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Originally Posted by MMiller
The GX 4.6 V8 has 300 hp with a 6 speed trans vs the 270 hp 5 speed trans of the runner. The GX is not a quick SUV by any stretch but much better than the 4runner with the same off road capabilities.
I've find the 6cyl, 5 speed tranny to be miserable in both the FJC and 4runner, at least where I commute at plus 5500 ft elevation.
I have really enjoyed my GX460, it's a good balance between luxury, enough power, on/off road capable and toyota reliability.
...and yes it has a butt ugly front end!
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It was the comparison between the out going V8 and the new V6, not comparing that to the Lexus V8 with 300 hp.
The reason for the sihty transmission is its shift points. You can blame the US gov. for that. They shift that damn thing into 5th gear in a hurry to save fuel. Toyota released a software update after so many years a new vehicle has been on the road. I had it re-flashed and the shift points are like it should. Plenty of power and no more flooring it to get it going from a light.