- suv 109,759
- 27,000 fair
- Amarillo, TX
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- autoshopper.com
- suv 109,759 gasoline automatic
2011 lexus gx 460 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Ready for rugged terrain and luxurious everyday use. introductionthe lexus gx 460 is an all-purpose luxury suv ready for the most rugged of weekend adventures. The gx 460 is designed to hold up to regular use over rugged terrain. The lexus gx shares the its basic platform with the toyota 4runner, renowned for its off-road capability. the lexus gx 460 was all-new for 2010, and it enters 2011 essentially unchanged. Compared to the previous-generation gx 470, the current gx 460 is more powerful, gets better mileage, and has upgraded safety and packaging features. the lexus gx comes standard with a 4. 6-liter v8, hence the gx 460 designation, and a 6-speed automatic transmission. the gx seats seven. Inside is a luxurious cabin trimmed with wood and leather and equipped with heated and ventilated seats, rain-sensing windshield wipers, a power moonroof, multimedia entertainment and other amenities. Like other luxury suvs, there is a carefully crafted interior lighting scheme, programmable preferences for a variety of features, and the use of powered equipment that goes well beyond windows, seats and mirrors. with body-on-frame construction and low range gearing, the gx 460 is far more rugged and powerful than the lexus rx crossover. Recreational capabilities are quite good. The gx can tow up to 6500 pounds with optional hitch, and it is equipped with specialized enhancements to make off-road driving safe and easy. It's a system that requires little or no input from the driver, and it's ideal for secure travel during heavy rains and on icy roads, or on dirt/gravel surfaces. for 2011, all lexus vehicles are equipped with new smart stop technology, which automatically reduces engine power when the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are applied simultaneously under certain driving conditions. the gx 460 competes with the land rover lr4, bmw x5, mercedes-benz gl 450, and audi q7. On the premium model, the wide view monitor system 3,170) includes the pre-collision system, driver attention monitor, lane departure alert, intelligent high-beam headlamps, dynamic radar cruise control and crawl control; parts of the package can be purchased separately. Fog lamps are mounted separately in the lower front bumper area. at the rear, the cargo door opens to the side, and its window can be opened separately, allowing two ways to access the luggage compartment. The rear door swings outward when released by pressing a hidden door handle located to the left of the license plate. The taillights use a cluster of led elements to generate their glow. The rear wiper is mounted under the rear spoiler, leaving the back window free of obstruction. exterior trim differs very slightly between base and premium grades, with premium trim levels getting telltale chrome trim around the back edge of the window glass and along the bottom of the doors. interiorthe lexus gx seats up to seven passengers and comes with three rows of seating. the front row is spacious, with storage bins and pockets located overhead, in the center console, and side door pockets. The front seats are 10-way power adjustable, both heated and cooled. Between the two front seats are adjustable armrests. the center stack is designed around a 4. 2-inch pushbutton display that shows trip and environment data, such as temperature, cruise range, fuel consumption, climate control settings, and so on. With the available navigation system, an eight-inch touchscreen display is used, allowing for control of navigation, audio, climate and phone. controls are nicely designed and integrated, with conspicuously high-quality wood and leather materials used throughout. Redundant switches for cruise control, audio and navigation are mounted in the steering wheel. with the wide-view monitor, the driver can check for obstructions using three different views around the gx, generated by two separate wide-angle cameras that display images of what's behind the vehicle whenever reverse is selected. second-row seating is reasonably roomy and versatile, allowing for either three passengers or two passengers with a center armrest/cupholder and overhead reading lamps. The second-row bench is split 40/20/40. The outside seats are full-size seats with available heat/cool capability. The center seat is less accommodating. third-row access is from the passenger side, where the second-row seat moves forward to allow walk-in access to the third row. We found the process a bit tricky, and the rearmost seats are not long on legroom. For smaller passengers or short trips, the rear seats will be adequate; for adults, they will be cramped and uncomfortable. the third-row seats can be commanded to fold flat at the push of a button, converting the gx to a five-passenger suv with enlarged storage. Most of the time, the third-row seats will be empty, so the power fold-flat feature on the gx is likely to be highly useful, freeing the driver from the hassle of reconfiguring the seating to accommodate changing loads. a nine-speaker sound system that includes a 6cd changer with mp3 capability, integrated xm radio and streaming audio via bluetooth is standard. A rear-seat entertainment system, with remote control, is bundled with the mark levinson audio system as an option. The mark levinson system has enough clean power to allow for listening at very high volumes with practically no distortion. It's an option that, while on the pricy side, will truly be appreciated by those who love their music. a well-insulated cabin helps the audio system sound its best. With the audio system shut off, the cabin is quiet and we found it easy to speak using a low tone of voice. lexus enform is the latest in lexus telematic systems, and it comes standard on the gx. Enform is a subscription-based live-operator assist system that enables real-time assistance without having to fuss with navigation programming. We felt guilty asking a live operator to direct us to a burger joint, but it is nice to know that someone is standing by 24/7. Enform is optional, bundled with navigation. Another system, safety connect, is standard on the gx and provides automatic collision notification, stolen vehicle location, emergency assistance and enhanced roadside assistance. driving impressionon the highway, we found the lexus gx cruises quietly and efficiently, turning just 1500 rpm at 60 mph. At 2000 rpm, the speedometer was showing 79 mph, and the gx is still unstressed, riding along smoothly and quietly. The 6-speed transmission has a tall overdrive gear and the gears keep the engine right in the heart of the powerband. new for 2010, the 4. 6-liter v8 allows for taller, more efficient gearing. It delivers more power than the 4. 7-liter unit it replaced, and a 13 percent improvement in mileage. With the narrower ratios of a 6-speed automatic and the added power of the new v8, the gx 460 has a more responsive character when it comes to high-speed passing and full-power, on-ramp blasts. Lexus says the gx 460 can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 7. 8 seconds and will do a quarter-mile in 16. 6 seconds.
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