Driving Impressions
The pleasant, enjoyable GX 470 shines brightest when traveling off-road. Active TRAC stays quite busy when going uphill, while Downhill Assist Control is amazing. Unless you touch the gas or brake pedal, Downhill Assist Control keeps the vehicle moving very slowly.
This sport utility vehicle rides smoothly most of the time, but it takes an occasional bump with a jolt. Other than a slight driveline drone, the GX 470 is quiet. The seats are supportive and almost as comfortable as those in the LX 470.
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2005 Lexus GX 470 review
The workings of the GX470 leave me oh so tired. Maybe it's the woman in me,
maybe it's the mom in me, but there's a lot about this SUV I don't get. The
first thing that strikes my negative vibe is ...
Exterior
The GX looks like a huge, lumbering SUV, but that's mostly a misleading trick
of the eye. The GX is actually shorter and narrower than competitors like the
Acura MDX and Buick Enclave. It's the SU ...