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The 2024 Lexus GX550 Leans into Its Off-Road Credentials

Today, unibody SUVs have made great strides in improving off-road capability, so the case for a third-generation body-on-frame GX may at first seem shaky. But Lexus recently released the TX SUV, a three-row family crossover for those who avoid dirt. Meanwhile, overlanding has become mainstream enough that first owners are risking their rigs off-road—or kitting them out so it looks like they do. Also, unibody-based crossovers can only manage towing to a middling degree. The ladder-framed 2024 Lexus GX550, on the other hand, is a legit tow vehicle, and this latest iteration of GX feels like a welcome change from the ordinary at just the right time.

Read more: https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a46595003/2024-lexus-gx550-drive/

00:00 Intro
01:18 Trim levels and what sets them apart
02:37 What is E-KDSS?
03:38 Powertrain
04:52 Low range and the locking center diff
05:36 Exterior and visibility
07:02 Front end protection, running boards, roof rack
08:02 Rear liftgate and receiver hitch
08:42 Off-road controls, infotainment, exterior cameras
10:31 On-road drivability, trim level comparisons
12:41 Drive modes
14:00 Conclusion
 
Credits Car and Driver
added on 1 Feb. 2024
Make: Lexus

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