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Old 11-13-14, 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by tecman
Is it removable and looks like this?
Yes, that's it (without the insert).
The cup holder in the GX460 2010-2013 seems to have been designed to work best with shallow, proprietary coffee mugs with a footprint that looks like this:



...Which is something that I have never seen anywhere in my life.



... that's got to be an 8oz cup pictured in there- which might be acceptable for a Prius, but C'mon.

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Old 11-13-14, 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by tecman
Is it removable and looks like this?
No, the 2014 GX cup holder is not removable. It looks like you would need to take apart the console to replace a damaged cup holder. The good news is that is seems very sturdy. Much more sturdy than the cupholder I had in the 2014 RX.

The 2014 cup holder will hold a pretty large cup though. I took a bottle of wine to friends house, and it fit perfectly in the cup holder.

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Old 11-13-14, 04:16 PM
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In Lexus' and other automakers' defense, the front cup holders were probably never designed to hold heavy large drinks. I have no trouble fitting neither my Venti Iced Coffee from Starbucks nor Big Gulp from 7/11. Thermals and other larger bottles fit just fine in the holders by the side of the doors. I am aware that some other automakers use the flimsy rubber flaps in place of the spring-loaded kind, and have seen those snap-off over time.
Old 08-17-15, 12:23 PM
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Default GX 460 - front cup holder

Hi! I just bought a used 2012 GX 460, and have now noticed that it is missing a cup divider insert in the center console between the front seats. Can anyone point me in a direction to order a replacement insert? My online searches keep directing me to ebay sites and I am suspicious that it will be a proper fit, and would prefer an OEM product. Thanks!
Old 08-17-15, 02:37 PM
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Part # 55618A
I live about 45 min. north of this Lexus dealer. I used the checkout to find shipping cost, $14.95 for this piece of plastic

http://www.lexussouthatlantaparts.co...category=21743
Old 08-18-15, 07:11 AM
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I saw one pop up on ebay recently for $50 shipped, so the above price isn't all that bad...relatively speaking.
Old 09-30-15, 05:33 AM
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Default GX cup holders

I've had my GX for 4 months and love it, but have a real lack of love for the cup holders! Are there any solutions? When I make a hard turn, my cups tip and spill and they are also scratching all of my cups. My brand new stainless steel coffee mug is all scratched up on the bottom. Of all of the cars I've owned, I've never had any issues with cup holders until now! They're terrible.
Old 09-30-15, 09:35 AM
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No solution here, but I commented on it on the first corporate survey I received after purchasing the GX.
Old 09-30-15, 05:49 PM
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You guys have the redesigned cup holder and still have problems

Lexus can't get it right with a CUP HOLDER???

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gx-...er-issues.html
Old 10-11-15, 08:20 AM
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We were not happy with them either. I had a section of about 4" pipe. I think it was a suction tube that came with a leaf blower we have. I cut a piece about 3-4" long and pushed them into the cup holders. Doesn't look the best but works great. The cover for the cup holders won't close with them in place but that's not a problem for us.
Old 10-13-15, 07:44 AM
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Default 2015 front Cup Holders

Anyone else have issues with the grip strength of the front cup holders ? Almost punctures my Dunkin Donuts cups every time ?
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Old 10-13-15, 08:29 PM
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Never have any issues, never had a Dunkin cup since there is none in my area but it doesn't damage cups from Starbucks & Dutch Bros.
Old 10-14-15, 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by goaliemask
Anyone else have issues with the grip strength of the front cup holders ? Almost punctures my Dunkin Donuts cups every time ?
Same problem on the wife's 2015 with Chick-Fil-A styrofoam cups -- haven't had one bust yet but it definitely pushes it. She just tries to keep it in mind and be as careful as possible.
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Default Cup Holders

Really, if cup holder's are your only problem, then I say you are in great shape.
Old 10-20-15, 06:40 AM
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Ask for another cup to reinforce the cup....simple enough...


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