If you’re a fan of off-road SUVs, the upcoming 2024 model of the Lexus GX is something you should pay attention to. This redesigned beast is packed with impressive features, including a twin-turbo V6 engine, a new suspension, and other enhancements borrowed from the prestigious Toyota/Lexus LX SUV. If you’re seeking an SUV that can handle any challenge effortlessly, let’s take a closer look at what the 2024 Lexus GX has to offer.
The 2024 model represents a significant redesign, with very little resemblance to the previous generation GX apart from its basic exterior shape. While it shares some fundamentals with Toyota’s new trucks and the LX, the new GX stands out with its fresh and updated appearance. For the adventurous souls, the Overtrail trim offers the option to equip the GX with 33-inch all-terrain tires, further enhancing its off-road capabilities. With six different variants available, Lexus ensures there’s a GX model for everyone’s taste.
The 2024 Lexus GX, based on Toyota’s GA-F platform, measures 197 inches in length, making it slightly longer than its predecessor. It offers both two- and three-row layouts, and the two-row version can be equipped with second-row captain’s chairs. Lexus has introduced a convenient one-touch tumble system for the center row, allowing easy access to the rear bench in three-row models.
Underneath, the GX features a double-wishbone front suspension and a multilink setup in the rear. The Premium (base) model boasts approach, breakover, and departure angles of 26 degrees, 23 degrees, and 23 degrees, respectively. The Overtrail and Overtrail+ trims provide even better angles at 26/24/22 degrees, thanks to the additional height provided by the 33-inch tires. While the Overtrail’s approach angle matches the standard model, its redesigned front bumper and fenders offer improved clearance for approach and maneuvering in tight spaces.
Gone is the previous GX’s V8 engine. The entire lineup now comes standard with a new 3.4-liter twin-turbo V6 engine that delivers an impressive 349 horsepower and 479 pound-feet of torque. This powertrain is coupled with a 10-speed automatic transmission and standard four-wheel drive. The combination of the new engine, enhanced cooling capacity, and more rigid chassis results in an improved fuel efficiency of 17 mpg combined. The towing capacity ranges from 6,780 to 8,000 pounds, depending on the trim level. Additionally, a hybrid version is in the works, offering a balance of power and efficiency.
The Overtrail and Overtrail+ models come with exclusive features such as 33-inch all-terrain tires mounted on unique 18-inch wheels, an electronic locking differential, black fender accents, and a 6mm aluminum skid plate. These trims also offer off-road specific drive modes and a 3D terrain monitor. The Overtrail variant is the only one that can be equipped with the Electronic-Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (E-KDSS), a mechanical off-road suspension that utilizes hydraulic pressure to engage and disengage the GX’s stabilizer bars for improved articulation.
While the GX proudly offers the E-KDSS, it concedes to its more expensive sibling, the Lexus LX, in terms of locking front, center, and rear differentials. Although the GX and LX may seem similar on paper, the Lexus engineers emphasize that their specifications are deceiving. The GX has a wider fender stance but a narrower body, giving it a distinctive appearance, whereas the LX maintains a consistent width from front to back.
