2013 Lexus GX 460
06-20-12, 07:04 AM
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2013 Lexus GX 460
I have been able to reserve a 2013 GX 460 on it's way from Japan scheduled to arrive in Long Beach by the end of the month. I should be able to take delivery mid to late July. This will be my first Lexus, as I am trading up from an Acura MDX.
Lexus website has been updated with 2013 GX info. Looks to be the same vehicle as the 2012 with a $200 price increase. Anyone notice any differences between the 2012 & 2013 that I am missing?
Lexus website has been updated with 2013 GX info. Looks to be the same vehicle as the 2012 with a $200 price increase. Anyone notice any differences between the 2012 & 2013 that I am missing?
06-21-12, 01:01 PM
#6
The 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 GX 460 are for all intents and purposes identical ... only careful reading of specifications and first-hand observation of vehicles will reveal their 'vintage'. That's good for those like me who bought an early-production (November 2009) vehicle ... it appears identical to what KebCam is expecting to arrive later this month, which may preserve resale value, but I'm not selling!
How and when Lexus will revise the GX 460 are not purposeful questions ... we will know the answers when they are announced, although tantalizing tidbits may be disclosed through 'spy' shots and other rumor mongers. Lexus operates much like Apple and other luxury product manufacturers ... we will know about new products when Lexus announces them, but they will not be announced until they are ready. Otherwise, sales of current products are cannibalized in anticipation of future products.
What we may expect is that the 2014 may be revised and the 2015 will certainly be revised ... five model years is about the limit that Lexus will allow their models to "go stale". Those who owned the GX470 may recall how it remained unchanged for five model years, then received a minor update for the last few years before it was superseded by the GX460. If Lexus follows true to course, the update for the GX460 in 2014 or 2015 is the "beginning of the end" ... we are closer to the end of the model's life than to the beginning and something is planned to replace it.
However, there is the possibility that the GX will go the way of the SC! The next update may be the last, and in a few more years Lexus will cease production of the GX as they did the SC after nine years:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexus_SC
My wish for KebCam is that he enjoys his GX as much as we have enjoyed ours. In the long run, the only difference is that we will have had more years of enjoyment. Perhaps we may have the opportunity for an updated GX, but even if this is the last GX we are enjoying it immensely.
Regards,
SaniDel
How and when Lexus will revise the GX 460 are not purposeful questions ... we will know the answers when they are announced, although tantalizing tidbits may be disclosed through 'spy' shots and other rumor mongers. Lexus operates much like Apple and other luxury product manufacturers ... we will know about new products when Lexus announces them, but they will not be announced until they are ready. Otherwise, sales of current products are cannibalized in anticipation of future products.
What we may expect is that the 2014 may be revised and the 2015 will certainly be revised ... five model years is about the limit that Lexus will allow their models to "go stale". Those who owned the GX470 may recall how it remained unchanged for five model years, then received a minor update for the last few years before it was superseded by the GX460. If Lexus follows true to course, the update for the GX460 in 2014 or 2015 is the "beginning of the end" ... we are closer to the end of the model's life than to the beginning and something is planned to replace it.
However, there is the possibility that the GX will go the way of the SC! The next update may be the last, and in a few more years Lexus will cease production of the GX as they did the SC after nine years:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexus_SC
My wish for KebCam is that he enjoys his GX as much as we have enjoyed ours. In the long run, the only difference is that we will have had more years of enjoyment. Perhaps we may have the opportunity for an updated GX, but even if this is the last GX we are enjoying it immensely.
Regards,
SaniDel
06-21-12, 02:11 PM
#7
The 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 GX 460 are for all intents and purposes identical ... only careful reading of specifications and first-hand observation of vehicles will reveal their 'vintage'. That's good for those like me who bought an early-production (November 2009) vehicle ... it appears identical to what KebCam is expecting to arrive later this month, which may preserve resale value, but I'm not selling!
How and when Lexus will revise the GX 460 are not purposeful questions ... we will know the answers when they are announced, although tantalizing tidbits may be disclosed through 'spy' shots and other rumor mongers. Lexus operates much like Apple and other luxury product manufacturers ... we will know about new products when Lexus announces them, but they will not be announced until they are ready. Otherwise, sales of current products are cannibalized in anticipation of future products.
What we may expect is that the 2014 may be revised and the 2015 will certainly be revised ... five model years is about the limit that Lexus will allow their models to "go stale". Those who owned the GX470 may recall how it remained unchanged for five model years, then received a minor update for the last few years before it was superseded by the GX460. If Lexus follows true to course, the update for the GX460 in 2014 or 2015 is the "beginning of the end" ... we are closer to the end of the model's life than to the beginning and something is planned to replace it.
However, there is the possibility that the GX will go the way of the SC! The next update may be the last, and in a few more years Lexus will cease production of the GX as they did the SC after nine years:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexus_SC
My wish for KebCam is that he enjoys his GX as much as we have enjoyed ours. In the long run, the only difference is that we will have had more years of enjoyment. Perhaps we may have the opportunity for an updated GX, but even if this is the last GX we are enjoying it immensely.
Regards,
SaniDel
How and when Lexus will revise the GX 460 are not purposeful questions ... we will know the answers when they are announced, although tantalizing tidbits may be disclosed through 'spy' shots and other rumor mongers. Lexus operates much like Apple and other luxury product manufacturers ... we will know about new products when Lexus announces them, but they will not be announced until they are ready. Otherwise, sales of current products are cannibalized in anticipation of future products.
What we may expect is that the 2014 may be revised and the 2015 will certainly be revised ... five model years is about the limit that Lexus will allow their models to "go stale". Those who owned the GX470 may recall how it remained unchanged for five model years, then received a minor update for the last few years before it was superseded by the GX460. If Lexus follows true to course, the update for the GX460 in 2014 or 2015 is the "beginning of the end" ... we are closer to the end of the model's life than to the beginning and something is planned to replace it.
However, there is the possibility that the GX will go the way of the SC! The next update may be the last, and in a few more years Lexus will cease production of the GX as they did the SC after nine years:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexus_SC
My wish for KebCam is that he enjoys his GX as much as we have enjoyed ours. In the long run, the only difference is that we will have had more years of enjoyment. Perhaps we may have the opportunity for an updated GX, but even if this is the last GX we are enjoying it immensely.
Regards,
SaniDel
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06-23-12, 07:34 AM
#9
Although the sales figures have not been updated beyond 2010, it appears the handwriting may be on the wall:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexus_GX
Sales of the 460 in its first year were less than half of the 470. Imagine the predicament Lexus/Toyota is facing ... the more they spend on revisions or new models, the less they sell! I hope the 460 is not the last GX, but I would not be surprised it it were.
Regards,
SaniDel
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexus_GX
Sales of the 460 in its first year were less than half of the 470. Imagine the predicament Lexus/Toyota is facing ... the more they spend on revisions or new models, the less they sell! I hope the 460 is not the last GX, but I would not be surprised it it were.
Regards,
SaniDel
06-23-12, 09:13 AM
#10
Lexus Fanatic
The 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 GX 460 are for all intents and purposes identical ... only careful reading of specifications and first-hand observation of vehicles will reveal their 'vintage'. That's good for those like me who bought an early-production (November 2009) vehicle ... it appears identical to what KebCam is expecting to arrive later this month, which may preserve resale value, but I'm not selling!
How and when Lexus will revise the GX 460 are not purposeful questions ... we will know the answers when they are announced, although tantalizing tidbits may be disclosed through 'spy' shots and other rumor mongers. Lexus operates much like Apple and other luxury product manufacturers ... we will know about new products when Lexus announces them, but they will not be announced until they are ready. Otherwise, sales of current products are cannibalized in anticipation of future products.
What we may expect is that the 2014 may be revised and the 2015 will certainly be revised ... five model years is about the limit that Lexus will allow their models to "go stale". Those who owned the GX470 may recall how it remained unchanged for five model years, then received a minor update for the last few years before it was superseded by the GX460. If Lexus follows true to course, the update for the GX460 in 2014 or 2015 is the "beginning of the end" ... we are closer to the end of the model's life than to the beginning and something is planned to replace it.
However, there is the possibility that the GX will go the way of the SC! The next update may be the last, and in a few more years Lexus will cease production of the GX as they did the SC after nine years:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexus_SC
My wish for KebCam is that he enjoys his GX as much as we have enjoyed ours. In the long run, the only difference is that we will have had more years of enjoyment. Perhaps we may have the opportunity for an updated GX, but even if this is the last GX we are enjoying it immensely.
Regards,
SaniDel
How and when Lexus will revise the GX 460 are not purposeful questions ... we will know the answers when they are announced, although tantalizing tidbits may be disclosed through 'spy' shots and other rumor mongers. Lexus operates much like Apple and other luxury product manufacturers ... we will know about new products when Lexus announces them, but they will not be announced until they are ready. Otherwise, sales of current products are cannibalized in anticipation of future products.
What we may expect is that the 2014 may be revised and the 2015 will certainly be revised ... five model years is about the limit that Lexus will allow their models to "go stale". Those who owned the GX470 may recall how it remained unchanged for five model years, then received a minor update for the last few years before it was superseded by the GX460. If Lexus follows true to course, the update for the GX460 in 2014 or 2015 is the "beginning of the end" ... we are closer to the end of the model's life than to the beginning and something is planned to replace it.
However, there is the possibility that the GX will go the way of the SC! The next update may be the last, and in a few more years Lexus will cease production of the GX as they did the SC after nine years:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexus_SC
My wish for KebCam is that he enjoys his GX as much as we have enjoyed ours. In the long run, the only difference is that we will have had more years of enjoyment. Perhaps we may have the opportunity for an updated GX, but even if this is the last GX we are enjoying it immensely.
Regards,
SaniDel
06-23-12, 03:02 PM
#11
Regards,
SaniDel
06-23-12, 05:37 PM
#12
Lexus Fanatic
Correct, which indicates the GX is due for an upgrade as it has gone through four model years (2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013) with imperceptible changes. Its fifth (2014) or no later than its sixth (2015) model years are about as long as Lexus would allow a vehicle to "go stale". Either that or the GX will go the way of the SC ...
Regards,
SaniDel
Regards,
SaniDel
06-23-12, 05:54 PM
#13
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GX470
So, what does that say about the GX460, which is into its fourth model year with no significant upgrades? Upgrades are long overdue ... or there may be none!
I'm hoping that the 460 will last as long as the 470 (eight model years) and it would seem unlikely that Lexus/Toyota would end production prematurely. However, as with the SC 430, they may end production at some point:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexus_sc
With each passing model year with no changes, the odds of the former decrease and the odds of the latter increase, especially if the sales numbers trail off as they did for the SC.
Regards,
SaniDel
06-23-12, 11:18 PM
#14
Lexus Fanatic
You are correct:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GX470
So, what does that say about the GX460, which is into its fourth model year with no significant upgrades? Upgrades are long overdue ... or there may be none!
I'm hoping that the 460 will last as long as the 470 (eight model years) and it would seem unlikely that Lexus/Toyota would end production prematurely. However, as with the SC 430, they may end production at some point:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexus_sc
With each passing model year with no changes, the odds of the former decrease and the odds of the latter increase, especially if the sales numbers trail off as they did for the SC.
Regards,
SaniDel
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GX470
So, what does that say about the GX460, which is into its fourth model year with no significant upgrades? Upgrades are long overdue ... or there may be none!
I'm hoping that the 460 will last as long as the 470 (eight model years) and it would seem unlikely that Lexus/Toyota would end production prematurely. However, as with the SC 430, they may end production at some point:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexus_sc
With each passing model year with no changes, the odds of the former decrease and the odds of the latter increase, especially if the sales numbers trail off as they did for the SC.
Regards,
SaniDel
Having only the V8, side hinged door, full axle in the rear can polarize the buyer who is shopping it against other models.
Do you think it will be canned?
I don't think it will, I think we will see a F-Sport model, a new spindle front end, and a long shot, we might see remote touch added.
The 4.6 is so new that we won't likely see any changes, but the GX did not get the same nav/app updates as the 13' LX so we might be seeing something, these are all my predictions for the 2014 model.
What do yo think will happen?
