Lexus GX gains more generous standard equipment, but technology remains unchanged
Lexus is giving the GX 550 SUV a fairly modest update for the 2027 model year. All versions now come standard with keyless entry via all four doors and the tailgate, while higher-spec models gain rear-seat ventilation. The 3.4-litre twin-turbo V6, 10-speed automatic transmission and permanent four-wheel drive remain unchanged.
The biggest news is in the equipment list
SmartAccess now allows all GX models to be unlocked keylessly not only via the front doors, but via all four doors and the tailgate. The Luxury, Luxury+ and Overtrail+ receive ventilated outboard rear seats as standard.
The rest of the vehicle is essentially carried over from the 2026 model year. The GX continues to use a body-on-frame construction and the GA-F platform it shares with the larger Lexus LX. It has double-wishbone suspension at the front and a multi-link setup at the rear.
The off-road-focused Overtrail and Overtrail+ receive suspension raised by around 25 mm, E-KDSS and an electronically locking rear differential. All GX models have a lockable Torsen centre differential and four-wheel drive with low-range gearing. Ground clearance reaches 250 mm in the Overtrail.
V6 produces 260 kW and 649 Nm
The sole powertrain is a 3.4-litre twin-turbo V6 developing 260 kW and 649 Nm in European units. The engine is paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission.
The GX's strength remains its towing capability. Depending on the version, the permitted trailer weight can reach around 4,126 kg. The US EPA highway figure of 21 mpg equates to roughly 11.2 l/100 km, although it should not be compared directly with a European WLTP figure.
Standard cabin equipment continues to include a 14-inch central display, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a 10-speaker audio system. Lexus offers a 21-speaker Mark Levinson system as an option.
Price rises, Europe misses out on the GX
In the US, the 2027 GX 550 Premium starts at $69,085 including the delivery charge. That is $1,605 more than the equivalent 2026 model-year version. The most expensive Luxury+ costs $85,600.
The GX is not part of Lexus's official European model range. Here, the role of a large, off-road-capable SUV from the Toyota group is primarily filled by the Land Cruiser, which shares the GA-F architecture with the GX but uses different powertrains in the European market and occupies a considerably less luxurious position.
The GX's 2027 update is therefore more of a typical model-year refresh than a facelift. Lexus has not touched the areas that truly define the vehicle's character: the body-on-frame construction, V6, four-wheel drive with low-range gearing and proper off-road hardware remain exactly where they should be.
