Roughly a year ago, Lexus unveiled the
updated 2020 GX 460 for North America and now the luxury SUV has received the
same makeover in Eastern Europe and certain regions of Asia. Yes, the GX 460
has been available in Europe for quite some time, but only in Russia, Ukraine
and the Caucasus region, as well as in the Central Asian republic of
Kazakhstan.
For 2020, the Toyota Land Cruiser
Prado-based SUV brings styling enhancements inside and out, spearheaded by the
new spindle grille design, ‘triple eye’ LED headlights and new interior color
and trim options.
More minor exterior modifications include
a smaller Lexus emblem at the back, new satin metal trim around the license
plate, and the removal of side moldings for a cleaner look. Lexus has also
added new paints to the lineup: Sonic Titanium, White Pearl, Mercury Grey,
Black, Starlight Black, Garnet Red, Fire Agate and Deep Blue.
Inside, the 2020 Lexus GX 460 gains an
all-new Dark Rose optional finish while a Grey Sapele wood trim is also newly
available matched with aluminum detailing. The multi-function three-spoke
steering wheel has been revised as well and a 4.2-inch full-color TFT display
now sits at the center of the instrument binnacle. Two extra USB outlets have
been added for rear passengers and the wellbeing of occupants is ensured by a
new Cabin Clean Air Filter.
In addition to the styling tweaks, the
2020 Lexus GX 460 also brings new technology options, including Lexus’
Multi-Terrain Monitor and Panoramic View Monitor, which provide clear sight of
the vehicle’s immediate surroundings for easier and safer maneuvering.
Furthermore, the Multi-Terrain Select
system which adjusts the vehicle’s settings for different off-road surfaces now
includes Crawl Control. This mode lets the driver concentrate on the steering
while the acceleration and brake pressure are automatically controlled to keep
a low speed when traveling over difficult terrain.
Power continues to come from a 4.6-liter
V8 petrol engine which produces 296 PS and 438 Nm of
torque in this specification. The engine is mated to a six-speed ECT-i
automatic transmission, a Torsen limited-slip center differential and
four-wheel drive.
