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2006 Lexus GX 470
Date Published: 7/31/08

2006 Lexus GX 470
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MSRP:
$46,535 -

Invoice:
$40,484 -

Class:
Premium Midsize Sport-utility Vehicle
2006 Lexus GX 470
Expert Rating Summary
Category Base w/nav. sys. Rating (See All
Ratings)
Premium Midsize Sport-utility Vehicle Average Rating
Acceleration 6 6.2
Fuel Economy 3 3.4
Ride Quality 4 5.5
Steering/Handling/Braking 4 5.7
Quietness 6 6.6
Controls 7 6.6
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 8 7.5
Room/Comfort (rear) 7 6.3
Cargo Room 7 7.9
Value within Class 5 5.8
Total Score: 57 61.5
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
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2006 Lexus GX 470 Review
This is Lexus's midsize truck-type SUV. GX 470 has a 263-hp V8 and a 5-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive with low-range gearing is standard, as is ABS and traction/antiskid control. A 3rd-row bench seat is available for up to eight-passenger capacity. The GX comes with front torso side airbags and curtain side airbags that cover the 1st and 2nd seating rows and include rollover deployment. Also standard is hill ascent/descent control. The suspension is self-leveling and adjustable for height. The GX has automatic shock absorber control with four driver-selectable modes. Optional is Lexus's Kinetic Dynamic Suspension, which can temporarily "release" the antiroll bars as needed to improve off-road suspension travel. Among other options are DVD entertainment and a navigation system with rearview camera. New for 2006 is optional Digital Lexus Link assistance/concierge service.
Competition
Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 17 classes based on size, price, and market position. Premium Midsize SUVs are similar in size and construction to Midsize SUVs. Most, in fact, are gilded versions of Midsize SUVs; though a few are exclusive upscale designs.

Our Best Buys include Acura MDX, Cadillac SRX, and Lexus RX. Our Recommended picks are Mercedes-Benz R-Class and Volvo XC90.

New or significantly redesigned models include Land Rover Range Rover Sport, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, and Saab 9-7X.
News
A solid "plus business" asset for Lexus, the GX 470 won't get any major near-term changes, say our sources. A cosmetic freshening is possible for 2007 or '08.
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