Lexus GX 470 Texas TX
Reader’s Question:
What do you think of the Lexus GX 470? A neighbor just got one, and I’ve been eyeing it a lot. Is my envy well-founded?
Adrien
Houston, TX
Lexus mean luxury, and the GX 470 carries on this tradition of luxury through three rows of seats, a big V8 engine, chrome on the outside and a high-class polished interior. And if that’s not enough, you get to have a DVD entertainment system, a nav system, and Bluetooth, too. The Lexus GX 470 is a top-notch service utility vehicle, indeed.
It is also a capable 4-by-4. It is structurally strong and is therefore adept at travelling off-road. Its engineering is remarkable. Things like Hill-start Assist Control, Downhill Assist Control, Rear Adjustable Height Control and a Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System will be there to help you go where no one else dared to before. But because the thing costs a hefty 40,000 clams up, I doubt that anyone would actually make a habit of off-road driving.
Now, there are two trims to choose from: There’s the base trim and then there’s the Sport. Both run on a 4.7-liter 263-hp engine with a 5-speed automatic transmission.
As compared to other 4-by-4s, the Lexus GX 470 is quieter and offers a more comfortable ride. Never mind that it looks like a Toyota 4Runner in disguise. With the GSX 470, you get the luxury stamp that is distinctly Lexus.
