It’s been a long time since we’ve seen a “perfectly musical” car show up, but last night, Lexus did it with the new GX. The modified Prado that can be modified into a comfortable, super capable off-road vehicle now looks like a super comfortable, super capable all-terrain vehicle right out of the box. workshop.
The styling is impeccable, making almost everything else in its class look like a toy or a busted pickup truck by comparison.
It’s a ladder frame, you can buy 33-inch tires from the factory, there’s a Torsen central differential lock, and you can buy an electronic rear lock on the sturdy rear axle. It has KDSSCrawl Controls, etc., etc. God, look at this.
The 349 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque comes from the 3.4L turbocharged V6 and the 10-speed automatic, so we lose the V8, I guess that’s a pity, but remain so. Towing capacity is up to 8,000 pounds and a hybrid is coming soon. It’s 3.74 inches wider than the old GX, with seven seats.
The tailgate now opens vertically, like a normal SUV. There are six “Classes” Premium, Premium+, Luxury, Luxury+ and all-new for Lexus, Overtrail and Overtrail+. There’s a 14-inch touchscreen, but more importantly, the physical dials for A/C and volume.
It’s true that we haven’t actually driven this thing yet, but the photos and specs make it easily look like the most attractive luxury off-road vehicle on the market.
Well, well done.
