Lexus released its new luxury SUV, expected to debut at the Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition in China. The engine is Toyota's new 4.6 V8. While smaller than the current GX 470, the 460 packs more of a punch with 301 HP and 327 lb-ft of torque. The added power will certainly help motivate the SUV a bit better than the 4.7 V8 it replaces, which had 263 HP. Also, the LX 470 picks up a 6-Speed transmission. These features bring the GX up to 17 mpg combined from 15 mpg with the out-going 470 leaving the new GX with a 15/20 mpg city/highway rating.
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Monday, November 23, 2009
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