There have been several award-winning trucks from Lexus over the years, including the Lexus GX470 of 2009. 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 2008 the popular 4.7 liter has made this a popular choice for sport utility buyers nationwide.

2009 Lexus GX470 Base Specs

Standard equipment in the GX470 for 2008 and 2009 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. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the GX470.

The fuel system for the 2009 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 coil springs front and rear respectively.

Statistics

The dimensions of the GX470 Base are 72.60 inches wide by 186.20 inches long. It sits 66.10 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 106.90 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The listed retail price in 2009 (MSRP) was $37,500, with a dealer invoice cost of $33,188. 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. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 72 months or 70,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the sport utility market.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2009 GX470 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 18 in the city. This is below average for a sport utility truck.

Parting Shots

The 2008 model began the promise of the Lexus GX470. The 2009 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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