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<p>In Canada, the Toyota Land Cruiser went away in favour of the Lexus LX. Its latest iteration (its third generation) has been around since 2007 with mild facelifts along the way. It remains a capable off-roader, though some of the luxury body add-ons and interior amenities might make its owner think twice about venturing too far from pavement.</p>

<p>The transmission is also linked to a new Drive Mode Select system that enables the driver to adjust the powertrain to his/her specific preferences. This system can also alter the shock absorbers’ damping rates and power steering assist, creating the ride and feel the driver prefers, simply by selecting the appropriate mode using a knob mounted on the centre console.</p>

<p>The cabin of the LX 570 has been refurbished and includes supple leather trim and rich wood accents – real, not fake</p>

<p>An eight-speed automatic transmission replaces the previous six-speed box. This electronically-controlled tranny delivers the engine’s output through the LX's four-wheel-drive system more efficiently. Consumption of regular-grade gasoline from its 93-litre fuel tank is rated at 15.9 litres/100 km in combined driving, an improvement over the previous model’s 16.6 L/100 km combined rating. In city driving, the consumption rate is 18.3 L/100km; on the highway, it’s 12.9.</p>

<p>The LX 570 only comes one way – fully loaded, even including a full tank of gas. There are no options; every feature is included as standard equipment. The price sheet maxes out at $108,476.97, including a $2,045 tab for freight and PDI. The basic vehicle warranty is four years or 80,000 kilometres, although the powertrain is warranted for six years or 110,000 km.</p>

<p>2016 LX 570 gets a major makeover</p>

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