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Lexus GX470.(Product/Service Evaluation)
Highs | Powertrain smoothness, quietness, fit and finish, off-road ability, IIHS offset-crash result. Lows | Agility, small third-row seat, right-hinged rear hatch.
The Lexus GX470 combines a comfortable, luxurious interior and capable off-road performance. We liked the quiet interior, excellent fit and finish, and smooth, quiet powertrain. But agility and handling are not its forte, and the ride is unsettled. The third-row seat is small, and, when folded, takes up cargo space and reduces visibility Reliability has been average.
THE DRIVING EXPERIENCE
The GX470 provides a comfortable, compliant ride. Impacts were well-muted, but uneven pavement can cause a side-to-side movement. The cabin is very quiet.
Body lean was pronounced in out vehicle, but this is reduced by a new option called KDSS (Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System). Steering is light and doesn't provide much feedback. The GX felt imprecise in corners during our handling tests, but the stability-control system kicked in early to keep it under control. The GX was secure in out avoidance maneuver, despite occasionally lifting its front wheel slightly
The refined 235-hp, 4.7-liter V8 provides smooth, responsive performance. The five-speed automatic transmission shifts smoothly. With a 6,200-pound trailer, the GX accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 22.4 seconds, an average performance. Off-road performance is excellent in part because of an electronic downhill and uphill assist. Expect 15 mpg overall. Braking performance was very ...
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