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2018 Lexus GX Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Driving through Mother Nature’s worst requires a capable SUV. But drivers also want an SUV with a luxurious feel, so they can ride with their families in comfort. One model that meets both criteria is the 2018 Lexus GX 460.
The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado provides the inspiration for the GX 460, making it a capable off-road machine. The GX 460 begins with body-on-frame construction and a full-time 4-wheel drive (4WD) system featuring low-range gearing. Other off-road features include Crawl Control, which acts as a low-speed cruise-control system to traverse difficult terrain, and the Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS), which disconnects the sway bar to allow for better wheel articulation when tackling a trail.
While body-on-frame construction does wonders off-road, it hurts the GX 460 when it’s driven on pavement. Going around corners, the GX feels huge and shows a fair amount of body roll. The slow steering and braking don’t inspire confidence. The ride is manageable if drivers order the adaptive dampers that smooth over bumps and other imperfections with three modes: Normal, Sport, and Comfort. Without the dampers, the GX is bouncy.
Power comes from a 4.6-liter V8 borrowed from the Toyota Tundra. It produces 301 horsepower and 329 pound-feet of torque and gets paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The V8 takes time to get up to speed, partly due to the GX 460’s curb weight of 5,130 pounds. Fuel economy isn’t impressive, with EPA figures of 15 mpg city, 18 highway, 16 combined.
The GX 460 borrows heavily from the design of the larger LX. The polarizing spindle grille that Lexus has introduced on all its models catches the eye, along with LED headlights. The side profile shows off a large glass area and 18-inch alloy wheels. The back features a set of clear taillights and a rear hatch that swings out; this makes loading and unloading cargo somewhat difficult in tight spaces or when parallel parked.
The Lexus GX 460’s interior is acceptable, but it falls short when compared to competitors. This can be attributed to various materials not seeming to match a vehicle starting at just over $50,000. Depending on the trim selected, the seats will come upholstered in Lexus’ NuLuxe faux leather or semi-aniline leather. Those sitting in the front seats will feel quite comfortable and like the power adjustments. The second row can be equipped with a bench seat or a set of captain’s chairs if drivers opt for the Sport Design package.
While head- and legroom are passable, the seats themselves aren’t comfortable due to limited cushioning. The third-row seat is best reserved for small passengers. Cargo space is quite limited relative to the competition, with 64.7 cubic feet on offer with both rows of rear seats folded. (In contrast, the recently redesigned Land Rover Discovery offers 82.7 cubic feet with both of its rear seats folded.)
An 8-inch touchscreen with the Lexus Enform infotainment system comes standard. However, the system looks out of date when pitted against competitors and lacks features such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. But reviewers note the system is very easy to use thanks in part to the physical buttons around the screen. A backseat entertainment system is available as an option to keep passengers engaged on a long trip.
Standard safety equipment on the GX 460 includes antilock brakes, traction and stability control, a reversing camera, full set of airbags, and Lexus Enform Safety Connect telematics system. Optional features include blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-departure warning, and forward-collision warning.
Additional advanced safety features include Driver Attention Monitor, which aims to reduce collisions due to driver inattention by working with the pre-collision system. The GX 460 hasn’t been tested by either the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
User reviews for 2018 Lexus GX
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by JUANITA S
Mar 14, 2024
Love everything but the trunk space. If the 3rd row is being used, there is no trunk space leftMar 14, 2024
by Eric W
Sep 10, 2023
Luxury Edition is the great suv for comfort , reliability Sep 10, 2023
by Rickey M
Jul 20, 2023
Looks like the 3ed row seats are only good for kids.Jul 20, 2023
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by JUANITA S
Mar 14, 2024
Love everything but the trunk space. If the 3rd row is being used, there is no trunk space leftMar 14, 2024
by Eric W
Sep 10, 2023
Luxury Edition is the great suv for comfort , reliability Sep 10, 2023
by Rickey M
Jul 20, 2023
Looks like the 3ed row seats are only good for kids.Jul 20, 2023
by John B
Feb 01, 2023
This is a great SUV, I had been looking for one for a while. This was a great package and a good deal.Feb 01, 2023
by Josh M
Oct 22, 2022
Prado in a tux. This is a well engineered vehicle!Oct 22, 2022
by Helen M J
Oct 10, 2022
Sits up high
Comfortable
Beautiful interior
4x4 - what more is there Oct 10, 2022
by Gloria A
Aug 18, 2022
Top of the line and one to own for decades to come.
Aug 18, 2022
by TJ G
Jul 29, 2022
Great ride. But a bit over priced for that used oneJul 29, 2022
by John D. K
May 23, 2022
This is my second GX460. The first was a 2006. This most recent purchase is a 2018. Although the cosmetics and electronics have advanced, the quality, ride, safety and dependibilty are incredible. I would highly reccomend.May 23, 2022
by Pat H
Apr 07, 2022
At this time in the market it is overpriced but such a comfortable ride. Upgraded from a 2015 Subaru Forester.Apr 07, 2022
by sushil T
Nov 01, 2021
Missing a seat.. squeaking noice all day every day....engine light is already on ..Nov 01, 2021
by Sunday O
Sep 06, 2021
The car is a good one but that is not the edition that i want. I want Lexus 2018 GX 460 Luxury editionSep 06, 2021
by Mark W
Jul 11, 2021
Very smooth ride for its size, very nice interior. Wish there was a little more space in the third row, but overall very pleasedJul 11, 2021
by Dwaynekatina L
Jun 01, 2021
The car is fantastic!!! It rides smooth and quiet! So far, the only thing I am missing is a charger outlet for the back seat. There is an actual socket, but that’s the behind the third row.Jun 01, 2021
by Anonymous
May 17, 2021
Smooth quiet ride,...very nice interior finish out. Definitely has some “get up and go “ acceleration as well. May 17, 2021
by Rebecca W
May 16, 2021
Love this car! Still learning about all of the amenities! Fantastic! May 16, 2021
by Tim C
Jan 18, 2021
perfect SUV for me living in the mountains at 11,00 ftJan 18, 2021
by Chuck G
Nov 09, 2020
Could be perfect car for work and play and shopping Nov 09, 2020
by Anonymous
Oct 21, 2020
I think it is a solid vehicle. Rides well and has a few more features then more previous vehicle. Some similarities to the Toyota Hylander.Oct 21, 2020
by Deborah F
Sep 30, 2020
Except for the trim changes, and an update to the GPS, which isnt as good as my phone, its exactly the same car as my 2012. Test drive saved me $30,000. I love this car and have driven a GX460 since 2004, but Ill keep the one I have until its actually improved.
Sep 30, 2020
by Tatiana L
Aug 23, 2020
Good site lots of cars to choose ..
Good expirienceAug 23, 2020
by Anonymous
Aug 15, 2020
Doesn’t need anything perfect vehicle for me and my family Aug 15, 2020
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Lexus GX 460
I just got the 2018. Several questions. Can you unlock all doors at the drivers side when you are entering? Can it display your text messages? is there a digital speedometer? I am fairly disappointed with the lack of technology on this car compared to my 2016 Explorer. My Explorer had everything. This Lexus is about as basic as they come.
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2018 Lexus GX Pricing
Original MSRP
$52,155 to $63,530Price range
$29,295 to $30,656Average price on CG
$29,295YoY price change
$30,571 to $29,295Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side airbags · Third row side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 9
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 13.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.3 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: alloy · Dash Trim: Leatherette · Dash trim: wood · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Interior accents: wood · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Cargo area power outlet: 115V · Center console: with lighting · Cupholders: front, rear and third row · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power steering wheel · Memorized settings: 2 driver · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: front seatback · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.91 · Limited slip differential: center · Locking differential: center
Engine
Alternator: 130 amps · Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: body-color with chrome accents · Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color · Mudguards: rear · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: side-hinged · Running boards: illuminated · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3 · Number of third row headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google POIs · Infotainment: Enform · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Instrument cluster screen size: 4.2 in. · Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: self-leveling · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: reverse gear tilt
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Rear Seats
Type: 40-20-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: sliding sunshade · Roof rails: silver
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: alert system · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Third row headrests: adjustable · Third row seat folding: flat · Upholstery: perforated
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody · Size: full-size
Spare Wheel
Rim type: aluminum alloy
Stability and Traction
Traction control: with trailer stability control
Steering
Steering ratio: 18.4 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app function: vehicle location
Third Row Seat
Type: 50-50 split bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 6
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: manual flip-up · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: with washer · Solar-tinted glass: front
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · USB auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · Slacker internet radio · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 9
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 13.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.3 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear outboard seats · Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: leather · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Interior accents: wood · Shift knob trim: wood · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Cargo area power outlet: 115V · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: accessory hook · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.91 · Limited slip differential: center · Locking differential: center
Engine
Alternator: 130 amps · Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: body-color with chrome accents · Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome surround · Mirror color: body-color · Mudguards: rear · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: side-hinged · Running boards: illuminated · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2 · Number of third row headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Facebook · Infotainment: Enform · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 4.2 in. · Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Front fog lights: LED · Headlights: self-leveling · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Rear Seats
Type: captains chairs
Roof
Moonroof: sliding sunshade · Roof rails: silver
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: door unlock · Parking sensors: rear · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front, rear, third, and fourth row · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Third row headrests: adjustable · Third row seat folding: flat · Upholstery: perforated
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody · Size: full-size
Spare Wheel
Rim type: aluminum alloy
Stability and Traction
Traction control: with trailer stability control
Steering
Steering ratio: 18.4 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0
Suspension
Air Suspension: rear · Driver Adjustable Suspension: height · 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): rear · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app function: vehicle location
Third Row Seat
Type: 50-50 split bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 6
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: manual flip-up · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: intermittent · Solar-tinted glass: front