Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Large SUV
Production years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
The big GX SUV from Lexus was revised in 2013. It was even more capable in off-road and more comfortable on-road.
The second generation GX premium SUV from Lexus debuted at the 2009 China (Guangzhou) International Automobile Exhibition promising to be more fuel-efficient, better equipped, and quieter than the previous generation. Four years later, the facelifted version came with a better image as well.
A completely new front fascia, which resembled the rest of the Lexus range, and a new set of headlights drastically improved the look of the big off-road barge from the premium Japanese car-maker. Since it shared the same platform with Toyota Land Cruiser 150 it shared some of its body panels, with flared rear fenders and triangular taillights mounted on the D-pillars.
The interior was revised and it featured a navigation system display that was used for the backup camera as well. The seven-seat configuration was kept, but the last row of seats was suitable for children. A blue LCD was installed between the speedometer and the tachometer, and showed not only the on-board computer main information but also the ride height for the rear axle.
The non-facelifted version suffered from an ESP problem, which was fixed by the 2013 model. The drivetrain was improved with the introduction of a Torsen center differential which was locked in the event of rear wheels spinning. The 4.6-liter V8 and the 6-speed automatic gearbox were the same as those found in the non-facelifted version.
ENGINE SPECS - 4.6 V8 6AT (305 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4600 cm3 |
Power: | 224 KW @ 5500 RPM 305 HP @ 5500 RPM 300 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 328 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 445 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed, Automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 192.1 in (4879 mm) |
Width: | 74.2 in (1885 mm) |
Height: | 74.2 in (1885 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.4/62.4 in (1,585/1,585 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.8 in (2789 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.1 in (206 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.6 cuFT (328 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 5128 lbs (2326 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6600 lbs (2994 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 15 mpg US (15.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 20 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km) |