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"Lexus says the 2010 version of its GX 460 on display at the Los Angeles Auto Show is more powerful, more efficient and more luxurious than ever. Granted an early drive of the second-generation GX 460 prior to the L.A. auto show (the GX arrives at dealers late this month), we can say all of the above are absolutely true. On the outside the GX 460 sees big changes to its sheet metal, the new body featuring what Lexus calls its &amp;quot;L-Finesse&amp;quot; styling treatment. The changes are particularly noticeable at the front as well as with the bulging rear fenders, the latter helping the GX to stand out from the crowd far more than the first generation. Exterior dimensions remain similar, measuring only 1 in. longer and 0.2 in. wider, with interior room increasing slightly as well. Underneath the hood the GX 460 is now packing a new 4.6-liter V-8 (also found in the Toyota Tundra) which boasts 38 more bhp and 6 more lb.-ft. of torque than the outgoing 4.7-liter, for new totals of 301 bhp and 329 lb.-ft. It comes mated to a new 6-speed automatic transmission with sequential-shift ability, which works great in off-road situations, although it&amp;#039;s not particularly quick-reacting in pure automatic mode. The new V-8 is ultra-smooth and Lexus-quiet, with ample power to move the 5305-lb. beast. Fuel economy has improved from 14/18 to 15/20, despite the extra power. Mildly based on the Toyota 4Runner, the body-on-frame Lexus GX 460 is an old-school SUV. As such, it comes with full-time 4-wheel drive, a low-range transfer case, and\u2014now standard for 2010\u2014Lexus&amp;#039; Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS). The system makes use of hydraulic cylinders to control the vehicle&amp;#039;s anti-roll bars to optimize the suspension for on- and off-road travel. While most folks won&amp;#039;t take the GX 460 off-road, if you do you&amp;#039;ll also appreciate the standard Downhill Assist Control as well as Crawl Control, the latter keeping speeds between 1 and 3.7 mph. The interior features a bold new center console, heated and ventilated seats and a handy &amp;quot;walk-in function&amp;quot; to access the standard power fold-flat third row (where there&amp;#039;s now more head- and leg room than before). The outer second row seats can be ordered with a heating function. The new 2010 Lexus GX 460 exudes luxury. Sure, it&amp;#039;s probably bigger, heavier and brawnier than most folks will ever need, but its suspension works wonders in rough off-road situations, and it&amp;#039;s great fun to slide around in the dirt (until the stability system cuts in, that is), while still offering quiet and composed highway ride. The base GX 460 starts at $51,970, with the Premium model starting at $56,765. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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