Lexus GX

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The Car Guide rating 2.5/5 51% Detailed ratings

Price $72,100 Payments

Fuel consumption 12.3 – 16.2 L/100km

The current-generation GX has been around for a very long time, but Lexus has an update in store for 2022. It starts with a new entry-level model called Signature and a special edition featuring a number of black accents. Drivers will appreciate the Lexus navigation system with Remote Connect on a 10.3-inch touchscreen. All GX models use the same 4.6-litre V8 engine that generates 301 horsepower and 329 pound-feet of torque.

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35 Years of Lexus: SUVs Are the Stars, and We Found the Coolest of All

Special Events

Lexus has one of the most extensive portfolios among luxury car brands today. It's also by far the best-selling Japanese player in that field. Yet it's a long way from its humble beginnings in 1990 with the LS 400 and ES 250 sedans. The full-size LX launched in 1996—which pushed …March 19, 2025

2024 Lexus GX: Overtrail is the New Name to Remember

First Drives

Here we are, pushing the new 2024 Lexus GX Overtrail deep into a specially prepared dirt course with the left front wheel and right rear wheel up in the air at the same time. As the big luxury SUV keeps crawling forward, with methodical use of the throttle and brake …February 5, 2024

Top 10 SUVs With the Best Towing Capacity

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July 7, 2023

2024 Lexus GX is a Modern Adventurer With Twin-Turbo V6, Hybrid to Follow

News

In addition to unveiling the all-new TX in a world premiere on Thursday night, Lexus took the wraps off the completely redesigned 2024 Lexus GX. The Car Guide was on hand in Texas to cover the event, and as you’ll see for yourself on the pictures, this next-generation model is …June 8, 2023

Lexus RX L or GX: Which is the Best Three-Row SUV?

Comparative Tests

Are you looking for an upscale SUV that’s also safe and reliable? Naturally, your potential candidates will include one or several models from Lexus , a brand that’s known to meet these three criteria. But if your family is getting bigger or you just need more space, what are your …November 23, 2022

Top 10 Most Reliable 2022 Models According to Consumer Reports

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November 23, 2021

Top 10 Models That Were Last Redesigned A Long Time Ago

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April 1, 2021

Top 10 Most Reliable 2021 Models According to Consumer Reports

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November 20, 2020

2020 Lexus GX: What Retirement?

First Drives

LIBERIA, Costa Rica – In a world filled with car-based crossovers with turbocharged engines or hybrid powertrains, the Lexus GX sure feels archaic. The clash is especially noticeable alongside the brand’s own seven-passenger RX L . If body-on-frame utility vehicles with thirsty V8 engines are considered a thing of the …July 22, 2019

Lexus AWD In The Beautiful Region Of Charlevoix

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Yours truly is heading east this week to drive the 2016 edition of all-wheel-drive Lexus models. Which ones, exactly? No idea yet, as Lexus’ invitation doesn’t specify. For now, it’s a mystery. Actually, Toyota’s luxury and prestige brand has plenty of choices with 11 models in its current line-up that …December 11, 2015

2014 Lexus GX 460: Ghost Of SUVs Past

Test Drives

The 2014 Lexus GX 460 is the perfect illustration of the luxury brand’s ‘stand fast’ strategy for truck development. Much like the larger LX 570, and Toyota platform-mates the 4Runner and Land Cruiser, the Lexus GX 460 is somewhat of an anachronism, a full-frame SUV in a world where very …March 21, 2014

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Toyota Again Recalling Tundra Pickups, Lexus SUVs Due to Engine Debris

Recalls

Once again, Toyota ’s excellent reputation for reliability continues to erode since the launch of the new twin-turbo V6. Remember when the automaker recalled more than 100,000 vehicles, including about 10,000 in Canada, to replace their engines in the summer of 2024? Well, the same kind of problem is occurring …November 10, 2025

The Most Dependable Used Vehicles in 2025 According to J.D. Power

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Looking for a reliable used car, truck or SUV? J.D. Power has just published its 2025 Vehicle Dependability Study, which is based on responses from more than 34,000 original owners of 2022 model-year vehicles after three years of ownership. The study covers more than 180 specific problem areas across nine …February 13, 2025

Lexus Unveils Official Canadian Pricing For New GX

News

The Car Guide has already had the opportunity to get close to the new 2024 Lexus GX last June at an event held in Texas. We learned that the Japanese luxury SUV would be getting a complete overhaul for the 2024 model year, and among the major changes is a …January 5, 2024

2024 Lexus GX is a Modern Adventurer With Twin-Turbo V6, Hybrid to Follow

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Toyota to Halt Production of Several Models in December

News

Parts shortages are catching up with Toyota big time. The Japanese automaker will halt production for a number of Toyota and Lexus models in December as supply chain disruptions continue to hit the auto industry. According to a report by Automotive News , the cuts will affect the Toyota RAV4 …November 23, 2022

Top 10 Most Reliable 2023 Models According to Consumer Reports

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November 16, 2022

Lexus GX Reminds Us It’s Still Around With Changes for 2022

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The Lexus GX is really not the first name that comes to mind when talking about midsize luxury SUVs. In fact, you might have forgotten it even exists. That being said, the company has made some notable changes for 2022, and the model will go on sale across Canada in …August 27, 2021

Top Makes and Models in 2021 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study

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February 25, 2021

2020 Lexus GX Becomes Safer and Better Off the Road

New Models

Three-row SUVs are very popular these days, yet the midsize Lexus GX remains in the shadow of most competitors. Toyota’s luxury brand is making some updates for 2020 to help it draw more attention. Physically, the spindle grille gets a bold, kaleidoscopic treatment that is equal parts fashion statement and …June 20, 2019

Lexus GX to get Facelift for 2014

News

The 2014 Lexus will get a facelift judging by some leaked images appearing online. The full size SUV is expected to adopt Lexus’ spindle-shaped grille along with other modest changes to the body. The current model was introduced in 2009 and hasn’t been updated since, aside from a suspension tweak. August 23, 2013

Lexus Stop Sale of GX460, Evaluating Stability Control

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After Consumer Reports found the latest GX460 at fault for egregious amounts of lifting throttle oversteer, Toyota has put a stop sale order on the mid-level Lexus. Precluding CR‘s own “Do Not Buy” recommendation (the first of the decade), the decision comes after a video demonstrating the problem seemed to …April 16, 2010

Lexus’ Statement Regarding Consumer Reports’ Testing of the 2010 GX 460

News

For 20 years, Lexus has made customer safety and satisfaction our highest priorities. We are taking the situation with the GX 460 very seriously and are determined to identify and understand the issue Consumer Reports identified. At this time we have asked our dealers to temporarily suspend delivery of the …April 14, 2010

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Motoring TV 2001 Episode 9

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2019 Lexus ES / ES F-SPORT

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Lexus unveiled the 2019 Lexus ES midsize luxury sedan.

Motoring TV 2002 Episode 3

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Motoring TV 2005 Episode 20

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The Car Guide rating 51%

Pros

Luxurious and spacious interior
Large trunk
Good off-road capabilities

Cons

No electrified version
Front end diving when braking
Imprecise steering
Rear door inconvenient in tight spaces

Fuel economy	2/10
Reliability	9/10
Safety	4/10
Infotainment	3/10
Driving	3/10
Overall	6/10

What's new in 2022

Revision of versions and equipment, entertainment system for the rear passengers (Executive), compatibility with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, new colors.

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