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USCar Trader import service
Choose a specific vehicle. Where data is available, its detail page shows the import cost calculation. We assess any possible duty benefit with you before purchase.
Important: A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact us before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support through the process. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
CarHub · Lexus
The GX is Lexus's body-on-frame off-roader, a luxury sibling of the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, and it has a devoted following precisely because it pairs genuine off-road hardware with Lexus refinement and legendary durability.
Model profile
Three generations reach US buyers. The GX470 (2003 to 2009) used the 4.7-litre 2UZ-FE V8. The long-running GX460 (2010 to 2023, the J150 series) is the volume used car today; it received notable updates in 2014 and 2020 but kept the same rugged bones throughout.
Powertrain and equipment
The GX460 is powered by the 4.6-litre 1UR-FE V8, a naturally aspirated engine producing 301 hp and 329 lb-ft through a six-speed automatic. It is unhurried but exceptionally smooth and famously long-lived.
The GX is a mid-size three-row SUV. US GX460 trims ran Base/Premium and Luxury, the latter adding adaptive suspension, semi-aniline leather, a heated steering wheel and a rear-seat entertainment system.
Vehicle selection
Supply of the GX460 is steady and the model holds up remarkably well over time, so you can find high-mileage cars that still drive tightly as well as lower-mileage garaged examples.
The GX suits buyers who want a durable, genuinely capable off-road SUV with luxury comfort and Toyota-grade reliability, and who value long-term ownership over outright efficiency.
Vehicle data
| Body style | Detail (GX460, J150): Mid-size 3-row body-on-frame SUV |
|---|---|
| Length | Detail (GX460, J150): approx. 4,880 mm |
| Wheelbase | Detail (GX460, J150): approx. 2,790 mm |
| Kerb weight | Detail (GX460, J150): approx. 2,300 kg |
| Seating | Detail (GX460, J150): up to 7 passengers |
| Engine | Detail (GX460, J150): 4.6 L 1UR-FE V8 (petrol) |
|---|---|
| Power | Detail (GX460, J150): 301 hp (225 kW) |
| Torque | Detail (GX460, J150): 329 lb-ft (446 Nm) |
| Transmission | Detail (GX460, J150): 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | Detail (GX460, J150): Full-time 4WD, low range, Torsen diff |
| Fuel | Detail (GX460, J150): Petrol, premium recommended |
| 2024 engine | Detail (GX460, J150): 3.4 L twin-turbo V6, ~349 hp |
| Towing capacity | Detail (GX460, J150): up to approx. 2,950 kg (6,500 lb) |
|---|---|
| Related model | Detail (GX460, J150): Toyota Land Cruiser Prado |
| Assembly | Detail (GX460, J150): Tahara / Japan |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
The GX is one of the most dependable luxury SUVs on the market, but a handful of GX common problems are worth knowing. On the GX460, the KDSS system uses hydraulic lines and accumulators that can seep and require attention. The rear air-height sensors and the load-levelling rear suspension on some cars can wear.
Germany and Europe
US GX models have amber side markers, mph instruments and US-spec headlights that require correction for European traffic.
US-market headlights use the FMVSS/SAE beam pattern, which differs from the ECE pattern required in the EU, so they may need adjustment or replacement with ECE-compliant units for registration.
USCar Trader services
As a buyer based in Germany, you do not have to inspect the vehicle yourself in the United States or Canada. Within the agreed scope, USCar Trader can coordinate document review, a separately commissioned on-site inspection and purchase processing.
Covered inspection points are agreed in advance. An on-site inspection records condition at the appointment and is not a guarantee.
Next step: Before commissioning, USCar Trader and the customer agree which document, history, inspection and transaction checks suit the vehicle and are included in the service. This records what was actually checked.
Import process
The assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately.
Questions and answers
Yes. A used GX can be imported and registered after a TÜV individual approval and once customs and VAT are settled.
No, not automatically. A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
Import VAT and other taxes or costs are assessed separately under the applicable rules and the circumstances of the individual case. A blanket answer for every vehicle would not be reliable.
The GX460 V8 is proven and abundant used; the GX550 is more powerful and efficient but newer and rarer.
Yes, it is among the most durable luxury SUVs, with KDSS and rear suspension being the main items to check.
Yes. Full-time 4WD, low range and a locking or Torsen differential make it genuinely capable off-road.
Yes. It is mandatory in Germany and part of the standard import conversion.
Yes. As an independent broker we handle sourcing, checks, freight, customs and TÜV coordination.
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