The 2026 Lexus GX is a genuine off-roader with the luxury and convenience features that make it appeal to families, daily commuters, overlanders, and more. The closest competitor to the GX is the Range Rover Defender 110. If you aren’t planning on going on a trail, the Audi Q7 and Mercedes-Benz GLE are comparable in price to the GX.
Appealing to such a wide range of people takes a thoughtful combination of elements that make it all work. Here are three things we like that are part of that formula.
1. Off-Road Capability
Based on a body-on-frame platform, the Lexus GX comes in a wide range of trim levels with more off-road features as you move up the line. The Overtrail trims (Overtrail and Overtrail+) are the peak of the GX’s trail-ready offerings. In addition to the GX’s standard 4-wheel-drive system, Overtrail versions add a one-inch suspension lift, an electronic locking rear differential, adaptive suspension, Crawl Control, downhill assist, and Multi-Terrain Select. Also standard in the Overtrail trims, Electronic Kinetic Dynamic Suspension (E-KDSS) allows each tire to move independently. The system automatically locks and unlocks the sway bars as needed to ensure a smooth ride. It works on trails and the highway.
2. Elegant Interior
The GX’s interior is elegant, nicely buttoned down, and not ostentatious. There is plenty of space for taller drivers, and the seats offer back-friendly heat, cooling, massage, and 10-way power adjustability. For backcountry adventurers, Overtrail models use a different foam in the seats to keep things more comfortable when getting jostled around off-road. Overtrail variants do not come with a third row, which creates plenty of space for camping gear and supplies behind the second row.
For those seeking even more luxurious features, the 2026 Lexus GX is available with a cool box to keep drinks cold, 21-speaker Mark Levinson premium audio, ambient lighting with themes, and a panoramic glass roof.
3. Crisp, Old-School Style
The GX has sharp lines, a bold yet modern front end, and a solid stance. As your eye moves along the rest of the GX, something seems a bit familiar about it. Below the second-row windows, the beltline kinks up before wrapping around the tailgate. This styling cue is a throwback to parent company Toyota’s off-road heritage, as it was on vehicles like the Land Cruiser 60 Series. Toyota’s decades of hardcore testing and off-road legacy have been part of the Lexus GX DNA since it went on sale in 2002. That capability is part of what makes the GX stand out in its segment.
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