Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $77,080 (Base GX): $67,735 (Non AWD)
Seating Capacity: 5 or 7 (depending upon the trim)
Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; rear view monitoring; stability control; traction control system; a blind spot monitoring system; a lane departure warning system; a lane keep assist system; a rear cross traffic alert system; a hill start assist system; and a tire pressure monitoring system
Options: heads up display; deleted moonroof; tonneau cover; rock rails; bridge rail cross bars; ballmount; and all-weather cargo tray
Standard Audio On Test Vehicle: a 10-speaker AM/FM audio system with Sirius XM
Android/Apple CarPlay: Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity: Standard
USB Connectivity: Standard
Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty: 4 years or 50,000 miles
Powertrain Warranty: 6 years or 70,000 miles
Towing Capacity: 9,063 lbs
Engine/Horsepower (Test Vehicle): 3.4-liter, 6-cylinder turbo engine/349-hp
Fuel Type: Premium
Standard Fuel Mileage: 15-city/21-hwy (test model)
What’s New: The SUV is literally a carryover model with no significant updates or changes.
Why:
Designed for off-roading w/a crawl control system
Power V6 engine
Full time SUV
Luxury SUV
No third-row seating equals extra cargo space
Co-pilot assist steering
Host of safety driving aids
HUD (heads up display)
Over 9,000 lbs of towing
Comfortable Heated/Ventilated front seats
Power operated steering wheel
Crystal Clear
Wireless charging
But:
Same vehicle as the Toyota Land Cruiser
Sunroof was deleted from the Overtrail trim
No V-8 option like in the Land Rover Defender
Sketchy voice activated infotainment system
Lackluster fuel economy --- Lexus should consider adding a hybrid 6-cylinder like in the Toyota Sequoia
At a starting price near $68,000, the Lexus GX Overtrail is outfitted with two rows of seating as opposed to the tight fitting third row typically found in the GX. Thus, this allows for additional cargo storage in the Overtrail trim.
Moreover, unlike the typical GX, the two-row GX is designed for off-roading, with its automated-like crawl control feature, 33-inch tires, panoramic view monitor with multi terrain monitor and electronic kinetic dynamic suspension system. This body-on-frame concept is definitely designed for those seeking to combine Lexus luxury name with adventure.
Overall, the boxy-looking GX is a premium version of the Toyota Land Cruiser, which shares the same design theme. Unlike the Land Cruiser, the GX has a higher starting price, a longer warranty, a larger engine and more luxurious amenities. Besides the noted mentions, the two vehicles are essentially the same.
So, for those wanting a little more bank for their buck with more features, if they plan on off-roading, the Lexus GX Overtrail is the route to go.
Competition: Land Rover Defender; and Toyota Land Cruiser
Highlight: The Toyota Land Cruiser shares the same design theme and many of the components as the Lexus GX.
Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $77,080 (Base GX): $67,735 (Non AWD)
Seating Capacity: 5 or 7 (depending upon the trim)
Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; rear view monitoring; stability control; traction control system; a blind spot monitoring system; a lane departure warning system; a lane keep assist system; a rear cross traffic alert system; a hill start assist system; and a tire pressure monitoring system
Standard Equipment (Test Model): an 18-inch alloy wheels; 33-inch tires; a 10-speed automatic transmission; full time 4wD; tow hitch receiver; heated steering wheel; power folding outside mirrors; power moonroof with roof rails; leather-like heated and ventilated front seats; power front seats with driver seat memory; ambient illumination; heated leather trimmed steering wheel; panoramic view monitor with multi terrain monitor; electronic kinetic dynamic suspension system; crawl control; and downhill assist control/multi terrain select function
Options: heads up display; deleted moonroof; tonneau cover; rock rails; bridge rail cross bars; ballmount; and all-weather cargo tray
Other Trim Levels:
Standard Audio On Test Vehicle: a 10-speaker AM/FM audio system with Sirius XM
Android/Apple CarPlay: Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity: Standard
USB Connectivity: Standard
Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty: 4 years or 50,000 miles
Powertrain Warranty: 6 years or 70,000 miles
Towing Capacity: 9,063 lbs
Engine/Horsepower (Test Vehicle): 3.4-liter, 6-cylinder turbo engine/349-hp
Fuel Type: Premium
Standard Fuel Mileage: 15-city/21-hwy (test model)
What’s New: The SUV is literally a carryover model for 2026 with no significant updates or changes.
Why:
Designed for off-roading w/a crawl control system
Power V6 engine
Full time SUV
Luxury SUV
No third-row seating equals extra cargo space
Co-pilot assist steering
Host of safety driving aids
HUD (heads up display)
Over 9,000 lbs of towing
Comfortable Heated/Ventilated front seats
Power operated steering wheel
Crystal Clear
Wireless charging
But:
Same vehicle as the Toyota Land Cruiser
Sunroof was deleted from the Overtrail trim
No V-8 option like in the Land Rover Defender
Sketchy voice activated infotainment system
Lackluster fuel economy --- Like in the Toyota Sequoia, Lexus should consider adding a 6-cylinder hybrid
Verdict: The rugged Lexus GX 550 Overtrail is one of the few SUVs on the market which is a direct competitor to the Land Rover Defender.
At a starting price near $68,000, the Lexus GX Overtrail is outfitted with two rows of seating as opposed to the tight fitting third row typically found in the GX. Thus, this allows for additional cargo storage in the Overtrail trim.
Moreover, unlike the typical GX, the two-row GX is designed for off-roading, with its automated-like crawl control feature, 33-inch tires, panoramic view monitor with multi terrain monitor and electronic kinetic dynamic suspension system. This body-on-frame concept is definitely designed for those seeking to combine Lexus luxury name with adventure.
Overall, the boxy-looking GX is a premium version of the Toyota Land Cruiser, which shares the same design theme. Unlike the Land Cruiser, the GX has a higher starting price, a longer warranty, a larger engine and more luxurious amenities. Besides the noted mentions, the two vehicles are essentially the same.
So, for those wanting a little more bank for their buck with more features, if they plan on off-roading, the Lexus GX Overtrail is the route to go.
Competition: Land Rover Defender; and Toyota Land Cruiser
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