subject: Lexus Fazes Out the 4.7 Liter Engine [print this page] Lexus Fazes Out the 4.7 Liter Engine Lexus Fazes Out the 4.7 Liter Engine
Beginning with the 2010 model, the Lexus 470 will be replaced with the GX 460 with a smaller engine, so the 2009 model is the last chance to get the GX with the 4.7 liter engine. This luxury SUV is a traditional 4 wheel drive SUV with a body on frame. It is based on Toyota's 4Runner SUV and has the same V8 engine. This dual overhead cam (DOHC) engine is rated at 263 horsepower at 5,400 rpm and produces its maximum torque of 323 foot pounds at 3,400 rpm. It has a maximum towing capability of 6,500 pounds and a payload capability of 1,329 pounds. The power for the GX470 is supplied with a bore of 3.7 inches and a stroke of 3.31. The engine's compression ratio is 10.0 to 1. The power to weight ratio is 18.5. Beginning with the 2010 model, the Lexus 470 will be replaced with the GX 460 with a smaller engine, so the 2009 model is the last chance to get the GX with the 4.7 liter engine.
Lexus lists that the fuel economy of the GX470 is rated at 14 miles per gallon (mpg) for city driving and 18 mpg on the highway. The combined rating is 15 mpg. With its 23 gallon fuel tank filled, the vehicle has an average range of about 345 miles.
While the Lexus GX 470 is a very appealing car, increased competition in the luxury SUV sector makes other options more appealing to consumers. Edmunds.com says that the SUV is very rugged because of how it is derived from a truck frame and has a very good payload and towing capacity. They also point out that most drivers will not be using the GX 470 as an off road vehicle, so that won't benefit customers very much.
