Unless you’ve been under a rock, the biggest news from Lexus for this year is that the GX really is coming, and it will be here mid-year.
GX is large 4×4 SUV, the Lexus version of Toyota’s Land Cruiser Prado, a vehicle also having a rebirth this year. The GX gets a proper Lexus grille, a posher interior, yet retains all of the guts and glory Prado has a reputation for.
There are 3 GX trim levels: GX 550 Luxury, GX 550 Overtrail, and GX 550 Sports Luxury.
Lexus Australia Chief Executive John Pappas said the all-new GX is perfect for adventure-focused Lexus customers wanting a luxurious and tough SUV that can take the entire family deep into the outdoors.
“Lexus is dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of our customers, and the GX provides a seven-seat solution for families while offering fantastic turbocharged off-road performance,” Mr Pappas said.
“We are also delighted to offer the unique Overtrail grade for those wanting rugged off-road capability as the number one priority.”
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There are 5 or 7 seats depending on model, leather-accented seats in either dark grey or black finish, and a range of wheels starting at 20” on the “base model.
Other “Luxury” features include:
- full-size spare tyre
- LED lighting
- rear privacy glass
- rear spoiler
- flush roof rails
- eight-way adjustment front seats with lumbar and memory functions
- heated/cooled front seats (Low-Mid-High)
- Heated outboard 2nd row seats
- 60:40 split-folding second row seats
- 3-zone automatic climate control
- Power folding 3rd-row seats
- powered tailgate with fold-out glass hatch
- 14-inch touchscreen multimedia system
- wireless Apple CarPlay
- Android Auto
- 10-speaker audio system
- 3-inch digital multi-information display
- colour head-up display
- five USB-C ports
- 12V front and 220V rear socket
- Qi wireless charger
- Lexus Safety Sense active safety across the GX range
- for maximum occupant protection,
- panoramic view monitor
- tyre pressure monitor
- nine SRS airbags.
- 3 drive modes
GX 550 Sports Luxury adds
- 22-inch alloy wheels
- high-grade headlamps
- Adaptive High-Beam System (AHS)
- auto-extending side steps
- fixed panoramic roof
- higher grade semi-aniline leather-accented trim
- unique ornamentation and instrument panel finish
- digital rearview mirror and multi-colour ambient interior illumination.
- 10-way adjustable seat with massage – front occupants,
- refrigerated centre storage unit
- heated steering wheel
- Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS)
- Five drive modes
- 21-speaker Mark Levinsonpremium audio system
GX 550 Overtrail fits between the 2 above, and has enhanced off-road performance
Unique features include:
- AVS
- rear locking differential
- electronic Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (eKDSS)
- Multi-Terrain Select (MTS) off-road traction control system
- Multi-Terrain Monitor
- Downhill Assist Control
- multi-stage Crawl Control
- a larger alternator to run ancillaries
- 18-inch alloy wheels with all-terrain tyres
- extended wheelarch mouldings
- unique bumpers
- black trim elements
- bridge-type roof rails
- five-seat only
- olive green Ultrasuede accents and stitching on the front seats
- stiffer seat bases with softer side bolsters
- unique door ornamentation, garnish and finish
- an additional card-shaped smart key
- refrigerated cool box.Mechanicals
- 5-litre twin-turbocharged V6 petrol engine
- 260kW from 4800-5200rpm, 650Nm torque from 2000-3600rpm
- 10-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode
- second start function,
- full-time 4WD system with low-range gearing
- locking centre differential
- 3500kg braked towing capacity is offered on Luxury and Overtrail, and 3130kg on Sports Luxury
Colours:
There are seven paint colours for Luxury and Sports Luxury. Overtrail has two single-colours and four two-tone colours featuring a black roof.
All-new GX Australian pricing comes closer to the mid-2024 local launch.
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Alan Zurvas is the founder and editor of Gay Car Boys, Australia's leading LGBTQI+ automotive publication. Before launching GCB in 2008, Alan's automotive writing was published in SameSame.com.au and the Star Observer. With over 16 years of hands-on car reviewing experience, Alan brings an honest, irreverent voice to every review — championing value and innovation over brand loyalty.
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