New Features of the 2024 Lexus GX

The new 2024 Lexus GX has been completely redesigned and improved over the outgoing model in several ways. Let’s take a look at what the new Lexus GX offers.

It shares a platform with the also new Toyota Land Cruiser, giving it impressive capability both off-road and on-road.

At a Glance

The new Lexus GX comes with a 3.4-liter twin-turbo V6 engine that makes 349 horsepower and 479 pound-feet of torque. A new 10-speed transmission sends this power to the wheels. The GX also comes with several advanced off-road features, including Multi-Terrain Select, a limited-slip locking center differential, and an Electronic-Kinetic Dynamic Suspension.

Full Redesign

This isn’t just a refresh for the Lexus GX. The full redesign means that the new GX shares nothing with the previous model. From the front, the new GX looks completely different, but it’s the improved capability that really stands out. With a premium interior and excellent on-road manners, you might never guess that the Lexus GX is still a body-on-frame SUV that can hold its own off-road too. The outgoing model was on the market for over a decade, which means that this redesign is well overdue. The new model is more capable, more refined, and also bigger.

Improved Performance

The Lexus GX was overdue for an update in the powertrain department. Its previous 4.6-liter V8 was strong and reliable, but it was also terribly outdated with an output of only 301 horsepower and 329 pound-feet of torque. The new engine is a 3.4-liter V6 with twin turbos that makes way more torque at 479 pound-feet. The boost in torque and horsepower ups the new GX’s towing capacity to 8,000 pounds versus the outgoing model’s 6,500 pounds.

Better Off-Road

With all the big improvements for the new Lexus GX, it’s not a surprise that it also offers much-improved off-road ability. The Overtrail model is the only one with the Electronic-Kinetic Dynamic Suspension, which disconnects the anti-roll bars when a need for increased wheel articulation is detected. This gives it roughly 24.5 inches more articulation than the outgoing model. The new GX also offers 8.7 inches of ground clearance compared to the 8.1 inches on the previous model. The Multi-Terrain system offers several selections, including dirt, sand, mud, and deep snow.

Civilized On-Road

As a luxury SUV, you’d expect it to be civilized on the pavement, but the new GX improves its road manners quite a bit over the outgoing model. Despite its body-on-frame construction, the GX features precise steering and more controlled body lean. There is some shimmying and vibration, but it’s more suppressed in the new model versus the old one. An optional Adaptive Variable Suspension improves the ride even further.

Best Interior to Date

Last but not least, the new Lexus GX has an updated interior that might just be one of the brand’s best interiors on any vehicle. It’s modern and luxurious, but it also features an abundance of physical controls for superior user-friendliness. It also includes a 14-inch interface touchscreen and a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster.

When it comes to updates over the outgoing model, the Lexus GX has improved in every area, from towing capacity to off-road chops.