Our Take on the 2008 Lexus GX470 Base
Standard equipment in the GX470 for 2007 and 2008 includes the 4.7 liter engine by Toyota, weighing in at 8 cylinders and thirty two valves. A 5-speed Automatic Transmission puts the power of the engine to the pavement. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Sport Utility arena.
The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The GX470 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.
Vehicle 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.
There is a 50,000 mile, 48 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 70,000/72 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
The listed retail price in 2008 (MSRP) was $46,815, with a dealer invoice cost of $40,729. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2008 GX470 is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 23.00-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.
The GX470 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of fourteen in-city driving and eighteen when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid truck, this was exceptional.
What We Think of the Lexus GX470
The 2007 model began the promise of the Lexus GX470. The 2008 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.
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LEXUS GX470 6X9 FRONT DOOR SPEAKERS 2003 2008 |  |
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US $171.00 | 16d 15h 54m |
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Lexus GX 470 RX 330 RX 350 Chrome Door Handle Covers | |
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US $18.50 | 2d 5h 36m |
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03 04 09Lexus GX 470 RX 330 RX 350 Chrome Door Handle Covers 4 Dr | |
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US $19.99 | 12d 1h |
Tags: 4-Door, Base, Lexus GX470, Sport Utility, United States market