2010 Gx, Insider Information Options

[rdwhite]

The following information I received from my Lexus Salesman. I've pre-ordered the new GX, my guy sent this to me to keep me updated. Thought I'd share the information, since it's the most I've heard about the new features. Enjoy.

Timeline:
November 16, 2009 - Vehicle Line Off
November 24, 2009 - 2010 GX Photos available to public (embargo lifted)
Late November 2009 - pricing letter and price guides sent to dealers
December 4, 2009 - US debut of 2010 GX at Los Angeles Auto Show
January 4, 2010 - Expected arrivals of 2010 GX (although we are working diligently to expedite arrivals prior to year end)

New Features:
4.6 Liter V-8
6 speed Automatic Transmission
ULEV Emissions
Power fold flat 3rd row seats (standard)
KDSS Suspension (standard)
Heated and Ventilated Seats (standard)
40/20/40 Split and Sliding second row seats
10 airbags (best in class)
Back up Camera (1st in segment as standard)
Active Front Heat rests (standard)
Dual Screen Rear Entertainment
Flip Open Rear Door Glass (standard)
Safety Connect and Lexus Enform (standard)

NVH:
Reduced Road Noise and Wind Nose through improved aerodynamics and adoption of acoustic glass
Additional Noise reducing Components:
- Side Door Closing Extra Sound Damping Material
- Power Windows Included Slow Stop Control
- Climate Fan Noise
- Sunroof - More Damping Material and Refined Vibration Isolation

Comfort:
New Exclusive Lexus Seat Design with Softer Leather
Larger Compressor for Improved A/C Performance
Reduced Door Close Effort
Easier 2nd Row Fold for Access to 3rd Row

Performance:
Increased Horsepower and Torque
Increased combined fuel economy

Build:
The 2010 GX will have two model numbers, 9700 (base model) and 9710 (premium model).

9700 (Base Model) = 80%. 9710 (Premium Model) = 20%.

9700 1 build strategy (100% Navigation):
CP = Comfort Package (includes outer mirror with auto retract, park assist)
NV = Navigation
PM = Premium Package (wood steering wheel/shift know, semi analine leather, rear A/C, heated rear seats)

9710 1 build strategy (100% Navigation):
- Includes the following additional standard specs (heated and wood trim steering wheel, HID headlamps with AFS, outer mirror with auto retract, rear tonneau cover, rear A/C, heated rear seats and semi analine leather), plus the following option codes:
NL = Navigation with Mark Levinson
PA = Park Assist
RI = Rear Seat Entertainment

Availability:
Lexus Southern Area tentative production plan:
November '09 (late December/early January arrivals) = 386 units
December '09 (late January/early February arrivals) = 691 units
January 2010 (late February/early March arrivals) = 766 units
February 2010 (late March/early April arrivals) = 828 units

[BobsGX470]

This info looks like the format that Lexus does use for ordering vehicles. So kudos to you for finding this info.

[rdwhite]

This info looks like the format that Lexus does use for ordering vehicles. So kudos to you for finding this info.

It's copied directly from the email my salesman sent me. I'm assuming its legit. Hope so anyways!

[Tenant]

pictures of new GX: http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index...mp;#entry391463

[hamish]

Hi~

Any information regarding exterior color choices? Im hoping they will offer the new GX in Truffle!

hamish