Five-Point Inspection: 2015 Lexus LX 570

3. How?

As its name suggests, the LX 570 is powered by a 5.7-liter engine. This burly V8 puts out 383 hp and 403 lb-ft of torque, numbers that are competitive though not class leading. By comparison the Escalade’s 6.2-liter engine delivers 420 ponies while the Navigator’s twin-turbo V6 pushes out 460 lb-ft of torque.

The only transmission available in this luxurious Lexus is a six-speed automatic and that’s OK because it works flawlessly. This gearbox is slicker than an olive-oil soaked Slip ‘N Slide.

Despite being a little down on horsepower and torque, this utility vehicle is still strong enough for a claimed zero to 60 run of 7.5 seconds. Top speed is electronically limited to a frighteningly quick 137 miles an hour. This vehicle has the dimensions of a main battle tank, how can it move like that?