In the world of luxury, tough SUVs, the Lexus GX stands out with its massive body and numerous off-road features, giving it high visibility. But in terms of design, the previous generations have a bit of a “middle-aged oily uncle” vibe. However, recently, this inherent impression has been shattered, as the all-new generation of Lexus GX has officially hit the market, with its completely new design language that is very much in line with the current trends, giving a fresh feeling overall. So, how should we choose when buying a car? This issue of “Car Buying Guide” will answer that for you.
On January 13, 2024, the all-new generation of Lexus GX was officially launched, with a total of 3 models priced between 778,000 and 888,000 yuan (123360$). 1. Model Description
In terms of appearance, the new car adopts the latest design language, with a spindle-shaped front grille and sharp headlights on both sides. The raised front hood and square body shape highlight the rugged temperament. The side of the car has straight lines and large windows to increase the lighting effect inside the car. The design of the rear of the car is also refreshed, with a through-type tail light to enhance the horizontal visual width. In addition, the rear lines are square, matching the overall temperament with its rugged SUV positioning.
According to current information, the recommended model is equipped with black wheels, paired with tire size 265/70 R18. The base model has tire size 265/55 R20, while the top model has 265/50 R22.
The new car offers a variety of body colors, including black/moon shadow, supersonic titanium silver, mercury gray mica, supersonic quartz white, ultimate black, sapphire blue, indigo mica, moon rock gray, black/indigo mica, and black/moon rock gray. Among them, three dual-tone colors are exclusive to the 550h OVERTRAIL version.
The interior design of the vehicle features straight lines and soft materials on the center console, ensuring a high-end feel. The all-digital instrument panel and touchscreen display enhance the technological aspect of the interior. The new generation Lexus GX also supports voice recognition, vehicle connectivity, and OTA upgrades in its infotainment system.
The new generation Lexus GX is powered by a 2.4T turbocharged engine + electric motor. The engine has a maximum power of 207kW and a maximum torque of 430N·m; the total power of the electric motor is 40kW, and the total torque of the electric motor is 250N·m. The engine is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.