LEXUS LX

There’s no getting around the LX 570’s sharp beak; you either love it or you hate it. We like the heritage-inspired look seen on the Toyota Land Cruiser more, as we think it’s generally a more cohesive SUV all around. The two differ in their front and rear styling and in their detailing, with the Lexus clearly looking like the more bucks-up variant that it is. 

Lexus’ bold “spindle” grille has been spread across its entire lineup over the past few years, but its execution here seems at odds with the SUV’s rather bulbous side profile. On the other hand, the L-shaped tail lamps that stretch across its two-piece tailgate seem better integrated (the glass pops up, while the bottom section folds down to create a bench). Sharp 20-inch wheel are standard, with 21s optional.