Lexus GX 470

The Lexus GX 470 SUV provides a strong and typically smooth power delivery, despite being slightly down on power compared to rivals. The transmission in particular is seamless and down shifts promptly for safe overtaking. The ride and handling are not quite so accomplished, betraying its truck based origins. The Lexus GX 470 Sport Utility offers a slightly bouncy, jittery ride with pronounced cornering lean. However, this is par for the course for these truck based vehicles. Cabin refinement is good, with just a little road and wind noise at highway speeds (noticeably less refined than the RX models). As we have come to expect from Lexus, the build quality and standards of materials are excellent. This SUV feels like it will last forever. In fact, results of reliability and customer satisfaction surveys reflect this that Lexus manufactures extremely reliable vehicles. Accommodation is first class, the only downside being the rather cramped third row seats which are only suitable for children. The quality of the Lexus GX 470 Sport Utility means resale values are high, although the purchase price is expensive. Notwithstanding, the actual real world cost of ownership is lower than most rivals. In typical Lexus fashion, the Lexus GX 470 Sport Utility comes fully loaded with a complete range of safety equipment and luxury options as standard.