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2008 lexus gx 470 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Luxurious and highly capable, with fresh styling. introductionthe 2008 lexus gx470 gets fresh styling on the outside and new trim inside. Based on the toyota 4runner, the gx combines superior off-road capability with lexus luxury and quality. for 2008, lexus revised the styling to give the gx a richer, more mature exterior appearance. Changes for 2008 include a dark metallic grille, red-and-clear taillights, a liquid graphite finish for the wheels, and bright-metal door handles and roof rack side rails. Darker wood trim lends a more upscale look to the interior for 2008. The last complete redesign was for the 2003 model year. For 2007, lexus updated the gx 470's optional rear-seat dvd system with a 9-inch wide-format screen. An input jack for ipods and other audio devices comes standard. Everyone, from rear-seat passengers to the driver, can watch a movie on one of the screens, including the navigation screen when parked. inside, the gx 470 is roomy, quiet and comfortable, with an optional third-row seat that expands capacity to eight. Its cabin is swathed in leather and walnut. An overhead-cam v8 and smooth five-speed automatic transmission provide sufficient power for towing, trail-bashing, or carving corners on a coastal highway. power is provided by a 4. 7-liter v8, rated 263 horsepower and a substantial 323 pound-feet of torque, driving through a five-speed automatic transmission. An electronic system called downhill assist control (dac) helps the gx 470 safely negotiate slippery inclines, while vehicle stability control helps steady the gx 470 in slippery turns. we've found the lexus gx 470 highly capable in rugged terrain. Its electronic features make unskilled drivers look like experienced off-road pilots while enabling experienced off-road drivers to go even farther. In short, the gx 470 can go just about anywhere its driver is willing to point it. Its rugged design means it holds up well when punished repeatedly over rough roads, good for drivers who frequent the backcountry or launch boats over rugged terrain. lineupthe 2008 lexus gx 470 is offered in a single, well-equipped trim level 47,315). Standard features include leather upholstery, power heated seats, a wood and leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, rain-sensing wipers, automatic dual-zone climate control, homelink universal transmitter, an 11-speaker stereo with six-cd changer, rear-seat audio with remote control and headphones, a glass sunroof, illuminated running boards, and a 115v ac power outlet in the cargo area. The standard wheels are 17-inch alloys wearing 265/65hr17 tires. the optional kinetic dynamic suspension system 1,750) enhances on-road handling without compromising off-road capability. A sport package 1,800) combines kdss with smoked front and rear light bezels, a chromed exhaust tip, and dark graphite finish on the wheels and roof rack. Inside, dark graphite trim is added to the center console and instrument panel, and the standard brown walnut wood trim is replaced by black bird's-eye maple. The carpet is black, too, instead of the standard gray or ivory. the optional navigation system 3,250) includes a mark levinson audio upgrade, bluetooth wireless technology that links compatible cellular telephones to the gx for hands-free communication, and a reverse-camera system to help spot objects (and children) behind the vehicle. Roadside assistance, stolen vehicle tracking and remote door unlocking are among the services provided. Three-point seatbelts are provided for each seating position, and the front belts are equipped with pretensioners and force limiters to help minimize seatbelt-related injuries. A tire pressure monitoring system comes standard. We recommend getting lexus link for its safety benefits. It doesn't seem excessively long on the outside, but it does look tall, especially from the rear, in part because of the vertically oriented tail lamps and other design cues. From the rear it looks tippy, which is unfortunate because it's anything but. the gx 470 shares its basic five-door body shell with the toyota 4runner. Unique rear quarters give the lexus a different visual personality, however. It looks cleaner and more contemporary, a bit more like a tall station wagon compared to the carefully calculated rugged-truck look of the 4runner. Unique grilles and bumpers distinguish the two vehicles and give them their respective lexus and toyota identities, but a more careful examination reveals that they are more alike than different. details add visual richness to the gx 470. These include its peaky hood and grille combination, along with its nicely integrated body-colored bumpers, fender flares and side moldings. Massive headlamps and those complex, high-mounted tail lamps define its corners. of the trim changes made for 2008, the new dark-metallic finish on the grille seems to make the least difference. More noticeable is the darker finish on the wheels, which somehow makes the spokes look slimmer. Turning down the brightness on the wheels has allowed lexus to turn it up on the door handles and roof rack without making the gx look over-decorated. The overall change is subtle, and whether or not it's an improvement is a matter of personal preference. The woodgrain is darker and richer on 2008 models, an improvement over the orangey tone on 2007 models. the gx 470 is roomy and well finished, with large, comfortable seats and lots of elbow room. The materials are excellent. Tall side windows afford a good view out, making the cabin seem airy. all controls are right where we expect them to be, and everything is clearly labeled. All of the gauges and instruments are large and easy to read, with simple graphics shared by other lexus products. Switches and controls are large, straightforward, elegantly designed and easy to operate. the gx is a space-efficient vehicle. The second row bench seat is roomy, comfortable and easy to get into. It splits 60/40 for versatility and folds flat. The third row is suitable for children, but it's nearly hopeless for adults. On the positive side, the rear air conditioning included with the third seat allows separate temperature adjustment for third-row kiddies and dogs. It can be expanded in steps to more than 77 cubic feet by folding or removing the lightweight third-row seats, then folding the second row. This compares well with other current models in the class. Unfortunately, the gx 470's cargo door opens from the left side, awkward in the u. When unloading curbside at the airport. the navigation system, introduced for 2007, includes voice recognition that allows the driver to enter a destination by voice command. The screen features a high-resolution, 800x480-pixel display in 32,000 colors. Maps and roads are shown with 3-d shadow effects, and the system can even display graphic representations of buildings in selected cities. System functions include multiple route calculation, route preview, simplified highway-junction graphics and a dual-map screen option. Text can be displayed in english, spanish, or french. the navigation system integrates bluetooth wireless technology. When using a compatible phone, bluetooth allows the driver to transfer phone books to the nav system and make calls through its touch-screen panel or voice commands. the backup camera (included with navigation) displays what's directly behind the gx 470 on the seven-inch nav screen when reverse is engaged. Beyond helping the driver to avoid backing over obstacles, such as a tricycle left in the driveway, it's also useful when parking in tight spaces. It's also a valuable safety feature because it can help the driver. CD Changer✔ Climate Control✔ Heated Seats✔ Air Conditioning✔ Sport Package✔ Backup Camera✔ Navigation System✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Bluetooth
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