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The 2008 Lexus GX 470 is offered in a single, well-equipped trim level ($47,315). Standard features include leather upholstery, power heated seats, a wood and leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, rain-sensing wipers, automatic dual-zone climate control, HomeLink universal transmitter, an 11-speaker stereo with six-CD changer, rear-seat audio with remote control and headphones, a glass sunroof, illuminated running boards, and a 115V AC power outlet in the cargo area. The standard wheels are 17-inch alloys wearing 265/65HR17 tires.
The optional Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System ($1,750) enhances on-road handling without compromising off-road capability. A Sport Package ($1,800) combines KDSS with smoked front and rear light bezels, a chromed exhaust tip, and dark graphite finish on the wheels and roof rack. Inside, dark graphite trim is added to the center console and instrument panel, and the standard brown walnut wood trim is replaced by black bird's-eye maple. The carpet is black, too, instead of the standard gray or ivory.
The optional navigation system ($3,250) includes a Mark Levinson audio upgrade, Bluetooth wireless technology that links compatible cellular telephones to the GX for hands-free communication, and a reverse-camera system to help spot objects (and children) behind the vehicle. Options include a third-row seat combined with rear air conditioning ($485); a rear-seat entertainment system with two headphone sets ($1,650); and a tow-hitch bracket ($50).
Lexus Link ($900), which comes with a one-year subscription, combines GPS satellite and cellular phone technology to connect the driver to a concierge desk 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Roadside assistance, stolen vehicle tracking and remote door unlocking are among the services provided. The system automatically dispatches emergency services if you press a panic button, or if the airbags are deployed and you fail to respond to the operator's call.
Safety features that come standard include advanced front airbags, side-impact airbags for the front seats (for torso protection in a side impact), and side-curtain airbags (for head protection in a side impact or rollover). Three-point seatbelts are provided for each seating position, and the front belts are equipped with pretensioners and force limiters to help minimize seatbelt-related injuries. A tire pressure monitoring system comes standard. We recommend getting Lexus Link for its safety benefits. The GX 470 has the latest electronic control systems, including four-wheel traction control, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), a Torsen limited-slip center differential, and Adaptive Variable Suspension with adjustable height control.
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