Overview & Reviews

There are no significant changes to the Lexus SUV, though new SAE engine testing procedures have resulted in a slight drop in the amount of stated power for the V8.

• Luxurious cabin furnishings, plush ride quality, fine road manners, smooth drivetrain, exceptional off-road ability should you need it, costs less than highly regarded European competitors.

• Very tight quarters in optional third-row seat, side-hinged cargo door impedes curbside loading.

User Reviews:

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  GX 470 - 2006 Lexus GX 470
  By Seidler - August 1 - 2:56 am

  Runs like butter, nice appointments.

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  GREAT SUV!!! - 2006 Lexus GX 470
  By srp - April 1 - 4:23 am

  We love this car. Finish details supurb. Easy to drive. Navigation works well and is easy to learn.

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  Love my GX 470 - 2006 Lexus GX 470
  By Scoot - October 27 - 5:36 pm

  After looking at many different SUVs - I am extremely happy with my Lexus GX 470. The car has a very smooth and comfortable ride. The build quality is fantastic - this is my first lexus and I can see why they score so well in the customer satisfaction rankings. I would recommend this car for anyone looking for a midsized SUV.

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  Love this truck. - 2006 Lexus GX 470
  By Sami - October 12 - 1:10 pm

  We just traded in our 05 Escalade for the 06 GX 470. We love it. The truck is truly beautiful inside and out. Rides like a dream. We were very nervous about going smaller in truck size but this truck offers us everything that we need in a nice neat package. We orded this truck fully loaded and are thrilled with everything. As for the 3rd row seat they are tight but the truck is smaller so that is to be expected. They are there just in case.

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  Its all that and more! - 2006 Lexus GX 470
  By HM173 - September 15 - 4:56 am

  This is a car that gives you more for your money than any other car Ive owned. The Nav and DVD are a nice, but the safety features are a must (side impact air bags, curtain and dash as well). When comparing this car with others make list of options, fuel economy and price and this car wins hands down.

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  2006 GX 470 - 2006 Lexus GX 470
  By Mark - September 7 - 10:46 pm

  I moved from GM to Lexus for reliability reasons and have no regrets. I will probably never buy an American made vehicle again. I did have an issue with the driveshaft but the dealer installed a new one for free since the vehicle was still under warranty. This vehicle would be perfect if it had about another 2 feet added to the rear cargo area (similar to the Suburban or Yukon XL). The power delivered from the 4.7 is superb. Interior styling and finish is nothing less than what you would expect from Lexus. For the price, look real hard at this vehicle if youre in the market for this size of vehicle. Im not sure if any other automaker can top this one! Looking forward to moving up to a LX.

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  Best Luxury SUV - 2006 Lexus GX 470
  By RT - September 3 - 1:03 am

  I have been researching for a perfect SUV with 3rd row capacity. GX 470 is by far the best of all. It drives so smooth like a luxury sedan. I am not an off road person. The only option I did not get is sport package. The vehicle is stylish outside and luxurous inside. The engine is not the most powerful but more than enough. Good towing capacity. It beats all comparables hands down.

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  Happy in my GX - 2006 Lexus GX 470
  By marc - August 22 - 4:20 pm

  Traded in my RX 330 after 1 month for the GX! What a difference! Really great comfortable truck. I love the rear camera and nav. Totally great!

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  Why buy a 2006 Lexus GX470 - 2006 Lexus GX 470
  By Mike G - July 18 - 12:54 pm

  At the time, it was ahead of most vehicles in technology. Comparing it, today, follow this assessment: The rearview camera is something we would no longer do without! At the time, blind spot was not available, nor was cross-over. Toyota is NOT the king of technology in my opinion--but, the technology that was installed still works and has been without problems. The interior, except for wear on the driver floor mat, has held up extremely well. A good cleaning is all that will be required to look like it is brand new. The exterior of our car needs some repair--as in 2 areas of less than 2 square inches that need retouching, and a good rubbing compound prior to waxing--I think it would be considered excellent. It is almost impossible to own an auto for 10 years, drive it 90,000 miles and not have a few dents and dings--but, they are minor, and NOT the fault of Lexus. As for service, we value Kuni Lexus in Denver as the best dealership we have used. Expense? Well, maybe they are expensive--but, we never had any work done on our GX470 only to find that some "new problem" was immediately discovered--and, when I insisted on new tires (Kuni told me we still had 5,000 miles left on the old ones), they met the price of Costco......! Furthermore, the tires lasted 80,000 miles--unheard of in my experience! Same with the brakes--I practically begged Kuni to put brakes on--they lasted well beyond our expectations! But, had not been driving a Lexus prior to this one. Overall, 10 years with almost no major expense--the transmission didnt go bad, the engine didnt go bad, the electronics still work (including the heated seats, the stereo system.........nothing has gone bad on us! My only disappointment is mileage and the requirement for premium fuel. But.....15 to 16 mpg is not horrible, and it is a big vehicle.

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  Fun to drive - 2006 Lexus GX 470
  By dbrockner - November 18 - 10:00 am

  I really love all the features of my GX 470. However I wish there were more room for the driver.