Hello Everybody,
I just received the latest...thought I would share:



Subject: 2005 GX470

Thought you might find the information useful.

GX470
¨ Launch timing: November L/O
¨ Engine: VVT-i V8 (hp is 270 and torque is 330 lb. ft.)
¨ OBD modification (U-LEV II)
¨ Bluetooth included as part of NAVI system
¨ Gen 4 NAVI
¨ Voice commands added for HVAC and enhanced voice commands for audio (for vehicles equipped with NAVI only)
¨ Advanced airbags (Front Passenger) system
¨ EPA guide lifted on tow hitch and KDSS


¨ Addition of Sport Package
Ø Sport package Exterior colors: Silver, Ash Blue, Blue Meridian, Black
Ø Sport package Interior colors: Gray and Ivory
Ø Total Package price = ~$1,921


*Sport Package includes*
KDSS
Smoked bezel headlamps
Smoked bezel fog lamps
Black Pearl emblems, front and back
Dark graphite 17" alloys
Dark graphite roof rack
Dark tinted back up lense
Chrome license plate garnish (TBD)
Chrome oval exhaust tip (TBD)
Black Bird's Eye Maple door trim, steering wheel, dash, and A/T shift ****, and finisher
Ivory interior comes with black upper I/P


As always, if you have any questions you don't want the whole world to read or if you would like to order a car please pm me....

 

That sounds cool, thanks for the info. The black wood and graphite wheels sound very sharp. Is the 3rd row seat option now standard on 2005? I know I had to wait about a month to get one without the 3rd row seat.

 

Yes, 3rd row seat is now standard...

 

Oh yes! Finally some concrete info!

Unfortunately I am not in CA (NJ here), but are you already taking orders for the 2005 GX?

I can't wait now to see the photos when ready!

Thanks again Longo Lexus for this great info!

 

You are very welcome..I aim to please. Yes, we already have some people who are on a order list and want the first cars that come in. Please contact your local dealer in the New Jersey area as I'm sure they will be happy to accomodate you. And for anyone in MY area, feel free to contact me!

 

Longo LExus,

Thanks for the info very much appreciated!!

You said:
"November L/O" What does "L/O" stand for?

Also:
Ivory interior comes with black upper I/P
What's "upper I/P"?

So the Ivory interior's going to have black wood trim?? That'll look strange..

Previous GX470 had a GVWR of 6,000lbs. Is the GVWR going up on the 05's, for tax reasons, the GVWR has to be OVER 6,000.

Thanks!

 

I thought the 2003 GVWR was 6000 lbs, but the 2004 (9700B and later build dates) were 6100 or 6150lbs...

 

Thanks for the info on the 3rd row seat!

 

Is XM radio available like it is on the new ES?

 

They tell us that it'll be available in December so I'm guessing November is the production month?

The Sport Package's Ivory interior will have a Black dash with the dark wood.

The 9700C model has been over 6,000 lbs since last November. As long a you have a "C" in your model number.

And the Sport Package is in addition to, so now you have a choice. I'm not sure of the production percentage yet. Most likely there will be a limited number of Sport Packages, but I'm not positive on this.

I hope this helps.

 

Thank you for the update, Longo Lexus! I tell you, I wish I could afford trading up, but I just bought my 9700G 3 months ago! So, this brings me to my question about the upgraded Nav system.. Do you have any idea if the new features (additional voice commands, etc.) can be had on an '04 by getting a new DVD with updated software, or is the system completely different? I imagine that something like the Bluetooth may be impossible to have on an '04, but am hoping (and praying ) that some of the other features can be obtained through a software upgrade.

Just curious... Thanks in advance!

 

I'm a salesperson so I'm not too sure on some of the technical things. (Normally I'd say, you should trade up!) haha.

 

I'm surprised to see that the 2005 Sport Package cost is only $221 more than the cost of the 2004 KDSS option.

 

That's a good point, but either way I'm sold on it and want it. I only need photos to verify and then get this baby on order! It's about time Lexus offerred a sports package option to appeal to the younger crowd like us!

 

no HID yet????