2022 Lexus GX 460 Black Line

Thetried-and-true Lexus GX getsafewupdates for 2022, but at its core, it's the same luxury SUV it's always been. It uses old-school body-onframe architecture but has that famous Lexus reliability and some serious off-road chops. However, against a crop of more modern, more capable SUVs, is that enough. That said, the GXisn't pretty. It's 16 feet long with ahugegrilleand lab-sided design. It looks like a Lexus, for sure, but I'm not really sure if that's a good thing these days. The GX has a big following in the overlanding community. Off-roaders appreciate its reliability, stellar suspension, and ease of customization. Full-time four-wheel drive is coupled with Lexus' Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System keeping all four wheels on the ground over uneven surfaces for superior traction. A locking center differential can split the torque evenly from front to rear and a low range keeps the SUV motivated over slow and rocky terrain.

The dual-purpose V8-powered luxury hauler gains a much-needed technology upgrade to go with its blackout chrome grille, Ash Wood trims, and deep black interior headliner. Just when you thought the GX 460 full-size premium SUV couldn’t get more luxe, Lexus have revealed an new special edition for the 2022 lineup, dubbed the Black Line Special Edition. It brings together all of the things that you loved best about the GX 460 model in the Premium grade, but enhances it with new colors, technology, and style.

Performance: V8 power packing 301-hp

The special edition Lexus SUV is essentially all things forall people.Underthehoodis an impressive 4.6L V8 outputting 301-hp and 329 lb-ft of torque to deliver power for both on-road and off-road scenarios carrying over from the 2020 model Supporting the power is a unique compressed cylinder fluid transfer system that helps maintain traction by keeping all 4 wheels planted on the ground. This is backed up by an Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) and the Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS) for a smooth and comfortable ride as the GX adapts to different surface conditions, keeping the car feeling level at all times. The mechanical raw power is impressive, but not everything. While this GX 460 still exhibits that muscular presence that buyers love about this model, the elegance and sophistication it carries is impossible to ignore.

The Black Line reflects Lexus’ passion for premium finishes, and fine details that exude the fine craftsmanship on this GX. This special edition Lexus SUV gains a blackout chrome grille, 18” wheels finished in glossy black, taillamps in Garnet Red, a deep black interior headliner, and Matte Black Ash Wood trims on the steering wheel, to get things started.

3-row SUV with new technology / 2022 GX Black Line

Drivers will also get access to the Lexus Safety System+,whichincludes pre-collisionwarningswith pedestrian detection, lane departure warning, smart high-beam headlights, and high-speed dynamic radar cruise control. There’s also a parking assist feature as standard. Besides just looking nice and packing the right hardware for both downtown driving and off-road adventure, the GX 460 Black Line is also loaded with the very latest and greatest technology – a much needed upgraded for this SUV. Front and centre you’ll find a 10.3-inch multimedia touchscreen with full compatibility with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Amazon Alexa. A very generous offering of 6 USB ports should also help the driver and all passengers keep all their devices charged on longer journeys.

Luxury family hauler built for adventure with 6,500-lbs towing capacity.

It’s not just the suspension and the engine power that make this GX so ready for the off-road experience.

It’s capable of towing up to 6,500-lbs and is built with a full-time automatic 4WD system and torquesensing limited slip centre differential for nearperfect power distribution. Lexus have thrown in lots of great off-roading assistance technology as well to make the experience safer and more enjoyable.

This technology includes downhill assist control, hill-start assist, traction control, vehicle stability control, and an available extra “Crawl Control” that allows the GX to explore the unbeaten path only a few other luxury full-size SUVs can handle. The Black Line Special edition comes with three new exclusive exterior colors, namely: Starfire Pearl, Black Onyx, and Nori Green Pearl. There’s no confirmed price or order date, but we should expect further updates soon.

Oh by the way, add the $1,570 Off-Road package on the Luxury trim and you get a transmission cooler, a skidplateforyourfueltankandLexus'Multi-Terrain Select with modes for rocks, mud, sand, moguls and the like. Also on hand is Crawl Control, which you can think of as a low-speed cruise control for offroading, as well as the Multi-Terrain and Panoramic View Monitors which offer 360-degree views of the SUV's exterior as well as a view from underneath.

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