2000 Lexus LX 470
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- Photo: 2000 Lexus LX 470, front right, 03-08-2024 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Lexus LX 470 UZJ100, front right, 05-24-2024 by Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Lexus LX 470 by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Lexus LX470 with forest by Lexus-LX-470.jpg : IFCAR derivative work: Altair78 ( talk ), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Lexus LX470(Rear) by VolkswagenKing28, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2000 Lexus LX 470 is a 230-hp 4.7-liter V8 SUV with a 4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/od. It starts at $60,105 MSRP and is rated at 13 mpg combined.
It makes 230 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 320 lb-ft of torque at 3400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 12 mpg city and 15 mpg highway (13 mpg combined).
The LX measures 192.5 inches long on a 112.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 5,401 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $60,105 ($113,439 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2UZ-FE 4.7L V8 |
| Displacement | 4.7 L |
| Horsepower | 230 hp @ 4,800 rpm |
| Torque | 320 lb-ft @ 3400 rpm |
| Injection Type | Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Four Wheel Drive |
| Differential Type | Full-time four-wheel drive; transfer case gear ratio High 1.00:1 / Low 2.49:1 |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD (A343F) |
| 1st Gear | 2.804 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.531 |
| 3rd Gear | 1 |
| 4th Gear | 0.753 |
| Reverse | 2.393 |
| Final Drive | 4.3 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 12 MPG |
| Highway | 15 MPG |
| Combined | 13 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent, variable (double wishbone) |
| Rear Suspension | Live axle w/coil springs |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 1.06 in. |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 0.91 in. |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 12.2 in. x 1.26 in. ventilated disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | 12.9 in. x 0.71 in. disc |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16 x 8 in. aluminum alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 16 x 8 in. aluminum alloy |
| Tires Front | P275/70R16 |
| Tires Rear | P275/70R16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 192.5 in |
| Width | 76.4 in |
| Height | 72.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in |
| Front Track | 63.8 in |
| Rear Track | 63.6 in |
| Ground Clearance | 9.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 90.4 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 5,401 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39.4 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.3 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 61.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 61.1 in |
| Hip Room Front | 58.6 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 57.9 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2000 Lexus LX.
6 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2000 Lexus LX
Owner Complaints
6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2000 Lexus LX. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Service Brakes | 4 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2000 LEXUS LX. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.