2008 Lexus GX 470 Review

FEATURES | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

chock full of luxury features
Edmunds

a truly expansive assortment of standard features
Kelley Blue Book

The workings of the GX470 leave me oh so tired
Mother Proof

You'll not want for features on the 2008 Lexus GX 470.

Unlike other models that usually come in multiple trims, this 2008 Lexus, as noted by TheCarConnection.com, has only one, which simplifies things a great deal. Edmunds reports that the company has been quite generous in the features it offers: 17-inch alloy wheels, adaptive suspension dampers, heated outside mirrors, illuminated running boards, leather seating, heated power-adjustable front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, moonroof, power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, and an 11-speaker stereo system with a six-disc in-dash CD changer and auxiliary audio jack for an MP3 player. Cars.com also reports that the Lexus GX 470 "powered front seats" and "an overhead console with an integrated HomeLink transmitter."

And these are just the standard features available for the Lexus GX 470.

Additional features for the 2008 Lexus GX 470 are "the optional navigation system features voice activation, an improved high-resolution display and an input jack for connecting external devices," according to Edmunds. Should the buyer opt for the navigation system, a substantial upgrade to the stereo system is included. Other available options for this 2008 Lexus include rear air conditioning, a rear-seat DVD entertainment system, and a folding 50/50 third-row seat. Kelley Blue Book notes that Lexus GX 470 buyers interested in driving performance "can put an enthusiast edge on handling with the Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS), available alone or as part of the Sport Package that also includes interior and exterior trim enhancements."

Mother Proof was less than enchanted with one aspect of the Lexus GX 470: "as nice as it is to have that [optional] DVD player, this one is hard to figure out," and the CD changer is inconveniently located in the glove compartment.

Conclusion

The 2008 Lexus GX 470 has an extensive list of high-end features.


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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.

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