Lexus GX 460
Model Years Produced: 2010 to Current
Summary
The GX 460 may look and feel like a luxury SUV, but under the skin, it is secretly a Toyota Land Cruiser in disguise. Sold as the “Land Cruiser Prado” overseas, the GX 460 is one of the most reliable vehicles on the planet – in fact, it was Consumer Reports’ most reliable vehicle of 2021. What’s more, it’s also an ultra-capable 4×4. Not bad for a truck that’s normally purchased by upper-middle-class suburban soccer moms.
The GX received a facelift in 2020 which also finally included modern safety features like lane departure warning and pre-collision warning. In 2022, it received an interior refresh which included a new infotainment system featuring Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
Warranty - New
Information is as of 2022 model year
- Limited: 4 years/50,000 miles
- Powertrain: 6 years/70,000 miles
- Safety Restraint System: 5 years/60,000 miles
- Corrosion (Perforation Only): 6 years/unlimited miles
- Emissions: 8 years/80,000 miles
- Roadside Assistance: 4 years/unlimited miles
- Loaner Vehicle: Yes (if vehicle will be at dealership for more than 8 hours for warrantable repairs)
- Accessories: 4 years/50,000 miles – covers genuine Lexus accessories included with the vehicle at time of purchase
Warranty - CPO
Information is as of 2022 model year
- Repair Deductible: $0 per visit
- Limited: 2 years/unlimited miles from CPO purchase date or 6 years/unlimited miles from original in-service date (whichever occurs later)
- Powertrain: 2 years/unlimited miles from CPO purchase date or 8 years/unlimited miles from original in-service date (whichever occurs later)
- Roadside Assistance: Lasts for length of the warranty
- Loaner Vehicle: Yes (if vehicle will be at dealership for more than 8 hours for warrantable repairs)
- Rental Car: $50/day up to 5 days
- Trip Reimbursement: $200/day lodging for 3 days
- Complimentary Maintenance: 2 years/20,000 miles – includes the next four factory recommended services for free (e.g. oil changes)
Verdict
Pros
- Extraordinarily reliable
- Comfortable
- Simple to use, familiar controls
- Lexus dealership experience for both sales and service is top tier
Cons
- Poor fuel economy (on premium gas)
- Dated interior
- Handles a bit more “truck”-like than some of its unibody competitors
Reviews
Consumer Reports
- URL: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/lexus/gx/2022/overview/
- Overall score: 81/100
- Road test: 70/100
- Predicted reliability: 5/5
- Predicted owner satisfaction: 3/5
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Other Outlets
- Car & Driver: https://www.caranddriver.com/lexus/gx
- Motor Trend: https://www.motortrend.com/cars/lexus/gx/
Specifications
All figures are as of 2022 model year.
- Transmission: Toyota 6-speed automatic
- Drivetrain: 4WD standard w/ 2-speed transfer case
- Air suspension optional
- Electronically locking center differential standard
- Locking rear differential optional
- Base curb weight: 5126 lbs
- Max cargo capacity: 64.7 cu ft
- Seating: 2 rows (3 rows optional)
- Rear leg room: 34.1 in
- Towing capacity: 6500 lbs
Engines
Toyota 1UR-FE - 4.6L V8
Power Figures
- 301 hp
- 329 lb-ft
Fuel Economy
- 16mpg combined
- 15mpg city
- 19mpg highway