Interior

Seating for five people is standard, but the GX 470 can seat up to eight occupants when equipped with an optional third-row seat. Standard features include dual-zone automatic climate control, leather-upholstered seating and trim, power-operated front seats, an in-dash six-CD changer, a leather-trimmed power-adjustable steering wheel and an overhead console with an integrated HomeLink transmitter. For 2006, the parking brake gets leather stitching.

An optional DVD-based entertainment system features a high-resolution screen. Additional options include rear air conditioning, a Mark Levinson premium audio system and a DVD-based navigation system with a rearview camera. The Digital Lexus Link system, which connects the vehicle to a communications network for security and convenience assistance -- much like General Motors' OnStar — is available for 2006. The service requires a paid subscription.

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    Glove box
    Glove box 1. Open (push button). 2. Lock with the mechanical key. 3. Unlock with the mechanical key. Glove box light The glove box light turns on when the tail lights are turned on. Trunk open ...

    Overhead console
    Overhead console The overhead console is useful for temporarily storing sunglasses and similar small items. CAUTION: Items that should not be left in the overhead console Do not leave glasses ...