A lot has been said about the Lexus GX470 for 2008. As Lexus's entry in the sport utility market the GX470 (and in this case specically the Base version) has maintained a good reputation. The 4-door GX470 is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect truck to help Lexus as a brand in general.

Lexus GX470 Engine Specs

The restyled GX470 Base is equipped with a Toyota 4.7-liter 8-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 32 valves. The engine is paired with a Toyota 5-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Lexus.

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

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the GX470 Base are 74.00 inches wide by 188.20 inches long. It sits a comfortable 74.60 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 109.80 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The listed retail price in 2008 (MSRP) was $46,815, with an invoice cost of $40,729. This price is above average of the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2008 GX470 is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 23.00 gallons.

The GX470 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of fourteen in-city driving and eighteen when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green truck, this was exceptional.

Conclusion

There are several reasons why the Lexus GX470 Base sold well in 2008. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Lexus, specifically a GX470.

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

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