The 2024 Lexus GX Previews The Upcoming Toyota Land Cruiser Prado

Lexus has officially revealed the radically different all-new GX 550 that provides the first glimpse of what the new Toyota Land Cruiser Prado will look like later this year.

The 2024 GX introduces a noticeable change from the previous generation with a square-body profile with a horizontal design motif. The powerful front presence is led by the seamless grille and headlamp integration. From the front, the all-new GX continues the Lexus spindle body concept with an all-new bold design. The overall width increases by 95 mm compared to the previous-generation GX. The Premium Triple Beam LED headlamps and grille opening have been raised to help avoid potential road impact. The front overhang has been decreased by 20 mm for improved clearance. The powerful front presence is led by the seamless grille and headlamp integration.

From the side, the 2024 GX presents a solid, powerful presence featuring a horizontally flowing body with an increased wheelbase of 60 mm. The A-pillar has been pulled back for increased visibility in addition to the lower belt line and improved ground clearance. The overall length of the 2024 GX is increased by 70 mm. Contributing to the strong presence are the 33-inch tires with 18-inch wheels on the Overtrail grades for optimal off-road performance. The rear tread is increased by 83 mm for Premium and Luxury grades and 103 mm for the Overtrail grades.At the back, the square, aggressive stance is continued with the signature unified L-shaped light bar. The all-new GX will feature a standard power rear lift door (GX first) with a pop-out window and an available kick sensor for hands-free convenience.

Inside, the all-new lower, horizontal instrument panel design carries into the dash for a simplified front and passenger seat experience, providing excellent front and side visibility. It provides a clean, open space that connects the available Head-Up Display (HUD) to the centre where the standard 14-inch Multimedia Touchscreen Display with Lexus Interface technology can be found. Physical dials for frequently used controls such as air conditioning and audio volume remain, and all available off-road controls are concentrated near the gear shifter to help minimize potential driver distraction.

The 2024 GX comes standard with a wireless Apple CarPlay Integration and Android Auto compatibility, as well as a digital 12.3 Multi-Information Display (MID). It also gets a 10-speaker premium surround sound system, with available 21- Speaker Mark Levinson Surround Sound.

The new GX rides on Toyota’s latest TNGA-F body-on-frame platform shared with the LX and LandCruiser 300. It shares the GA-F platform introduced on the current-generation LX 600. A newly developed double-wishbone front suspension is paired with a multi-link rear suspension to achieve both a high level of off-road driving performance and on-road prowess. An available Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) constantly adjusts damping forces based on changing road conditions.

The all-new GX will be offered in two powertrain options. The GX will come standard with a twin-turbocharged 3.4L V6 engine paired with a 10-speed Direct Shift Automatic Transmission. The twin-turbo V6 produces an improved 349 horsepower, outperforming the previous generation V8’s 301 horsepower, and torque output also improves to a massive 650 Nm. A hybrid powertrain will be available in North America at a later date.

The GX has been known for its offroad prowess since the beginning, and the 2024 GX 550 is no different. Standard Full-Time 4WD is adopted for consistent responsiveness in varied terrain with a Torsen limited-slip centre differential with a locking feature. Overtrail grades add an electronic locking rear differential.

Deliveries should start early next year. Pricing has not been announced.