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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 2025

Page

32

Lexus GX 550 SUVs grow bolder with new platform and V6 power

The 2024 Lexus GX 550 expands dimensions and capability with a 3.4-liter twin turbo V6 producing 349 hp and 479 lb-ft, a 10-speed automatic, full-time four-wheel drive, and a stiffer chassis. Overtrail adds 33-inch tires and crawl control, while the Luxury and Prestige trims offer a luxury cabin with a Mark Levinson 21-speaker system and a Dynamic Sky Panorama roof. EPA mpg targets hover in the teens with 15 city, 21 highway.

Lexus EPA Mark Levinson

Lexus GX 550 Luxury AWD earns praise for redesign

The 2024 Lexus GX 550 Luxury with AWD debuts a powerful 3.4 liter twin turbo V six and 10 speed auto. It adds a glass roof, refrigerated center console, captain chairs, adaptive suspension and six terrain modes. Fuel economy trails rivals, but off road capability and safety tech impress. Automotive columnist Barry Spyker notes the hybrid variant arriving in 2025.

Why alternators fail besides bearings and brushes

Ray Magliozzi explains that while bearings and brushes wear, the main electrical failure in alternators comes from diode bridges burning out. Jostling, heat, and aging wires can cause shorts, while voltage regulator spikes injure diodes, making aftermarket repairs short-lived and leading shops to replace with new or factory rebuilt units for reliability.

Dave

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