Lexus on Thursday supplied the primary teaser take a look at its redesigned 2024 GX and confirmed the rugged mid-size SUV is coming quickly.
Toyota launched a redesigned Land Cruiser in 2021, and whereas the nameplate is not provided within the U.S., the redesigned full-size SUV spawned a Lexus LX twin that arrived right here for the 2022 mannequin yr.
Quickly, the Land Cruiser will spawn a smaller sibling often known as the Land Cruiser Prado, and as was the case for earlier generations, the brand new Prado will almost certainly find yourself as the company twin to the brand new GX.
The teaser images reveal little in the best way of element, although the headlight design and closely sculpted hood are much like what’s discovered on the bigger LX. The design additionally offers off some Vary Rover vibes.
2024 Lexus GX teaser
The present GX, often known as the GX 460, has been on sale because the 2010 mannequin yr and is thus lengthy overdue for a redesign. In line with current trademark exercise, the the brand new GX can be often known as the GX 550.
Not a lot is thought concerning the SUV, other than it seemingly using on Toyota’s TNGA-F body-on-frame platform shared with the Land Cruiser and LX twins, in addition to Toyota’s Tundra pickup and associated Sequoia SUV. A shortened TNGA-F platform can also be destined for the redesigned 2024 Toyota Tacoma, and certain a associated 4Runner SUV.
The seemingly powertrain for the U.S.-spec GX is a detuned model of the 409-hp turbocharged 3.5-liter V-6 discovered within the LX. A hybrid possibility might also be obtainable in some unspecified time in the future, whereas in different markets Lexus could provide a diesel possibility. The present GX 460 makes use of an antiquated 4.6-liter V-8 that places out a V-6-like 301 hp.
Whereas the brand new GX will nearly actually characteristic third-row seats, Lexus may have another mid-size SUV with three rows within the type of the new 2024 TX. The TX can be a company twin to the lately revealed 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, and each SUVs will share a plant in Princeton, Indiana.
