Refined & Ready: 2017 Lexus GX 460 SUV
The Lexus GX 460 is a full-capability luxury SUV that’s as at home on the trail as it is in the city or suburbs. The GX 460 carries up to seven in renowned Lexus comfort. Offered in Standard, Premium and Luxury trim levels, the Lexus signature spindle grille gives the GX 460 a distinctive, standout style. For 2017, the new available Sport Design Package puts an extra accent on that design with special details such as an exclusive front bumper, rear bumper spoiler, special exhaust tailpipe tip, a redesigned side mirror case and gray metallic paint on unique 18-inch split-six spoke alloy wheels.
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Additional updates and enhancements for 2017 include: Heated/ventilated front seats for the base model now available as standalone option and second-row Captain’s chairs are standard on Luxury, available for Premium.
Power for the Lexus SUV is generated by the 1UR-FE 4.6L V8 prime mover that is bolted to the A760F six-speed sequential shift automatic transmission and equipped with a full-time automatic four-wheel drive system. A Torsen® torque-sensing limited slip center differential distributes power 40:60 under most driving conditions and changes the ratio as needed based on wheel slip. The system offers a low range for off-road driving, and the center differential can be electronically locked. A two-speed transfer case with low range is supported by a wide array of chassis control technology. Taken together, these technologies allow the GX 460 to traverse unpaved, uneven trails and steep inclines.
The standard Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS) helps to significantly reduce body lean without resorting to stiffer springs and dampers. Lexus made the stabilizer bars stiffer to help reduce maximum body-lean angle by as much as 50 percent. Hydraulic cylinders act on each stabilizer bar, and linked by a pressure-sensing valve, they continually vary the lean resistance. During on-road cornering, when both front and rear hydraulic cylinders are in a neutral position, no fluid flows in the system and the stabilizer bars work conventionally to help reduce body lean.
Driving in off-road situations, KDSS is designed to reduce sway resistance, which allows the wheels to move with a larger degree of side-to-side independence. When the GX 460 encounters an uneven surface, one compressed cylinder causes fluid to flow to the other cylinder, helping the vehicle to keep all four wheels on the ground. The system works without any action needed by the driver.
inside the passenger cabin, the GX 460’s multimedia system is a multitasker, offering a customizable home screen that can display three sections simultaneously. For example, you can view a single display (navigation/map), dual display (navigation/map + audio, compass or other function) or three displays on the same screen (navigation/map + audio + weather). The available Navigation System’s three-dimensional map view makes it an even more effective driving partner.
The touch-screen Display Audio uses an eight-inch screen that includes a backup camera, HD Radio™, Bluetooth® audio, automatic phone book transfer, a vehicle information display and complimentary traffic and weather data provided via HD Radio. The system also incorporates cache radio, which can pause live radio, recording up to 15 minutes of broadcast for later playback. Driver’s with an iPhone® (iPhone 4S and later) can get things done just by asking through standard Siri® Eyes Free Mode. Siri lets you call contacts, select and play music from iTunes®, get turn-by-turn navigation through Siri and Apple maps, and much more.
When equipped with the available Navigation System, the GX 460 also comes with Lexus Enform Destinations (Destination Assist), and the subscription-free Lexus Enform App Suite. These voice-enabled apps let you search the Internet through Destination Search, make restaurant reservations through OpenTable®, order movie tickets via MovieTickets.com™, listen to Internet radio (including Pandora®, iHeartRadio™ and Slacker), search business reviews on Yelp®, and check in on Facebook Places™.
Dimensions & specifications
Wheelbase: 109.8; overall length: 192.1; width: 74.2; height: 74.2 (73.8 Luxury model)
All vehicle measurements are in inches.
Engine: 4.6L V8 – 301 hp at 5500 rpm and 329 lbs-ft of torque at 3500 rpm
Transmission: six-speed sequential shift automatic
EPA Fuel Economy: 15 city/20 highway
Cargo capacity: 64.7 cubic feet
Towing capacity: 6500 lbs
Safety features
Dual front airbags, front seat mounted side-impact airbags, dual roll-sensing front/rear head curtain side-impact airbags, second row outbound seat mounted side-impact airbags, dual front seat knee airbags, four-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock, electronic brake force distribution, active traction control, vehicle stability control, downhill assist control, hill-start assist control, Smart Stop technology, TORSEN limited-slip center differential with electronic locking feature, Lexus Enform Safety Connect, remote keyless entry, automatic power door locks, SmartAccess system, vehicle security system, LED low-beam headlamps, LED daytime running lights, automatic headlamps, backup camera, first aid kit, HomeLink electronic programmable garage door opener, Bluetooth hands free phone system, trailer sway control, and tire pressure monitoring system. GX 460 Premium adds intuitive park assist, LED foglamps, navigation system, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and windshield de-icer. GX 460 Luxury adds blind spot monitor with cross traffic alert, navigation system, backup camera, and emergency assist kit.
Optional safety features include: crawl control, intelligent high beams, lane departure alert, pre-collision system with hi-speed dynamic radar cruise control, wide-view front and side monitor, and driver attention monitor.
Warranty
Basic: 4-year/50,000 mile
Powertrain: 6-year/70,000 mile
Corrosion: 6-year/unlimited
Roadside Assistance: 4-year/unlimited 24-hour
Pricing
The base Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the 2017 Lexus GX 460 SUV starts from $51,280 for the Standard model, $55,725 for the Premium and $62,980 for the Luxury model. Destination charges add $975.
