2015 Lexus GX Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Packing a profusion of pure posh, full-time 4-wheel drive (4WD) and V8 power, the 2015 Lexus GX 460 returns prepared to face the challenges of the daily commute or that titillating trip into the backwoods. This midsize luxury sport ute again boasts 3 rows of seating for 7, a middling 64.7 cubic feet of cargo capacity with the rear seats folded and, alas, that curiously designed swing-out rear cargo door that demands a good amount of space between you and whatever’s behind you when loading your stuff.
Anyhow, once again delivered in a trio of trims, the distinctly un-basic Base, the up-featured Premium and the recently introduced top-shelf Luxury, the 2015 GX 460 returns to battle the likes of Land Rover’s LR4, Acura’s MDX, BMW’s X5 and Infiniti’s QX60. And yes, there are a few changes to the GX 460 for the upcoming model year, including updates to the Lexus Remote Touch infotainment feature that interfaces with available Enform Apps technology to add a bit more mobile WiFi capability to your iPhone. Additionally, the old Park Assist system has been upgraded to what Lexus calls Intuitive Park Assist, which helps with those pesky parking chores, while a pair of re-arranged safety packages also debut for 2015.
Meantime, the standard drivetrain for this terrain-taming Lexus remains a peppy, though not exactly fuel-miserly 4.6-liter V8 powerplant mated with a returning 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission. Look once again for 301 hp and 329 lb-ft of torque from the V8, with mileage estimates again running a tepid-at-best 15 mpg city/20 highway. Oh, and this capable ute’s towing grunt is again maxed out at a respectable 6,500 pounds with the proper equipment.
Speaking of things mechanical, the 2015 GX 460 returns with what’s essentially a standard permanent all-wheel-drive (AWD) system that integrates a 2-speed transfer case with a limited-slip rear differential and a locking center differential. Thus, 60% of torque is constantly delivered to the rear wheels in normal straight-line cruising, with power added to said rear wheels as needed for cornering. Don’t worry though, this burly system once again stands ready to transfer torque from the wheels that slip to the wheels that grip during semi-heavy off-road grinding or on snowy roadways. Driver-selectable Crawl Control, furthermore, is again available to the 2015 GX 460 to help this uncommon ute in its terrain-taming performance with auto braking and throttle tempering, while available Downhill Assist interfaces descent control and stability control technology for a safe and steady journey to the bottom of that mountain path. Said Downhill Assist feature, by the way, can again be complemented by optional Hill Start Assist Control, as well.
As for appearance and creature comforts, expect the Base to come graced with 18-inch alloy wheels, side steps, a power sunroof, heated power mirrors, a roof rack, skid plates and a rear spoiler outside, with leatherette upholstery, power-adjustable front seats, reclining second-row seatbacks, memory for driver’s settings and full power accessories adorning the inside. Cruise control, telescoping tilt-wheel steering and a rear-view camera all return as well, along with dual-zone climate control and an auto-dimming rear-view mirror.
Standard techno-goodies include Bluetooth hands-free calling and a single-CD player bolstered by 9 speakers, satellite radio (HD) and auxiliary audio input via a pair of USB ports.
Adding the available Premium Package to the entry-level GX 460, meantime, brings front and rear parking sensors, tri-zone climate control, perforated leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats and voice-activated navigation to the table. It also throws in that upgraded Enform technology, including the new-for-2015 Lexus Remote Touch, along with those already mentioned improved iPhone apps.
Moving up to the flagship Luxury trim, look for all that, along with a standard adaptive suspension with automatic rear load leveling, as well as auto-dimming outside mirrors, a blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert, a heated steering wheel, upgraded leather upholstery and power-folding third-row seats.
With the Base standing ready to accept those added features contained in the available Premium Package, the Luxury remains the sole trim eligible for such further optional add-ons as a 17-speaker Mark Levinson Surround Sound system and rear-seat DVD entertainment. Both trims, by the way, can be fitted with optional remote engine start.
Standard safety stuff returning to the 2015 GX 460 lineup, meanwhile, includes 4-wheel antilock brakes, traction and stability control, 3-row head airbags, front side-mounted airbags and front head restraint whiplash protection. Daytime running lights remain standard, of course, as do turn-signal-integrated mirrors, a post-collision safety system, a remote antitheft alarm and Lexus’ touted Safety Connect emergency telecommunications feature. Additionally, the aforementioned new and improved safety packages tack adaptive cruise control boasting pre-collision braking to the list of available safety equipment, as well as auto hi-lo-beam headlights, a driver attention monitor and lane-departure warning, not to mention the upgraded Intuitive Park Assist system.
User reviews for 2015 Lexus GX
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by Mustapha B
Jan 22, 2025
Solid car, strong engine. Well built.
Great family car , loaded with features .Jan 22, 2025
by Naveed S
Sep 07, 2024
Best for the people who like luxury and reliability. Good for off-road and style Sep 07, 2024
by Chuan L
Aug 01, 2024
This car is the smoothest car I’ve even driven Aug 01, 2024
User rating:
by Mustapha B
Jan 22, 2025
Solid car, strong engine. Well built.
Great family car , loaded with features .Jan 22, 2025
by Naveed S
Sep 07, 2024
Best for the people who like luxury and reliability. Good for off-road and style Sep 07, 2024
by Chuan L
Aug 01, 2024
This car is the smoothest car I’ve even driven Aug 01, 2024
by Greg R
Nov 25, 2023
Alot of stuff on these are definitely out of date gas mileage vary poor but it you have a lot of money to blow on premium gas at around 15 miles per gallon there good everyday vehicle. Nov 25, 2023
by Clay S
Apr 30, 2023
Wish it got better gas mileage
Nice well built suvApr 30, 2023
by Pana R
Feb 26, 2023
2015 gx 460 rides likes it’s brand new. Good solid dependable sub.Feb 26, 2023
by Andrew h
Dec 30, 2022
The air ride seems to have issues raising and lowering. Dec 30, 2022
by Odunayoakinuli A
Oct 20, 2022
The car has its unique characteristics and I love them all. Aside from the not-too-good MPG, I love my GX in totality. Oct 20, 2022
by Anonymous
Aug 01, 2022
Great. Everything I expected in a luxury Lexus car. My love loves it to. I have owned previous models as well such as the lx and gx and ls models. We now just buy the suvsAug 01, 2022
by charles c
Jul 12, 2021
It is a very good car and comfortable to use Jul 12, 2021
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2015 Lexus GX Pricing
Original MSRP
$49,485 to $61,115Price range
$22,328 to $24,155Average price on CG
$22,328YoY price change
$23,800 to $22,328Trims & 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 · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · 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 center with cupholders · Center console trim: wood · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor 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 · Cupholders: front, rear and third row · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: manual rear seat · 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: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise 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 · Locking differential: center
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 · 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
Connected in-car apps: Google POIs · Infotainment: Enform · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: auto delay off · 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 · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · 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 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: strut · 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
Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · 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 · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: intermittent · 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 · Rear side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · IHeartRadio internet radio · 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: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: wood · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: wood · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · 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 steering wheel · Memorized settings: 2 driver · 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: third row · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · 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
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 · 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: Facebook · Infotainment: Enform · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low oil pressure
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: auto-dimming
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Rear Seats
Type: 40-20-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: tilt/slide · Roof rails: silver
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: front · 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: 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: power · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
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: strut · 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
Telematics
Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: voice activated · 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 · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: with washer · Solar-tinted glass: front