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2011 Lexus GX Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The 2011 Lexus GX 460 is a truck-based SUV with three rows of seating and a luxurious interior. However, last year's model took a significant knock in the public eye thanks to a rollover test that made national news and exhibited the GX 460's tendency to lean, a problem that potential owners should keep in mind.
That test showed potential handling issues for the GX 460, which is based on the midsize Toyota 4Runner. A lengthy body and soft suspension designed to improve handling led to the issues, which Lexus engineers say they have resolved.
It's a shame that's probably how most prospective buyers have heard of the 2011 Lexus GX 460, because its interior appointments are among the best in its class. They include leather seating and wood trim, with better fit and finish than some luxury competitors. While seven occupants fit in the standard configuration, the GX 460 has power-folding third-row seats for ease of access to the trunk area. Second-row passengers can recline and move their seats forward and backward to improve legroom.
These features mean the midsize GX 460 has a bit less cargo room than others in the class, at 46.7 cubic feet. And some reviewers of the 2010 version, which is the same except for cosmetic changes, have had issues with the height of the liftgate for stowing packages or baggage for trips.
Speaking of trips, the GX 460's 301-hp V8 engine gets 15 mpg in city driving and 20 on the highway. It rides softer than the Toyota 4Runner on which it's based, but can be noisy. Moreover, while the body lean that can lead to rollovers has been fixed, it still rides higher than even the larger LX 570, which can lead to buffeting.
Standard safety features include the new-for-2011 brake override system standard for all Lexus and Toyota vehicles. If the brake pedal is depressed, throttle inputs are cut off to prevent unintended acceleration. The Lexus GX 460 includes 10 airbags: front occupants get side curtain airbags, side impact airbags and front knee airbags in addition to two for frontal impact; the second row also gets side curtain and side impact airbags for the two passengers closest to the doors.
There are two trims, Base and Premium. 2011 Lexus GX 460 Premiums include three-zone climate control and power-folding mirrors for parking. While both Lexus GX 460s have heated front seats, the Premium affords the same luxury to the second row's outboard seats. The Premium trim also includes adaptive front headlights with high-intensity discharge bulbs.
An optional navigation system is available with a hard drive, and XM satellite radio is available for both trims, as is a 17-speaker Mark Levinson stereo system. The Premium can also be optioned with a pre-collision system that monitors nearby traffic and the actions of the driver to reduce the chance of collision.
The 2011 Lexus GX 460 is well-appointed no matter the trim chosen, but prospective buyers should test-drive it to see whether or not it fits all their travel and cargo-carrying needs as well.
Published May 31, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 2011 Lexus GX
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by Pedro M
Jan 09, 2023
No ...drivers door wont open from outside. Air suspension problems Jan 09, 2023
by Chris E
Jun 06, 2022
I purchased a 2011 Lexus GX 460. The car was a good value and has some attractive features including power 3rd row seats, 3 zone A/C system, excellent Marc Levinson audio system with multi CD disk system. Bluetooth features allow for hands free driving.
I have also owned the Lexus GX 470 model and both are reliable and one of the smoothest riding cars on the road in the SUV category.Jun 06, 2022
by Danny T
May 31, 2022
Beautiful car for the money. Great 4WD system - family fun and fun for Dad, too...May 31, 2022
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by Pedro M
Jan 09, 2023
No ...drivers door wont open from outside. Air suspension problems Jan 09, 2023
by Chris E
Jun 06, 2022
I purchased a 2011 Lexus GX 460. The car was a good value and has some attractive features including power 3rd row seats, 3 zone A/C system, excellent Marc Levinson audio system with multi CD disk system. Bluetooth features allow for hands free driving.
I have also owned the Lexus GX 470 model and both are reliable and one of the smoothest riding cars on the road in the SUV category.Jun 06, 2022
by Danny T
May 31, 2022
Beautiful car for the money. Great 4WD system - family fun and fun for Dad, too...May 31, 2022
by eliezer m
Mar 13, 2021
Muchas gracias , muy profesional , buena atención de parte de la persona en español Mar 13, 2021
by Glen S
Aug 30, 2020
The frame was rusted badly. The hood needed to be repainted, the grille needed to replaced and the A/C didn’t blow very cold.Aug 30, 2020
by Howie D
Jun 10, 2020
Nice alternative to the Toyota Land Cruiser. A bit better fuel economy. Can still haul 7 people.Jun 10, 2020
by Anonymous
Feb 07, 2012
I found the exterior appearance of the SUV to be great. It is comfortable seating in the first two rolls. The third roll of seats leaves very little foot room so let's just call it the childrens section. The power was great but I would have loved the option of the 5.7L V8 IForce. The braking could use some improvement as there is much front dip when braking hard. Cargo space once the 3rd roll is in use is very limited. The push button split 3rd roll option is great. Overall I would buy another one and recommend it.Feb 07, 2012
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2011 Lexus GX Pricing
Original MSRP
$53,045 to $57,840Price range
$15,384 to $16,158Average price on CG
$15,732YoY price change
$16,158 to $15,732Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · 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
Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Wireless headphones · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM 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: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with pass-thru · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Cargo area power outlet: 115V · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: steering wheel · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: sunglasses holder · 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
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · 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
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3 · Number of third row headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: Enform · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Lights
Headlights: adaptive
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Rear Seats
Heated: second row · Type: 40-20-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: one-touch open/close · Roof rack: with crossbars · Roof rails: black
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Parking sensors: front and rear · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Third row headrests: adjustable · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody · Size: full-size
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): front
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: hands free · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
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: rain sensing · Liftgate window: manual flip-up · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Single rear 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
Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Wireless headphones · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · XM with NavTraffic satellite radio · 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: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with pass-thru · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: wood · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Cargo area power outlet: 115V · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: steering wheel · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: voice recognition controls · Storage: sunglasses holder · 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
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: body-color · Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · 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: body color · 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
Infotainment: Enform · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Lights
Headlights: self-leveling
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: anti-trapping feature · Roof rack: with crossbars · Roof rails: black
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear · Second 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: fold flat into floor · Upholstery: perforated
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody · Size: full-size
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): front
Telematics
Phone: hands free · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
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 · Rear wiper: intermittent