What year did Lexus stop making the LX 470?
The LX 470 stopped being produced after the 2007 model year, and its successor, the LX 570, arrived for the 2008 model year.
Background and transition
The LX 470 was Lexus’s flagship SUV built on the Toyota Land Cruiser platform. After a decade on the market, Lexus shifted focus to a newer generation, culminating in the LX 570 for the 2008 model year. The change reflected updates in design, tech, and performance that defined the brand’s move to a more premium, larger SUV lineup.
Timeline of production and the model switch
The following timeline highlights the key production years and the transition from the LX 470 to the LX 570.
- 1999 model year: The LX 470 is introduced in the United States as the first-generation LX, built on the Land Cruiser platform.
- 2003–2004: The LX 470 undergoes a mid-cycle refresh with interior and exterior updates to extend its market life.
- 2007 model year: The LX 470’s production ends; this marks the final year for the LX 470 in most markets.
- 2008 model year: The LX 570 is introduced as the successor, with production beginning in 2007 for the 2008 release and a shift to a newer generation with updated engines and features.
In summary, the LX 470’s production concluded with the 2007 model year, and Lexus replaced it with the LX 570 starting with the 2008 model year onward.
Impact on buyers and collectors
For buyers, the LX 570 offered more refined styling, a stronger focus on luxury features, and updated powertrain options. For collectors, the LX 470 represents the final era of the first-generation LX lineage, often valued for its classic Land Cruiser-based design and 4.7-liter V8 setup.
Summary
The LX 470 was produced from the 1999 through 2007 model years. Lexus introduced the LX 570 for the 2008 model year, marking the transition to a new generation of flagship SUVs and ending the LX 470 lineup.
