I’m not absolutely sure it’s a terrible detail, but the 2019 Lexus GX 460 still has gizmos from the earlier mated to up to date lights and exterior layout.
It is an interesting big SUV that has a existence identical to an Escalade or Mercedes. These behemoths of the road guzzle gasoline and can traverse rocky terrain with simplicity.
This 7 days, climb into the Lexus GX 460 Luxury.
Less than the hood is a 4.6-liter V8 making 300 horsepower, which feels like just enough to get this equipment relocating. Ability is delivered via an 8-pace automatic, and there’s four-wheel travel when required.
I would not say the GX is underpowered, but it is not winning any velocity races. It is produced for filth roadways and gravel back again place trails. It is obtained a reliable powertrain and capable suspension produced for off-roading, but when you see the Lexus badge, you neglect off-highway commutes.
The exterior is all Lexus, finish with a huge spindle grill flanked by LED daytime lights. Fog lights are pushed to the bottom corner, leaving a large ingestion space. Stick to the upright condition of the body back to the tall tailgate location with LED tail lights and a correct bumper action.
I like the old-college glimpse of the GX and with LED updates additional to a common condition Lexus. From the appears to be outdoors, the GX seems to be additional than massive ample for a family members journey.
Here’s in which it receives crazy. I like the inside, but it is out-of-date. There is nonetheless a compact disc slot, 1990s wood trim and an infotainment method from Atari. Okay, so it’s not that negative, but I would have predicted more current fashion and tech for the price tag.
The sprint structure is fundamental with a big touch display screen centering the motion with the CD segment/HVAC and good quantity knobs. The gear selector is also strong with a big cargo location in the console. Wooden grain on the steering wheel alerts primary gangster enchantment and prompted me to flip by way of my CD case right up until I found ’90s rap tunes.
All kidding apart, it’s a massive Lexus SUV, so it’s not a bad day at the business.
Seating in the second row is comfortable but slim. I experienced to use portion of the 3rd row for my son and packed baggage around him and out again but could not healthy as much as I match before in the Kia Telluride, with the 3rd row up.
That’s the place I discovered the most significant distinction, and it was not fair to Lexus. I experienced the Kia Telluride the preceding 7 days and swapped automobiles although on family vacation. So I experienced the option to trade autos and occur household in the Lexus, which immediately confirmed the inferior inside quantity.
Here’s the thing: The Lexus is an off-roader and country vehicle. It is not effective as a commuter. It is even now well-made, trendy, snug, trusted and able if you want to go camping in design.
I enjoyed my time with the Lexus and it really is cool to push, but it’s thirsty. Lexus claims 15 metropolis and 18 freeway mpg, and I would have to agreed. On my vacation back from the East Coast, I managed 18 mpg at greatest, and it has a 19-gallon tank.
MSRP is $55,500, and with all the selections, it climbed speedily to $63,905.
Will Chamberlain is a nearby freelance automotive journalist and entire-time Real estate agent with eXp Realty in Beaver. He can be reached at wchamberlain@pghcarguys.com.