Most of the vehicles that were based on the Toyota Land Cruiser have seen a complete revision to follow the Land Cruiser’s new design. The Lexus GX, the closest kin to the Land Cruiser, is no exception. But it does outdo its Toyota sibling in several ways.
At a Glance The 2024 model year brings the third generation of the Lexus GX. Always the “more luxurious Land Cruiser,” the line between that Toyota model and the Lexus version has often been a little blurred. With the new Land Cruiser, however, Toyota definitely differentiates with a less premium offering that, while its upper trims do get close to the Lexus GX, no longer pushes so far into lux territory.
Styling for the 2024 Lexus GX start with its boxier shape and more aggressive look. Though it retains some contemporary Lexus design elements, especially in the front grille and wheel arches, it stands more upright with squared-off paneling. Underneath the bodywork, key mechanical changes also make this new GX more modern.
Ride height and ground clearance are about the same, but the V8 powering the has been replaced by a turbocharged V6. The 3.4-liter engine outputs 349 horsepower (257 kW) to a new 10-speed automatic transmission.
Four-wheel drive is still standard and is active full time. A Torsen limited-slip and locking rear differential remains as key to keeping the GX’s heritage for off-pavement capability. Towing is also rated at an impressive 9,000 lb (4,082 kg).
All of these changes do not, however, mean th.