The 2009 GX 470 sits between the RX and the LX as the midsize sport utility vehicle in the Lexus fleet. It's built on a truck frame, creating more interior room, and allowing more towing capacity than the smaller RX. Similar to other Lexus models, the GX 470 comes standard adorned with many interior luxuries and comforts. In this era of sustainability and volatile gas prices, smaller vehicles have been the focus of most of the auto industry's efforts of late, and there are no major changes to the GX 470 for 2009, nor are there any major changes planned in the near future.
Powering the '09 GX 470’s 4,800-pound frame is a 4.7-liter V8 engine with 263 hp, which is somewhat smaller than some of its rivals', but somehow provides a smooth and powerful ride. Testers note that its acceleration is responsive and it downshifts quickly for highway passing. The powerplant churns an all-wheel-drive five-speed automatic transmission, which can drop into a lower gear for off-road maneuvers. With its 323 lb-ft of torque, the GX 470 can pull up to 6,500 pounds, and it has a formidable amount of get-up-and-go for a larger vehicle, posting a 0-60 time of 8.1 seconds. Despite getting 14/18 mpg, the 2009 GX 470 is rated as an Ultra-Low Emissions Vehicle based on its hydrocarbon and nitrogen oxide exhalations.
As a bridge between the base model RX and the premium LX, the GX 470 comes with an impressive amount of standard interior luxuries. The most notable standard features include a moonroof, interior air filter with smog detector, remote-linked windows, heated front seats, and a 6-CD in-dash player. Two options packages are available with the GX 470 - the Sport package and the Navigation/Audio Package. The Sport package uses thicker and stronger stabilizer bars as well as hydraulic mounts to bolster the suspension, while it also adds foglamps, maple interior wood trim, and other cosmetic enhancements. The Navigation/Audio package adds a voice-activated DVD navigation system to the center console with a backup camera and Bluetooth technology. The stereo gets upgraded to Lexus’s premium Mark Levinson 240-watt, 14-speaker system with a 6-CD changer.
Where the 2009 GX 470 really excels is in its comfort and cargo space. With its truck frame and the option of a third row of seating, up to eight passengers can sit comfortably.
Lexus uses solid engineering and technological expertise to make their vehicles some of the safest on the road. The 2009 GX 470 is no exception, and the fact that it's built on a truck frame only adds to its crash test ratings. Standard are antilock brakes, traction control, an anti-skid system, front and side airbags for the front passenger and driver, as well as side curtain airbags for middle-row outboard passengers. A tire pressure monitoring system lets you know when you need more air, and a brake assist system provides extra stopping power in emergency situations. When ascending steeper hills, or stopping and starting on a slippery surface, the GX 470 will prevent the backward rolling that would otherwise occur between the time when you release the brake and apply the gas. For more control down hills, a button on the middle console engages a constant and even braking power to prevent slippage. Lexus claims that all the driver needs to do is watch the road and steer.
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Air Conditioning
Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · CD changer: 6 · Rear headphone jacks · Wireless headphones · 6 disc in-dash CD · Premium Brand: Mark Levinson · AM/FM radio · Remote CD changer location: in glove compartment · XM satellite radio · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 14 · 124 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 13.3 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.3 · Rear brake width: 0.7 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front
Convenience Features
Cargo area power outlet: 115V · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power steering wheel · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.73 · Limited slip differential: center
Exterior Features
Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: side-hinged
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor location: rear · Video monitor size: 7 · Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: auto-dimming
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: remote operation · Roof rack color: chrome
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Crumple zones: rear
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: driver · Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody
Spare Wheel
Rim type: aluminum alloy
Suspension
Air Suspension: rear · Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: DVD navigation system w/voice activation · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Third Row Seat
Folding: split folding · Type: removable split-bench
Tires
Type: all terrain
Tires and Rims
Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Video System
Video games: Audio/Video Input
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: remote operation · Rear quarter windows: swing out · Tinted: front driver and passenger windows