Imagine having a spacious, well-equipped chariot to drive through the streets of Los Angeles, with minimal distraction and enough power under your foot to head to the mountains if you wanted. Add to that 6,500-pound towing capacity, and you’ve got the ultimate getaway SUV.
The 2018 Lexus GS 460 is a full-size luxury SUV that has it all. See for yourself when you come in for a test drive. For full details, read our full review:
Performance
The 2018 GX 460 has a 4.6-liter V8 engine that churns out 301 horsepower and 329 lb-ft of torque, mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. The Lexus SUV has full-time all-wheel drive, a TORSEN limited-slip center differential, and Active Traction Control to give you control on any terrain or during inclement weather.
The GX 460 has a body-on-frame construction, making it capable of towing boats, trailers, and other recreational equipment. To ensure a safe trip, it comes with Trailer Sway Control, Crawl Control, Downhill Assist Control, and Hill-Start Assist Control.
Regarding fuel economy, you can expect to get up to 15 MPG city, 18 MPG highway, and 16 MPG combined.
Comfort and Convenience
The most significant additions to the 2018 model are a redesigned backup camera (standard on all trims), the Premium Package, and the option for Ecru leather seating.
The 2018 GX 460 has three rows of seating for seven passengers and comes standard with SmartAccess with push-button Start/Stop, NuLuxe interior trim, a power moonroof, privacy glass, Lexus Memory System for seating and mirrors, 10-way power adjustable driver’s seat, reclining middle row, and dual-zone climate control. Standard entertainment and connectivity features include Lexus Display Audio, subscription-free traffic and weather, Siri Eyes Free, Bluetooth wireless tech, voice command, and the Lexus Enform apps, including Safety Connect, Service Connect, and Remote.
Individual options include headlamp washers, heated and ventilated front seats, second-row captain’s chairs, wood- and leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob, and dual-screen DVD Rear-Seat Entertainment System. Ask your Longo Lexus rep about the features included in the GX Premium and GX Luxury, such as three-zone climate control, Adaptive Variable Suspension, auto-leveling rear air suspension, semi-aniline leather trim, and more.
Safety and Tech
All models of the 2018 GX are available with a Blind Spot Monitor with Rear-Cross Traffic Alert and power-folding auto-dimming exterior mirrors. The GX Premium includes rain-sensing wipers, LED fog lamps, and Intuitive Parking Assist. The GX Luxury comes available with the Driver Support Package, which includes a Pre-Collision System with Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Driver Attention Monitor, Lane Departure Alert, intelligent high-beam headlamps, wide-view front and side monitor system, and the Mark Levinson audio package with Navigation.
Pricing
Starting at $51,855 MSRP
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