Aussie Prado Kakadu = USA 2010 Lexus GX 460

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For those interested, see attached article.... Apart from the obvious badging and trim differences, I note the Lexus GX has a V8.....

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/suv ... index.html

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Re: Aussie Prado Kakadu = USA 2010 Lexus GX 460

Centre console has a better layout

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Re: Aussie Prado Kakadu = USA 2010 Lexus GX 460

Would love to see how they go in a V8, :twisted: pity the 150 doesnt come with one, that would be enticement enough for me to upgrade the 120 as at this stage nothing else on the 150 really appeals to me.

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Re: Aussie Prado Kakadu = USA 2010 Lexus GX 460

Lexus GX 460 does come with a V8 a little small but a V8

http://www.lexus.com/lexusConfigApp/pub ... eatures.do
Performance Features

- 4.6-liter V8, four cam, four valves per cylinder, with dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i)

- 301 hp @ 5,500 rpm [1], 329 lb-ft torque @ 3,500 rpm [1]

- Six-speed sequential-shift automatic Electronically Controlled Transmission with intelligence ECT-i)

- Independent, double-wishbone front suspension with coil springs, gas-pressurized shock absorbers and stabilizer bar

- Four-link rear air suspension with rigid axle, coil-spring type shock absorbers and stabilizer bar

- Full-time four-wheel drive with TORSEN® limited-slip center differential [2] (with electronic differential lock)

- Power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering

- Four-wheel ventilated power-assisted disc brakes

- 18-in six-spoke alloy wheels [3] with 265/60R18 mud- and snow-rated tires [3]

- EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings: 15/20 mpg city/highway [4]


Luxury and Convenience Features

- Auburn bubinga wood interior trim

- Leather-trimmed interior

- Leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob

- Steering-wheel-mounted audio controls

- Power tilt-and-telescopic steering column with automatic tilt-away

- Lexus nine-speaker Premium Sound System with Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL) and in-dash, single-feed, six-disc CD auto-changer

- XM® Radio [5] [6] [7]. Subscription required. 90-day trial subscription included

- USB audio input for iPod® [8] compatible music player integration with audio system

- Bluetooth® audio [9] profile for wireless integration of compatible music players with in-vehicle audio system

- Color LCD multi-information center-console display with integrated backup camera [10]

- Dual-zone automatic climate control with interior air filter, smog sensor and automatic recirculation mode

- 10-way driver’s and front passenger’s (including lumbar) power seats

- Heated and ventilated front seats

- Reclining, sliding, 60/40 split middle-row seat with 40/20/40 split seatback

- Power fold-flat, 50/50 split third-row seat

- Height adjustable headrests for front and middle rows

- Lexus Memory System to control power driver's seat (except lumbar), outside mirrors and steering wheel

- Lexus Personalized Settings (LPS) [11] to customize select electronic functions

- SmartAccess [12] [13] with push-button Start/Stop

- HomeLink® universal transceiver to operate compatible garage, gate, home lighting and home security systems

- Cruise control

- Power tilt-and-slide moonroof with one-touch open/close and sliding sunshade

- Power windows with one-touch auto open/close feature

- Remote keyless entry-linked memory for driver’s seat and climate control

- Remote-linked window and moonroof opening

- Retained accessory power for windows and moonroof

- Electrochromic (auto-dimming) inside rearview mirror with compass

- Power door locks

- Automatic on/off projector-beam headlamps with 30-second delay

- Rear privacy glass

- Flip-open rear glass hatch

- Electroluminescent instrumentation

- ECO Driving indicator

- Running boards with built-in courtesy lights

- Roof rails [14]

- Rear spoiler with integrated wiper


Safety and Security Features

- Safety Connect™ [15] [16] offers Automatic Collision Notification, Stolen Vehicle Location, Emergency Assistance Button (SOS) and Enhanced Roadside Assistance [17] connectivity. Subscription required. One-year trial subscription included

- Driver's and front passenger's advanced airbag system (SRS) [18]

- Front seat-mounted side airbags (SRS) [18]

- Driver’s and front passenger’s knee airbags (SRS) [18]

- Middle-row outboard seat-mounted side airbags (SRS) [18]

- Front, middle-row and third-row Roll-Sensing Curtain Airbags (RSCA) (SRS) [18]

- Active front headrests [19]

- Three-point seatbelts for all seating positions

- Seatbelt pre-tensioners for front and outboard middle-row seats. Force limiters for front seats

- Automatic Locking Retractor/Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR) seatbelts for all passenger seating positions. Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) only for driver's seat

- Height-adjustable shoulder belt anchors for front and middle-row outboard seats

- Child Restraint Seat (CRS) tether anchor brackets for middle row

- Four-wheel ventilated power-assisted disc brakes

- Four-sensor, four-channel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

- Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) [20]

- Four-wheel Active Traction Control (A-TRAC)

- Brake Assist [21]

- Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

- Direct Tire Pressure Monitor System [22]

- Full-time four-wheel drive with TORSEN® limited-slip center differential [2] and electronic differential lock

- Downhill Assist Control (DAC) [23]

- Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) [23]

- Highly rigid body structure with front and rear crumple zones

- Side-impact door beams

- Impact-dissipating upper interior trim

- Collapsible steering column

- Daytime running lights

- Integrated projector-beam foglamps

- LED taillamps

- Rain-sensing intermittent windshield wipers with mist cycle and deicer

- Rear-window defogger with auto-off timer

- Power-adjustable outside mirrors with integrated turn indicators, defoggers and auto tilt-down in reverse

- Vehicle theft-deterrent and engine immobilizer [13] with in-key transponder

- Tool kit

- First aid kit

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Re: Aussie Prado Kakadu = USA 2010 Lexus GX 460

Those 4 rocker switches next to the transmission is just asking for trouble. It is pure invitation for biscuit crumbs and other unwanted "droppings".

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Lexus GV 460

This is a nice. Lexus parts has improved a lot from the previous year. I wonder how lexus accessories look right now. This is good since I'm about to buy this SUV in the following month.

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while the exterior is far from pretty, i'm a big fan of the interior.

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Powerful engine needed in PRADO

The prado australian versions seem to be light on power compared to USA lexus version(see the article where they comment that the 6 cyl would not be well suited to lug around this car). We also get the less powerful diesel compared to Europe. What is the reason for this? Other 4wds have far better better Kw power than prado and even Toyota seem to be saying by virtue of the cars they are selling o/seas that Australians get less power. I'm not so happy about this problem.