Update: 'The Sniper' Twin-Turbo Viper V-10...
Green
Trucks
Luxury
Family
Brand
Muscle
See more sites from  HighGear  M E D I A  >>
Compare this car to others like it

2008 Lexus GX 470 Review

STYLING | 6 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

contemporary take on the conventional SUV design
Kelley Blue Book

makes me feel like I have a big butt
Mother Proof

exterior is intended to resemble other Lexus vehicles
Cars.com

There is little that is remarkable about the styling of the 2008 Lexus GX 470.

In fact, very few sources had much to say about the appearance of the 2008 Lexus GX 470--good, bad, or indifferent. Most comments regarding this 2008 Lexus were neutral and descriptive: Cars.com mentions its strong familial resemblance to other vehicles in the Lexus lineup and that a "few more metallic finishes outside and inside differentiate this 2008 Lexus model from its former self." Road & Track says essentially the same thing: "On the outside, the [Lexus] GX 470's family resemblance is obvious. The signature grille leads the way for the tall body and narrow greenhouse look."

The Lexus GX 470's styling includes integrated fender flares and lighted running boards. Kelley Blue Book considers the flared fenders a "bold" touch that softens "contouring on its front and rear quarters." Otherwise, it's described simply as an updated version of the same SUV design that's been around for several years. Mother Proof snipes that the Lexus GX 470 size and shape "makes me feel like I have a big butt" and would bump into everything in attempts to park.

ConsumerGuide praises this 2008 Lexus's "well-appointed and high-quality cabin." ForbesAutos says "the Lexus GX 470's comfortable and well-equipped cabin features leather upholstery [and] bird's eye maple wood trim."

Conclusion

The 2008 Lexus GX 470 doesn’t inspire excitement with its styling.


Read More of this Review:

  1. styling
  2. performance
  3. quality
  4. safety
  5. features

Other Choices:

The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is a good deal more expensive than the Lexus GX 470, but it offers three rows of seating and a choice of V-6 and V-8 and diesel engines. The BMW X5 also has three rows of seating, plus a choice of V-6 and V-8 engines. The Land Rover LR3 is the brand's sole three-row sport-utility vehicle, and it also offers V-8 power.

Next Steps:

Check Insurance Rates

for the 2008 Lexus GX 470

Check Financing Rates

for the 2008 Lexus GX 470

Check Local Classifieds

for a 2008 Lexus GX 470 near you

See the Lexus GX 470 in Other Years:

2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003

Comments (0 total)

Be the first to post a comment

Post a comment:

Post anonymously, or
(Required)
(Required - will not be published, sold or shared)
(Optional - your 'posted by' name will link to the URL)

Remember Me?

I have read TheCarConnection.com's privacy policy