Model Details

GX 470 Model Details

In late 2002, the all-new GX became the latest luxury utility vehicle in the Lexus lineup. While it's midsized, there's an abundance of luxury from the bird's-eye maple and leather interior trim to a Lexus Rear-Seat Audio System (RSAS). Options include a Lexus DVD Rear-Seat Entertainment System (RSES), Lexus Link[1] and a Lexus voice-activated DVD Navigation System.[2]

While the interior is exquisitely civilized, the GX is tough enough for just about any outdoor adventure. It comes equipped with full-time four-wheel drive and an impressive array of safety features, such as Hill-start Assist Control (HAC), Downhill Assist Control (DAC) and rain-sensing windshield wipers.

Safety Equipment

-	Four-sensor, four-channel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Brake Assist[3] and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
-	Full-time four-wheel drive with manual-locking center differential, TORSEN®[4] Limited-Slip Center Differential (LSCD)
-	Engine-speed-sensing, power rack-and-pinion steering
-	Vehicle Skid Control (VSC)[5]
-	Four-wheel Active Traction Control (A-TRAC)
-	Reinforced ladder-type frame
-	Side-impact door beams
-	Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
-	Downhill Assist Control (DAC)
-	Front suspension: Independent, double-wishbone with coil springs and stabilizer bar
-	Rear suspension: Four-link with air-spring type with rigid axle, control arms and stabilizer bar
-	Multistage driver's and front passenger's airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)[6]
-	Front seat-mounted side and side curtain airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)[6]
-	Front-row seatbelts with pre-tensioners and force limiters
-	Three-point seatbelts for all seating positions with seatbelt-anchor-height adjusters for first- and second-row outboard positions
-	Automatic Locking Retractor/Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR) seatbelts for all passenger seating positions. Driver's-seat Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) only
-	Child Restraint Seat (CRS) tether anchor brackets for middle row
-	Daytime running lights
-	Electroluminescent instrumentation
-	Multifunction, in-key remote entry system with rolling-code technology
-	Vehicle theft-deterrent and engine immobilizer, with in-key transponder
-	Defogger with auto-off timer for rear window and rear-quarter windows
-	Rain-sensing windshield wipers
-	First aid and tool kits

Luxury and Convenience

-	Bird's-eye maple and leather interior trim
-	Bird's-eye maple- and leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob
-	Electronic Throttle Control System with intelligence (ETCS-i)
-	Full-time four-wheel drive with TORSEN®[4] Limited-Slip Center Differential (LSCD) and standard four-wheel Active Traction Control (A-TRAC)
-	Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS)
-	Rear Air Suspension: Auto leveling and Rear Adjustable Height Control (RAHC)
-	Remote operation of windows and moonroof
-	Steering-wheel-mounted audio controls and cruise control
-	Trip computer and outside temperature gauge, altimeter and barometer
-	Lexus Rear-Seat Audio System (RSAS)
-	Lexus DVD Rear-Seat Entertainment System (RSES) (available)
-	Lexus stereo/cassette/CD 11-speaker 124-watt[7] Premium Audio System with Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL) and in-dash, six-disc CD auto-changer
-	Lexus voice-activated DVD Navigation System[2] (available)
-	Mark Levinson®[8] 14-speaker 240-watt[9] Premium Audio System (available)
-	Automatic front climate control with interior air filter
-	Power windows with one-touch auto open/close and retained accessory power
-	Rear privacy glass with in-glass antenna
-	Front glass with UV protection and green tint
-	Folding/removable leather-trimmed third-row seat (50/50 split) with rear air conditioning[10] (available)
-	Tonneau cover (standard on vehicles without third-row seats)
-	Power tilt/telescopic steering column with automatic tilt-away
-	Lexus Memory System for power driver's seat (except lumbar), outside mirrors and steering wheel
-	Multi-adjustable power front seats with driver's-side power lumbar support
-	Power tilt-and-slide moonroof with one-touch open/close and retained accessory power
-	Electrochromic (auto-dimming) inside rearview mirror with compass
-	Heated, power-adjustable outside mirrors with reverse auto-tilt function
-	Heated front seats with variable heat settings
-	Auto on/off projector headlights with variable-off timing
-	Storage pocket with cargo net integrated into rear door
-	HomeLink® universal transceiver to operate compatible garage, gate, home lighting and home security systems
-	Power door locks with anti-lockout feature and driver's two-turn unlock feature
-	Accessory power outlets
-	Roof rack with accessory CrossBars[11]
-	Lexus Link with Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) system technology[1] (available)

Available Options:

Navigation System/Mark Levinson® Audio Package
	-	Lexus voice-activated DVD Navigation System[2] with steering-wheel-mounted audio controls
	-	Mark Levinson®[8] 14-speaker 240-watt[9] Premium Audio System
Rear-Seat Entertainment System/Third-Row Seating Package
	-	Lexus DVD Rear-Seat Entertainment System (RSES)
	-	Folding/removable leather-trimmed third-row seat (50/50 split) with rear air conditioning[10]
Individual Options
	-	All-weather floor mats
	-	Car cover
	-	Cargo mat
	-	Cargo net
	-	Black Pearl emblem kit
	-	Front-end mask
	-	Gold trim emblem kit
	-	Lexus DVD Rear-Seat Entertainment System (RSES)
	-	Lexus Link[1]
	-	Rear spoiler
	-	Roof rack systems
	-	Third-row seat with rear air conditioner
	-	Tow-hitch receiver[12]
	-	Wheel locks and spare-tire lock

Dimensions:

-	Overall length 188.2 in
-	Width 74.0 in
-	Height 74.6 in[13]
-	Wheelbase 109.8 in
-	Ground clearance 8.3 in
-	Curb weight 4,585 lb
-	Fuel-tank capacity 23.0 gallons

Engine:

-	90° V8, iron block, aluminum heads. Certified Low-Emission Vehicle (LEV)
-	Horsepower at rpm 235 hp @ 4,800
-	Torque at rpm 320 lb-ft @ 3,400

Transmission:

-	Five-speed automatic Electronically Controlled Transmission (ECT)
-	Overdrive fifth gear, dual shift programs, engine/transmission networking, lockup torque converter, auxiliary oil cooler

Performance:

-	0-60 mph acceleration 8.5 seconds (4WD)[14]
-	Fuel consumption 15/18 mpg (4WD) city/highway[15]

[1] Contact with the Lexus Link Call Center is limited to analog cellular connection availability and reception of GPS satellite signals, so sometimes you may be unable to contact the Call Center or receive emergency service support. Also, in 8/02, the FCC ruled that U.S. cellular companies are no longer required to provide analog service after 12/07. Lexus Link will not operate in areas where analog coverage is not provided. [2] The Lexus DVD Navigation System is designed to assist in locating an address or point of interest. Discrepancies may be encountered between the system and your actual location. Changes in street names, road closures, traffic flow or other road system changes may affect the accuracy of the mapping software. Rely upon your common sense to decide whether or not to follow a specified route. Detailed coverage not available in every city. Optional periodic geographic updates available at an additional cost. See your Navigation Owner's Manual and your Lexus dealer for further details. [3] Brake Assist is designed to help the driver take full advantage of the benefits of ABS. It is not a substitute for safe driving practices. Braking effectiveness also depends on proper brake-system maintenance and tire and road conditions. [4] TORSEN® is a registered trademark of Zexel Torsen, Inc. [5] Lexus Vehicle Skid Control (VSC) is an electronic system designed to help the driver maintain vehicle control under adverse conditions. It is not a substitute for safe driving practices. Factors including speed, road conditions and driver steering input can all affect whether VSC will be effective in preventing a loss of control. Please see your Owner's Manual for further details. [6] The Lexus driver's, front passenger's, front seat-mounted side and side curtain airbags are a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). The driver's and front passenger's airbags are designed to deploy in severe (usually frontal) collisions where the magnitude and duration of the forward deceleration of the vehicle exceed the design threshold. The side and side curtain airbags are designed to deploy in a severe side-impact collision. In all other accidents, the airbags will not deploy. To decrease the risk of injury from a deploying airbag, always wear seatbelts, sit upright in the middle of the seat, and do not lean against the door. Do not put objects in front of an airbag or around the seatback. Do not use rearward-facing child seats in any front passenger seat. The force of a deploying airbag SRS may cause serious injury or death. Please see your Owner's Manual for further instructions. [7] 124 watts at 0.1% THD; 20-20,000 Hz. [8] Mark Levinson is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries. [9] Continuous average power, all channels driven, at 0.01% THD; 20-20,000 Hz. [10] Rear air conditioning comes only with available third-row seat. [11] Accessory CrossBars are not recommended for luggage. [12] Some GX 470s are made with an optional tow hitch that is installed before the vehicle is delivered to the dealer. Through the first half of 2003, this optional hitch is a 5,000-lb weight-carrying hitch that should not be used with weight-distributing hitch hardware. Starting approximately the second half of 2003, the optional hitch will change to a 6,500-lb weight-distributing hitch. Availability of these optional hitches is limited by the U.S. EPA to 33 percent of production. As a result of this limitation, these hitches will not be available as a dealer-installed option and hitch availability will end before the end of the model year. Please see your dealer for availability and details. Maximum tow ratings calculated using base vehicle, except for options required to achieve the rating, plus five occupants. Additional optional equipment/passengers/cargo will reduce the amount you can tow. Do not exceed any weight ratings. Before towing, confirm your vehicle and trailer are compatible, hooked up properly and you have all necessary additional equipment. Review all instructions/cautions from your trailer-hitch manufacturer and Lexus Owner's Manual. [13] Measurement of vehicle in Rear Adjustable Height Control (RAHC) Normal setting. [14] These performance capacity figures are for comparison only, and were obtained with prototype vehicles by professional drivers using special safety equipment and procedures. These should not be attempted on public streets or highways. [15] 2003 EPA-estimated mpg. Actual mileage may vary.
Specific options may be available only in combination with other options. Specifications, equipment, technical data, production processes, photos and illustrations based on information at time of posting, and subject to change without notice. For more information, call 800-USA-LEXUS (800-872-5398). Lexus reminds you to wear seatbelts, secure children in rear seat, obey all traffic laws and drive responsibly.