Toyota temporarily suspends sales of Lexus GX 460

• Source: Xinhua
• [09:27 April 14 2010]
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Toyota Motor Corp. is temporarily halting sales of the 2010 Lexus GX 460 after Consumer Reports issued a rare "Don't Buy" warning.

The magazine said on Tuesday the Lexus problem occurred during tests on its track. In a standard test, the driver approached a turn unusually fast, then released the accelerator pedal to simulate the response of an alarmed driver. This caused the rear of the vehicle to slide outward.

According to the Associated Press reports, the Japanese automaker said it has asked dealers to temporarily suspend sales of the SUV while it conducts its own tests on the GX 460.

"We are taking the situation with the GX 460 very seriously and are determined to identify and correct the issue Consumer Reports identified," said Mark Templin, Lexus vice president and general manager.

It is reported that about 6,000 have been sold since the vehicle went on sale in late December.