| Model Year | 2006 |
| Model | GX |
| Trim | 470 |
| Engines | |
| Transmissions | |
| Drivetrains | |
| Tires | |
| Audio Systems | |
| Accessories | |
| Powers devices with a regular home electrical outlet. Limited wattage: forget about using it to power a blow drier. | |
| Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | |
| Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | |
| Operate the power windows, sunroof, and/or convertible roof using buttons on the keyfob. | |
| Homelink. | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |
| Rear disc brakes. | |
| Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | |
| Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time. | |
| When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | |
| Mandatory, in all cars. | |
| Selectively applies the brakes to maintain a slow, steady descent on off-road downhill slopes. | |
| Applies the brakes to hold the vehicle in place on an incline. Incomplete data, so only displayed when pricing a single vehicle. | |
| Rearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system. | |
| Deploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others. | |
| Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row. | |
| Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning). | |
| Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire. | |
| When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | |
| Cargo Management | |
| Hitch rated for up to 5,000 pounds. Capacity of the vehicle could be lower. | |
| Usually part of an overhead console. | |
| Includes side rails and crossbars. | |
| Includes seven-wire harness, necessary for larger trailers. | |
| Climate Control | |
| Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | |
| Temperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | |
| Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features. | |
| Wipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor. | |
| Fan speed and/or temperature can be manually set for vents in the center console, B-pillars, and/or ceiling. Includes value of rear vents. | |
| Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | |
| A second evaporator provides cool air to rear vents. Does not include the value of these vents. Includes rear heater. | |
| Makes rain bead up and roll off the windows. | |
| Drivetrain | |
| The center differential can be manually locked using a button. Only for use at low speeds on loose surfaces. Engaging low range (where available) usually locks the center differential automatically. | |
| Engine / Motor | |
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |
| Exterior | |
| Protective cladding extending partly onto the doors. | |
| Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | |
| Reduces interior noise, prevents side windows from shattering. | |
| Flaps mounted behind two to four wheels, to protect the body from mud and rocks. | |
| Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler. | |
| Prevent underbody damage when off-roading. | |
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |
| Used to connect the vehicle with another, so one of them can tow the other out of the mud. | |
| Extensions to the wheel opening, both decorative and protective. | |
| Infotainment | |
| Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers. | |
| Includes CD player. | |
| CD changer in the glove compartment, trunk, or cargo area, beyond easy reach. Can be in addition to an in-dash CD player. | |
| A DVD player and ceiling-mounted screen. Often includes a pair of wireless headphones. | |
| Screen-based navigation system. | |
| Audio controls for rear seat passengers, usually to control output through headphone jacks. | |
| In-vehicle security, communications, and diagnostics system. For 2011 and newer cars often includes a remote app. Monthly fee after the first 1-12 months. | |
| Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system. | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |
| Reports height above sealevel. | |
| Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | |
| Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights. | |
| Reports barometric pressure, which suggests future weather conditions. | |
| We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it. | |
| Light wide area close in front of the vehicle. | |
| Clears ice and fog from mirrors. | |
| Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | |
| Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | |
| Front row reading lights. | |
| One or both exterior mirrors tilt down when the transmission is in reverse, to provide view of the curb. | |
| Area around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked. | |
| Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | |
| Reports engine speed. | |
| Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats. | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |
| Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | |
| Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | |
| Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | |
| Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette. | |
| Power-adjustable lower back support. | |
| Power-adjustable lower back support. | |
| Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | |
| Seat must be removed for maximum cargo capacity and a flat load floor. | |
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |
| Real wood trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. | |
| Real wood comprises part of the steering wheel rim. | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |
| Motors joining the left and right halves of the stabilizer bars twist them to further reduce roll in turns and disengages them to improve ride quality when not turning. | |
| Shocks that electrically adjust their firmness based on sensor readings of the road surface. The driver might also be able to select a \"sport\" setting. | |
| The stabilizer bars can be disconnected to permit additional wheel travel off-road. | |
| Air springs maintain the rear ride height. | |
| Lug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels. | |
| Transmission | |
| Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | |
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5-speed automatic AWD w/low range