The 2012 Lexus GX 460 is a 4-wheel drive Sport Utility. It can accommodate up to 7 passengers. It has 5 Doors and is powered by a 4.6L V8 DOHC 32-valve engine which outputs 301 hp @
5500 rpm and is paired with 6 speed automatic transmission with manual mode gearbox. The 2012 Lexus GX 460 has cargo capacity of Liters and the vehicle weighs 2326 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2012 Lexus GX 460 has stability control and traction control in addition to anti-lock brake system (ABS). The vehicle has an optional engine as well It offers Rear parking assist and Rear view camera. Safety features also include Driver-side front airbag and Passenger-side front airbag. The front suspension is Front independant suspension while the rear suspension is Rear independant suspension. The car also features a Yes It has 18'' Aluminum alloy wheels as standard. Electronic features include Cruise Control. For convenience, the car has Power windows and Power door locks. There is also a remote keyless entry feature. Moreover, the car has. The steering wheel has audio control buttons. In terms of performance, the car has 329 N.m of torque and a top speed of 246 km/h. The 2012 Lexus GX 460 accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 7.8 seconds and hits quarter mile at 14.2 seconds. Fuel consumption is 14.1 L/100km in the city and 9.8 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 62,200
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It was apparent following our comprehensive road test that the 2012 Lexus GX 460’s natural habitat is in the dirt. Designed to withstand the abuses associated with hardcore off-road excursions, the GX 460’s fully-boxed frame is a fish out of water on the pavement. And, while overall ride quality is certainly acceptable for most drivers, the GX 460 does not live up to the discriminating Lexus standards for world-class driving comfort. On the other hand, the GX 460’s potent 301-horsepower V8 and a responsive and smooth-shifting 6-speed automatic transmission combine to make towing up to 6,500 pounds a breeze. To help counteract the occasional cornering awkwardness associated with tall SUVs, the Lexus GX 460 has a Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS) that decreases body lean with its massive stabilizer bars or, when needed, the KDSS can automatically relax roll control under extreme off-road conditions for increased wheel articulation and greater traction.
Crawl ControlFor difficult obstacles requiring consistent low-speeds and precise throttle control, the Lexus GX 460 has an available Crawl Control feature. This piece of off-road technology automatically modulates the throttle and brakes so drivers can focus their attention exclusively on steering.Wide-view Front and Side MonitorThe 2012 Lexus GX 460 offers a pair of cameras integrated within the front grille and passenger-side outside mirror for improved visibility when exiting a parking structure or parking adjacent to a curb.
Inside, the GX offers roomy quarters for up to seven passengers as well as class-leading cargo space for all of your gear. A 40/20/40-split second-row seat, combined with a convenient power-folding third-row seat, provides a variety of configurations for people, cargo or both. The cockpit and its abundance of high-quality materials impart a sense of luxury, while the thick-rimmed steering wheel, large controls and elevated seating position signify the GX 460’s s rugged underpinnings. Although the GX 460’s available touch-screen navigation system does not feature the latest infotainment functions Lexus has to offer, the system’s 8-inch display does include an intuitive interface along with SiriusXM traffic, weather, sports and stocks to satisfy your mobile entertainment cravings.
To help convey its off-road capabilities, Lexus designers aspired to sculpt the exterior of the 2012 GX 460 as if it were constructed from a single block of metal. The GX 460 offers standard running boards with integrated courtesy lights to help facilitate ingress and egress from the vehicle in all lighting conditions. Whereas most modern SUVs offer a versatile rear liftgate, the 2012 Lexus GX 460 continues to employ the outmoded barn door-style rear door that can make loading and unloading cargo on the street or in tight garages a chore. On a brighter note, behind the standard 18-inch alloy wheels are substantial 13.3-inch front disc brakes with 4-piston calipers to tame the GX 460’s potent V8 engine and substantial 5,300-pound curb weight.
The 2012 Lexus GX 460 offers a wealth of standard equipment, including full-time 4WD, Downhill Assist Control for assistance during steep or slippery descents, SmartAccess for keyless access and ignition without ever removing the key fob from your pocket or bag, illuminated running boards, 10-way power-adjustable front seats, two multi-information displays, a rear backup camera and a 9-speaker audio system with SiriusXM Satellite Radio and a USB port for portable media players. Safety features include 10 airbags including driver and front passenger knee airbags, active front head restraints to help minimize whiplash injuries and live emergency services provided by Lexus’ Safety Connect telematics service.
The Lexus GX 460’s stand-alone option list is comprised of 3-zone automatic climate control, front and rear parking assist sonar, a headrest-mounted rear-seat DVD entertainment system and xenon headlights. The Mark Levinson Premium Sound and Navigation Package includes a hard drive-based touch-screen navigation system with Lexus Enform concierge services and a 17-speaker audio system with a DVD player. Crawl Control, automatic high beams, wide-angle exterior camera system, adaptive cruise control and a Pre-Collision System are bundled together within the aptly-named Wide-view Monitor/Pre-Collision/Driver Attention Package.
Both the 2012 Lexus GX 460 base and Premium trim models are powered by an all-aluminum 4.6-liter V8 engine that makes 301 horsepower and 329 lb-ft of torque. The sole engine choice is mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission with a sequential shift mode. Though Lexus claims the GX 460 features best-in-class V8 fuel economy, competitors with V6 engines and comparable power outputs, such as the BMW X5 and the Acura MDX, best the GX 460 in terms of fuel efficiency.4.6-liter V8 301 horsepower @ 5,500 rpm329 lb-ft of torque @ 3,500 rpmEPA city/highway fuel economy: 15/20 mpg
The Manufacturer's Suggest Retail Price (MSRP) for a base 2012 Lexus GX 460 comes in just over $ 54,000, including destination. The GX 460 in Premium trim adds around $ 5,000 to the bottom line and tops out around $ 68,000. The Lexus GX 460 commands a higher starting price than base models of the Land Rover LR4, BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz M-Class and Acura MDX. The current Fair Purchase Price on kbb.com will tell you what GX 460s are currently selling for in your area. On the resale side, the 2012 Lexus GX 460’s projected 5-year residual value exceeds the values set by the majority of its competitors, thanks to Lexus’ long-standing reputation for both high quality and reliability.
The second generation GX premium SUV from Lexus debuted at the 2009 China (Guangzhou) International Automobile Exhibition promising to be more fuel efficient, better equipped and quieter than the previous generation.
If American car-manufacturer heads had been warned about a Japanese take-over in the mid 80's, they would have almost certainly laughed at the prospect. Humorous or not, the Japanese did conquer US, not through mecha led wars but rather through anime and cars. However, before the mild-assault began, there were a series of weird meetings held in secrecy in chairman chambers.
Such a meeting was held in 1983 between Toyota chairman Eiji Toyoda and his company executives. Toyoda had not invited his enforcers over for cookies and tea but to question them about the possibility of developing a luxury-car line that could successfully compete with American brands. The project was labeled as F1 -Flahship 1- and proved to be a most lucrative endeavor. The result was a vehicle that later became known as the Lexus LS 400 prior to its US premier.
The LS 400 was not just a car that took time and resources to built. In researching American luxury-product consumer habits and lifestyles, the Japanese went as far as renting a house in Laguna beach in order to observe their “subjects” closely. Offspring of long-gestating consumer research and cutting-edge engineering, the LX 400 was a hit.
Endorsed by insightful advertising, the LS 400 made its entrance at the North American Auto Show in Detroit, 1989 where it was one of the main attractions. And how could it not have been after 24 engineering teams and a few thousands employees worked on 450 prototypes at the cost of a paltry $ 1 billion investment?
The main advantage Lexus had over Acura, that had reached US markets 3 years before, was its uniqueness. Unlike the first Acura models which were sold as rebadged Hondas, the Lexus held little connections to Toyota design patterns.
Silent, ergonomic, powerful and reliable, the LS became a fierce competitor for European imports such as Mercedes Benz and BMW, whose sales drastically dropped following Lexus' trumpeting market entrance.
Models like the ES 250 followed which along the LS registered enough sales to allow the brand expanding through an 81-dealership network. During those first years of sales, Lexus became the top-selling luxury car in the U.S. Things were going smoothly for the Japanese manufacturer, just like its cars, and in 1991, two new models were released: the SC400 coupe and the ES 300 sedan. The latter was marketed as a replacement for the ES 250 and quickly became the company's best selling sedan.
Following the release of a heir to the LS 400 and the Toyota Aristo-based series of the GS, Lexus entered the sport utility vehicle segment in 1996 with the launch of the LX 450, a large car based on the Toyota Land Cruiser 100. By 1998, Lexus would release the RX, a top-selling crossover based on Toyota's Camry model as well as a new series of the GS. During the following years, further technological improvements such as the introduction of the Lexus Hybrid Drive system on the 2005 RX 400h, resulted in an even greater sales increase.
Things were so good for Lexus that it has constantly grown since its inception. The brand has been introduced to the Japanese home-market in 2005 as well as it has in other regions of Asia and South America as well as Australia and Europe. By 2007, Lexus had spread in over 50 countries and it continues to grow. The company's “pursuit of perfection” is fronted by its current line-up, comprised of the IS, LS and RX series among others as well as the avant-garde LF-A concepts.
2012 Lexus GX Consumer Reviews
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We were in the market for a luxury SUV and the GX is really the only one that checked all the boxes. Coming from an FCA product (Jeep Grand Cherokee) reliability was huge for us. We wanted a third row and we wanted something that could tow. That basically took us down to a Q7 or the GX. This is our family weekend car and my wifes daily and she liked the high seating position and the interior quality of the GX better. The Q7 has WAY better technology but she didn't car about that. Also, out were we live we see 10-15 year old GX's all over the place, these things truly are tanks if properly maintained and though Audi's are great with their reliability getting better, a Lexus is still a smarter purchase.
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