INTRODUCTION

Each passing year adds that little more to the growth of the luxury SUV segment, and not many quite like this with the 2024 Lexus GX. Yes, Lexus pushed the envelope further this time, and the stakes are significantly higher since it can go toe-to-toe with staunch competitors with the touching spirit to reach out for those drivers craving adventure matched with panache, class, and reliability.

In the 2024 edition of the Lexus GX, we will take a closer look at the performance and design, technology, and versatility, which obviously raises the bar. I further put down my personal experience and some anecdotes, which give an even better view as to how the GX manages to keep that golden spot among drivers who demand more from their SUVs.

1. The Lexus GX Legacy; Where Rugged Meets Refined

The Lexus GX bowed in 2002 when the then-luxury SUV segment was just getting started. When most other rivals have shifted to crossover-type structures, this has been one of the few to remain of body-on-frame varieties, giving this vehicle at least an off-road level of abilities usually reserved for more utilitarian vehicles. However, Lexus kept the GX fresh for the addition of its brand staples: luxury and leading-edge tech.

I have test-driven a few Lexus vehicles, including the GX, more than once. One of them was taking it through winter to Lake Tahoe. By the way, heads-up: we ran into a snowstorm on the way to Lake Tahoe. Yet, while other cars crazily spun around the icy road and its variants, this GX just took it like a pro. “The four-wheel drive combined with the V8 power was more than a confidence booster for me to get out and reach at our destination safely.” That day’s experience once again proved the GX to be among the most reliable SUVs I have ever driven.

2. Performance: All-Wheel Performance with Powerful End AT End Test

The driving performance of the 2024 Lexus GX, just like in the previous model years, is going to be great, especially for a buyer who needs a vehicle compatible with all terrains. The 4.6-liter V8 makes 301 horsepower and works with 329 pound-feet of torque, resulting in many torques and much power being sent to the wheels if one wishes to venture into really rugged off-road trails.

Very great at traction and stability, this very feature is going to make it one exceptional performer with a full-time four-wheel drive with a TORSEN® limited-slip center differential. The vehicle will be the best choice for drivers who are often in bad driving conditions where there is a lot of snow, mud, or rocky roads.

I recently had the chance to take the 2024 model up to some of my favorite, mountainous, off-road trails. This AVS system, which continuously varies the damping force of the shocks for the best ride quality with electronically controlled developments, really did a magnificent job. The GX feels rather composed and in control on the road, be it cornering hard or on steep inclines. It instilled me with a confidence that I could have a go at just about anything. Performance Highlights:

Engine: 4.6L V8; 301 HP at 329 lb.-ft.
Transmission: 6-speed automatic with sequential shift mode
Four-wheel Drive: Fulltime 4WD with TORSEN limited slip differential
Towing capacity: 6,500 maximum capacity

3. Design and Interior: Luxury and Practicality—All

While it’s designed for tough, hard-hitting adventure, a Lexus GX surely does not skimp on the luxurious factor. Keeping with the design that has become a signature of Lexus, the new 2024 model exudes a huge stance on its outside, being fitted with the signature spindle grille and top-tier LED lighting. This very body takes on a square shape and makes actually for more space on the interior, which is a great benefit, allowing the vehicle to be handy for people who usually move labored big objects or equipment.

Step in, and it feels like a private oasis. With selective appeal and quality make of the 2024 GX, nothing is left remiss, as befits the Lexus way. The cabin brags with the best: semi-aniline leather and real wood accents. The space in this interior area will give all guests an opportunity to seat either on their daily errands or during a long trip.

The features attributed to the seating in its third row make this SUV ideal for accommodating up to seven passengers, and thus it really pulls the strings of my heart. We went out camping in the woods alternatively with my family not soon after; the third-row seating came in very handy. The inside of the SUV did not feel cramped even with all the seats occupied. Everyone was in high spirits, with more than enough legroom.

Interior Highlights:

Seating: 7 passengers
Upholstery: Semi-Aniline Leather also accented with the wood-trim and aluminum accents
Cargo Space: 64.7 cubic feet maximum with 2nd and 3rd row totally folded
Comfort Features: Heated and ventilated front seat, tri-zone automatic climate control, power moonroof

4. Technology and Infotainment: Fun and Convenient Technology

A titan of technology from an age gone by, and Lexus is amongst the leaders in the future features found in a 2024 car. The GX soldiers on with the availability of a freshly packed selection of advanced infotainment and safety features. The centerpiece of the interior is its high-resolution touch display, measuring 10.3 inches and mounted centrally to the dashboard, which commands the navigation, audio, and climate controls of the vehicle.

The GX comes with Apple Carp lay® and Android Auto™ integration so it is really easy to link my smartphone with this system. I find operation through this system very intuitive and responsive, helping me keep my focus on the road whether I stream music or use it for navigation.

You can also have the available Mark Levinson Premium Surround Sound Audio System on tap. As an audiophile myself, I am usually a bit of a taskmaster when it comes to the minimum threshold in delivering audiophile sound quality—but the Levitations System proved awfully good: seventeen strategically-placed speakers in the cabin pipe out crisp, immersive audio for an experience that really does make even dreary commutes something to be savored.

Technology Features:

Infotainment: 10.3-inch high-definition
Connectivity: Laggard Apple Carp lay® and Android Auto™ with Alexa
Audio System: Economy-class Mark Levinson® Premium Surround Sound Audio System with 17 speakers
Driver Assist: Lexus Safety System+ pre-collision warning, lane departure alert, adaptive cruise control

5. Safety and Driver Assist: Confidence Behind the Wheel

Safety has been a huge deal with each Lexus, no doubt to be expounded upon with the 2024 GX as well, with a suite full of driver assistance features made for enhanced safety and convenience of cherished passengers. The Lexus Safety System+ is coming with a standard pre-collision system, pedestrian detection, lane departure alert, and adaptive cruise control.

I could try the adaptive cruise control in real highway conditions on a recent trip. It kept the speed of the car automatically relative to the one ahead, moving, by definition, in a leading direction to try to keep its speed while attempting to maintain distance. It so happened that this ability proved invaluable on the serious long-distance trip: because of it, a heap of acts for deceleration had been realized, and acts for acceleration were avoided.

Among these, I found the Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert very useful, reminding me in many cases about a lane change and about getting out of a parking space. It really brought situational awareness up to all the potential collision.

Top Safety Features:

Lexus Safety System+: Pre-Collision Warning, Lane Departure Alert, Adaptive Cruise Control
Blind Spot Monitor: Monitors any other vehicle in the blind spot
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert: Provided rear support system to the driver while reversing by detection of the vehicle approaching from behind
Parking Assistance: Panoramic View Monitor provided by Nissan for ease in seeing in all direction

6. The Off-Road Experience: Conquering New Frontiers

While most luxury crossovers will predominantly never come anywhere close to the pavement’s edge, the 2024 Lexus GX will be up for the challenges in the off-road environment. Well, it will come body-on-frame with full-time four-wheel drive and advanced off-road technologies to readily tackle rugged terrains.

I had taken the GX over a notoriously off-road trail very close to Joshua Tree National Park not long ago to see just how off-roads it could be. As horrible as the trail was, the Multi-Terrain Select system actually really helped. This offers drivers a selection of modes for selecting the mud and sand. This is achieved by the software adapting the VEHICLE throttle, traction, and braking with conditions that best suit situations in which optimum performance is achieved.

Another feature that I found to make me extraordinarily excited was the Crawl Control system. The feature automatically modulates the throttle and brakes to keep a slow, constant pace over challenging off-road terrains. Be it climbing up rocks or rolling down a steep hill, the Crawl Control system brought me precision management that would enable me to steer without having to care for the throttle.

multi-Terrain Select: To enhance off-road performance in different off-road conditions
CRAWL Control: Velocity managements in vehicles on steeply hilly or uneven land
Suspension: KDSS assists in getting a better grip when off-roading
Ground Clearance: Ground clearance of 8.1 inches which can roll over big obstacles

7. Competitors Pros and Cons: How is GX different?

The Lexus GX pales by comparison to recent entries in the luxury SUV marketplace: the Land Rover Defender, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, and the mature Toyota Land Cruiser. Where each one in a different way might have a shining point over the others, the GX stands out at the :.

As an instance, the GX provides the same rugged ability coupled with exquisitely refined luxuriously appointed interiors that the Land Rover Defender and Mercedes Benz G-Class provide but costs a fraction lesser than the two. While the Toyota Land Cruiser receives a variant with similar capabilities, it can just never be seen in the rich bounty that the GX brings forth, in terms of the luxury level and technological quotient of the vehicle.

On the other hand, the GX is also reputedly much better than most of the competition. Consistently Lexus cars rate very well as far as dependability with consumers. This puts it up there as a decent buying prospect for drivers intrigued by a luxury SUV that will last a long time.