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2017 Lexus LX: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The main change for the 2017 Lexus LX is that ventilated front seats became standard. Otherwise, this is a quiet carryover year with no major mechanical, styling, safety, or infotainment updates.
About the 2017 Lexus LX
3rd gen (2008-2021), second year after the 2016 major refresh.
Lexus positions the LX as its flagship SUV for buyers who want real off-road strength and strong towing in a vehicle that still feels like a luxury family hauler. The brand’s messaging centers on going from rough trails to formal occasions without giving up comfort. Compared with many luxury rivals, the LX’s core difference is its genuine trail hardware and durable SUV bones paired with a richly trimmed three-row cabin.
The LX 570 is Lexus's flagship three-row SUV, combining a leather-lined cabin with genuine off-road hardware. Its 5.7-liter V8, full-time 4WD, adjustable-height suspension, trail-driving aids, 12.3-inch navigation display, and 7,000-pound towing capacity give it a mix of family comfort and heavy-duty capability.
What changed, by category
Tech
Ventilated front seats moved from optional equipment to standard equipment. The rest of the major cabin technology carried over from 2016.
2017 Lexus LX specs and features by trim
| Feature | |
|---|---|
| Engine | V8, VVT, 5.7 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Sequential Shift |
| Drivetrain | 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Gas |
| MPG City | 13 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 18 mpg |
| Horsepower | 383 hp |
| Torque | 403 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 7000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 83.1 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 28.3 in |
| Seats | 8 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Alarm System | |
| Automatic High Beams | |
| Blindspot Sensors | |
| Lane Departure Warning | |
| Park Assist | |
| Alloy Wheels | |
| Fog Lights | |
| LED Headlights | |
| Power Moonroof | |
| Rear Spoiler | |
| Roof Rails | |
| Head-Up Display | |
| Navigation System | |
| Premium Audio | |
| Smartphone Interface | |
| Heated Front Seats | |
| Heated Steering Wheel | |
| Leather Seats | |
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |
| Push-Button Engine Start | |
| Third Row Seat | |
| Ventilated Front Seats | |
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2017 Lexus LX compared with the 2016 model?
Ventilated front seats became standard for 2017. Beyond that equipment change, the LX carried over without major powertrain, styling, safety, structural, or infotainment updates.
Was the 2017 Lexus LX redesigned?
No, the 2017 Lexus LX was not redesigned. It carried over the extensive 2016 refresh, which brought revised exterior styling, an eight-speed automatic transmission, a 12.3-inch infotainment display, and a standard driver-assistance suite.
Did the 2017 Lexus LX get a new engine or transmission?
No, the 2017 Lexus LX kept the 5.7-liter V8, eight-speed automatic transmission, and full-time 4WD used for 2016.
What safety features does the 2017 Lexus LX include?
The 2017 Lexus LX includes automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-departure alert, automatic high beams, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert. These systems carried over unchanged from 2016.
Is the 2017 Lexus LX a three-row SUV?
Yes, the 2017 Lexus LX is a three-row SUV. It has a power-sliding second row, a power-folding 50/50-split third row, and four-zone climate control.
2017 Lexus LX Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2017 Lexus LX.
4.3
2017 Lexus LX
(36 reviews)
“I was very disappointed with the new engine and way it runs. It shudders and hesitated as it tries to shift. The new console navigated with a mouse is not user friendly and I feel it unsafe to use if I am driving. Even as a passenger the mouse is difficult to use.”
“The Enform AV platform is a colossal failure of user experience. It's incredibly hard to navigate and enter choices with the joystick. It's 2017 - for god's sake use a touch screen!”
Sources
- pressroom.lexus.com — Lexus 2016 Lx 570 Product News
- pressroom.lexus.com — 2017 Lexus Lx 570 Upgrade Design Luxury
- lexus.com — Models / 2017 / MY17 Lexus LX Brochure
- pressroom.lexus.com — Adventurers Get More Cargo Space Lexus New Two Row Version Lx 570
- lexus.com — Models / 2018 / MY18 Lexus LX Brochure