Model overview

The Lexus GX is a full-size three-row luxury SUV marketed in North American and Eurasian markets by Lexus, a luxury division of Toyota. The name GX comes from Grand Crossover. Lexus launched the first generation, known as the GX 470 in 2002, and finally became the third SUV to enter the Lexus list.

In the Lexus lineup, the GX is slotted within the RX crossover and the LX SUV (the Lexus badged Land Cruiser). Both generations of the GX have been based on the Prado and 4Runner, with renewed frontal styling to better blend with the Lexus lineup.

The 4.7-liter V8 powertrain in the GX 470 was the same as used on the bigger LX 470. With the second generation model launched in 2009, the badged GX 460 reflected the switch to a 4.6-liter V8 engine.

The GX is available in two trim levels: base and Luxury. It is powered by a 4.6-liter V8 engine (301 horsepower, 329 lb-ft of torque) paired to a six-speed automatic transmission and with a four-wheel-drive system with low-range gearing.

Lexus GX 460  known problems

Some of the common problems or complaints owners have about the Lexus GX 460 are:

• secondary air injection failure
• rack and pinion leaks
• electronic air suspension failures and prematurely degrading exterior paint
• sunroof problems, either jamming or getting stuck

Lexus Gx460 PDF owner manual

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