2024 Lexus GX Early Review | Consumer Reports

The all-new GX SUV is Lexus's most off-road model. It's distinguished by a premium feel, albeit wrapped in a more rugged old-school body-on-frame design, and a solid Lexus reliability record. The GX is about 5 inches longer, 4 inches wider, and gains a couple of inches in height and wheelbase. But the added size and capability come with a downside—incremental fuel economy gains.

[Riskmangler]

No mention of ride quality, road/cabin noise, acceleration, braking. 8+ minutes of what?

[alexsystems]

That’s what I felt getting into the new GX. I have a 2023 GX460 and sitting in the new GX it doesn’t feel as luxury as the old GX

[gomez]

No kdss on most models = body roll and sway. Gx460 has hardly any body roll on corners so pleasure to drive without motion sickness.

[UknowWhoWeR]

I can’t believe the price of this thing. I was honestly expecting it to be more!

[ninetwenty]

Best consumer report review ever. No b/s just an honest review. Thank you. Hope this format replaces the normal awful reviews.

[husshardan]

You should compare it to the previous GX460. That one does not roll around anywhere near as much as all versions have the KD-SS levelling/sway bar system, while the new one only has it on the Overtrail model. Also the previous gen GX460 is much more luxurious inside - just check out the headliner and sunroof cover.
No mention of the hood vibrating at speed?

[NemeanLion-]

Some of the criticisms are ridiculous. I feel like Consumer Reports has unrealistic expectations. They expect vehicles to have ability in everything and sacrifice nothing.

[therealjasonpark]

The GX seems like a premium version of the Land cruiser not a Lexus product.

Between the UX and the TX, it seems Lexus is watering down their premium brand.

[srandyt]

Before it is stated that the side mirrors are narrower, I would challenge you to get a tape and actually measure them. I have an FJ, and its mirrors also have this truck-like mirror shape. I measured them to confirm they are actually the same width as my Tacoma.

[randomstuff]

How come you didn't mention the engine issues?

It's a beautiful car, and I was thinking about buying it, but I'll pass for now because it's missing:
1. Third row seats don't have enough room. Why not give it the same third row seats as the TX
2. When third row seats are up, there is not enough cargo room.... look at TX as an example. It has 20 cubic feet
3. Hate the bump in the center seat
4. Toyota Sequoia has more luxury material than GX. I would feel like I'm being cheated
5. KDSS should be on all trims

[DevilTime]

We just got ours and the best Lexus we have ever owned. Lot better then the previous model all though we also liked that one just not as much this 2 row over trail in white pearl

[advapp]

This is the third review that I've seen that has not mentioned that the second row seats recline. I can tell you this thing is very quiet at least in the overtrail plus trim. Power is very linear it's very smooth and me myself I like the interior the look of it.

[foxlake]

The interior looks more Toyota like, than Lexus like. Doesn’t look like a good use of interior space.

[dicajuan]

Pros: exterior design, 1 mpg less than 460

Cons:
No more naturally aspirated, bulletproof, proven V8
No standard KDSS
Average Interior, with normal quality materials

No thanks.. i'm keeping my 2020 Luxury GX460

[masoodrazaq]

Good tips. Generally I wear sub $1000 watches when I travel. G shock, PRX, Nuun, Hamilton, Unimatic etc.

[ktpinnacle]

I'm actually looking at the GX as the right mix of luxury and off-road capability. I intend on getting it into some dirt, and this interior looks easier to clean than those with piano black everywhere and touches that are more suited for boulevard cruisers. The LX is more luxury and less capability, and the TX is more a people mover than I need at this point as an empty nester. The GX Overtrail+ is just right.

[chkang]

Try opening the driver side window while going highway speeds…I have a dangerous window wobble on my premium plus..brought it to Lexus service and told me that’s just how the car is

[williamkinn]

Doesn't the GX have the same engine as the New Tundra, which has had issues?

[rostamr]

I don't understand the comment on expecting more luxury for the price. Have you considered what you get for 90 or 100K on Branco? GX 550 at even 90-100 is an excellent deal...

[JeepCherokeeful]

If only Lexus offered a huge SUV like a Cadillac Escalade ESV…what idea!