akhi2003

Thanks for your comment. I am not disappointed because they are using same engine but they have same horsepower and torque. As GX470 is more luxurious and have more options than 4Runner the same way it should have more horsepower and torque. Lexus always use to have more horsepower than Toyota siblings. Even Lincoln Aviator has climate controlled seats. Next generation GS is going to have Climate control seats.

gs400jon

Just received the 4th quarter issue of "Lexus" magazine in the mail. There's a writeup and pictures of the 2005 lineup, including the GX.

dds

2005 GX470 exterior colors? Any changes?

steevr

Got a 2005 book in the mail yesterday. It includes info on all the '05 models including the GX. Here's what they say for the GX:

The GX 470 luxury utility vehicle comes with a powerful 270-horsepower, V8 engine, full-time four-wheel drive, Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) and Downhill Assist Control (DAC). Standard luxury amenities include rich leather and wood-trimmed interior, dual-zone front climate control and heated front seats. Available features for the GX include:
- Mark Levinson 14-speaker 240-watt Premium Audio System
- Reat-Seat Entertainment System (RSES)
- Third-row seating
- Rear backup camera

New for 2005 Model Year (available December 2004):
- New VVT-I V8 engine that will produce 270-hp and 330-lb./ft. of torque
- New available Next Gereration Voice-Activated DVD Navaigation System with Bluetooth Wireless Technology
- New Voice Command activated Climate Control System
- New Sport Package is available in Silver Pine, Ash Blue, Blue Meridian, or Black Onyx Exterior

lexguynj

Hey Steevr,

Thanks for this great info and where did you get this 2005 book? I am excited about the new engine and can't wait to see what this Sport Package is all about!

jacksonian

I hope the voice-activated climate works better than the other voice-activated commands. I think it's neat, don't get me wrong, but for a lot of these things, I can hit the up arrow on the temp just as fast as I can say "temperature up".

steevr

Lex,

It came in the mail just like the quarterly Lexus magazines do. Actually, I thought it was the quarterly magazine until I opened the envelope.

It only has the one page on the GX (only 1 page for each model) with a picture of a blue GX (looks just like the existing one and the details I gave you. That's it.

lexguynj

That's a good point. In the future we won't even be touching the controls (all voice activitated!).

I wonder if the voice activated climate controls works in such a way that it serves chilled drinks if you are feeling to hot in the car.

lexguynj

Thanks for the update and your info along with LONGO Lexus info are better than nothing. We'll just have to wait until December 2004 when the official photos and confirmation for the 2005 changes come out. Thanks again.

bunka

Lexusguy - Although the 2005 book was well done (as always), it had VERY little (i.e. no new news) on the upcoming models. It may have been news to those not on these boards but for us, it didn't offer any new info. I did save the article on the Hybrid RX but even it didn't have a MSRP on it... I threw the rest away.

lexguynj

Hey Bunka,

Thanks for your update. The latest info just confirms Long Lexus interno Memo about the 2005 changes and it's nothing new to those of us closely monitoring these changes (we still can't see any sport package photos), but it's just nice added confirmation in writing that something will be change and a sports package is on the way.

CDN_Lexus

Any indication on what the price increase might be for the 2005 GX over the 2004? Thanks.

Just got word on the Canadian pricing:

Premium Package $67,700.00*
Ultra Premium Package $74,000*

* plus freight, pdi, taxes etc.

Price increase of $900.00 CDN over the 2004 prices. Better than I previously posted.

Knicksfan

Just spoke to my dealer (Difeo, NJ) and these are the MSRP he quoted for the 3 builds they are planning to sell:

Base (no Nav/ML) - $48312

w/Nav/ML/3rd row - $ $51362
above w/RSE - $52922

Sport - $54622

Now - what are people expecting in terms of discounting. I am planning on the NAV/ML/RSE (list $52922) = how much should I pay?

Taking delivery late Dec....my current GX (2002) already has over 50,000mi!

bunka

Expect to pay $51,922. Others on here are getting as much as 2.5% off list. That would equate to $1,325.00 (or so off) so that may mean as low as $51,600 but that's probably about it. With SO many trying to get an '05 before the end of the year (for tax purposes), I doubt you will see much discounting on those puppies. Lexus KNOWS what they are doing marketing-wise and I believe that this Dec introduction is a calculated move. If you can wait until after the first of the year, you can probably get over $2K off on an '05 IMHO. Of course, you COULD buy the exact same equipment on an '04 for $46,500 and save over $5K (If you can still find one in the color and with the equipment you want). You probably only have about another week for the '04's...

lexguynj

Hey Knicksfan, any update on your price negotiation with your dealership? Your help for the rest of us will be most helpful. Also Congrats on your new GX Purchase!