Lexus GX 470 Review
Lexus cars have always been popular for their powerful performance and excellent features. The Lexus GX 470 is one such car that has a truck kind construction. It is one of the most dependable lexus cars and is ranked 12 among 17 different luxury midsize SUVs in the international market. This car is expected to be launched in Indian market through Toyota sometime in 2010.
Lexus GX 470 Specification
The Lexus GX 470 made its debut in the international market in 2003 and following this the car was redesigned in 2010. The new design now shares its platform with 2010 Toyota 4Runner. The Lexus GX 470 review indicates that the car is equipped with a powerful 4700cc, 21 valve, V8 petrol engine with VVt-i feature. This engine can generate power of 263 bhp at 5400 rpm along with torque of 438 Nm at 3400 rpm.
The car enjoys a unique place among the different Lexus cars due to the new exterior styling and changes in the interior design. The car has standard all wheel drive and a third row bench has been added so as to accommodate 7 passengers. The length of the car is 4780 mm and its width is 1880 mm while its height is 1895 mm.
Even though the redesigned Lexus GX 470 has a powerful engine it may seem sluggish at times because of the increased weight. The kerb weight of the car is 2209 kgs and it has a ground clearance of 210 mm. The newly designed model also has self levelling suspension and the car also has option of Kinetic Dynamic Suspension system that changes the suspension depending on the terrain. The car comes with 5 automatic gears. The fuel tank limit of the car is 87 litres.
Lexus GX 470 Mileage
The Lexus GX 470 is expected to deliver mileage of 5 km/litre in the city while the mileage on the highway is expected to be around 7 km/litre.
Lexus GX 470 Interiors
Like other Lexus cars the Lexus GX 470 interiors are also luxurious and high quality materials are used in the cabin. While the vehicle has three rows the first row seats are the most comfortable. The car has leather trimmed interiors along with ventilated and heated front seats. The other aspects include 10-way power adjustable feature for the front seats, dual zone climate control, 9-speaker top grade audio system, Ipod port, Bluetooth capability and Ipod port.
Lexus GX 470 Safety features
Lexus cars have always been known for their safety features and this car also comes loaded with several safety aspects. The safety features available in the Lexus GX 470 car include front side and curtain side airbags, antiskid system, antilock brake system and hill ascent as well as descent control system. The car has automatic shock absorber feature and rear view camera.
Lexus GX 470 Price and design variations
The price of the car is around Rs 47 lakhs and the car will be available in a single design variation.
Lexus GX 470 Colors
The car is available in 6 colors and these include black onyx, nautical blue metallic, blizzard pearl, savannah metallic, titanium metallic and salsa red pearl.
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Ashwini Ambekar on July 22nd 2010 in Car Reviews, Lexus