{"id":28879,"date":"2024-08-30T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-30T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/turo.com\/blog\/?p=28879"},"modified":"2024-08-26T10:10:33","modified_gmt":"2024-08-26T17:10:33","slug":"august-car-of-the-month-2024-lexus-gx","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/turo.com\/blog\/gearheads\/august-car-of-the-month-2024-lexus-gx\/","title":{"rendered":"August car of the month: 2024 Lexus GX"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Lexus steps their game up<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Lexus launched the GX back in 2003 to serve as a luxurious mid-size SUV that offered more reliability and durability than competitors from the likes of BMW and Mercedes. It\u2019s been successful as the younger sibling of Lexus\u2019 LX, or a pricer alternative to the Toyota 4Runner, but never really drew much attention. However, a new generation has arrived for 2024, and it brings a whole new design that feels much more special. So let\u2019s have a look at Han\u2019s 2024 Lexus GX<\/a>, our August car of the month<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3.4L V6<\/td>350 hp<\/td>6.5 sec<\/td>109 mph<\/td>17 mpg<\/td>$210<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The GX\u2019s platform and design are mostly shared with the new Toyota Land Cruiser<\/a> \u2014 if you look at them side-by-side, the shape is nearly identical. And that\u2019s very purposeful. The GX looks extremely sharp and upscale, but its aggressively boxy body shouts chiefly about its toughness. This redesign has brought a heavy focus on creating an image of ruggedness and any-terrain capability, which, by the way, is definitely earned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is the only powertrain available for now: a twin-turbo 3.4L V6 putting out 350 hp \u2014 gone is the outgoing (but less powerful) V8. This new engine is only a couple MPGs more efficient, but a hybrid version is suspected to arrive in the coming years. The V6 offers enough grunt to get you around, but this is a heavy body-on-frame SUV and generally drives like one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The interior is largely what you\u2019d expect to find in a Lexus. High quality, sensibly laid out, covered in leather, and with a bundle of modern technology. The most fun feature is the center console\u2019s cool box, which is not a refrigerator, but it will keep your drinks cool<\/em>. The Lexus GX\u2019s cabin is certainly a nice place to be, but the exterior is surely the highlight of the design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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But Han\u2019s GX is in the Overtrail trim, so there are some items inside you won\u2019t find with other Lexus<\/a> models. There are switches for low range gearing, locking center and rear differentials, crawl control, and Lexus\u2019 multi-terrain select system, which adapts suspension, steering, and acceleration to maximize traction on different surfaces. The Overtrail also gets 33-inch all-terrain tires, adaptive suspension, and a metal skid plate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of this amounts to an impressively sophisticated off-road system with some really serious equipment, making the GX right at home on dirt roads and overlanding trails just about anywhere (but keep in mind, off-roading is prohibited<\/a> with cars booked on Turo). As with any truck or SUV model, many owners will never leave the pavement, but those who do will be in excellent hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overall, the 2024 Lexus GX delivers on many levels. Its exciting look and legitimate trail capabilities make it an enticing option for those who might otherwise look at a Land Rover<\/a>, Jeep<\/a>, or Rivian<\/a>, and you can try Han\u2019s GX right here on Turo in Southern California.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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