2013 Lexus GX 460 Premium review notes - AutoWeek
NEWS EDITOR GREG MIGLIORE: It's fun to take the wheel of a monster truck every now and then, and this 2013 Lexus GX 460 Premium has a comfortable, commanding presence. It's a quiet atmosphere, but I like to crack the sunroof and let in some late winter ventilation with the seat heaters up, which makes for an enjoyable experience in a vehicle this large. And I think there's still a place for vehicles like this, but I would opt for a Mercedes-Benz or BMW SUV ahead of this Lexus. EXECUTIVE EDITOR BOB GRITZINGER: It's a big galoot for sure, but at least it's equipped to handle the size, height and weight. I'm not saying it's a sports car, or even as nimble as a Mercedes-Benz GL , but it's reasonable in its own right. I found myself comparing it to the GMC Acadia Denali I'd just driven -- a near-lux ute that offers a lot of the same creature comforts as the Lexus, but for nearly $20,000 less on the sticker. Yes, the Acadia packs a mere V6, but it offers just 11 fewer horses versus the GX's V8, while delivering better fuel economy (at least on paper, according to the EPA). Where the Lexus excels, like its counterparts from other luxury utility makers like Mercedes-Benz and BMW, is. Source: autoweek.com
