Lexus LX 470 Gets Power Boost for 2006

BMW is expected to arrive to the full-size premium

The LX 470 sees few competitors reach its lofty price range (current model shown). (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press)

SUV segment with an X7 next year, while Audi will be developing its Q7 off of the Volkswagen Touareg architecture, which is also shared with Porsche's Cayenne.

Volkswagen's Touareg comes close to offering the same high level of refinement and luxury as the Lexus at a lower price, while Land Rover's new LR3, Volvo's XC90 V8, Infiniti's QX56, Cadillac's Escalade and Lincoln's Navigator deliver a luxurious package for substantial savings. It should also be noted that Lexus' own GX 470 is sized and priced similarly to some of the lower priced European entries.