2026 Lexus GX

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 2026 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 size make it a compelling choice for well-heeled adventure enthusiasts.

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.

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.

Our test team purchased a Lexus GX to find out how much the latest generation GX has improved. At around $86K, it wasn't cheap, but that got us the new Overtrail trim, which comes with off-road-optimized suspension, all-terrain tires, and extra cameras for better trail visibility. We'll be driving and living with this GX for about a year and 20,000 miles. Read Edmunds' Lexus GX One-Year Road Test for all of the details.