2011 Lexus GX 460

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Rating7.5

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$53,045 - $57,840
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Better off-road capabilities than the rivals

Maneuvering is a bit difficult in traffic

The Lexus GX460 carries over unchanged

High-quality cabin with lots of passenger space

Clumsy handling in the corners due to its size

Sophisticated safety equipment

Specs & Features

$53,045

price

301 hp @ 5500 rpm

horsepower

329 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

torque

6-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

4.6L 8cyl 4WD 6A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2011 Lexus GX 460 SUV is a proud member of the midsize luxury SUV segment, locking horns with cars like the Porsche Cayenne, the Volkswagen Toureg, and the Mercedes-Benz M-Class. Spread across 2 trims, the GX 460 starts off at a base price of MSRP $53,045 and carries on to $57,840. Its 4.6L V8 engine and 6-speed automatic transmission give the SUV 301 horsepower and 329 lb-ft of torque. With that, it manages a 0-60 of 7.2 seconds and boasts a towing capacity of 6,500 pounds. Moving to fuel economy, the GX 460 manages to get a combined EPA rating of 17 MPG, which is just average for the class, with most of its rivals reaching similar numbers. It also has a ground clearance of 8.1 inches.

Buying Advice

The top-tier Premium trim is $4,000 more expensive than the base trim but adds quite a lot of hit-tech features worthy of the money. Some standout features include the adaptive xenon headlights, adaptive xenon headlights, rear air-conditioning, heated second-row seats, adaptive variable suspension, upgraded leather upholstery, heated wood-trimmed steering wheel, auto-dimming side view mirrors, and additional chrome trims.

Trims

    Base
    $53,045 onwards
    • 18-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • Dual zone automatic front air conditioning
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Front passengers heated-cushion
    • Heated mirrors
    • Rain sensing windsheild wiper
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Sliding and tilting glass Sunroof
    Premium
    $57,840 onwards
    • Rear air conditioning with controls

Compare to similar cars

Price

$53,045- $57,840

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.52

Horsepower

301 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque

329 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

Capacity

7

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$46,020- $56,570

Gasoline

8.96

300 hp @ 6300 rpm

270 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

5

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$42,930- $54,455

Gasoline

8.17

300 hp @ 6300 rpm

270 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

7

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$46,250- $59,450

Gasoline

7.28

272 hp @ 4750 rpm

295 lb.-ft. @ 2250 rpm

7

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$57,000- $67,700

Gasoline

8.15

300 hp @ 5800 rpm

300 lb.-ft. @ 1200 rpm

4

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$46,300- $58,900

Gasoline

8.3

300 hp @ 5800 rpm

300 lb.-ft. @ 1200 rpm

5

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$35,865- $44,345

Gasoline

7.93

288 hp @ 6300 rpm

270 lb.-ft. @ 3400 rpm

7

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$34,615- $52,360

Gasoline

7.49

265 hp @ 6950 rpm

223 lb.-ft. @ 5100 rpm

5

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$57,600

Gasoline

7.7

390 hp @ 6500 rpm

369 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

5

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$42,600- $44,050

Gasoline

7.93

303 hp @6800 rpm

262 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

5

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2011 Lexus GX 460 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    7.8 sec16.6 sec-
    5.3 sec13.7 sec-
    5.8 sec14.5 sec-
    2011 BMW X5

    Ranked #3

    6 sec14.7 sec130 mph
    6.2 sec14.9 sec132 mph
    6.46 sec12.4 sec181 mph

    2011 Lexus GX 460 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      15 mpg20 mpg17 mpg23 gal.345/460 mi.
      20 mpg25 mpg22 mpg19.2 gal.384/480 mi.
      19 mpg26 mpg21 mpg18 gal.342/468 mi.
      18 mpg25 mpg21 mpg18.5 gal.333/462.5 mi.
      18 mpg25 mpg21 mpg19.2 gal.345.6/480 mi.
      18 mpg25 mpg20 mpg21 gal.378/525 mi.

      2011 Lexus GX 460 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        189.2 in.74.2 in.72.6 in.8.1 in.109.8 in.
        205.1 in.79.9 in.77 in.9.9 in.122 in.
        201.8 in.79 in.72.5 in.8.4 in.118.9 in.
        200.6 in.76.4 in.72.4 in.7.8 in.121.1 in.
        2011 Audi Q7

        Ranked #4

        200.3 in.78.1 in.68.4 in.8.1 in.118.2 in.
        194.9 in.77.6 in.74 in.8.9 in.112.2 in.

        2011 Lexus GX 460 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          11.6 cu.ft.141.4 cu.ft.64.7 cu.ft.
          8.8 cu.ft.-170.4 cu.ft.
          18.9 cu.ft.-120.1 cu.ft.
          32.3 cu.ft.108.4 cu.ft.68.6 cu.ft.
          10.3 cu.ft.145.7 cu.ft.95.4 cu.ft.
          47.2 cu.ft.97.3 cu.ft.89.7 cu.ft.

          2011 Lexus GX 460 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            64.7 cu.ft.11.6 cu.ft.64.7 cu.ft.-
            85.4 cu.ft.23.7 cu.ft.62.9 cu.ft.-
            68.3 cu.ft.35.1 cu.ft.68.3 cu.ft.-Jeep USA
            13.5 cu.ft.15 cu.ft.83.5 cu.ft.333 ft.
            81.7 cu.ft.16.1 cu.ft.81.7 cu.ft.-
            2011 BMW X6

            Ranked #6

            15.3 cu.ft.25.6 cu.ft.59.7 cu.ft.-

            2011 Lexus GX 460 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              6500 lbs.1295 lbs.5305 lbs.
              8200 lbs.1510 lbs.5765 lbs.
              7716 lbs.1698 lbs.4398 lbs.
              7700 lbs.1462 lbs.4711 lbs.
              7500 lbs.1598 lbs.5346 lbs.
              6900 lbs.1320 lbs.5680 lbs.

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