The price is so delicious!The overseas price of the new Lexus GX has been revealed, and it may be launched in China in January next year

As a mid-to-large hardcore SUV under Lexus, the new Lexus GX has made its domestic debut at the 2023 Guangzhou Auto Show. It is reported that the car is expected to announce the guide price for the Chinese market in January 2024. The author recently learned that the new Lexus GX has been launched overseas for the first time, with a starting price of US$64,250, or approximately RMB 460,000.

It is understood that the new Lexus GX is built on the TNGA-F platform and is equipped with a newly designed spindle-shaped air intake grille with integrated black banner-style structural modifications. On this basis, the front face of the new Lexus GX is outlined with many hard lines, and the front bumper area is wrapped with black and silver decorative panels, highlighting the image of a tough guy.

Viewed from the side, the all-new Lexus GX has a relatively square body contour. At the same time, the body surface incorporates sinuous lines and is paired with expanded wheel arches. The attitude of a hardcore SUV is intuitively presented. In addition, the new Lexus GX is equipped with through-type rear taillights. The light sources in the lamp cavity are arranged in a simple design, and the effect after lighting is quite outstanding. The rear bumper area of ​​the car has the same design style as the front bumper, and adopts a hidden exhaust layout.

In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new Lexus GX are 4950/1980/1865 mm respectively, the wheelbase is 2850 mm, and the approach, breakover and departure angles are 26 degrees, 23 degrees and 23 degrees respectively. In addition, the new Lexus GX also offers an Overtrail off-road package, which has outdoor equipment such as aluminum fenders, 18-inch wheels, and AT tires.

In terms of interior, the new Lexus GX adopts a rough and tough design orientation, equipped with a 12.3-inch LCD instrument and a 14-inch central control screen. The built-in system supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto mobile phone interconnection. In addition, the new Lexus GX has six- and seven-seat layouts and provides HUD head-up display, second-row seat heating and other functional configurations.

In terms of power, the new Lexus GX uses a 3.5T V6 twin-turbocharged engine matched with a 10AT gearbox. The engine has a maximum power of 260 kilowatts and a peak torque of 649 Nm. The full-time four-wheel drive system, Torsen central differential lock and electronically controlled splitter The transmission will not be missing, and the Overtrail kit version will also be equipped with a rear differential lock. In addition, it is understood that the new Lexus GX will also launch a hybrid version composed of a 2.4T engine and an electric motor, and the transmission part is matched with an 8AT gearbox.

Judging from the current information, the new Lexus GX will soon be introduced for domestic sales through imports, and its competitors are expected to be the Land Rover Defender. However, Lexus's appeal in the Chinese market has declined significantly compared to the past. Therefore, let us wait and see whether the new Lexus GX can give Chinese consumers more sincerity in terms of pricing.