2003 Lexus GX 470 Review
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
A very capable SUV that makes one wonder why anyone would buy a LX 470.
Pros
Plenty of luxury features, impressive off-road performance, Lexus quality.
Cons
V8 a bit down on horsepower.
What's New for 2003
The Lexus GX 470 is a new midsize luxury SUV. It features standard V8 power, excellent off-road performance and the latest luxury and safety features.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
Safety?
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2003 Lexus GX 470 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
Review
Got this GX-470 2003 back on 04/2003, fully loaded. Since then visited dealer once for turning signal light bulb (got replaced for free even after warranty expiration). Other than that - only scheduled maintenance. Never drove anything better than this (including x5/3.0-2007) before or after. Few days ago my daughter got hit by Civic into passenger side on a street (35 mph, at the time of impact even slower for both cars). My GX fell on driver's side, total loss. My girl landed on asphalt through drivers window under my GX, covered by broken glass, cut her left arm and elbow. Her passenger bumped her head. All bags in my GX are intact. WHAT IS SAFETY?
Favorite Features
Everything, except protection at time of accident.
Suggested Improvements
Air bags SHOULD DEPLOY at time of accident. (Falling on a side should be sensitive for air bags).
Comfy, reliable SUV
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2003 Lexus GX 470 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
Review
I've driven this SUV for over 6 years and its the best car I've owned. Service is excellent (especially the Naperville dealer) and the SUV has the best fit and finish of any car I've driven (including Mercedes and Porsche). It continues to drive smoothly after 85K miles. I hope to have it for 200K+.
Favorite Features
Mirrors adjust to back up. DVD system. CD changer and sound system. Trip computer. Smooth ride. Quality interior. Exterior Looks. Overall Fit and Finish.
Suggested Improvements
Better gas mileage would be a plus, but I expected what I have. 3rd row seats should fold down flatly and easily, too cumbersome for a luxury vehicle. Rear door takes some getting used to, but I don't dislike it. Was not happy about replacing the radiator after 80K miles.
First GX 470!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2003 Lexus GX 470 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
Review
Purchased my first Lexus from my BFF; GX is 5 years old with 35K miles; interior is in excellent shape, has held up well to 2 kids. Love the comfort selection option, comfort- sport. I have yet to find anything I don't love about this vehicle. There is very little road noise; feature options are excellent; and the sunroof doesn't leak (like in other vehicles we've owned). The rumble seats take getting used to - but easy to pop-up or put-down.
Favorite Features
Comfort control, rumble seats in back for extra storage, Mark Levinson stereo, nav system.
Suggested Improvements
Larger DVD screen; rear heat/air control system from the front (driver/passenger controls).
Boring SUV
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 1 | Fun-to-Drive: | 1 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 5 | ||
Vehicle
2003 Lexus GX 470 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
Review
Very boring SUV. Its quiet and smooth and reliable but not for people who like to drive. And its good offroad! And without KDSS (additional option) the truck isn't very stable. And to top it off it loses a lot of market value.
Favorite Features
Reliability.
Suggested Improvements
Everything else. Not kidding!
Best of 3
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2003 Lexus GX 470 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
Review
I previously had a Navigator and a 2003 Range Rover. After major expensive problems with the RR, I wanted a SUV that was reliable and with the same luxury as the RR. I decided on the GX470 because I am previously a Lexus owner. So I know the quality and the performance of the Lexus. It's not as big as the full size SUV but it is not as small either. It was perfect for what I was looking for.
Favorite Features
Touch screen navigation, DVD system for my kids, the ride is smooth and quiet.
Suggested Improvements
Back up sensors should have been standard in this truck. Left and right flashers on side view mirrors. 3rd row seats should have been tucked away easier, kinda hard lifting the seats up, I have to climb in the truck .
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