Maxing Out The Configurator To Build The Ultimate 2024 Lexus GX: Here’s What We Found

Summary

• The 2024 Lexus GX received a redesign that brings back its rugged attitude and introduces an off-road variant, solidifying its adventurous lineage.
• The 2024 GX offers a range of options to suit any lifestyle or hobby, including portable air compressors, pet accessories, and various upgrades for convenience and luxury.
• The fully loaded Luxury+ model starts at $81,250, but with all available options, the price can easily exceed $100,000, making it a pricey choice that may require further consideration.

The Lexus GX, originally introduced to North American markets in 2002, has long been adored for its ability to take drivers beyond the pavement while providing a rather cushy interior. The midsize luxury SUV struck a delightful balance between utility and amenity, which has earned the GX solid reviews. Not to mention Lexus’ superb design, top-shelf safety, and noteworthy reliability.

For 2024, the mid-size SUV not only received a redesign that calls back to the rugged attitude that buyers originally fell in love with in the early 2000s, but it also gained an off-road variant for the first time, solidifying the adventurous lineage of the GX. The Overtrail model features upgraded off-road capabilities as well as extra protection and tougher components. The Overtrail trim is only one of the six available grades that offer a GX for any lifestyle.

As far as additional options, the 2024 Lexus GX offers everything from a portable air compressor and inflation kit to rear-seat pet hammocks and refrigerators. Suffice to say, no matter your lifestyle or hobby, there are options to fit your needs. So, how much does a fully loaded, top-trim 2024 GX cost? And what does it include?

In order to give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from various manufacturer websites and other authoritative sources, including Lexus, Lexus Newsroom, and Car And Driver.

2024 Lexus GX500 Trims And Additional Options

From V.I.P Valet To Off-Road Rock Climbing

To start, the 2024 Lexus GX is offered in six different trim levels, including a base model, a luxury model, and the all-new off-road variant. Each trim features varying levels of luxury and amenities, including interior materials, technology, and enhanced assist functions. The most expensive, and most jam-packed, model is the Luxury+.

For the 2024 model year, Lexus made sure that even the base Premium trim was held to the luxury SUV class standard. With favorable standard equipment, including 21-inch forged alloy wheels with machine finish, full-time 4-wheel drive, and a respectable tow capacity, even the base model will fare well in most environments. Also, the twin-turbo powertrain is standard across all trims as well, meaning that you’ll enjoy the efficiency and power increase no matter which grade you choose.

2024 Lexus GX500 Trim Levels

• Premium
• Premium+
• Luxury
• Luxury+
• Overtrail
• Overtrail+

The Luxury+ model includes just about every feature and function offered for the entire 2024 GX line-up, excluding redundant features and off-road-specific upgrades. That said, there is still a laundry list of available options that place the Luxury+ model among its high-end competitors, including the Range Rover and Cadillac Escalade, in terms of premium equipment.

The outgoing Lexus GX was motivated by a hefty, thirsty V-8 which made 301-horsepower. Though good for grunt work, the V-8 just didn’t fit the modernized, smart power that Lexus is moving forward with. To remedy this, Lexus outfitted the 2024 GX500 with a twin-turbo 3.4-liter V-6 that produces a respectable 349 horsepower and 479 pound-feet of torque.

The mighty twin-turbo V-6 connects to a 10-speed direct shift automatic transmission that provides smooth gear articulation. The pairing of the smaller engine and auto transmission is enough to earn the 2024 GX an EPA-estimated 21 highway MPG, according to Lexus Pressroom. Though not a huge improvement on the previous V-8’s MPG, the long-term progress is something that Lexus is proud of nonetheless and should serve as a testament to clean smart power.

Lexus GX

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Endless Options To Suit Any Task

The options list on the 2024 Lexus GX build page reads like a hardware store’s inventory. With items such as portable air compressors, portable lithium batteries, solar panel kits, and ARB recovery kits, there is no known scenario in which the 2024 GX isn’t prepared for the worst. Let’s just say that if you’re looking for the ultimate apocalypse-proof SUV, then look no further.

Aside from the emergency provisions offered on the new GX, there are also quality-of-life options that are sure to enhance your total Lexus experience. Options including a head-up display and heated rear captain’s chair seating add to the high-end luxury aspect, while an available roof rack and tow hitch allow the GX to carry and haul cargo safely. And those are just a few of the available upgrades.

Noteworthy Optional Features

• All-weather floor and cargo liners
• Ball mount for towing
• Emergency assistance kit
• ARB portable air compressor and tire inflation/deflation kits
• ARB fridge/freezer
• Heated rear captain’s seats
• Kurgo pet-passenger safety items
• Solar panel kit
• Dometic electric cooler
• Dashcam

Pet carriage is a focal point of many modern utility vehicles, as many buyers opt for a pickup or SUV to accommodate their furry companions. Well, Lexus hears you loud and clear, as the available options, including various rear seat covers, safety leashes, and in-car harnesses allow safe and comfortable transportation for even the uneasiest of pets.

Along with pet-safe upgrades, Lexus also offers accessories, including collapsible food and water bowls, a pet hair remover brush, a pet first-aid kit, and a collapsible ramp to assist your pet’s entry and exit from the GX.

Maxxed-Out Options And Top Trim Amenities

The 2024 Lexus GX is set to enter the U.S. markets in early 2024 with a starting MSRP of $64,250 for the base Premium option. This places it among other premium SUV options, including the Porsche Cayenne and the Genesis GV80. But, before you get sold on the GX Premium’s price tag, let’s first slide the bar down to the top-tier option.

The GX Luxury+ will carry an MSRP of $81,250, which is definitely a premium price considering the top-selling SUVs’ prices are often less than half of that. That said, there is a lot to appreciate in the Lexus top-tier experience. You’ll enjoy a standard heated steering wheel and massaging front seats as well as a Mark Levinson 21-speaker surround sound system and adaptive suspension.

Premium Interior Options

The interior of the 2024 GX Luxury+ model consists of semi-analine leather, along with faux tanned-wood grain accents and subtle chrome ornamentation for flair. The luxury layout and design are standard on the 2024 GX, though the high-end materials are reserved for the higher trims. This means that, though very pleasing to the eye, the lower trims will consist of a material Lexus calls NuLuxe. For those interested, the Overtrail models will feature earth-toned ultra-suede interior accents.

Standard on all 2024 GX models are a 10-speaker sound system, Lexus Safety System+ 3.0, a 14-inch high-definition touchscreen, and Apple Carplay/Android Auto capabilities. However, we’re not here for standard equipment. Upgrading to the best-of-the-best options sees the GX turned into a Jack of all trades. Along with power-extending running boards and a panoramic sunroof, the Luxury+ trim also unlocks additional tech options that aren’t available on lower trims.

Additional Upgrades And Subscription-Based Technology Features

• Cloud navigation
• Traffic jam assist
• Remote Connect
• Digital key & SmartAccess keycard

Lexus Is Pulling Out All The Stops

As mentioned before, the clean, sophisticated layout is standard on all 2024 Lexus GXs. The streamlined design and simplistic elegance of the interior are meant to contrast the rugged exterior. Visibility has improved from the previous model, thanks to the lower, horizontal instrument panel, which provides a clean area to place the optional head-up display. Ergonomic measures have been taken to improve passenger comfort, while multiple charging ports as well as a wireless charging station and 120V AC inverter ensure that all enjoy the trip as much as the destination.

Standard across all trims is the Lexus Safety System+ 3.0, an impressive suite of safety and driver assist features. Though you can opt to enhance the assist features with additional functions, the standard safety suite is loaded with everything one would need to safely operate the 2024 GX. Along with what you’d expect to find in the way of safety and driver assist features, the 2024 GX adds most of the enhanced features that are normally optional in the standard package.

Notable Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 Functions

• Pre-collision system w/ pedestrian detection
• All-speed dynamic radar cruise control
• Lane depart alert w/ steering assist
• Road sign assist
• Proactive driving assist

So, How Much Is This Gonna Cost You?

This is quite a ponderous question, as, even on the official build page, Lexus states that most options are prone to dealer markups. That said, they offer their prices for said items, which gives us a ballpark estimate as to what you’ll actually be paying for a fully loaded 2024 Lexus GX500. Most upgrades, including pet-safety harnesses, ball mounts, and all-weather liners are relatively cheap, there are plenty of accessories that cost over $1,000.

When fully packed with all available upgrades, the price of the Luxury+ model, which starts at $81,250, quickly jumped over $95,000, and that’s excluding redundant additions like multiple coolers and duplicate options in different colors. With ALL the available options added, the price can easily climb over $100,000. With that kind of money, it’s hard not to consider a cheaper, more mindfully upgraded SUV. That’s not to say the 2024 Lexus GX500 isn’t a viable option, just that, if you’re going to spend upwards of $100,000, you may want to shop around a little more before spending nearly $20,000 on accessories.