The Lexus GX, a extra luxurious twin to the Toyota LandCruiser Prado, is due in Australia in mid-2024 and will likely be supplied in three variants.
These comprise the extra road-focused seven-seat GX 550 Luxurious and flagship GX 550 Sports activities Luxurious, in addition to the off-road oriented five-seat GX 550 Overtrail.
All Lexus GX 550 variants are powered by the identical twin-turbocharged 3.4-litre petrol V6 engine, which produces a claimed 260kW of energy and 650Nm of torque – representing will increase of 110kW and 150Nm over the upcoming Prado’s 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine with 48V mild-hybrid help.
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2024 Lexus GX 550 Luxurious (abroad mannequin proven) -
Drive is distributed to all 4 wheels via a 10-speed computerized transmission, which options low-range gearing and a locking centre differential.
Whereas the Lexus GX 550 Luxurious and Overtrail boast a 3500kg braked towing capability, the Sports activities Luxurious has a lowered capability of 3130kg.
Normal options for the ‘entry-level’ Lexus GX 550 Luxurious embrace:
- 20-inch alloy wheels (with a full-size spare)
- Self-levelling LED headlights
- Rear privateness glass
- Rear spoiler
- Flush roof rails
- Eight-way power-adjustable heated and ventilated entrance seats
- Heated outboard rear seats with 60:40 cut up folding
- Push-button folding third-row seats
- Tri-zone local weather management
- Head-up show
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- 14-inch infotainment display
- Wi-fi and wired Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
- 10-speaker sound system
- Wi-fi cellphone charger
- 5 USB-C ports
- 12-volt entrance and 220-volt rear shops
- Energy tailgate with fold-out glass hatch
- 9 airbags
- Tyre strain monitoring system
- 360-degree digicam
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2024 Lexus GX 550 Overtrail (abroad mannequin proven)
The off-road centered Lexus GX 550 Overtrail loses its third row seats however provides a lot of options, similar to:
- Black 18-inch wheels with all-terrain tyres
- Wheel arch mouldings
- Distinctive bumpers
- Black trim highlights
- Bridge-type roof rails
- Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS)
- Locking rear differential
- Digital Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (eKDSS)
- Multi-Terrain Choose off-road traction management system
- Multi-Terrain Monitor
- Downhill help management
- ‘Multi-stage’ Crawl Management
- Olive inexperienced Ultrasuede entrance seat accents and stitching (with stiffer bases and softer bolstering)
- ‘Distinctive door ornamentation’
- Good key
- Refrigerated cool field
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2024 Lexus GX 550 Sports activities Luxurious (abroad mannequin proven) -
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Along with the usual options of the GX 550 Luxurious, the Lexus GX 550 Sports activities Luxurious consists of:
- 22-inch alloy wheels
- Adaptive high-beam
- Energy-extending facet steps
- Panoramic glass roof
- Adaptive variable suspension
- 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat
- Therapeutic massage operate for each entrance seats
- Semi-aniline leather-accented trimmed seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Digital rear-view mirror
- 21-speaker Mark Levinson sound system
- Fingers-free energy tailgate
- Refrigerated coolbox
Australian pricing for the Lexus GX is but to be confirmed, although anticipate it to exceed $100,000 drive-away, given the outgoing – and lesser-equipped Toyota Prado – tops out at $87,468 plus on-road prices in Kakadu guise.
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