Say hello to the new Lexus GX. With twin-turbo V6 power, a plush interior and a full range of off-road tech, it’s not yet locked for Australia… but Car Expert expect it to make the trip Down Under.
The 3.4-litre petrol V6 produces 260kW of power and 650Nm of torque, mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission.
Hybrid power has been confirmed for the car, but it won’t be offered at launch.
We know it will feature a 2.4-litre turbo petrol engine and an eight-speed automatic transmission; based on that information it will most likely be derived from the setup in the RX500h F Sports Performance.
In the car it is packed 273kW power, thanks to a combination of a 202kW/460Nm petrol engine and two electric motor generators that produce 64kW/292Nm (front) and 76kW/169Nm (rear).
No matter which model you choose, the GX will have full-time four-wheel drive, a low-range transfer case and a locking center differential.
Under the skin, the GX rides on a version of the TNGA-F platform that also underpins the latest Toyota LandCruiser.
Its 2850mm wheelbase mirrors the larger LX600, although at 5004mm long, 2114mm wide (including mirrors), and up to 1935mm tall the GX is actually 96mm shorter in body… but slightly taller.
Braked towing capacity in the US is 3628kg for the 550 Premium and Premium+, along with the Overtrail and Overtrail+.
The GX550 Luxury and Luxury+ will be able to tow 3170kg and 3075kg respectively, whether those measurements translate to Australia remains to be seen.
This story is being updated with new information as it becomes available.