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| [[Image:Lexus_GX470.jpg|right|250px|2004 Lexus GX 470]] | | #REDIRECT [[Lexus GX]] |
| The '''[[Lexus|Lexus]] GX 470''' is a mid-size [[SUV]] built in Tahara plant in Japan and sold only on the North American markets by [[Toyota]]'s luxury division, [[Lexus]]. It was introduced in November 2002 as a 2003 model as [[Lexus|Lexus]]'s true answer to the [[BMW X5]], [[Acura MDX]], [[Land Rover LR3]] and [[Porsche Cayenne]], and is visually almost identical to the current models of the [[Toyota Land Cruiser]] sold on the European markets. It was released at the same time as the [[Infiniti FX45]], its competitor.
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| The 2005 GX 470s are powered by a 4.7 L, 32-valve, four-cam [[V8]] engine with 270 [[HP|hp]] (201 kW) at 5,400 rpm and 330 ft·lbf (447 N·m) of torque at 3,400 rpm. This is also the largest engine that has ever been put into a [[Lexus|Lexus]].
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| The GX 470 has a welded steel body, an electronically controlled 5-speed [[automatic transmission]], a [[4 wheel drive]] system, and its interior offers a place for up to eight passengers.
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| This vehicle is a competent contender for serious off-roading while civilized enough for everyday driving. The MSRP is averaged at about US $50,000. It has won various awards including 4-Wheeler of the Year from [[Four Wheel Drive|4X4]] Magazine.
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| In the [[Lexus|Lexus]] lineup, it is situated between the premium [[Lexus LX 470|LX 470]] and the entry-level luxury [[Lexus RX 330|RX 330]].
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| == External link ==
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| *[http://www.[[Lexus|lexus]].com/models/gx/index.html The GX on official [[Lexus|Lexus]] website]
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| [[Category:Lexus vehicles|GX]]
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| [[Category:Luxury vehicles]]
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| [[Category:SUVs]]
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| [[Category:2000s automobiles]]
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Latest revision as of 13:28, 22 November 2009
