2026 Lexus GX

Overview

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 recently redesigned 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 footprint 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.

With equal parts luxury and capability, the recently redesigned Lexus GX is one of our favorites in the luxury SUV space. We don't anticipate any significant changes for the 2026 GX, so there's no reason to hold off on heading to your local Lexus dealer for a test drive.