Lexus has updated the GX SUV (also known as LC Prado in some markets) for the 2020 model year. These include design and feature additions, and available packages.
The 2020 GX wears an updated signature spindle grille that aligns with the latest Lexus portfolio. Flanking the grille are new, standard triple-beam LED headlamps. The optional Sport Design Package adds details such as lower grille surround, rear valence, matte black exhaust tip, scarlet taillamps and 19-inch alloy wheels with a Gunmetal Metallic finish.
There are 7 exterior colors to choose from — Starfire Pearl, Atomic Silver, Nebula Gray Pearl, Nightfall Mica, Fire Agate Pearl, Black Onyx and Claret Mica.
Inside, heated and ventilated front seats are available as a standalone option for the base model and standard on Premium and Luxury grades. The Sport Design Package for Premium and Luxury trims add captain chairs for the second row. These trims also feature Gray Sapele wood with aluminum accents.
More options include navigation with a 3D map view, wood and leather-trimmed heated steering wheel, and semi-aniline leather. The interior is available in 4 themes — Black, Sepia, Ecru, and a new Rioja Red with a black headliner.
Standard on the 2020 GX is the Lexus Safety System+ suite which includes Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Alert, Intelligent High Beams, and High-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control.
Buyers can also add a new Off-Road Package that’s available on Luxury grade. It offers Multi-Terrain Monitor and Panoramic View Monitors with driver and passenger cameras, transmission cooler, fuel tank protector, Crawl Control, and Multi-Terrain Select.
The self-explanatory Crawl Control is for driving on difficult terrains at low speeds; it automatically modulates the throttle and brakes on five low-speed settings. The Multi-Terrain Select allows the driver to choose from multiple surfaces such as loose rocks, mud, sand, moguls and more. The system regulates wheelspin by automatically adjusting the throttle and brakes, helping improve traction.
The 4.6-litre V8 petrol engine offers the same 301 hp and 446 Nm (329 lb-ft) of torque, paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The rest of the things including the 2,948 kg (6,500 lbs) towing capacity remains the same.
A Torsen limited-slip center differential distributes power 40:60 front to rear under most driving conditions and changes the ratio as needed based on wheel slip. The 4WD system offers a low range for slow speed off-road driving, and the center differential can be electronically locked. Other technologies include Downhill Assist Control (DAC), Hill-start Assist Control (HAC), Active Traction Control (A-TRAC), and Vehicle Stability Control (VSC).
Another option is Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) which uses electronically controlled dampers that adjust to road surface conditions. The driver can tailor the ride by selecting from Normal, Sport, or Comfort modes.
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