The 2014 Lexus LX 570 Car buyers who are impressed by efficiency will wince when looking at the 2014 Lexus LX 570. It weighs three tons. Power is produced by a 5.7-liter V8 that makes 383 horsepower and drinks premium-grade gasoline. During my test drive, I saw about 11 miles per gallon in easy city driving. And given the size of this hulking S.U.V., the interior is not particularly spacious. However, it's just the right tool for the mythical S.U.V. aficionado that needs to crawl over boulders and tow 7,000-pound loads before heading off to the opera. Large planks of wood panel the cabin. The available semianiline leather is indescribably soft to the touch. The Mark Levinson sound system is so good you could skip Lincoln Center and enjoy "La Traviata" at the drive-thru. One could argue that the LX 570 is simply a gussied-up version of the equally large Toyota Land Cruiser, but the Lexus version handily outsells its less expensive sibling. The powerful, comfortable and quiet LX remains true to traditional Lexus values. While the driving dynamics are buttoned-down for a big rig, some body pitching remains over big bumps. You'll never forget you're driving 6,000 pounds of steel, glass and plastic. The LX 570 ranges in price from $83,000 to $92,000. Shoppers in this class will be looking at a Range Rover, a Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, an Infiniti QX80 or perhaps a Cadillac Escalade. Owners may never use the legendary off-road capability of this full-on S.U.V., but they have the luxury of knowing it is on tap anytime. For some customers, that kind of comfort - and the peace of mind that comes with being surrounded by all that mass - just might excuse the inefficiencies.