2013 LEXUS GX 460 4.6 V8 6AT (305 HP)

Vehicle Overview

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.