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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    Performance
    Even if you like the looks inside and out — which many likely will — there is nothing endearing about the driving experience. First there's the body-lean issue. When you take a highway off-ramp at ...

    Cruise control
    Use the cruise control to maintain a set speed without using the accelerator. Set the vehicle speed Turn the “ON-OFF” button ON. Push the button once more to deactivate the cruise control. ...

    Outside rear view mirrors
    Mirror angle can be adjusted using the switch. To select a mirror to adjust, press the switch. 1. Left. 2. Right. Pressing the same switch again will put the switch in neutral. To adjust th ...