- suv 54,264
- 33,991 high price
- Riverside, CA
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- suv 54,264 gasoline white automatic
2010 lexus gx 460 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. All-new, built for adventure. introductionthe lexus gx 460 is all-new for 2010. Designed to be an all-purpose luxury suv, the 2010 gx 460 can handle everything an active family can throw at it, including weekday chores and weekend adventures. Compared to the previous-generation gx 470, the new 2010 gx 460 is more powerful, gets better mileage, and has upgraded safety and packaging features. the gx 460 shares the same basic platform as the toyota 4runner, and like the 4runner, is built to be strong enough to hold up to regular use on unpaved roadways. The 2010 lexus gx comes standard with a new 4. 6-liter v8, six-speed automatic transmission, seven-passenger seating, plus a host of luxury features the 4runner does not offer. the gx comes loaded with wood and leather interior trim, heated/ventilated seating, 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. It's a system that requires little or no input from the driver; ideal for secure travel during heavy rains and on icy roads, or on dirt/gravel surfaces. the gx 460 competes with the land rover lr4, bmw x5, mercedes-benz gl 450, and audi q7. Like the european offerings, the gx requires 91-octane premium unleaded fuel. In the end, the gx 460 is a heavily built, v8-powered, luxury suv with many features once reserved for the top-of-the-line lexus suv, the lx 570. And those who really want the most from a rugged, trail-oriented mid-size suv should shop the v6-powered toyota 4runner, especially if towing heavier loads is not a requirement. 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. safety features that come standard on all models include advanced frontal airbags, side curtain airbags, three-point seatbelts in all positions, anti-lock brakes (abs), electronic brake-force distribution (ebd), brake assist, traction control, vehicle stability control, tire pressure monitor system. walkaroundoverall, the new 2010 lexus gx is about 2. 5 inches lower, 1 inch longer overall and just a quarter-inch wider that the previous-generation model. Fog lamps are mounted separately in the lower front bumper area. at the rear, a new side-opening rear door has been designed, and the rear door window can be opened separately, allowing two ways to access the luggage compartment. The rear door, no longer a hatch, 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 gx 460s getting telltale chrome trim around the back edge of the window glass and along the bottom of the doors. interiorthe 2010 lexus gx is configured as a three-row, seven-passenger interior, designed with comfort and versatility in mind. the front row is spacious, with storage bins and pockets located overhead, in the center console, and side door pockets. The front seats are eight-way power adjustable, both heated and cooled. Between the two front seats are adjustable armrests. the standard 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 navigation system, an eight-inch touchscreen display is used, allowing for control of the nav functions, 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 safety backup camera becomes a camera system. The driver can check for obstructions using three different views around the gx, generated by two separate wide-angle cameras. 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 somewhat less accommodating. access to the rear third-row seats 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, but for smaller passengers or short trips, the rear seats will be adequate. the rear 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 six-disc cd changer with mp3 capability, integrated xm radio and streaming audio via bluetooth is standard. The optional mark levinson audio system is for audiophiles who demand very high performance. At 2000 rpm, the speedometer was showing 79 mph, and the gx is still unstressed, riding along smoothly and quietly. The six-speed transmission has a taller overdrive gear than the previous five-speed automatic, and better gear selection throughout, so it plays a big part in the gx's ease of motion. the new 4. 6-liter v8 allows for taller, more efficient gearing. The new v8 delivers more power and a 13 percent improvement in mileage. With the narrower ratios of a six-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 advises that the gx 460 has been reliably clocked at 7. 8 seconds, 0-60 and will do a quarter-mile in 16. 6 seconds. Small roadway repairs and heavily textured surfaces create a light jiggle that can be detected at around-town speeds. This we attribute to relatively low-profile 60-series tires on 18-inch wheels, and rather thick anti-swaybars used to control the gx in corners. However, bigger impacts like potholes and speed bumps are readily swallowed up by the gx suspension, which is capable of absorbing the larger irregularities of unimproved roadways.
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