About GX
The Lexus GX has always been a Land Cruiser in a tailored suit. The first GX 470 arrived for 2003, built on the same rugged platform as the Land Cruiser Prado, with a V8, a full-frame chassis and serious off-road hardware disguised by leather and wood trim. Its successor, the GX 460, ran for more than a decade with few changes and a famously unloved grille, yet developed a cult following among people who wanted a luxury SUV that could actually leave the pavement.
The third generation, launched for 2024 as the GX 550, changed the image overnight. Boxy, upright and handsome, it rides on the TNGA-F platform shared with the latest Land Cruiser and Tacoma and uses a twin-turbocharged V6. The Overtrail trim, with all-terrain tires, locking differentials and off-road-tuned suspension, quickly became the most talked-about version, beloved by the overlanding crowd and by suburban buyers who simply like the look and the rooftop-tent attitude.
The GX competes with the Land Rover Defender, Mercedes-Benz G-Class at a much lower price, Toyota Land Cruiser, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Ford Bronco in its upper trims. Critics note thirsty fuel economy and a tight third row; fans counter that few luxury SUVs are as capable or durable. Coverage includes model-year updates, off-road tests, recalls, pricing, special editions and the GX's growing role in the Lexus lineup as the brand's most rugged sales success.