There are a lot of SUVs out there, there are a fair number of full-size SUVs out there, there are even a decent number of luxurious full-size SUVs out there. But when it comes to luxurious full-size SUVs that can also go off-road or get you to your favorite campsite, nothing compares to the Lexus GX. For more than 20 years, this has been one of the most impressive luxury SUVs you can buy, designed to provide you with a fantastic driving experience that’s also perfect for planning an amazing outdoor adventure. The 2023 Lexus GX 460 continues to live up to this tradition and is undeniably one of the finest pieces of machinery ever assembled.
If you want an amazing full-size SUV that elegantly combines interior comfort with exterior ruggedness to create a driving experience that is perfect on and off the road, then you should be looking for a Lexus GX for sale here at Lexus of Manhattan. The tricky part, however, is choosing which Lexus GX 460 is right for you and includes everything you need in your next vehicle. Fortunately, Lexus keeps things pretty simple by offering just three grades for you to choose from. But the differences between them are significant, so it’s still worth taking some time to figure out which one will best meet your needs. Let’s look at all three trims to see what each has to offer.
The 2023 Lexus GX 460
The GX 460 is the starting trim with all of the standard features and options, making it the perfect place to start when you’re unsure of which grade is right for you. Like all GX 460 trims, this one is powered by a 4.6L V8 engine that delivers 301 hp and 329 lb-ft of torque for a fantastic driving experience paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. It comes with full-time four-wheel drive standard with a Torsen limited-slip center differential to ensure you get excellent traction in all kinds of road conditions. The 2023 GX 460 gets an EPA-estimated 15 MPG in the city, 19 MPG on the highway, and 16 MPG combined.
You’ll find three rows of seating inside the GX 460 that give you room for up to seven passengers, plus fantastic legroom and headroom throughout to ensure everyone is comfortable before you hit the road. Thanks to its impressive power and rugged body-on-frame engineering, the GX 460 can handle up to 6,500 lbs of towing capacity, which is perfect for taking a boat or camper with you for a weekend of getting away from the city. You’ll find 11.6 cu.ft. of rear cargo space inside the GX 460, with 46.7 cu.ft. of space behind the second row of seats and 64.7 cu.ft. of total cargo volume to utilize.
This standard model comes with 18-inch alloy wheels, a power moonroof, privacy glass, and premium triple-beam LED headlamps to ensure you have excellent visibility when driving at night. Illuminated running boards make it easy to get in and out of the GX 460, while LED fog lamps, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and a windshield wiper de-icer are offered as part of an available package. Other available options include headlamp washers, while heated power-folding outside mirrors are standard on every 2023 GX 460.
Inside the standard GX 460, you’ll find a gorgeous interior with NuLuxe upholstery and 10-way power-adjustable front seats. Dual-zone climate control is standard, along with fold-flat third-row seats and a Lexus Memory System for the driver’s seat. Other features like heated and ventilated front seats, heated second-row seats, and three-zone automatic climate control are available but not standard. You’ll find a 10.3-inch high-resolution touchscreen multimedia infotainment display with navigation inside the standard GX 460 and a color multi-information display for the driver.
The 2023 GX 460 also comes with the Lexus Safety System+, which is an impressive suite of advanced driver-assist features that ensures every trim can help keep you and your loved ones safe on the road. This includes a Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, High-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, and Lane Departure Alert. Every GX also comes with Intelligent High Beams to help avoid blinding oncoming traffic, plus a Blind Spot Monitor with a Rear Cross-Traffic Alert and Intuitive Parking Assist to help you with parking and low-speed maneuvering. This ensures the GX 460 is one of the safest full-size SUVs on the road.
The 2023 Lexus GX 460 Premium
Moving up to the Lexus GX 460 Premium grade provides you with the same fantastic performance and design as the standard model, with a number of upgrades included. For example, the Premium comes with LED fog lamps, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and wiper de-icers as standard equipment. While it comes with the same 18-inch wheels as the GX 460, the Premium has impressive 19-inch wheels with Dark Gray and machined finish available. Gorgeous details like a Sport Design front fascia with a Dark Gray finish, lower grill surround with a Satin Chrome finish, and rear valance with a Dark Gray finish are all available as part of a Sport Design Package for the GX 460 Premium.
You’ll also find a number of improvements inside the GX 460 Premium, such as standard heated and ventilated front seats, heated second-row seats, and three-zone automatic climate control. Heated second-row captain’s chairs are available, along with a wood and leather-trimmed heated steering wheel that transforms the interior into a gorgeous space that you’ll look forward to entering each day. A stunning Mark Levinson Surround sound system with 17 speakers is available to elevate your driving experience even further, and you really have to hear it to fully appreciate it.
The 2023 Lexus GX 460 Luxury
If you’re looking for the ultimate expression of what this full-size SUV has to offer, then you need to take a good look at the GX 460 Luxury. The Luxury comes with 19-inch wheels and headlamp washers standard and has a Sport Design Package available like the Premium grade. Inside, the Luxury truly stands out with a standard semi-aniline leather interior, power-reclining and folding third-row seats, and a wood and leather-trimmed heated steering wheel. You also get illuminated door-sill scuff plates that make it easy to get in and out of the GX 460 Luxury safely while protecting the interior. This trim comes with the incredible 17-speaker Mark Levinson Premium Surround sound system standard, and a Panoramic View Monitor with Multi-Terrain Mode is available for the Luxury, which you will not find on other trims.
The Perfect GX 460 to Meet Your Needs
As you can see, the differences between the three grades of the 2023 Lexus GX 460 can be subtle sometimes but quite significant in other ways. If you like the looks of the standard features and only want a few available upgrades, then the starting grade can be the perfect choice. On the other hand, with the special Sport Design Packages available and luxurious improvements inside and out, the Premium and Luxury grades set themselves apart in key ways that the base model can’t match. Fortunately, despite the differences between these three trims, they all deliver amazing performance that’s perfect for driving around the city, hitting the road for a long trip, or exploring the great outdoors and camping. No matter what you’re looking for in your Lexus GX, here at Lexus of Manhattan, we’re ready to help you find it, and we’ll make sure you get the perfect model with everything you need.
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