Here’s What We Know About The 2024 Lexus GX

Ever since the Lexus GX debuted in 2002, it has been one of the best luxury SUVs. Gearheads have always loved its imposing design, power, luxury amenities, and reliability. However, since the second-generation GX celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2019, gearheads have been begging Lexus to build a new generation so that the GX can remain competitive against its more modern rivals. It took a while, but Lexus finally unveiled a new generation in 2024.

The previous generations of the GX set incredibly high standards for mid-size luxury SUVs, and from the looks of things, the 2024 Lexus GX meets and exceeds them. The new GX offers a compelling all-round package that Lexus hopes will get it on the list of the best SUVs in 2024, whether you’re looking for space, luxury, performance, or off-road prowess. Let’s explore some interesting facts about the new 2024 Lexus GX and some of the reasons why we think it deserves your consideration.

We used the manufacturer’s website to find all the details about the 2024 Lexus GX.

10 The 2024 Lexus GX Uses Toyota’s New TNGA-F Platform

A few years ago, Toyota introduced the Toyota New Global Architecture-F (TNGA-F) platform. This new platform underpins Toyota’s current and upcoming body-on-frame SUVs and pickup trucks and is used in vehicles like the new 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser, Toyota Tundra, Toyota Sequoia, and Lexus LX. The new 2024 GX also adopts this new platform.

Body-on-frame platforms are becoming increasingly hard to find in SUVs, especially luxury-oriented ones such as the GX. However, since Lexus wants the GX to be a do-it-all luxury SUV, the body-on-frame platform is perfect as it allows it to handle tough off-road situations and also provides greater towing capacity.

9 The 2024 Lexus GX Has An Updated Design

Even though the second-generation Lexus GX received a major facelift in 2013, it still had a dated design by 2023 standards in many gearheads’ eyes and desperately needed a refresh. Many also had a problem with the redesigned 2013 GX’s looks, particularly the front end as it had one of the biggest front grilles. Thankfully, Lexus has fixed that with the new GX, as it looks superb.

The 2024 GX has a new boxy, rugged design inspired by the new Toyota Land Cruiser. According to Lexus, the new design is meant to appeal to people looking for “the premium off-roader” as it not only makes it look at home in rough off-road environments but is also meticulously designed to enhance off-road visibility from every angle. The front-end design has improved and features new low-profile triple-beam LED headlights flanking a redesigned front grille that’s smaller than the last generation and less conspicuous.

8 The 2024 Lexus GX Has Six Different Trims

2024 GX Trims

While the GX is a luxury SUV at its core, Lexus wants the new generation to appeal to gearheads who love the great outdoors, which is why it offers six different 2024 Lexus GX trims grouped into three classes – Premium, Luxury, and Overtrail. All trims have the same engine but have several differences to appeal to different types of buyers.

The ‘entry-level’ trim is the Premium. In the Premium, you get all the bells and whistles of a proper luxury SUV with a bit of off-road capability mixed in. It has a spacious cabin with comfortable seating for up to seven passengers, elegant NuLuxe leatherette upholstery, ambient lighting, heated and ventilated front seats, and a powerful Lexus 10-speaker audio system. The Premium+ takes things up a notch by adding power-folding third-row seats to replace the manual-folding seats in the Premium trim, heated second-row seats, thematic ambient lighting, LED fog lamps, and the Lexus Memory System.

For those interested in the finer things, Lexus offers the Luxury and Luxury+ trims. The Luxury Trim features upgrades like 10-way power-adjustable front seats, massaging front seats, illuminated door sills, premium semi-aniline leather upholstery, 22-inch alloy wheels, and more. The Luxury+ model is the most expensive trim and offers many upscale features to justify its price, including a digital rearview mirror, automatic power-extending running boards, adaptive variable suspension, and a premium 21-speaker Mark Levinson sound system.

Lastly, we have the off-road-oriented Overtrail and Overtrail+ trims. The Overtrail is expected to rival some of the best off-road SUVs on the market and offer features like 33-inch all-terrain tires, multi-terrain select, downhill assist control, crawl control, and more. The Overtrail+ builds on the Overtrail’s off-road features but adds luxury amenities like front massaging seats and heated second-row seats to make off-road trips more comfortable.

7 The 2024 Lexus GX Has A New Turbocharged Engine

2024 GX Engine Specs

One of the biggest changes in the new Lexus GX is under the hood, as it has a new engine. Thanks to the fight against climate change, the auto industry is shifting towards smaller engines aided by forced induction, and Lexus doesn’t want to be left behind. The old GX’s massive 301-hp 4.6-liter naturally aspirated V8 engine has been replaced by a new 3.4-liter twin-turbocharged V6 generating 349 ponies and 479 lb-ft of torque, a noticeable increase in power over the previous generation. This engine is paired with a standard 10-speed automatic transmission system, ensuring smooth delivery of power to all four wheels.

For gearheads looking for a bit more fuel efficiency, Lexus announced that a hybrid version is in the works and will debut later in the US. We’ll keep you updated when the automaker releases key details.

6 An Ultra-Luxurious Interior Provides A Stark Contrast To The 2024 Lexus GX’s Rugged Exterior

2024 GX Luxury Features

• Semi-aniline leather upholstery
• Massaging front seats
• Thematic ambient lighting
• Coolbox
• Automatic power-extending running boards
• Dynamic Sky panorama glass roof

A big theme with the 2024 Lexus is its rugged, off-road-oriented looks. However, it’s still a Lexus product, and anyone who buys a Lexus will expect the interior to have some luxury amenities. Thankfully, the 2024 GX doesn’t disappoint as it has one of the best luxury car interiors you can get.

The base model offers a bit of luxury, including synthetic leather upholstery, ambient lighting, heated and ventilated front seats, a moonroof, a leather-trimmed steering wheel, and more. However, if you want a Range-Rover-rivaling interior, the Luxury+ trim is the one to get. The Luxury+ has upscale features like semi-aniline leather upholstery, massaging front seats, thematic ambient lighting, a coolbox, automatic power-extending running boards, the Dynamic Sky panorama glass roof and a 21-speaker Mark Levinson sound system.

5 Tackling Tough Off-Road Terrains Is Easy In The 2024 Lexus GX

2024 GX Off-Road Features

• Adaptive variable suspension
• Electronically controlled locking rear differential
• Downhill Assist Control
• Crawl Control
• Multi-Terrain Select
• Electronic Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (E-KDSS)

Being a body-on-frame SUV that’s based on the off-road-capable Toyota Land Cruiser, the Lexus GX has always had the ability to tackle some off-road terrains. However, with the new GX, Lexus is looking to compete with some of the most unstoppable off-roaders on the market. For starters, the new GX has a rugged boxy design that not only matches off-road environments but also enhances off-road visibility from every angle.

Lexus is also offering two trims specially designed for off-road situations – the Overtrail and Overtrail+. These two trims have unique features meant to improve the vehicle’s ability off-road, including adaptive variable suspension, electronically controlled locking rear differential, Downhill Assist Control, Crawl Control, Multi-Terrain Select, and the Electronic Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (E-KDSS).

4 The 2024 Lexus GX Has A Reasonable Price

2024 GX Pricing VS Competitors

A starting price of around $64,000 and rising to a maximum of just over $81,000 is far from affordable in most gearheads’ eyes, but for a luxury three-row SUV with all the cool features we’ve mentioned, the new GX is arguably a bargain.

While the 2024 GX’s starting price is similar to that of mid-size luxury SUV rivals like the BMW X5, Audi Q7, and Mercedes-Benz GLE, it offers more capability and features, particularly for gearheads who like taking off-road trips.

3 The 2024 Lexus GX Is Loaded With New Tech

2024 GX Tech Features

• 14.0-inch infotainment system
• Wireless Apple CarPlay
• WirelessAndroid Auto
• 12.3-inch digital gauge display
• Wireless charging pad
• Power-extending running boards
• Digital rearview mirror

Another big area in which the previous GX generation was lagging behind in contrast to competitors is that it lacked many of the advanced tech features you find in the newest luxury SUVs. The new GX fixes that with a host of advanced tech features like a 14.0-inch infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 12.3-inch digital gauge display that can be configured to show different types of information, a wireless charging pad, Traffic Jam Assist, USB-C ports, and an optional head-up display system. The Luxury+ trim gets exclusive tech features like automatic power-extending running boards, a digital rearview mirror, a cool box, the Dynamic Sky panorama glass roof, and a 21-speaker Mark Levinson sound system.

2 The 2024 Lexus GX Has A Solid Towing Capacity

2024 GX Maximum Towing Capacity VS Competitors

Any vehicle meant to explore the great outdoors needs to have some decent towing capacity to appeal to the right demographic. Thankfully, the GX is among the SUVs with the highest towing capacity on the market.

The Luxury trims have the least towing capacity, which makes sense since they’re geared more towards luxury. The Luxury+ can tow a maximum of 6,780 lbs, which is still quite impressive. All the other trims can tow up to 8,000 lbs, which is more than enough for most gearheads.

1 The 2024 Lexus GX Is Safer Than Ever

2024 GX Safety Features

• Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist
• Lane Tracing Assist, Road Sign Assist
• Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection and Intersection Support
• Intelligent High Beams
• Cruise Control with Curve Speed Management

The new GX is equipped with the Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 – the brand’s best safety features suite to date. The Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 has important safety technologies, such as Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Lane Tracing Assist, Road Sign Assist, Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection and Intersection Support, Intelligent High Beams, and Cruise Control with Curve Speed Management. Although the NHTSA has yet to conduct official tests, early signs indicate that the 2024 GX could be among the safest vehicles.

Sources: Lexus, CarBuzz