Lexus GX 460

Model Years Produced: 2010 to Current

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.

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

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