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Lexus GX
Like its Toyota 4Runner corporate cousin, the GX 460 is very
quiet and quick for a hulking brute, yet the GX is highly capable
off-road and has a 6,500-pound tow rating. The 4.6-liter V8 engine
and six-speed automatic make for a slick powertrain but got a paltry
17 mpg overall. Handling is lumbering but ultimately secure. The
ride is very comfortable, especially at low speeds, although the body
tends to jostle when driving over uneven pavement. Inside, the
cabin is plush and well-finished. Drivers of almost any height should
find a good seating position. There’s plenty of space all around and
a commanding view out. The small third-row seat folds neatly into
the f loor when it’s not in use, but the side-swinging rear door can
be inconvenient at times. Forward collision warning and automatic
emergency braking are standard.Overall Score 75
Predicted Reliability 04
Owner Satisfaction 03
Road-Test Score 70
Front-Crash Prevention Std./ 05Base Price: $52,505-$63,905
Body Styles: 4-door SUV
Trim Lines: 460, 460 Luxury, 460
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Drive Wheels: 4WD
Seating: 2 front, 3 rear, 2 third
Engines: 4.6-liter V8 (301 hp)
Transmissions: 6-speed automaticLength (in.)..................... 192
Width (in.) ......................74
Height (in.) ......................74
Wheelbase (in.) .................110
Weight (lb.) .................. 5,170
% weight front/rear ...........52/48Max. Load (lb.) ................1,155
Cargo Volume, cu.ft............. 36.5
Towing Capacity (lb.) ..........6,500Premium
CR overall mpg ..................17 Better than average16 17 18
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04Lexus GS
The GS competes well, delivering a balanced combination of
ride, handling, quietness, and roominess. Engaging to drive,
the car’s good handling and taut yet supple ride fare well against
German rivals. The strong 3.5-liter V6 returned 21 mpg overall in our
tests. Base models, named GS 300, use a less exciting 241-hp turbo
four-cylinder. Rear-drive versions get an eight-speed automatic, and
AWD versions get a six-speed automatic. A hybrid with a CVT is also
available. Interior space is on a par with the class, and the cabin is
nicely furnished. A distracting mouselike controller works the info-
tainment system. A high-performance GS F with a 467-hp V8 is also
available. Forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking,
and blind spot warning are all standard.Overall Score 83
Predicted Reliability 04
Owner Satisfaction 04
Road-Test Score 83
Front-Crash Prevention Std./ 05Base Price: $46,860-$84,600
Body Styles: sedan
Trim Lines: 300, 350, 450h, F, F Sport
Drive Wheels: Rear, AWD
Seating: 2 front, 3 rear
Engines: 2.0-liter 4 turbo (241 hp);
3.5-liter V6 (311 hp); 3.5-liter V6
hybrid (338 hp); 5.0-liter V8 (467 hp)
Transmissions: 6-speed automatic;
8-speed automatic; CVTLength (in.)..................... 192
Width (in.) ......................72
Height (in.) ......................57
Wheelbase (in.) ................. 112
Weight (lb.) ..................3,845
% weight front/rear ...........52/48Max. Load (lb.) .................825
Cargo Volume, cu.ft............... 16
Towing Capacity (lb.) ............NRPremium
CR overall mpg ..................21 Better than average05 05 50
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