2020 Lexus GX beefs up its off-roading features

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Lexus fans: The 2020 Lexus GX keeps its classic looks while adding some appealing new perks. Check out the new Lexus soon at any Earnhardt Auto Centers location, especially Earnhardt Lexus in Phoenix.

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The 2020 Lexus GX sports a slightly different look from the previous model due to a jumbo grille and redesigned headlights, according to a review in Digital Trends.

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Top updates for the Lexus GX include the safety system, according to an article in CNet. Lexus Safety System+ is now a standard feature, adding driver-assist features like automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, automatic high beams, and adaptive cruise control.

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The update features a new set of USB ports in the second row, bringing the total number of USB ports to four, according to the review. The Lexus GX seats seven people in three rows. The Lexus GX 460 also offers an optional Sport Design package which adds a matte black exhaust tip and custom tail lights.

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Another noteworthy addition to the GX is the new Off-Road Package available on the Luxury trim, says the Digital Trends review. This package adds different terrain modes that adjust the throttle and brakes for better control over different surfaces like loose rocks or sand. It’s an off-roader’s dream! This package also includes cameras to let the driver see around and under the vehicle through the infotainment screen. The Lexus GX is one of the best off-roaders in the industry, according to this review.

Other features stayed constant in the Lexus GX, including the 4.6-liter V8 engine, with 301 horsepower and 329 pound-feet of torque, which can tow 6,500 pounds.

Comfort features include heated and ventilated seats, offered as an add-on for the base model and standard on the Premium and Luxury models. In the Sport Design package for Premium and Luxury trims, captain’s chairs are offered for second-row seating, according to Lexus.

Test drive the Lexus GX soon at Earnhardt Lexus in Phoenix. Or shop the Earnhardt Auto Centers website anytime!

Carolyn Sostrom

Carolyn Sostrom is a long-time Arizona resident who loves desert sunsets, warm weather, Zumba, and the Western lifestyle. She attended Saguaro High School in Scottsdale and then Arizona State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in journalism. Similarly to the protagonist in *The Devil Wears Prada*, Carolyn moved to New York City right after college. She started working for the fashion magazine company Conde Nast but never transitioned to the dark side. After a few years, she left New York in the rearview mirror and returned to her home state, taking a reporter job at the *Apache Junction Independent*. With over 30 years of freelance writing experience, Carolyn especially enjoys writing about community events and profiling individuals who are making a difference in their communities. She had the pleasure of interviewing a variety of cowboy personalities for an article she wrote for the *Scottsdale Independent* about the history of DC Ranch and its roots as a working ranch. Now, her Western adventures with CLN have her diving into the rugged automotive scene, exploring the trucks and rigs cowboys rely on for work, home, and play, a niche where grit meets horsepower. She works at Raising Special Kids, a nonprofit resource center for families of children with disabilities and special healthcare needs. Carolyn also volunteers with the Autism Society of Greater Phoenix. Carolyn believes that everyone has a story, and she loves connecting with others to hear their stories. She’s dedicated to ethical journalism and accurate reporting, which shines through in her storytelling.