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Jul 01, 2023

10 Ways The 2024 Lexus GX Will Dominate The Luxury SUV Market

The new redesigned GX is shaping up to be a very capable premium SUV that should worry its rivals. The Lexus GX is finally getting a refresh after 14 years, and coming to the Americas in the process.

The new redesigned GX is shaping up to be a very capable premium SUV that should worry its rivals.

The Lexus GX is finally getting a refresh after 14 years, and coming to the Americas in the process. And this time around, Lexus is doing way more than just a refresh: it's an upgrade top, down, and under!

The new 2024 Lexus GX has had a significant update to pretty much everything it has going, in an attempt to invigorate the already feisty SUV market. Let's look at 10 reasons that could make the GX dominate the SUV market.

In typical overlanding fashion, the 2024 Lexus GX gets a rather sharp and smart design language, incorporating a boxy shape that's going to make it instantly recognizable from a distance: a trait you'd want from a big, imposing vehicle like this. Unlike in a G-Wagon, Lexus has decided not to go all-retro with the looks, but indeed giving it a modern touch inspired by Toyota's newest line of Land Cruisers. The in-your-face grille that one is familiar with Lexus', but with a lesser demand of attention, a balanced change towards customer liking. The design obviously is not directly taken off the LC (albeit its internals are basically stenciled over the Prado), but a subtle impression can very noticeably be seen in the silhouette of the new GX.

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The older (but still on sale) GX had a very reputable off-roading pedigree. While Lexus defines it as a "sophisticated utility vehicle," its ability to tackle rough terrains has made the GX a favorite to the American customer and Lexus enthusiasts alike, and the incumbent model looks to sharpen upon the same. The outgoing J150 bragged of approach and departure angles of 21 and 23 degrees, while the new GX takes that up to 26 and 23 degrees. Lexus' new 'GA-F' platform, introduced in the current generation LX 600, gets a new front suspension construction paired with a multi-link rear suspension and adaptive tech. The platform's ladder frame has been torsionally improved as well to maximize on-road comfort, as Lexus claims. The cherry on top, the LX's capabilities need no introduction, so the GX is set to get a massive improvement in this regard, needless to say!

Gone is the current GX's big, bad NA V8 engine. In comes a new 3.4-liter twin-turbo V6, churning out 349 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque, mated to a 10-speed Direct Shift auto. Although the power plant loses two cylinders, forced induction gifts the numbers a substantial upgrade, bumping power up from 301 hp and torque from 329 lb-ft. A hybrid option is also on the cards for the American market. All of that power advantage is also set to improve the towing capacity of the 2024 GX from 6,500 lbs to 8,000 lbs.

Manufacturer

Toyota

Production Years

2024

Configuration

V6

Displacement

3.4 liter

Power

349 hp

Torque

479 lb-ft

Fuel

Gasoline

The GX is known well enough for its off-roading prowess, and Lexus claims to have given the new 2024 GX an even swankier catalog of places you can take your car where any others wouldn't go. With both center and rear locking diffs in the new GX's 'Overtrail' grade, the car looks to provide for a no-holds-barred array of "Legendary" (in Lexus' words) off-road performance. The Torsen LSD, both on the center driveshaft and rear axle, is retained but improved, distributing the power among the rear wheels. The full-time 4WD now gets an even better response, as Lexus has managed to shave off some time from 4-Hi to 4-Lo switching.

The outgoing GX 460 had a towing capacity of 6,500 lbs, good for most people's needs. Not just the towing capacity, but its well-kitted-out swathe of tow-friendly features make it a go-to vehicle for adventures. Apart from simply using the infotainment system to line up whatever cargo one fits to tow, the GX also has trailer sway control to, basically, do just that, while driving.

The new GX will get an improved towing capacity of 8,000 lbs using the standard tow-hitch for the Premium, Premium+, and Overtrail grades. Although Lexus hasn't exactly shown off any new features of the new GX's towing, be rest assured of any improvement in its usability.

In keeping with Lexus' usual philosophy, luxury takes center stage for the GX's interior. Leather seats dominate the look, with seating options for up to 7. Up front, the dashboard is completely new, with thoughtful touches at every corner. Lexus has revamped the center console, maintaining the array of physical buttons in an era where brands are ditching them for minimalist modern looks and cost-cutting: a train hated unanimously. The central 14-inch infotainment display is complemented by the 12.3-inch driver's display, upping the game of "sophisticated luxury."

The Overtrail grade features something unique: standard 33-inch All-Terrain tires wrapped around 18-inch wheels. Apart from obviously being humongous when compared to any usual luxury SUV, the new 33-inch tires have been incepted to aid in the off-roading capabilities of the wilderness-focused Overtrail variant. The current GX wears 30.5-inch rubber, but that perhaps won't suffice the greater off-road-ey bragging rights of the newer model, according to Lexus. The other variants, namely Premium/Premium+ and Luxury/Luxury+ get 265/55R20s and 265/50R22s. Meanwhile, the Overtrail gets a massive profile at 265/70R18s.

Being a vehicle of imposing stature, it is imperative the GX would have great practicality. And indeed it does! Besides having the option to seat 7, folding down the rear seats reveals a space to fit in a total of 5 suitcases, as Lexus claims. Both the front passenger and the driver get heated and cooled seats, with an option for rear heated seats.

The second row comes in two configurations: captain’s chairs or a 60:40 split-folding bench. Six (!!) charging ports are kitted all throughout the cabin to aid in keeping your phones juiced up in the jungle, and even a 120V AC inverter is at the back to cater to higher power needs.

Lexus for the first time deviates its focus from utmost luxury to take a dip into the purpose-built off-roading arena. The 'Overtrail', as it is called, will be a more enthusiast-focussed trim, inspired directly by the 'Overtrail Project' Lexus showcased earlier this year. Aside from the mentioned 33-inch tires, the exterior would be characterized by a bi-tone paint job. The Overtrail+ variant gets a unique seat that apparently would also maximize comfort while off-roading.

Lexus is none to shy off from cutting-edge technology in its cars, and the GX doesn't disappoint. Off-road-specific treats include Multi-Terrain Select (MTS), Crawl Control, Downhill Assist Control (DAC), and 3D Multi-Terrain Monitoring, all of which are standard on the Overtrail guise. A heads-up display is also incorporated into the dash, aiding in safety and convenience. And speaking of safety, the Lexus Safety System + 3.0 (quite a mouthful) in the GX includes, as standard, a pre-collision system, dynamic radar cruise control, and lane departure assist among others.

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