Two leaked low-resolution technical drawings have prematurely revealed the facelifted 2014 Lexus GX 460. Introduced in 2009, the current generation GX is based on the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado that is sold in select markets around the world.
Visually, the 2014 GX gains a sharper front end defined by Lexus’ trademark spindle grille, smaller headlights, a more angular lower fascia and rectangular fog lamps. The changes carried out to the back end of the SUV are relatively minor and largely consist of a revamped bumper.
Lexus is not expected to make any modifications under the hood, so the GX 460 will carry on with a 301-horsepower 4.6-liter V8 that sends power to all four wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission. The eight-cylinder mill returns 27 kmpg in a mixed cycle.
Look for official information about the 2014 Lexus GX 460 to emerge over the next couple of weeks. The SUV will go on sale across the United States before the end of the year.
The body-on-frame GX will be replaced by an all-new unibody crossover dubbed TX in 2016. The TX will offer seating for up to seven passengers and select models will use a fuel-saving gasoline-electric hybrid drivetrain.
2014 Lexus GX
The changes to the front of the 2014 Lexus GX is even more comprehensive as the SUV gets a new front grill that has become the signature of the marque.
The side and rear of the car look more or less the same except for the changes in the position of the light reflectors.
Price drop
Lexus has lowered the GX 460’s base price by a hefty $4,710 to $49,085 (plus a mandatory $910 destination charge) despite no major changes in standard equipment.
In addition, the automaker says that its well-equipped GX 460 Premium Package will list for about the same as last year’s entry-level model.The Premium Package adds navigation, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, intuitive parking assist and a three-zone automatic climate control system.
Topping the range at $60,715 is the GX 460 Luxury, which adds to the Premium an adaptable air suspension, a blind spot monitor with rear cross traffic alert, and unique 18-inch alloy wheels. Optional on the GX 460 Luxury is an Advanced Pre Collision with Driver Monitor system that can sense an impending wreck.
Lexus says to expect the new GX 460 in dealers soon.