2026 Lexus GX

Name: 2026 Lexus GX Review
Brand: Lexus

Release Date: Fall 2025

Estimated Price: Starting around $66,000

The 2026 Lexus GX blends distinctive, rugged style with typical Lexus luxury. And in its Overtrail trim, it's a very capable off-road SUV with all the posh features for outdoor and city life. But you will likely be disappointed with its subpar fuel economy and cramped third-row seat.Read full review

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2026 Lexus GX Review

Pros

Excellent balance of capability and luxury
Distinctive design and high-quality cabin
Hasn't sacrificed its off-road roots
Something-for-everyone trim offerings

Cons

Lackluster mpg
Available third-row seat is small and takes up valuable cargo space
Some driver assist features can be annoying to use

What's new

No significant changes expected for 2026
Part of the third GX generation introduced for 2024

Overview

Written by automotive expert Dan Frio

7/8/2025

No matter which Lexus you buy, you can be assured that luxury was the priority during the design and engineering process. That's no different with the 2026 Lexus GX. But the GX packs an almost equal amount of off-road capability to accompany the soft leather seats and whisper-quiet interior. Its rugged underpinnings and relatively compact size make it a compelling choice for well-heeled adventure enthusiasts.

Edmunds spotlight: Hidden capability

Sure, the Lexus GX has the styling of a futuristic rugged SUV, but there are a lot of vehicles on sale today that can't exactly back up their looks. But when you opt for the GX in its Overtrail trim, there's genuine capability lurking beneath that pristine paint job and wonderfully detailed interior. Complete with all-terrain tires, a locking rear differential, a low-range transfer case, and terrain-specific stability and traction control, the GX doesn't need any help getting off the parkway and deep into the national park.

Competitors to consider

When you think luxury off-roader, the Land Rover Defender should immediately spring to mind. A reincarnation of the legendary safari SUV, the Defender was recently reborn swathed in leather and premium materials but still packed with real off-road chops. With three available body styles, the Defender does offer a bit more personalization than the GX. If you're on a tighter budget, the Toyota Land Cruiser offers much of the same hardware as the GX but with a less powerful engine and a more basic interior.

What’s it like to live with?

Our test team purchased a Lexus GX to find out how much the latest generation GX has improved. At around $86K, it wasn't cheap, but that got us the new Overtrail trim, which comes with off-road-optimized suspension, all-terrain tires, and extra cameras for better trail visibility. We'll be driving and living with this GX for about a year and 20,000 miles. Read Edmunds' Lexus GX One-Year Road Test for all of the details.

Edmunds Expert Rating

edmunds TESTED

Driven, tested, rated by automotive expert Brian Wong

Great

8.1

out of 10

We drove the 2026 Lexus GX on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.

Performance

8/10

How does the GX drive? The GX's turbocharged V6 and 10-speed transmission form a potent pairing. In our testing, the GX accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in a competitive 6.7 seconds. There's plenty of power for passing slower traffic or merging onto a highway. It's also smooth and responsive around town.

Handling isn't this big SUV's forte. When pushed, there's noticeable body roll, though you won't feel like you're out of control. Off-road is where the GX can shine. The Overtrail version comes with some extra features, such as a locking rear differential, to give this SUV better-than-average capability.

Comfort

8.5/10

How comfortable is the GX? The GX is unfazed when driving over broken pavement. Its suspension does a great job of sorting out bumps and keeping the cabin serene. The cabin is also very quiet at highway speeds, except for a bit of wind noise off the tall side mirrors. The seats across the first two rows are supportive and comfortable. However, the third-row bench seat is mounted low to the floor, resulting in a knees-in-the-air seating position.

Interior

8/10

How’s the interior? There is less second-row room than you'd think given the GX's size, and the third row is very cramped. As a five-passenger vehicle, the GX is passable, but if you want to carry any more than that, you'll need to be prepared to field some complaints from the peanut gallery. The GX is a high-riding vehicle, but the running boards and grab handles can help shorter drivers get in.

The GX's dashboard has all of the controls you'd need to use frequently within easy reach. We are less fond of the climate controls. They are located at the bottom of the touchscreen, so the usable area of the screen is diminished, but at least you're not digging into menus to activate things like the heated or cooled front seats. Overall visibility is pretty good, and the available surround-view camera system helps out when parking or driving off-road.

Technology

8/10

How’s the tech? The infotainment system, shared among many Toyota and Lexus products these days, is easy to use and generally responsive. The navigation maps are a touch laggy compared to what you'll get if you connect your phone and use the wireless Android Auto or Apple CarPlay. Voice commands work well, but they don't have the same level of functionality as the voice systems in the latest BMW and Mercedes vehicles.

There's a long list of standard driver assist technology. But the integration of some of these systems is not very user-friendly. For example, the driver attention monitor is located atop the steering column. If you drive with a hand on top of the steering wheel, be prepared for constant notifications to sit up because the camera can't see your face. Also, the available low-speed hands-free driving system only works up to 25 mph. Because of that, it activates and deactivates constantly in congested traffic. It's more annoying to use than just keeping a hand on the wheel.

Storage

7.5/10

How’s the storage? Three-row versions of the GX do not have a lot of storage when all of the seats are up: just 10.3 cubic feet. That expands to a more helpful 40.2 cubic feet with the third row folded; dropping the second-row opens up 76.9 cubic feet. Cargo space is much better in the two-row Overtrail trims, which don't have the third-row seat. The only caveat is that the load-in height for the cargo area is pretty high and it can be a struggle getting heavier items up there.

Interior storage spaces for small items take a hit if you opt for the cooled center console because it makes that storage bin quite small — though it's still large enough to fit three or four cans of whatever it is you need to keep cold. The door pockets are decently sized, but the front of the car especially lacks spots to put any items other than a phone.

Continue reading Edmunds Expert Rating below

Fuel Economy

6.5/10

How’s the fuel economy? The GX's powertrain and full-time 4WD system don't make it particularly efficient, with an EPA-estimated 17 mpg combined (15 city/21 highway). On our real-world evaluation route, we observed a better figure than that at 19.8 mpg. But if you plan to take the GX off-road, be ready for those numbers to drop precipitously.

Value

7.5/10

Is the GX a good value? Because of its Lexus-grade interior and solid build quality, the GX is a quite luxurious way to go off-roading. Pricing for the Overtrail versions is a bit eye-opening, though; there are definitely cheaper ways to drive around in the dirt. But if you want an SUV that's big on style and refinement, the GX will easily seem worth it.

Wildcard

9/10

We don't usually think of Lexus as having the coolest designs. But the GX not only looks fantastic, it has the driving chops to back it up. Its powertrain delivers effortless power, and though the Overtrail models are built to be very capable off-roaders, they don't sacrifice any on-road dynamics or luxury in the bargain. The GX is a vehicle that you'll be excited to drive each time you get behind the wheel.

Which GX does Edmunds recommend?

Lexus hasn't released official information on the 2026 GX as of this writing. We'll update our recommendation if anything changes, but based on last year's GX, we think the base Premium will satisfy most buyers. It comes well loaded with heated and ventilated seats, a large touchscreen, and plenty of driver assistance features. More adventurous types should consider the Overtrail model for its beefier tires and locking rear differential.

2026 Lexus GX videos

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NOTE: This video is about the 2024 Lexus GX, but since the 2026 Lexus GX is part of the same generation, our earlier analysis still applies.

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2026 Lexus GX

2026 Lexus GX Review

Pros

Cons

What's new

Overview

Edmunds spotlight: Hidden capability

Competitors to consider

What’s it like to live with?

Edmunds Expert Rating

Performance

Comfort

Interior

Technology

Storage

Fuel Economy

Value

Wildcard

Which GX does Edmunds recommend?

2026 Lexus GX videos

These Are the Best-Looking and Worst-Looking Cars of 2024 | We Rate the Designs on Sale Today

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