Used 2013 Lexus GX 460 Luxury for sale 

The Lexus offers two trims i.e the Base and Premium trim levels of this luxurious SUV that can seat 7 people. It falls in a price range that extends from $53,795 for its base variant and goes up to $58,590 for its top-rack variant. Both these trims are equipped with plenty of standard features like heated side mirrors, rain-sensing wipers, running boards, heated front seats, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.

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Both the trims of Lexus GX 460 sport the same engine controlled by the same six-speed automatic transmission. Many options deemed premium in most other vehicles come standard with this SUV. The only difference is that Premium trim offers some more advanced features than the Base variant. We recommend buying the base variant as you won’t notice a huge difference in terms of performance and comfort.

The 2013 Lexus GX 460 is powered by a 4.6 Litre V8 engine that churns out 301 horsepower and 329 lb.-ft of torque. It is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission that delivers power to all four wheels (four-wheel drive).

It features a Kinetic Dynamic Suspension system that lets drivers choose between Comfort and Sport modes. In terms of performance, the GX 460 with the 4.6 Litre V8 engine can reach 60 mph in 7.8 seconds, while it takes 16.6 seconds to reach a quarter-mile. In the top speed test, the GX records 110 MPH.

In comparison, the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class sports a 3.0 Litre V6 engine, while the Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a 5.6 Litre V8 engine. The GL-Class uses a four-wheel drivetrain while the QX56 uses an all-wheel drivetrain. The GL-Class takes 8.4 seconds to hit 60 mph and 15.3 seconds for the quarter-mile, while the Infiniti QX56 clocks 6.8 seconds and 15.2 seconds, respectively in the acceleration test and quarter-mile run.

The 2013 Lexus GX 460 with its hefty V8 engine is less fuel-efficient in this segment. It gives a mileage of 15 miles in the city, 20 miles on the highway, and combined mileage of 17 miles. It features a fuel tank of 23 gallons, which is comparatively small in this segment. With full tank capacity, the GX 460 can run for 345 miles in the city and 460 miles on the highway. 

When compared, the Mercedes Benz GL-Class turns out to be the most fuel-efficient car in this segment with 19 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway. The Infiniti QX56 manages a total of 16 mpg. The GL-Class and QX56 don a massive fuel tank of 26.4 gallons and 26 gallons, respectively, which is pretty large in this segment. In terms of range, both cars managed to perform better than the Lexus GX 460.

The 2013 Lexus GX 460’s interior hasn’t changed much from the previous generation. Just as we expect from a typical Lexus car, the GX 460 too does not disappoint us with its elegance, style, and class. It offers a spacious cabin that's designed with precision and care. We get a leather-wrapped heated steering wheel as standard. The front passengers can enjoy more legroom, while the rear and second row can’t accommodate large adults.

The seats offer leather upholstery that is soothing especially when driving for longer times. It features driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback, and heated front seats and in the Premium variant. We get the heated second-row seats as well. The ride quality isn’t commendable as one may feel exhausted driving for more time on a highway due to its unrefined engine performance. It offers a cargo space of 11.6 cu.-ft, which is the least in this class.

In comparison, the QX56 offers a room for 7 people and is the most voluminous car in this segment with 16.6 cu.-ft of cargo space. The GL-Class sits next to the QX56 with 16 cu.-ft of cargo space. When comparing the legroom in the second row, Infiniti offers the most at 41 inches. Some salient interior features include:

• Leather upholstery
• Eight-way power-adjustable seats
• Rain sensing wipers
• Heated wood-trimmed steering wheel
• Driver and passenger lumbar support

2013 Lexus GX 460’s infotainment system

The 2013 Lexus GX 460 has an intuitive and easy to use infotainment system. It's loaded with many features and many more features can be optioned up. It comes standard with a large touch screen dashboard with a standard 9-speaker surround system, navigation system, and all the electronic connectivity features. Some other salient features include:

• Satellite Radio
• Bluetooth Connectivity
• HD Radio
• AM/FM/6CD Audio
• iPod Connectivity
• Mark Levinson Navigation audio package(Optional)

Since the 2013 Lexus GX 460 inherits the same design from its previous iteration, we don’t get to see major design improvements. Its design statement clearly depicts the Lexus signature styling with some rich color combinations. It shows off its popular Lexus grille, chrome trim accents, and a sporty rear spoiler. It looks more like a premium truck that’s wrapped up with the touch of luxury and fine detailing.

The GX 460 has a total curb weight of 5,128 lbs, which makes it the lightest in the competition. It is 189.2 inches long and sports the shortest wheelbase of 109.8 inches. It is 74.2 inches wide, which is pretty compact in this segment. While it has a ground clearance of 8.1 inches, the GX stands at a total height of 74.2 inches.

In the competition, the Infiniti QX56 and GL-Class are heavier weighing 5,595 and 5,465 lbs, respectively. The QX56 is also the longest car in the competition at 208.3 inches, and it also holds the longest wheelbase in the competition at 121.1 inches. Some standout exterior features of the Lexus GX 460 include:

• 18-inch alloy wheels
• Panoramic sunroof/moonroof
• Adaptable rain wipers
• Adaptive xenon headlights (Optional)
• Auto-dimming side mirrors (Optional)

All the trims of GX 460 come equipped with some standard features like traction control, anti-lock brakes, advanced frontal airbags, side curtain airbags, three-point seatbelts in all positions, and many more. Anti-lock brakes (ABS), electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), Brake Assist, Traction Control, Vehicle Stability Control, and tire pressure monitor system are also present in the SUV. Some other safety specifications include:

• Hill descent control
• Roll sensing side curtain airbags
• Collision mitigation system(optional)
• Anti-theft Alarm System
• Lane departure and distracted alerts(optional)

The 2013 Lexus GX 460 is built on a truck-based architecture that has excellent control over the terrains and has great off-roading capabilities but lacks the crispness for city use. If you are looking for a performance car for daily use in the busy streets with some brisk acceleration and response, we recommend looking out for other cars such as the GL-Class and QX56.