Thursday, July 14, 2011

2011 Lexus GX 460 Review

Lexus has introduced a completely new, second generation Lexus GX 460 luxury vehicles for 2010, which is more efficient, more powerful, quieter and more luxurious Lexus GX 470 model it replaces. 2010 GX 460 at all these important developments, while 10 standard airbags and available Pre-Collision system helps improve safety.

Located between the LX brand premium luxury utility vehicle and 570 models based on UniBody Lexus RX, the 2010 Lexus GX 460 combines "right size" of the family of medium-sized packaging with the comfort and craftsmanship high quality. The Lexus GX 460 is a standard seven-passenger configuration. Once integrated with the body more robust frame construction, the Lexus GX 460 2010 is also equipped with a system of four-wheel drive and advanced Kinetic Dynamic Suspension (KDSS) to help provide both exceptional progress and handling and true off-road capabilities.
 


In 2010 Lexus GX 460 is powered by a new 4.6-liter V8 that is both more powerful and effective than the 4.7-liter V8 it replaces. The new engine develops 301 horsepower and 329 lb.-ft. of peak torque, and went to a new six-speed automatic with sequential shift. Fuel economy combined city / highway is improved by 13 percent to an EPA-estimated 17 mpg (compared to 15 mpg by 2009 GX 470) - better than other vehicles of luxury V8 and competitive, with about six-cylinder models. The Lexus GX 460 is an EPA-estimated 15 mpg city and 20 mpg highway.

With the impression that the same vehicle Lexus GX 470 it replaces, the 2010 GX 460 offers a versatile interior. The second row slides 4.1 inches front / rear to maximize passenger and cargo capacity. Folding seats and reclining second row will also 60/40 in terms of access to the standard power folding third-row seats. The rear door window glass panel using a flip-up for comfort.

Luxury has been improved for 2010 Lexus GX 460 is a quieter interior and a new standard features and additional options. 2010 Lexus GX 460 features standard heated and ventilated front seats, for example. Among the new options are a luxury semi-aniline leather, heated steering wheel and an outdoor pool heated second-row seats. New multimedia features - both standard and optional - to expand the family onboard entertainment options.

Engine / Transmission / Up / performance

In 2010 Lexus GX 460 model gets its name from a brand new 4.6-liter V8. The new 32-valve DOHC features aluminum cylinder heads and block, dual variable valve timing with intelligence (VVT-i), which controls valve timing and overlap of the two camshafts intake and exhaust to maximize power, fuel economy and emissions. (The previous was only 4.7 VVT camshafts for admission.) Maximum torque is also the new 4.6, now 329 lb-ft at 3500 rpm vs. 323 lb-ft at 3400 rpm for the 4.7-liter engine.
 


The new 4.6-liter V8 engine is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission with electronic control, compared to a five-speed automatic transmission with the previous 4.7-liter, benefiting both performance and fuel economy. The new transmission is in the same space as the previous five-speed has a higher proportion of Top Gear. The new powertrain can make the Lexus GX 460 2010 feel more responsive in everyday driving and quieter than the previous model. The Lexus GX 460 2010 remains the same as 6500 pounds. towing capacity as the GX 470 on offer.

Lexus GX 460 is equipped with a standard full-time four-wheel drive via a gearbox with electronically controlled torque distribution and TORSEN �-sensing center differential. It also provides a small area of ??rough terrain. TORSEN difference between the ratio of 40:60 to share power in most driving conditions and changes in the relationship, if necessary, based on the steering wheel and glide.
 


The ability to change the 30:70 ratio during steering maneuvers helps to enhance vehicle tracking in corners. If the rear wheels spin, the center differential can change the ratio of 50:50 to help control the slippage. TORSEN also help make the difference between the Lexus GX 460 less prone to slippage caused by sudden changes in road conditions, such as driving with little more than a sheet of ice. The differential has also been confirmed for 2010.

Chassis / Body / Suspension / Tires / Brakes

In 2010 Lexus GX 460 is one of the few vehicles in the premium brand luxury utility that can make a real ability to drive trails. By combining this capability with Lexus luxury and performance on the road, it is even more rare. Lexus investigated the use of vehicles by the current owners, and found that many use their models GX Family transport during the week and holidays and weekend camping. They often take a boat or boats and sometimes go in areas with dirt paths and robust.

Like the previous GX 470, 2010 GX 460 is a sturdy body-on-frame construction and no compromises or off-road, high-strength chassis and dynamic suspension control technology to support both.

The available Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) with three modes: Normal, Sport and Comfort, and independent front suspension provides a smooth ride without compromising rugged off-road capabilities. The Lexus GX 460 2010 becomes alloy wheels standard 18-inch tires 265/60 R18 main, 17-inch wheels against the GX 470 in 2009.

Power rack and pinion steering helps facilitate the flexibility Lexus GX 460 in confined spaces. Rear adjustable height control (AHC) to improve the flexibility of the vehicle in a variety of driving situations.
 


Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS)

KDSS is standard on the Lexus GX 460, 2010, and more control and yaw sensors. By adjusting the rolling resistance from the bar front and rear, KDSS can reduce maximum body roll angle by as much as 50 percent, as well as to improve the machinability of responsiveness and non-road.

Using hydraulic cylinders acting stabilizer bar and connects each pressure-sensing, KDSS reduces the degree of roll stiffness provided by the stabilizer bars to changing road conditions and driver inputs. From KDSS allows stabilizer bars to give up certain situations, such as driving off-road, the nominal stiffness of the bars can be significantly increased to help reduce body roll and improve handling.

During turns in the road, when both front and rear cylinders are compressed no fluid flow in the system and stabilizer bars work conventionally to help reduce body lean. In situations of off-road, the wheels on each axle to move with KDSS a greater degree of side to side independence, helping to minimize any tendency to lift the wheel. When the Lexus GX 460 encounters an uneven surface, a compressed cylinder causes fluid to flow between the front and rear cylinders, stabilizer bars to move freely. This action increases wheel travel and articulation, helping to balance the load wheel.
 


Crawl down Control and Assistance

In addition, KDSS, 2010 Lexus GX 460 offers an optional new control scan technology, which allows off-road driving easier. Crawl Control feature automatically adjusts the throttle and brake, the driver can concentrate on directing. Crawl Control is also useful to help the vehicle free of sand, mud or snow.

When the transmission is shifted to low range, Crawl Control regulates engine speed and output, with the braking force to propel the vehicle forward or backward in one of five settings on low speed. This allows the driver to maintain concentration and avoid very rough terrain or steep grades without having to also modulate the accelerator or the brake. Crawl Control also acts on the front and rear "virtual" locking differentials to help reduce tire slippage and optimize chassis behavior.

Without canceling Crawl Control, the driver can reduce vehicle speed by braking or adjust the crawling speed with a switch. Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) provides additional control for off-road driving by helping to keep the car in reverse when starting on a steep incline or slippery surface.

Downhill Assist Control (DAC) is designed to increase the ability to slow down the transmission range of low, helping to maintain the target vehicle speed without driver intervention. Active traction control (A-TRAC) provides the benefits of traction when the front and rear locking differentials, but less weight. The system can brake the slipping wheel and transfer torque, while the wheels a better grip.
 


The indicator on the steering angle indicates the dashboard driving at a glance the direction in which the front wheels - useful for situations in which this can be difficult to distinguish, such as driving off-road and parking areas.

Safety / Security

The Lexus GX 460, like all Lexus models, is equipped with a wide range of dynamic safety systems. Stability Control (VSC) helps keep the Lexus GX 460 is in its path by detecting the front and rear wheels when cornering and sliding trying to control either condition with a combination of intervention and torque of each a brake on the wheel. Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) uses the antilock brake system (ABS) and distribution of appropriate braking force between front and rear wheels according to driving conditions and load wheels.
 


Brake Assist (BA) was designed to determine if the driver tries to emergency braking and, if the driver has not added firmly enough on the brake pedal to engage ABS, the system supplements the braking power applied.

The supplemental restraint system (SRS) has a first class, 10 standard airbags, front airbags and side airbags, front driver and front passenger knee, mounted second-row seats, and roll-sensing side curtain airbags covering every two or three lines. The front airbags are designed to inflate according to collision severity. Sensing curtain airbags designed to deploy side are in a severe tilt angle, or the force of gravity is detected.

The optional Pre-Collision System (PCS) can help reduce collision damage. The package includes Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, which uses millimeter-wave radar to measure packaging and helps to maintain a predetermined distance from the vehicle along the road. Multi-information display inside the gauge shows the combination of the car icon is selected at a distance. If on the basis of different sources, PCS decides that a collision is unavoidable, the system of advance withdrawal from the front seatbelts and pre-format a bachelor's degree in order to increase the braking applied when the driver presses the accelerator pedal.
 


In addition, a provision Pre-Collision System with monitor driver attention and Lane Departure Warning (LDA) is now available for 2010 GX 460th Using two small cameras mounted at the front of the vehicle, in conjunction with millimeter-wave radar The system is sensitive enough to detect certain nonmetallic objects. Driver Monitoring System uses the third camera, mounted on the steering column, monitors the orientation of the driver's face.

If the camera detects that it appears that the driver is looking straight ahead for several seconds or more, and if an obstacle is detected ahead, then alerts the driver with a first warning bell and flashing light. As the car approaches an obstacle, the PCS can start applying the brakes gently on their own.

To help assist the driver in maneuvering around obstacles, the system reprograms the steering ratio, increasing the intensity and speed of response of the administration. Meanwhile, PCS automatically retracts the front seatbelts and prepares the brake system to respond with force when activated by the driver in anticipation of an impact.

LDA to warn drivers of unintended signals from the lane departure warning alarm sounds and looks. Do not drive the vehicle on its own and requires the driver to keep the device active control.

New 2010, active front head restraints move up and forward almost immediately, if certain low-speed rear-end collisions when the force of a person's body is applied to the back seat. Also new, the available Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS), in turn, illuminate, or a curve to guide the driver there, and contains a high-intensity discharge (HID) headlights. The available Pre-Collision System, the driver package carefully monitor includes a new intelligent remote lights with headlamp washers automatically beam to avoid blinding the drivers of approaching vehicles. Headlight cleaners will help performance in any weather.
 


Luxury / Comfort / convenience

The Lexus GX 460 presents a luxurious passenger environment with the fit and finish expected in a Lexus. Standard features include eight-way power, heated / ventilated front seats, automatic climate control, leather seats and surfaces, audio controls on steering wheel, rain sensing wipers, power sunroof, wood-wrapped steering wheel yy leather shift knob, memory system for driver's seat, steering wheel position and outside mirrors and an overhead console with integrated HomeLink � transmitter.

Equipped for multimedia home entertainment, Lexus GX 460 2010 comes with a premium nine-speaker audio system with Lexus and integrated iPod � control XM � radio. Bluetooth � includes streaming music and speaker.

Rear backup camera is standard on 2010 GX 460 The camera gives the driver an idea of ??what its lens can detect behind the vehicle involved in reverse, projecting images from the standard 4.2-inch multi-screen, or optional navigation system LCD monitor.
 


Luxury Options

Lexus makes customizing the Lexus GX 460 2010 easy for everyone, offering convenience and comfort plus package, and features many of the package "available as separate options. The Convenience Package includes electrochromic exterior mirrors to retract, and parking intuitive help. The Comfort Plus package includes semi-aniline leather, heated second row outside, with wood trim steering wheel and shift knob, and three areas of automatic temperature control.

A new generation of hard disk drive (HDD) navigation system is an alternative independent until 2010 and Voice Command feature randomly based language voice recognition system and a Bluetooth phone to improve the download is for the owner. The available Mark Levinson Premium Audio System is the Platinum standard OEM audio power for the year 2010 and has 17 speakers, up to 14 in the 2009 model. Available rear-seat entertainment (RSE) system now has two LCD screens, one for each front seat backrests. Three-zone automatic climate control system to improve the third-row passenger comfort is also available as a separate option.

The new provision of the wide front and side view of the monitor, which made its debut on the LX 570 2009 premium luxury utility vehicle is designed to improve visibility in crowded settings such as parking, and to help the driver to see blind spots during parking lift in traffic and stopped at an intersection and T-junctions. The new parking assistance helps the driver to intuitively detect obstacles in front, behind or around the vehicle and helps guide the GX on the street or in the garage.
 


Exterior design

Lexus GX 460 in 2010 designed to combine function and elegance, with an unmistakable brand identity rooted in the L-finesse design language. The overall impact on the car full-range capability and the luxury of a power of attorney. The main objective of the designers was to get the vehicle to create the impression that the carved as a single block of metal.

The distinctive grille with three horizontal bars and, after inspection, intricate detail and texture that reflects the attention to detail-class Lexus. Distinctive character lines on the hood and a chrome frame of the grille. The front bumper with integrated fog lamps as standard.
 


Functional design elements include low profile roof rails and a windshield of sound insulation to help reduce wind noise. Luxury touches abound in good taste, including the green-colored glass before UV protection, tinted windows on the rear window and the beam edge courtesy.

Interior Design

The Lexus GX 460 2010 offers the ultimate in luxury and workmanship of a Lexus sedan. Reduce noise transmission, especially in the 3000-4000 rpm range, together with new insulation, damping and absorption of materials used in the frame and the body to provide a cabin even quieter than before. Adopt a feature of the LS flagship sedan, the Lexus GX 460 used power windows with one touch of the motors that reduce speed near the closure point to minimize the noise of closing the window.

Instrumentation has been designed to appear as if formed by a metal rod held in place all the buttons are easily accessible. Optitron � instrument indicators are a traditional and functional design element Lexus. Coated leather seat covers, headrests, armrests, door trim, gear knob and steering wheel add to the touch Lexus. In 2010, the extensive wood paneling, soft surfaces stitched instrument panel and increase the feeling of luxury. GX offers three interior colors of 2010: ecru, black and sepia.
 


Lexus with Enform Safety � Connect �

Two brand new features are available on 2010 GX 460 telematics subscription. Safety Connect � is standard on all vehicles, while Lexus Enform �, is available on vehicles equipped with navigation. Free trial period of one year subscriptions to the Safety Connect is included on all purchases of new Lexus vehicles, while no trial period of one year subscriptions to Lexus with Enform Safety Connect is included in all purchases of new Lexus vehicles equipped with navigation. Lexus and Enform Safety Connect the reaction center operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - every day of the year.

Safety Connect, the cornerstone of the services that are standard on all vehicles and Lexus GX 460 offers four safety features: automatic collision notification, stolen vehicle, Emergency Assistance (SOS), and increased assistance Road, adding GPS data already included in the warranty-based service road Lexus.

Available on Lexus vehicles with the navigation of all functions including Enform Safety Connect and builds on them with the premium services of assistance to and eDestination. Destination Assist agents are available via the built-in wireless equipment and can help drivers find a specific address, a company by name or activity (eg, gas station, cinema, etc.) and even Zagat � - restaurants evaluated and then send the coordinates of the navigation system for routing.

With eDestination, drivers can go online through registration classification LexusDrivers.com and destinations in 20 folders, each with a capacity of 10 destinations. Then drivers can send a maximum of 200 seats in time for your vehicle, which will be available for download on the navigation system. Online, drivers can create place names (eg "sushi favorite," "Apt 13 hours," "Children doc", etc) and notes on their list of places even saved, helping everyone to see exactly information to choose the vehicle.
 


Lexus Insider �, a free, opt-in service is also available without a subscription, all Lexus vehicles equipped with Enform. This feature provides an audio-cast vehicles that enable owners to access a useful tool tips and information on events, and insights of the owners of exclusive benefits - all designed to promote the Lexus experience.

XM - Beyond Radio

As part of the platform navigation Enform Lexus, the Lexus GX 460 at the factory ready for a wide range of innovative services, including XM NavTraffic �, XM and XM � NavWeatherTM Sports and stocks.

XM NavTraffic informs drivers of current traffic with displays of real-time traffic. When problems are detected traffic navigation system warns drivers that the road can be adjusted.

XM Deportivo and characteristics of the shares in the vehicle updates on sports and activities so that drivers can stay connected to their favorite teams and investment data on the road. XM offers sports scores and schedules of games up to five personally selected North American sports league teams national inventories of XM provides data up to 10 personally selected actions. After making your selections, drivers can access the reports, or the navigation system, or using the voice control system, adding a new level of flexibility.

XM NavTraffic and XM NavWeather are available through XM individual subscribers, while XM Sports shop signs and a subscription with XM Radio. All services offer free XM trial subscription 90 days.

Guarantee

All new Lexus vehicles come 48-month/50 0.000 miles basic limited warranty with roadside assistance 48 months / unlimited miles. Transmission and system security coverage is provided for 72 months/70, 000 miles. Corrosion perforation protection is covered by 72 months regardless of mileage.

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