Lexus GX 460 SUV

Lexus GX 460 SUV

Full 2014 Lexus GX 460 Review

What's New for 2014

For 2014, the Lexus GX 460 gets updated exterior styling front and rear that includes new LED headlights and available LED foglights. A new 8-inch touchscreen interface, leatherette (NuLuxe) upholstery and trailer sway control are now standard, and advanced safety features including blind spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic warning systems are now offered as options. Finally, the price tag for the base model has been lowered to make room for a new top-of-the-line Luxury trim level.

 

Introduction

If you're searching for an SUV that can be refined and rugged at the same time, Lexus could very well have the answer with its 2014 GX 460. Blessed with just about everything from the Lexus luxury equipment playbook plus proven off-roading hardware, the GX 460 is as adept at providing a smooth, quiet ride to work as it is working its way up a remote mountain road. However, you'll want to give some thought to how much you'll actually use the 2014 Lexus GX 460's off-road capabilities before you choose this traditional midsize luxury SUV over one of the many seven-passenger crossovers in this price range.

On the sophistication side, the Lexus GX 460 boasts a posh seven-passenger interior and a long list of desirable standard features and advanced technology options. Underneath it all is the GX 460's beefy body-on-frame construction, full-time four-wheel drive and optional Crawl Control system. Together, they help the GX make short work of rough trails, though hard-core off-roaders should take note that this Lexus has less ground clearance than the Toyota 4Runner on which it's based and can't go as far off the beaten path as a result. Meanwhile, the GX's 301-horsepower V8 engine delivers a suitable amount of muscle for accelerating in traffic and towing loads of up to 6,500 pounds, and the available adaptive air suspension achieves a nice balance between a comfortable ride and secure handling.

Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options

The 2014 Lexus GX 460 is a seven-passenger luxury SUV offered in two trim levels: base and Luxury.

Standard features on the base model include 18-inch alloy wheels, automatic LED (low-beam) headlights, heated mirrors, running boards, a sunroof, roof rack side rails, rear privacy glass and a rear spoiler. Inside you'll find dual-zone automatic climate control, leatherette upholstery, 10-way power front seats (with power lumbar), driver memory settings, sliding and reclining 40/20/40-split second-row seats, a 50/50-split third-row seat, a power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a rearview camera, a 115-volt household-style power outlet, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, an 8-inch touchscreen display and a nine-speaker sound system with a CD player, satellite radio, HD radio and dual iPod/USB inputs.

Optional for the base model is the Premium package that bundles LED foglights, rain-sensing wipers, front and rear parking sensors, tri-zone automatic climate control, perforated leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, heated (outboard) second-row seats, a voice-controlled navigation system and Lexus Enform telematics.

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