2012 Lexus GX 460 Introduced

The Japanese luxury SUV enters into the 2012 model year with only minor changes, the North American division of Toyota announced today. Specifically the standard 2012 Lexus GX 460 receives color-keyed bodyside molding with a chrome accent, while the Premium model now features a high-gloss wheel finish. In addition, the Fire Agate Pearl exterior replaces Peridot Mica.

Meanwhile, the power unit stays the same, in the form of a 4.6-liter V8 engine that produces 301 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 329 lb.-ft. of peak torque at 3,500 rpm. The engine is teamed to a six-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with sequential shift.

Lexus offers two personalizing options in theform of a Convenience Package and a Comfort Plus Package. The Convenience Package includes electrochromic exterior mirrors with power retract, and Intuitive Parking Assist. The Comfort Plus Package includes semi-aniline leather; heated second-row outer seats; wood-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob; and three-zone automatic climate control.

The GX 460 features standard Smart Stop Technology. Available on the Premium model, the optional Pre-Collision System (PCS) with Driver Attention Monitor Package can help reduce collision damage.

The GX 460 uses one-touch power windows with motors that reduce speed near the closure point to minimize the sound of the window closing.

The instrument panel is designed to appear as if formed from a single metal bar, while Optitron instrument gauges are a traditional and functional Lexus design element.  Leather-trimmed seat facings, headrests, armrests, door trim, shift knob and steering wheel also add to the Lexus touch. Wood trim, instrument panel stitching and soft-touch surfaces enhance the luxury feel.