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Lexus GX 460 Consumer Reports Test Makes Toyota Take Another Hit
The Lexus GX 460 received a rare "don't buy" warning from Consumer Reports following performance testing by a magazine. If you thought about getting auto financing to buy one, bear in mind that the tests exposed a handling problem with the Lexus GX 460 that may cause a rollover of the SUV in everyday driving. Consumer Reports of the Lexus GX 460 is the newest black mark to Toyota Motor Corp’s battered reputation that began in the last year with braking and acceleration problems.
Rare rebuke earned by Lexus GX Toyota
The Lexus GX 460's stability problems became evident when the rear of the vehicle broke away during what David Champion, the senior director of the Consumer Reports auto test division, said were "unusual turns." Before the SUV’s electronic stability control engaged, the Lexus GX 460 skidded sideways through the turn. In an interview with the New York Times, Champion said “This is the first time we have seen it in an SUV with ESC," referring to electronic stability control. Consumer Reports said it was “rare” for the magazine to “judge a vehicle’s performance not acceptable.”The last instance was with the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Limited in 2001.
Lexus GX 460 unsafe in everyday driving
The rollover potential for the Lexus GX 460 goes beyond the test track. Mr. Champion told the New York Times that the Lexus GX 460 electronic stability control could fail in everyday driving. As an example, speeding through a curve on a highway off-ramp. The car, with a high center of gravity, might easily roll hitting a curb or soft shoulder. ” I wouldn't want anyone else in it," Champion suggested.
Many SUVs safer than the Lexus GX 460
When committing to an auto loan for your SUV, there are many safe choices. Consumer Reports tested dozens of other SUVs other than the Lexus GX 406. To cause “trailing throttle” or “lift throttle oversteer” according to consumer reports, the driver takes the foot off of the gas in a fast sharp turn. While the Lexus GX 460's rear end slid toward the outside of the turn, electronic stability control quickly stopped the slide in the other SUVs.
Low volume could drop further for Toyota: Lexus GX 460
Toyota wasn’t selling too many Lexus GX 460s before consumer reports called out the rollover damage. Starting at about $ 52,000, the GX 460 is a small-volume vehicle for Lexus, Toyota Motor Corp.’s luxury brand. Since November 2009, only 5,000 have been sold. But the warning is the last thing the embattled automaker needs as it struggles to fight a litany of bad press. The real impact will be seeing less car buyers borrowing money to purchase any SUV made by Lexus.
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