Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 3 recorded runs

Lexus GX 470 0–60 Times

The Lexus GX 470 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 3 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Motor Trend and more.

The fastest tested Lexus GX 470 is the 2007 Lexus GX 470 SUV, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 7.20 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.70 seconds at 88.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Lexus GX 470 is the 2003 Lexus GX 470 SUV, which took 7.98 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.05 seconds at 84.8 mph, according to Motor Trend.

Out of all the Lexus GX 470 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.63 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.92 seconds at 85.93 mph.

Fastest 0–60 7.20sec 2007 SUV
Average 0–60 7.63sec Across 3 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 15.92sec @ 85.9 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 7.98sec 2003 SUV
2007 Lexus GX 470

Across 3 verified runs, the Lexus GX 470 ranges from 7.20 to 7.98 seconds 0–60, with a 7.63-second average.

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Lexus GX 470 Performance Overview

Positioned as a body-on-frame luxury SUV, the Lexus GX 470 was sold from 2003 to 2007, with performance data here drawn from 3 verified tests covering 2003 to 2007. All recorded examples fall within the J120 generation, powered by Toyota’s naturally aspirated 2UZ-FE V8 as output rose from 235 to 263 hp. Early testing placed the 2003 SUV at 7.7 seconds to 60 mph, with another 2003 run reaching 7.98 seconds, establishing the model’s initial acceleration baseline alongside quarter-mile results in the mid-15-second range.

By 2007, the same J120 formula had reached its quickest measured form. The 2007 SUV recorded the model’s best 0-60 time of 7.2 seconds and the fastest quarter-mile at 15.7 seconds at 88 mph, bringing the overall average to 7.63 seconds to 60 mph and 15.92 seconds at 85.9 mph through the quarter. Across the GX 470’s tested lifespan, performance remained consistent rather than transformational: one gasoline powertrain, one generation in the dataset, and a narrow spread between the slowest and fastest results. In that context, the final recorded 2007 figure of 7.2 seconds remains the benchmark for the model today.

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Lexus GX 470 0–60 by generation

1 generation
Generation Years Avg 0–60 Fastest 0–60 Tests Notes
J120 2003–2009 7.63s 7.20s — 2007 SUV 3 The J120 generation (2003–2009) averaged 7.63 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 2007 SUV at 7.20 seconds. Output ranged from 235 to 263 hp across 4.7L V8 configurations.
J120 2003–2009
Avg 0–60 7.63s
Fastest 7.20s
Tests 3
2007 SUV
The J120 generation (2003–2009) averaged 7.63 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 2007 SUV at 7.20 seconds. Output ranged from 235 to 263 hp across 4.7L V8 configurations.
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Lexus GX 470 0–60 times by model year

3 tests · 2 years

2007 Lexus GX 470

1 verified run
Avg 0–60 7.20 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.70 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#01
2007 Lexus GX 470 SUV
7.20sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.70s ¼ mi @ 88.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.70 sec
Trap Speed
88.0 mph
Engine
4.7L V8
Drivetrain
4x4
Transmission
5A
MPG EPA
14 C / 18 H / 16 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 3
2007 Lexus GX 470 SUV

2003 Lexus GX 470

2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 7.84 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.03 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#02
2003 Lexus GX 470 SUV
7.70sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.00s ¼ mi @ 85.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.00 sec
Trap Speed
85.0 mph
Engine
4.7L V8
Drivetrain
4x4
Transmission
5A
MPG EPA
14 C / 17 H / 15 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#2 of 3
2003 Lexus GX 470 SUV
#03
2003 Lexus GX 470 SUV
7.98sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.05s ¼ mi @ 84.8 mph
0–60 mph
7.98 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.05 sec
Trap Speed
84.8 mph
Engine
4.7L V8
Drivetrain
4x4
Transmission
5A
MPG EPA
14 C / 17 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#3 of 3
2003 Lexus GX 470 SUV

How we verify Lexus GX 470 performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Lexus GX 470 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Lexus GX 470 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Lexus GX 470 performance FAQs

10 questions
The 2007 Lexus GX 470 does 0-60 mph in 7.2 seconds in stock form. That makes it the quickest GX 470 on record. The same 2007 test also posted a 15.7-second quarter-mile at 88 mph from its 263-hp, 323-lb-ft 4.7-liter 2UZ-FE V8 with 4x4.
The fastest Lexus GX 470 on record is the 2007 GX 470 SUV, which reached 60 mph in 7.2 seconds. It is also the fastest stock example, since all three recorded GX 470 tests are production vehicles. Its best quarter-mile run is 15.7 seconds at 88 mph.
The fastest stock Lexus GX 470 is the 2007 SUV at 7.2 seconds from 0-60 mph. There are three production GX 470 tests on record and no modified builds, so the stock and overall rankings are the same. That 2007 version also recorded the quickest quarter-mile at 15.7 seconds and 88 mph.
Across 3 verified Lexus GX 470 tests, the average 0-60 mph time is 7.63 seconds. Average quarter-mile performance is 15.92 seconds at 85.9 mph. The quickest run is 7.2 seconds by a 2007 model, while the slowest recorded 0-60 time is 7.98 seconds from a 2003 GX 470.
The J120-generation Lexus GX 470, sold from 2003 to 2009, averages 7.63 seconds from 0-60 mph across 3 tests. The fastest J120 run is 7.2 seconds from a 2007 SUV. Power ranges from 235 to 263 hp, and all recorded examples use naturally aspirated gasoline power.
The fastest J120 Lexus GX 470 on record is the 2007 SUV with a 0-60 mph time of 7.2 seconds. Within the 2003-2009 J120 generation, that is the benchmark acceleration run. Across the generation's 3 tests, the average 0-60 time is 7.63 seconds.
The 2003-2009 Lexus GX 470, known as the J120 Series, posts an average 0-60 mph time of 7.63 seconds across 3 tests. The quickest example is a 2007 model at 7.2 seconds, and the slowest recorded run is a 2003 model at 7.98 seconds.
Yes. The 2007 Lexus GX 470 is the quickest year on record, reaching 60 mph in 7.2 seconds. It also holds the best quarter-mile result at 15.7 seconds and 88 mph. By comparison, the slowest recorded GX 470 run is 7.98 seconds from a 2003 model.
The quickest Lexus GX 470 quarter-mile on record is 15.7 seconds at 88 mph, set by a 2007 stock SUV. Across all 3 GX 470 tests, the average quarter-mile is 15.92 seconds at 85.9 mph. Those numbers align with its best 0-60 mph time of 7.2 seconds.
The quickest Lexus GX 470 on record uses the 2UZ-FE 4.7-liter naturally aspirated V8. In the 2007 GX 470, it is rated at 263 hp and 323 lb-ft, paired with 4x4. That setup delivered the model's best recorded 0-60 mph time of 7.2 seconds.

Sources

Car and Driver
Motor Trend

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Lexus GX 470 can do, not a single marketing claim.

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