Posted on June 1, 2010.
Consumer Reports: Do not buy Lexus Gx460, Best Cars 2010 According to consumer reports, the Lexus GX460 is a security risk SUV. The magazine, which in its latest issue on cars, best rated cars in 2010, courageously advises consumers not to buy the Lexus GS460, because it has a rollover risk in the turns.
The Consumer Reports car issue, argued that when they tested the Lexus GX460, it exihibited manoever severe handling problems. Lexus GX460 The test showed that when the SUV was made to make a sharp turn, the electronic stability system (a system that controls the brake and accelerator) could not keep the vehicle in line, according to Consumer Reports is Critic Douglas Love. The vehicle slides almost completely aside, a move that may lead to the car ride, he added.
Lexus GX460 test by the magazine, was a test designed to measure how a vehicle is facing a problem specific emergency - one that occurs when a driver takes his foot off the accelerator when turning tight rear end and cause the vehicle to slide outwards. In this test, the system was not implemented until the car was slipping dangerously.
Thus, Consumer Reports has advised potential customers not to buy the Lexus GX460, which was released in the market three months ago, at least until automaker Toyota corrects the problem. For the 5000 consumers who purchased the SUV, the magazine said they called Toyota to solve the problem and be careful during the exit ramps to make tight turns.
On the other hand, in its 2010 list of best cars, the issue of Consumer Reports has much to offer money to buy in 2010. The first category is the category of Best Overall, which was completed by the Lexus 460L score of 99 out of 100. The ten best cars are the following:
460L Best Overall - Lexus
Best Family Sedan Altima - Nissan
Best Small sedan - Hyundai Elantra SE
Best Sports Car - Volkswagen GTI
Best Small SUV - Subaru Forester
Best family size SUV - Chevrolet Traverse
Best green car - Toyota Prius
Best Sport Sedan - Infiniti G37
Best Airline of the family (Minivan) - Mazda 5
Best Pickup Truck - Chevrolet Silverado
The report from Consumer Reports Best cars is available in the May issue, which not only detail the reasons for the Do not Buy tag gave Lexus GX460, but also lists the top eight cars in each category.
