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Toyota Motor Company decided to halted the sales of Lexus GX 460 worldwide after US magazine Consumer Reports gave the Lexus GX 460 SUV a rare ‘Don’t Buy: Safety Risk’ rating. On Wednesday Toyota’s suspended Lexus GX 460 sales in the United States and Canada. Today they announced that the company has decided to suspend the SUV’s sales worldwide, which means also in Russia and Middle East after North America,’ said Toyota spokeswoman Mieko Iwasaki, in reference to the other markets where the vehicle is sold.

Toyota suspends sales of its 2010 Lexus GX 460 worldwide amid roll-over concerns and says that it will test other SUV models. The other models include the Land Cruiser, Land Cruiser Prado and Rav4.

We are in the middle of analysing what the problem is. Once it becomes clear, the company will decide whether to recall and repair the cars,’ Iwasaki said. Concerned GX 460 owners will be offered a loan car in the interim.

The automaker will also ‘start testing all the other SUV models, including the Land Cruiser, Land Cruiser Prado and Rav4,’ she said, adding that Toyota will continue to sell those models.

Toyota, which overtook General Motors in 2008 as the top-selling automaker, has been bedevilled by a series of safety issues that have raised questions about whether it sacrificed its legendary quality to become world number one.

The 2010 Lexus GX 460 has been on sale for about three months in the US and, according to the consumer group, about 5,000 vehicles have been sold.

Versions of the Lexus GX have been on sale in North America since 2002.

Toyota is currently facing a record $16.4m (£10.7m) fine from the US Transport Department for failing to notify it about defective accelerator pedals.

The automaker has been hit with at least 97 lawsuits seeking damages for injury or death linked to sudden acceleration and 138 class action lawsuits from customers suing to recoup losses in the resale value of Toyota vehicles.

The company faces a record 16.4-million-dollar fine in the United States for its failure to notify authorities quickly about vehicle safety problems.

Toyota recently announced it would reshape its global operations as part of efforts to ‘regain consumer confidence’ by boosting transparency and speeding up the decision-making process for recalls.

The luxury Toyota Company’s, Lexus, has introduced the 2010 version of the Lexus GX 460 in November 2009, which, based on second-generation Toyota Land Cruiser, replace the GX 470 with a 4.7-liter V8 engine.

While the new model reduces the engine capacity, optimizes and increases the power consumption. This Lexus GX 460 also coupled with a six-speed automatic and rear-drive sequence. The new engine generates an output of 301 hp, has a mixed performance of 7.2 km / l, 13% more than the outgoing model.

2010 Lexus GX 460

In terms of equipment, the Lexus GX 460 has a third row of seats with power folding second row slide, pre-collision system PCS, radar cruise control, a system that controls the driver’s attention on the road, warning unintentional lane change and a dynamic suspension.

2010 Lexus GX 460 also has 10 airbags, a stereo with satellite radio and nine speakers, Bluetooth, and as extras, a browser with hard drive, heated seats also in the second row, climate Trizone, DVDs for the rear passengers, and front cameras.

The Japanese automaker will offer the GX in two different trims; the base model is priced starting at $51,970 and the plusher Premium model climbs all the way up to $56,765. The Lexus GX 460 is powered by an all new 4.6 Liter V8 that produces 301 HP and 329 lb-ft of peak torque. The new power plant is teamed with an efficient six speed automatic transmission complete with sequential shift that helps provide the full size SUV with best in class V8 fuel economy.

Press release
Lexus today announced the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP) for the all-new, second generation 2010 GX 460 luxury utility vehicle which will arrive at dealerships beginning in late December. For the first time, the GX will be offered in two grades, base, which will carry an MSRP of $51,970, and Premium which will be priced at $56,765. The MSRP does not include a delivery, processing and handling fee of $875. The all-new GX 460 will be on display for the first time in North America at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show in December.

The second generation GX 460 that is more powerful, more efficient and more luxurious will be powered with an all-new 4.6-liter V8 engine. The engine will produce 301 horsepower and 329 lb-ft of peak torque. It is teamed with an efficient six-speed automatic transmission with sequential shift that helps provide the best-in-class V8 fuel economy. Combined city/highway fuel economy is improved by 13 percent to an EPA-estimated 17 mpg. The GX 460 has an EPA-estimated 15 mpg city and 20 mpg highway.

In addition to the powerful engine, the GX 460 brings more versatile interior. The second row seat slides 4.1 inches fore/aft to maximize passenger and cargo carrying ability. The foldable and reclining second row seats feature a 60/40 walk-in function to access the standard power fold-flat third row seats. A new center console design offers the driver more storage and functionality.

Luxury is enhanced in the GX 460 with a quieter cabin, as well as new additional standard features and options. Heated and ventilated front seats, class leading 10 airbags, rear back-up camera (without Navigation), Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS) and full-time four-wheel drive are all standard on the GX 460. Safety features available include the Pre-Collision System, wide-view front and side cameras, Lane Departure Alert and Intelligent High Beam. Among the new luxury options are semi-aniline leather, a heated steering wheel and heated outer second-row seats.

The exterior of the GX 460 demonstrates new convenience and styling features such as the rear glass hatch for easier access to the cargo area, integrated rear door handle and rear spoiler with integrated wiper. The GX color palette is also revised and includes two all-new colors: Knight’s Armor and Claret Mica.

Lexus Enform(TM) with Safety Connect(TM) is an all-new telematics system available by subscription. Lexus Safety Connect is standard on all GX 460, while Lexus Enform is only available with navigation-equipped vehicles. Complimentary one-year trial subscriptions of Lexus Enform with Safety Connect are included. The Lexus Enform and the Safety Connect response center operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – every day of the year.

Lexus Insider(TM), a complimentary, opt-in service available without a subscription, is also standard on Lexus Enform equipped GX 460 vehicles. The service offers in-vehicle audio casts with useful vehicle tips and event information, as well as insights into exclusive owners’ benefits. As part of the Lexus Enform navigation platform, XM NavTraffic® and XM NavWeather(TM) are available via individual XM® subscriptions. All XM services include a complimentary 90-day trial subscription.