LEXUS will add the LandCruiser Prado-based GX SUV to its vary from the center of 2024, the four-wheel drive mannequin right here for the primary time promising patrons a “potent mixture of rugged functionality, torque-rich turbocharged efficiency and sensible luxurious”.
The seven-seat mannequin will embody GX550 Luxurious and Sport Luxurious grades, in addition to a extra severe off-road contender dubbed the GX550 Overtrail.
With darkish gray or black leather-accented upholstery throughout three rows, the 2024 Lexus GX vary is opulently completed, and contains options similar to 20-inch alloy wheels (with matching spare), LED lighting, dynamic levelling headlights, rear privateness glass, a rear spoiler, and flush-style roof rails.
Inside each entrance seats function eight-way adjustment with lumbar and reminiscence features together with three-stage heating and air flow. The outboard second-row seats are additionally heated, the centre pews providing 60:40 split-fold performance for added versatility.
The rear of the cabin can be geared up with its personal local weather zone for “exact temperature adjustment”.
Within the third row of seats, the GX options push-button folding, whereas the tailgate is provided with electrical opening and shutting and a separate fold-out glass hatch.
Throughout the grade stroll we discover the GX550 Luxurious geared up with a 14.0-inch touchscreen multimedia system with wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, a 10-speaker audio system, a 12.3-inch digital multi-information show and color head-up show.
Lexus says the grade provides ample charging choices with 5 USB-C ports, a 12-volt entrance port and 220-volt rear socket along with a Qi wi-fi charging pad.
Stepping as much as the GX550 Sports activities Luxurious grade we discover 22-inch alloy wheels, high-grade headlights with the Adaptive Excessive-Beam System, auto-extending facet steps and a hard and fast panoramic roof.
The Sports activities Luxurious grade additional contains semi-aniline leather-accented upholstery, distinctive ornamentation and instrument panel end, a digital rear-view mirror, multi-colour LED ambient inside illumination, and a 21-speaker Mark Levinson audio system.
Drivers acquire a 10-way energy adjustable seat with therapeutic massage operate given to each entrance occupants, in addition to a refrigerated centre storage unit and heated steering wheel.
The grade is additional specified with Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) to assist enhance on-road dealing with whereas “concurrently enhancing trip consolation”.
Lastly, the GX550 Overtrail provides quite a lot of mechanical and specification enhancements to assist prospects sort out the hardest Aussie terrain, together with AVS, a rear locking differential, and digital Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (eKDSS).
A multi-terrain monitor, downhill help management and multi-stage crawl management are additionally added, as is a better capability alternator to help add-on ancillaries.
Visually the LX550 Overtail is characterised by extra rugged exterior styling together with black 18-inch alloy wheels with all-terrain tyres, prolonged wheel arch mouldings, distinctive bumpers, black trim parts, and bridge-type roof rails.
The variant is on the market in five-seat configuration solely and options olive inexperienced Ultrasuede accents and stitching on the entrance seats, stiffer seat bases with softer facet bolsters, distinctive door ornamentation, garnish and end, a further card-shaped good key and a refrigerated cool field.
All Lexus GX variants are powered by the identical 3.5-litre twin-turbocharged V6 petrol engine producing 260kW from 4800-5200rpm, and a robust 650Nm of torque from 2000-3600rpm.
Energy is channelled by way of a 10-speed computerized transmission with handbook shift mode and second-gear begin operate, driving all 4 wheels although a full-time 4WD system with low-range gearing and a locking centre differential.
Braked towing for Luxurious and Overtrail grades is listed at 3500kg (braked) whereas the Sports activities Luxurious grade drops to 3130kg (braked).
Seven exterior colors can be found for the Luxurious and Sports activities Luxurious, whereas Overtrail is obtainable with two single-colour finishes and 4 two-tone colors that includes a black roof.
A full suite of Lexus Security Sense lively security applied sciences is included throughout the GX vary for max occupant safety, together with a panoramic view monitor, tyre stress monitor, and 9 SRS airbags.
“Lexus is devoted to assembly the various wants of our prospects, and the GX offers a seven-seat answer for households whereas providing implausible turbocharged off-road efficiency,” mentioned Lexus Australia chief government John Pappas.
“We’re additionally delighted to supply the distinctive Overtrail grade for these wanting rugged off-road functionality because the primary precedence.”
Extra particulars on the all-new Lexus GX vary together with Australian pricing can be shared nearer the automobile’s mid-year launch.
