Lexus GX I (J120) photos

2002 — 2009 · suv

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GX 470 (2003)

GX 470 (2003)

GX 470 (2003)

GX 470 (2003)

GX 470 (2003)

GX 470 (2003)

GX 470 (2003)

GX 470 (2003)

GX 470 (2003)

GX 470 (2003)

GX 470 (2003)

GX 470 (2003)

About this generation

The first-generation Lexus GX 470 (J120) debuted for 2003 as a mid-size luxury SUV constructed on the Land Cruiser Prado frame.

The first-generation Lexus GX 470 mid-size luxury SUV (chassis code J120) premiered at the North American International Auto Show in November 2002 for the 2003 model year. Constructed on Toyota's Land Cruiser Prado 120 body-on-frame architecture, it filled the slot between the RX crossover and LX flagship. Interior appointments included three rows of seating, bird's-eye maple trim, rear Adaptive Height Control (AHC) air suspension, and Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS).

Power was supplied by a 4.7-liter 2UZ-FE V8 producing 235 horsepower, upgraded to 270 horsepower in 2005 with VVT-i technology, paired with a five-speed automatic transmission. Full-time 4WD incorporated a Torsen center differential. In 2004, Lexus introduced the Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS) to improve off-road wheel articulation and reduce on-road body roll. A 2007 refresh added chrome door handles and updated alloy wheel designs.

Specifications

3

4780 mm188.2 in

Length

1880 mm74.0 in

Width

1895 mm74.6 in

Height

2790 mm109.8 in

Wheelbase

211 mm8.3 in

Ground clearance

Petrol

470

235hp(175 kW)

4.7 l 5-speed automatic 4WD

2002–2004

Torque: 434 Nm (320 lb-ft)
Top speed: 180 km/h (112 mph)
Displacement: 4664 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: 2UZ-FE
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 2150 kg (4740 lb)
Fuel tank: 87 l (23.0 gal US)

470

263hp(196 kW)

4.7 l 5-speed automatic 4WD

2005–2009

Torque: 445 Nm (328 lb-ft)
Top speed: 180 km/h (112 mph)
Displacement: 4664 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: 2UZ-FE
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 2210 kg (4872 lb)
Fuel tank: 87 l (23.0 gal US)

470

267hp(199 kW)

4.7 l 5-speed automatic 4WD

2004–2005

Torque: 447 Nm (330 lb-ft)
Top speed: 180 km/h (112 mph)
Displacement: 4664 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: 2UZ-FE
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 2150 kg (4740 lb)
Fuel tank: 87 l (23.0 gal US)

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