new Lexus GX 470 Review: new elegant Lexus GX 470

Powerful and luxurious, the new elegant Lexus GX 470 comes in all ideal driving conditions. You get a secure and comfortable drive with the 2008 elegant Lexus GX 470. This Sports Utility mid sized Vehicle is available in only trim – GX470.

The new elegant Lexus GX 470 comes with a 4.7 Litre V8 engine and eight passengers can drive in luxury. This powerful SUV with a 263 horsepower @ 5400 rpm and a torque of 323 ft-lbs @ 3400 only makes 14 miles per gallon and 18 MPG in the cities and highways respectively. The new elegant Lexus GX 470, though has great power on the roads are not that fuel economy; the only draw back as some point out. A five-speed auto transmission is standard with the new elegant Lexus GX 470. 

The rack and pinion steering gives a smoother drive on the roads and also for a quick parking. The tilt away, telescopic and memory steering columns also add to the easy and smooth drive. The RSB along with independent wishbone Suspension and gas filled shock absorbers gives a balanced bumpy drives.

Well, the exterior comes with an elaborate combination of the grille and the hood, massive headlights, top mounted tail lamps and fender flares. All these give an added richness to the new elegant Lexus GX 470 beauty. Well, the interior also comes in a metallic finish.  All the gauges are user friendly and they fit with great perfection into the dashboard. The leather/wood steering is mounted with cruise and audio controls. The AM/FM Radio, sensitive volume controls, 11 Speakers, Disc- CD Changer all comes with the modern audio system. The Lexus Link and satellite radio comes optional. The HVAC ducts, auto climate controls and pollen and dust filters are some of the features that add to the 2008 elegant Lexus GX 470.

The navigation system with blue tooth technology is an option that you can choose from.

The new elegant Lexus GX 470 is safe on the roads with added accident and crash protection features. The traction and stability controls, the ABS, EBA, downhill and hill-start controls gives an extra safety while driving. The front and side air bags, crumple zones, door beams, and collapsible steering column all gives a lesser impact during a crash.

The new elegant Lexus GX 470 is a comfortable and luxury SUV but not for those who want a spacey car. And if going for a fuel economy car, the new elegant Lexus GX 470 is also not your choice. But if want elegance, luxury, power and safety in one, then the greatest choice is none other than the new elegant Lexus GX 470.
Body: 4-door, 8-passenger SUV

Engine: 4.7 L, V8 engine

Transmission: Five-speed automatic

Horespower: 263 @ 5400 rpm

Torque: 323 ft-lbs @ 3400

Safety: telescopic/tilt, rack and pinion steering, Memory steering column, independent suspension.

Tires: SBRP265/65SR17

Verdict:

For: Amenities in luxury, high quality cabin, good ride on pavement and capable off-road

Against: Poor fuel economy