Several things can be said about the Lexus GX470 series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their truck. The eight-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.

Lexus GX470 Engine 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 2004 version.

The fuel system for the 2005 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 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 air 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.

The listed retail price in 2005 (MSRP) was $46,225, with a dealer invoice cost of $40,215. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.

The standard warranty period for the GX470 is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. 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 exceptional.

What We Think of the Lexus GX470

The 2005 model year was telling year for the Lexus GX470. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

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

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