I have seen some mention elsewhere there is a version of the 460 outside of North American market which 3rd row can be deleted from the factory.

I've always assumed in brochures this was just a reference that you didn't need to use the 3rd row and it could simply be stowed and not really a 5 seat version. Now I am not so sure.

I have certainly never seen a picture of this 5 passenger model.

If this is available perhaps more factory trim parts to retrofit cargo area for those doing a 3rd row delete?

I am using these 2014 and 2019 Russian brochures as an example.

[2014]
https://lexusgxor.com/_media/general...ure_russia.pdf


Google Translate: "7 SEATER VERSION
7-seater modification of the GX 460 model guarantees incomparable driver comfort and six passengers. Second row seats with a folding center armrest can be moved longitudinally in the range of 135 mm to ensure additional space for legs. The third row seats have high-quality upholstery and comfortable for two adult passengers. All seven seats are equipped with head restraints.

5 SEATER VERSION
GX 460 version with two rows seats will appeal to those who do not need a third row. Thereby there is additional space in the luggage compartment."


[2019]
https://lexusgxor.com/_media/general...0-brochure.pdf



Google Translate:

"... 5- AND 7-SEATER VERSIONS
The 7-seater modification of the Lexus GX 460 model guarantees incomparable comfort to the driver and six passengers. Second row seats with folding center armrest in the longitudinal direction in the range of 135 mm to ensure extra legroom. Third row seats have high-quality upholstery and are comfortable for two adult passengers. All seven seats are equipped with head restraints. Lexus version

The GX 460 with two rows of seats will appeal to those who do not need third row. This creates additional space in the luggage compartment."

 

Here is something interesting. Look at these 2nd seats/headrests and how they stow:

Page 199 of 2017 or 2018 Russian owner's manual
https://lexusgxor.com/_media/general...ser_russia.pdf

I ran it through this image translator
https://translate.yandex.com/ocr

 

Cargo hook type A is apparently the version for non-3rd row models

 

Lower load height floor in first pic

 

It would appear cargo capacity is increased by about 3.6 cubic feet. I wonder how that compares to someone removing the 3rd row and using something like a Goosegear?



460 Cargo Area Volume Space thread

 

I wonder how that cargo compares to 4runner with two rows - 2nd row fold looks similar to 4runner with two rows -

 

Some schematics of second row seats on 5 seat models

https://www.megazip.net/zapchasti-dl...track-17917578

https://www.megazip.net/zapchasti-dl...track-17917581

https://www.megazip.net/zapchasti-dl...track-17917579

https://www.megazip.net/zapchasti-dl...track-17917580

Cargo area trim (not all parts shown in schematic). Search for 2 seat package.

https://www.megazip.net/zapchasti-dl...board-17917556

3rd row seatbelt delete

https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/hel...cover.1266855/

 

Headrests in two row 5 seater models (Post #2 reference above)






Load floor example... looking around it would appear this 5 seater option in other markets came around for '14+ models. I have yet to see a 10-13 in Eurasian ads that show the 5 seat config.

Example of a '14 here showing lower load floor

 

 

WOAH! id love to add this, but the international shipping alone will stop that.

 

Wow yea that’s cool. Too bad it didn’t make it here.

 

Lexus CT200h and Toyota RAV4 had the nice folding head restraints that expedited the
2nd row seat lowering. 1st gen NX's were not similarly equipped.

 

I think you lose the ability to adjust/move the second row seats with that style

 

The second row in the five seat model is exactly how the 4Runner works. About the only thing I miss when I made the move to the GX.

 

Where/how do you find this stufff?! Very cool. Thanks for the link and info. Yep, that's basically how the 2nd row worked in my 470, if I remember right. Maybe I'm doing it wrong and the seat bottom does flip up and forward, and then the seat back folds down into the space vacated by the seat bottom. Don't think so, but I'm going to try again.