2004 Lexus GX470 Changes
2004 Lexus GX 470 changes
Here’s what we know so far:
1) Rear-view camera option (like on the RX330)
2) New wheel choices
3) New "kinetic" suspension (see detail below)
4) Two new colors
5) Rumor of a special package in mid-year, like ‘Coach’ offerings in the past
Some info on Kinetic suspension:
Source: Ecars.com
Kinetic Suspension.
Kinetic suspension replaces conventional springs and shock absorbers with hydraulic rams which are interconnected through a hydro-pneumatic system. The result is a suspension that allows extreme axle articulation while keeping roughly equal weight on each wheel offroad which is good for traction, as anyone who has been "cross axled" in a conventional four wheel drive will know.
The Kinetic system is not an active suspension, but it can be manually controlled to level a vehicle on a side slope for example.
A Kinetic press release (Nov 1996) states:
"Last year we granted a licence to a major US 4WD manufacturer who is working to fit the technology to their 4WD vehicles sold around the world. We are now discussing licences with other vehicle manufacturers and are also having advanced discussions with major component manufacturers who are keen to mass produce the system for a variety of applications."
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