There have been several award-winning trucks from Lexus over the years, including the Lexus GX470 of 2003. There are one trim levels to the GX470, including Base. The Base version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 2002 the popular 4.7 liter has made this a popular choice for sport utility buyers nationwide.

2003 Lexus GX470 Base Specs

The restyled GX470 Base is equipped with a 4.7-liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota five-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2002 version.

The fuel system for the 2003 GX470 is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

The GX470 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The truck uses coil and air springs front and rear respectively.

Statistics

The GX470 is 188.20 inches long, 74.00 inches wide, and 74.60 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 109.80 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 2003 (MSRP) was $44,925, with a dealer invoice cost of $39,084. This price is in line with the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.

The standard warranty period for the GX470 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sport utility market.

Fuel Efficiency

The GX470 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of fifteen in-city driving and eighteen when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid truck, this was within normal parameters.

Parting Shots

The 2002 model began the promise of the Lexus GX470. The 2003 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Lexus hopes that the GX470 Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

Tags: 4-Door, Base, Lexus GX470, Sport Utility, United States market

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