Overview & Reviews

A Sport model joins the lineup that includes the Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System, smoked bezel headlamps, foglamp trim, black pearl emblems, a chrome license plate garnish and exhaust tip and alloy wheels with a dark graphite finish. Inside, the Sport features black bird's eye maple wood and graphite metallic trim. Other GX option changes this year include an upgraded navigation system with better graphics and additional functions, Bluetooth compatibility and voice commands for the climate control, audio and navigation systems. All models also receive a more powerful V8 engine good for 270 horsepower (up from 235).

• 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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  Two Children or less - 2005 Lexus GX 470
  By Christie - November 27 - 2:53 am

  It is a wonderful vehicle to own. The only negative comment that I have is that it is not very roomy in the back seat. We have three children and two of them are in carseats. They do not have any extra room. The third back seat does not have any leg room at all.

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  Better than expected - 2005 Lexus GX 470
  By ABO - November 23 - 1:13 pm

  Picked up a Sport w/ Rear Entertainment system. Love the performance of the V8. Drives excellent. Still learning about the details of the options but already the rearview camera is more useful than expected. Purchased for my wife; after one day it is clear I will never get to drive it again. This is the first Lexus for us and the quality of the vehicle and the sales staff was surprising when compared to US brands.

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  gx470 - 2005 Lexus GX 470
  By Michael Tersigni - October 15 - 12:06 am

  Vehicle handles and rides beautifully. Gas mileage is less than rated and computer indicates better than average. Touch screen navigaion system results in smudges on screen.

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  A Dream To Drive - 2005 Lexus GX 470
  By Black Beauty - August 23 - 11:20 pm

  Proud owner of my first SUV. This is a dream car to drive. Perfect size and easy to handle. Lots of power. Short on gas mileage.

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  Very Good - 2005 Lexus GX 470
  By N/A - August 13 - 3:56 pm

  Very Good on perfomance, comfort,Fuel Economy, Interior Design, Exterior Design, Build Quality, and Reliability

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  Nothing else ever again! - 2005 Lexus GX 470
  By Beth - July 24 - 11:06 pm

  I love my new (to me!) Lexus. We traded in a 08 Town & country for a 05 LX470 with twice the miles and were happy about it! This car is wonderful. It is spacious and fun to drive. My only complaint is that the trunk area is small with the third row seat down, I cant even get my stroller in. But, we will make do. It is the best car I have ever had, even better than my husbands 08 BMW!

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  GX470 - 2005 Lexus GX 470
  By Dean - July 4 - 8:26 pm

  Excellent car and great service as usual from Lexus. Rear transaxle gets loose and needs to be tightened every 10,000 miles. Lexus stands behind every detail.

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  Mine is a Lemon! - 2005 Lexus GX 470
  By Mike Park - June 20 - 5:20 pm

  My GX 470 has had and continues to have problems with the navigation, radio, rear camera, console. It is currently at the dealers for the third time - 11 days so far - still they are not able to diagnose and or fix the problem(s).They have replaced the radio head twice without fixing the problem. It is probably time to ask for a new one or have them refund my money.

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  A Dream SUV To Own - 2005 Lexus GX 470
  By M. L. Klein - June 17 - 6:36 am

  Everything about this vehicle makes it a dream to drive. It is a luxurious SUV with thoughtful additions that make driving a pleasure. I like the features for the radio on the steering wheel and all the cup holders are well placed. Everything is automatic from the wipers to the steering wheel movement. It is an extremely comfortable ride too!

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  LEXUS GX470 - 2005 Lexus GX 470
  By JAY - May 15 - 4:36 pm

  Ive had the Suv for a month and a half, and everything is great. Not even one thing to bring back in for, not even one problem. Gas Mileage is no good, but knew that when I purchased it, so not an issue. VERY comfortable vehicle, rides and handles extremely well. Really enjoying owning this. Jay