Updated SUV Lexus GX lost V8 (36 photos + 1 video)

Lexus has officially unveiled the new GX SUV, which has moved to GA-F platform similar to that on which the LX and Toyota Land are built cruiser. The third generation of the machine changed the index from GX 460 to GX 550, and also for the first time in history acquired a factory off-road equipment with 33 inch wheels.





In terms of size, the GX 550 turned out to be a little larger predecessor. The length of the car is 4950 mm, width - 1980 mm, height - 1865 mm, and the wheelbase - 2850 mm, while the GX 460 had dimensions 4935 × 1885 × 1885 mm and distance between axles 2789 mm.

On the outside, the SUV is radically different from the GX 460. The previous generation of the novelty is united only by the presence of a proprietary grille and "boomerangs" of LED lights. Designers even abandoned the side-opening rear door, but retained at the same time the ability to raise the glass separately.

Inside, the 14-inch screen immediately grabs attention. media complex, designed in the same style as the Lexus RX, for example, as well as a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. Optional a head-up display is also available.

On closer inspection, you can see the switch washer driving modes, Multi-Terrain Select and off-road buttons cruise control Crawl Control, keys activating the lock differentials, as well as several USB-C sockets and a selector for selecting descending row.

There is no exact list of vehicle equipment yet, but it is known that The Lexus GX 550 will be offered in 6- and 7-seater versions, will receive ventilated and heated seats for the driver and front passenger are already in "base", heated rear seats will be optional. media system supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and for safety, in addition to a wide arsenal of airbags, a complex of electronic assistants Lexus Safety System +.

The Lexus GX engine range has two units. At first At times, the car will only be offered with a V6 turbo engine, which we have already seen in Lexus LX and LC 300. However, for the GX 550, its return was reduced from 415 forces to 354, but the torque was left at the same level - 650 Nm. Works the unit is paired with a 10-speed automatic and a system of constant full drive with a Torsen lockable differential on the rear axle. Later to V6 a 2.4 turbo engine will be added as part of a hybrid power plant. Lexus has not yet given specific details, but in the new Toyota Tacoma, for example, such a bunch produces 331 forces and 630 Nm.

The chassis is designed to be responsible for the good behavior of the car on the road, tuned in accordance with the corporate philosophy of Lexus. Part by part "iron" in this should help the controlled suspension E-KDSS, completely electric power steering and a new braking system.

Separately, it is worth mentioning the appearance in the GX line of the version, sharpened for off-road. Such a car is called Overtrail and differs primarily in 33-inch "toothy" wheels on 18" rims, extra underbody protection and unpainted plastic around the perimeter.

The third generation Lexus GX should go on sale in early 2024.