The 2018 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 2018 Lexus GX 460 has cargo capacity of 647 Liters and the vehicle weighs 2349 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2018 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 Clearance and back up sensor and Backup 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 independent suspension. The car also features a Yes It has 18-inch aluminum alloy wheel 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 2018 Lexus GX 460 accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 7.9 seconds and hits quarter mile at 14.3 seconds. Fuel consumption is 16 L/100km in the city and 12.9 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 73,900
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Due to its rugged platform and tall ride height, the 2018 Lexus GX 460 can’t deliver the same sporty ride and confident cornering as a car-based crossover SUV, but the trade-off is a firm-riding SUV with impressive off-road abilities. With its fully boxed frame, tall tires and full-time 4-wheel drive, the GX 460 can feel a bit brutish on rough pavement, even with Lexus’ Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System helping to lessen body lean. The same system works off-road by providing greater wheel articulation and traction when needed, making the GX one of the few luxury SUVs that can actually tackle more than deep snow and gravel roads. The GX’s 301-horsepower V8 offers plenty of power for hauling, as evidenced by the GX 460’s 6,500-pound tow rating. Unfortunately, fuel economy is far from optimal, ranking near the bottom of the class. If these shortcomings matter to you, an Acura MDX or Mercedes-Benz GLS will probably be a better fit.
KINETIC DYNAMIC SUSPENSION SYSTEM (KDSS)The GX 460’s Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS) uses stiffer anti-roll bars attached to hydraulic cylinders that can increase or decrease resistance. On-road, the system helps the GX attain a more civilized ride than it otherwise would have, and off-road permits greater wheel articulation.COMPREHENSIVE FULL-TIME 4-WHEEL DRIVEEquipped with one of the most capable off-road systems on any SUV, the 2018 Lexus GX 460’s full-time 4-wheel-drive setup is one of its principal selling points. The Torsen limited-slip center differential includes electronic locking for better front-to-rear power distribution, while Active Traction Control ensures all four tires remain connected to the road (or ground) below.
The 2018 Lexus GX 460 has 3-row, 7-passenger seating; a 40/20/40-split 2nd-row bench seat and flat-folding 3rd-row seat offer numerous configurations for people and cargo. Front-seat comfort is terrific, the second row is adequate for adults, and the third best for children. The base version has NuLuxe upholstery while the Premium trim gets real leather. Instrumentation is easy to see, and controls easy to reach but there are lots of them; the instrument panel’s center stack contains the sound and climate systems and in the center console are controls for the 4-wheel-drive system. It’s all finished impeccably.
The GX 460’s tall, square-shouldered shape is clear evidence of its robust off-road intentions; no rounded-over aerodynamic teardrop this. But that tall shape pays dividends. Entry and exit are high, but the doors are big, and ample standard running boards make the step easy. Some may like, some may dislike the rear door; it’s a side-opening arrangement, hinged on the right, which can make loading from curbside awkward and is inconvenient when carrying long stuff home from the lumberyard. On the other hand, for loading luggage or groceries you don’t have to lean in over a swing-down tailgate.
In base form, the Lexus GX 460 is well equipped with a synthetic leather interior, wood trim, 10-way-power front seats, dual-zone climate control, rearview camera, power moonroof and power-operated tilt/telescope steering wheel -- always a nice touch. Entertainment and phone connectivity are provided by a 9-speaker AM/FM/CD display audio system with 8-inch touch screen and Bluetooth, dual USB inputs and the new Siri Eyes Free iPhone compatibility. On the safety side, there are 10 airbags, active headrests to reduce the severity of whiplash, and Lexus’ Safety Connect system with 24/7 emergency services.
While the base GX 460 is a good value we recommend the Premium trim; it’s only slightly over $ 4,000 more but includes leather, 3-zone automatic climate control with interior air filter, mahogany trim, LED foglights and Intuitive Parking Assist. We think that represents reasonable value for the money. Top-line Luxury models include Adaptive Variable Suspension, Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, captain’s-chair 2nd-row seating, power-folding outside mirrors, wood and leather-trimmed heated steering wheel and power-fold-flat 3rd-row seats. Other available options include a 17-speaker Mark Levinson Premium Surround Sound audio system, the Driver Support Package and a dual-screen rear-seat entertainment system.
The 2018 Lexus GX 460 has a 4.6-liter V8 of 301 horsepower and a 6-speed automatic transmission. With its off-road intentions, the GX 460 has an impressive full-time 4-wheel-drive system with a 2-speed transfer case and lockable center differential. This capability does not arrive without a price, and that’s fuel consumption; the EPA numbers are 15-mpg city, 18-mpg highway and 16 combined. If, like most people, you drive on the pavement your taxes paid for, there are many alternatives that are more refined and use less gas, such as the Audi Q7, Acura MDX, Mercedes-Benz ML 350 BlueTec, Infiniti QX60 hybrid and BMW X5. All will beat the GX 460 in fuel economy, but not in climbing over, around and through boulders and mud. 4.6-liter V8 301 horsepower @ 5,500 rpm 329 lb-ft of torque @ 3,500 rpm EPA city/highway fuel economy: 15/18 mpg
The 2018 Lexus GX 460 has a base Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) right around $ 52,700; fully loaded, it easily tops $ 70,000. At its base price, the GX costs more than every likely competitor except the BMW X5, which is slightly higher, so it’s not a bargain item. But it is a quality piece of work, with great fit and finish and a proven record of dependable reliability. We recommend the GX 460 with the Premium package for its value for the money. Before buying, be sure to check the Fair Purchase Price to see what others in your area are paying for the GX 460. While the Lexus starts several thousand dollars higher than most competitors, it holds its value exceptionally well. In fact, in the past it has won the Best Resale Value Award for Luxury Mid-Size SUV/Crossover. Inexpensive? No. Great long-term value? Yes.
For 2014, the Lexus GX luxury utility vehicle gained the company’s spindle design signature upfront, with the big grille and standard LED headlamps, daytime running lights and available LED foglamps.
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.
2018 Lexus GX Consumer Reviews
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2019 Lexus GX
"A true luxury truck"
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.
2013 Lexus GX Overview. The 2013 Lexus GX is powered by a V8 engine that reviewers said is underpowered for the SUV’s weight and struggles to get it up to highway speeds. The engine is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission that some reviewers wished offered quicker downshifts.
The 2013 Lexus GX 460 is an analog girl in a digital world. Based on the same body-on-frame platform that underpins Toyota's 4Runner and FJ Cruiser SUVs, the GX 460 prioritizes off-road performance, just as every SUV used to do. Featuring tough, trucklike construction and standard 4-wheel drive with a dual-range transfer case, the GX is a go-anywhere vehicle.
The 2013 Lexus GX460 is somewhat of an enigma. It has the durability and truck-like construction to handle off-road conditions and high towing capacities. At the same time, it has the beauty and ...
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