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2008 Lexus GX 470 Safety Review

July 28, 2008

SAFETY | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

side-impact airbags for the front seats, side curtain airbags for the first and second rows
Cars.com

A back-up camera...improves rear visibility
MyRide.com

large and fairly upright glass area helps optimize driver sightlines
Kelley Blue Book

Although no crash test results were found from either the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2008 Lexus GX 470, TheCarConnection.com notes that the SUV has many standard safety features.

According to Cars.com, standard safety features for the 2008 Lexus GX 470 include side-impact airbags for the front seats, side curtain airbags for the first and second rows, traction control, and an electronic stability system. The 2008 Lexus GX 470's electronic stability system and traction control help to maintain contact with the road surface, according to Edmunds. Kelley Blue Book also mentions "anti-lock brakes with Brake Assist and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution" as standard safety equipment.

Kelley Blue Book reports that driver visibility behind the wheel of the 2008 Lexus GX 470 is no problem, as "its large and fairly upright glass area helps optimize driver sightlines in all directions." Visibility in the Lexus GX 470 is also aided by an optional "back-up camera...[that] improves rear visibility," according to MyRide.com.

Conclusion

Occupants should enjoy a relatively high level of peace of mind when traveling in the 2008 Lexus GX 470.

SAFETY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:side-impact airbags for the front seats, side curtain airbags for the first and second rowsCars.comA back-up camera...improves rear visibilityMyRide.comlarge and fairly upright glass area helps optimize driver sightlinesKelley Blue Book Although no crash test results were found from either the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2008 Lexus GX 470, TheCarConnection.com notes that the SUV has many standard safety features. According to Cars.com, standard safety features for the 2008 Lexus GX 470 include side-impact airbags for the front seats, side curtain airbags for the first and second rows, traction control, and an electronic stability system. The 2008 Lexus GX 470's electronic stability system and traction control help to maintain contact with the road surface, according to Edmunds. Kelley Blue Book also mentions "anti-lock brakes with Brake Assist and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution" as standard safety equipment. Kelley Blue Book reports that driver visibility behind the wheel of the 2008 Lexus GX 470 is no problem, as "its large and fairly upright glass area helps optimize driver sightlines in all directions." Visibility in the Lexus GX 470 is also aided by an optional "back-up camera...[that] improves rear visibility," according to MyRide.com. ConclusionOccupants should enjoy a relatively high level of peace of mind when traveling in the 2008 Lexus GX 470. 2008 LEXUS GX 470 STYLING | [6 out of 10] Kelley Blue Book: "contemporary take on the conventional SUV design" Mother Proof: "makes me feel like I have a big butt" Cars.com: "exterior is intended to resemble other Lexus vehicles" There is little that is remarkable about the styling ...

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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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