Ahead of an Australian arrival around half way through 2024, the local model range for the 2024 Lexus GX550 has been announced. To be positioned as the luxury cousin to the new Toyota LandCruiser Prado, the GX will be offered in three models – including an off-road themed Overtrail model that will only be available in five-seat form – with a single drivetrain for now: a 260kW/650Nm 3.5-litre twin-turbocharged petrol V6 mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission.
Lexus Australia Chief Executive John Pappas said the all-new GX is perfect for adventure-focused Lexus customers wanting a luxurious and tough SUV that can take the entire family deep into the outdoors.
“Lexus is dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of our customers, and the GX provides a seven-seat solution for families while offering fantastic turbocharged off-road performance,” Mr Pappas said.
“We are also delighted to offer the unique Overtrail grade for those wanting rugged off-road capability as the number one priority.”
While Australian pricing is yet to be announced, Lexus staff have reportedly told local media that it will be in the “six-figure” range, pointing to a starting price north of $100,000 plus on-road costs – or around $20,000 more expensive than the current top-spec Prado Kakadu (which will also increase in price. Locally, three models will be offered: the entry-level Luxury and both the top-spec Sports Luxury and off-road themed Overtrail sitting above it.
Under the bonnet of the 2024 Lexus GX550 range in Australia will be one drivetrain initially: a 260kW (between 4,800rpm – 5,200rpm)/650Nm (from 2,000rpm to 3,600rpm) twin-turbocharged petrol V6 engine mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission and a full-time four-wheel drive system. While local fuel consumption figures are yet to be announced, Lexus Australia has confirmed that the Luxury and Overtrail will be able to tow a 3,500kg braked trailer (3,130kg for the Sports Luxury).
2024 Lexus GX550 Luxury standard equipment:
- 20-inch alloy wheels with a full-sized spare wheel
- Seven seats
- Roof rails
- Rear privacy glass
- Powered top-hinged tailgate with lift-up window
- Automatic LED exterior lighting
- Keyless entry with push button start
- Low-range transfer case
- Locking centre differential
- Synthetic leather upholstery
- Eight-way electrically adjustable front seats with memory
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Heated outboard second-row seats
- Tri-zone climate control
- 12.3-inch digital driver’s display
- 14-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- 10-speaker sound system
- Selectable drive modes
- Five USB-C ports
- Wireless phone charger
- 12V and 220V sockets
- Head-up display
2024 Lexus GX550 Safety equipment:
- Nine airbags
- Auto emergency braking (AEB) with pedestrian, cyclist and intersection assistance
- Lane keep assistance with lane departure warning
- Adaptive lane guidance
- Adaptive cruise control
- Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert
- Tyre pressure monitoring
- Front and rear parking sensors
- 360-degree parking camera
GX550 Sports Luxury adds over Luxury:
- 22-inch alloy wheels
- Adaptive suspension
- LED headlights with Matrix adaptive high beam
- Auto-retracting side steps
- Panoramic glass roof
- 21-speaker Mark Levinson sound system
- Semi-aniline leather upholstery
- 10-way electric front seats with massaging
- Refrigerated interior cool box
- Heated steering wheel
- Digital rear camera
- Multi-colour LED interior ambient lighting
- Two additional drive modes (five in total)
GX550 Overtrail adds over Luxury:
- 18-inch black alloy wheels
- Five-seat layout
- Wheel-arch mouldings
- Unique front and rear bumpers
- Black exterior trim
- Bridge-type roof rails
- Adaptive suspension
- Locking rear differential
- Electronic Kinetic Dynamic Suspension (e-KDSS)
- ‘Multi-Terrain Select’ off-road traction control and camera system
- Hill descent control and crawl control
- Larger alternator
- Olive green suede accents and stitching on front seats
- Unique front seats and interior trim
- Refrigerated cool box
The 2024 Lexus GX550 is due to go on sale in Australia from around half way through 2024, with local pricing to be confirmed before then. Stay tuned to DiscoverAuto for the latest automotive news and reviews.
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