Facelifted 2014 Lexus GX 460 leaked

Two leaked low-resolution technical drawings have prematurely revealed the facelifted 2014 Lexus GX 460.  Introduced in 2009, the current-generation GX is based on the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado that is sold in select markets around the world. Â

Visually, the 2014 GX gains a sharper front end defined by Lexus’ trademark spindle grille, smaller headlights, a more angular lower fascia and rectangular fog lamps.  The changes carried out to the back end of the SUV are relatively minor and largely consist of a revamped bumper.

Lexus is not expected to make any modifications under the hood, so the GX 460 will carry on with a 301-horsepower 4.6-liter V8 that sends power to all four wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission.  The eight-cylinder mill returns 17 mpg in a mixed cycle.

Look for official information about the 2014 Lexus GX 460 to emerge over the next couple of weeks.  The SUV will go on sale across the United States before the end of the year.  

The body-on-frame GX will be replaced by an all-new unibody crossover dubbed TX in 2016.  The TX will offer seating for up to seven passengers and select models will use a fuel-saving gasoline-electric hybrid drivetrain.