019 Lexus LX 570 Hybrid
One of the reasons why Lexus became so popular is their hybrid lineup. People just love these crossovers. Although we are still tied for old-school petrol engines, the future of the automotive industry are cleaner sources of power. Hybrids are the first step and Toyota’s luxury brand made it.
It was even harder to imagine such vehicles to a breakthrough in the premium segment. But, innovative thinking raised Lexus models to stardom. We have compact and mid-size SUVs, but the big fella is not having such powertrain. The 2019 Lexus LX 570 hybrid could change things up. However, the company is not investing too much into this plan. That means we could see some kind of a prototype next season. Whatsoever, with a big redesign in 2020, we are sure that one of the highlights will be a hybrid or a plug-in model of a full-size crossover.
2019 Lexus LX 570 Release Date and Price
The 2019 Lexus LX 570 will be available early next year. Without significant changes, the vehicle will come quietly, waiting for the big redesign to show off. It could happen next season as well but in the second half. On the other hand, we still don’t know plans with a three-row version. The company could launch it just to keep fans on alert before they come out with new models.
Lexus added a two-row version last year. With it, they dropped the price of the full-size SUV by $5,000. However, the seven-seat variant remains expensive. Without it, the 2019 Lexus LX 570 will cost around $85,000. As we said, there are no extra packages for this model, but buyers can buy separate parts such as floor mats and cross bars for a roof rack.
