Lexus GX 550: price, specs, Overtrail and how it compares with the GX 460
By CarWhere Research · Updated
The 2027 Lexus GX 550 is a body-on-frame, three-row luxury SUV priced from $67,535 to $84,050 before a $1,550 delivery fee ($69,085–$85,600 with it). Every grade uses a 349-hp, 479 lb-ft 3.4L twin-turbo V6 with a 10-speed automatic and full-time 4WD, rated 15/21/17 mpg and up to 9,096 lbs of towing.
- Type
- Three-row body-on-frame luxury SUV (two-row Overtrail grades)
- Price (MSRP)
- $67,535–$84,050 (2027 MY) · MSRP excl. $1,550 delivery, processing and handling (DPH); $69,085–$85,600 including DPH. Lowest = Premium, highest = Luxury+.[1]
- Powertrains
- GX 550, GX 550 Overtrail / Overtrail+ · 349 hp
- Towing
- up to 9,096 lb (Overtrail grade with the standard tow hitch receiver. Lexus rates the Premium, Premium+ and Overtrail+ at 9,063 lbs; the release gives no figure for the Luxury grades.)[1]
- Current generation
- Third generation (GX 550) (J250), 2024–present
2027 Lexus GX price and trims
Lexus says the 2027 GX largely carries over. SmartAccess entry for all four doors and the tailgate is now standard, and the Luxury, Luxury+ and Overtrail+ add ventilated rear outboard seats. All six grades share the 3.4L twin-turbo V6, 10-speed automatic and full-time 4WD.[1][3]
| Trim | MSRP (2027) | Powertrain |
|---|---|---|
| Premium | $67,535excl. $1,550 delivery, processing and handling (2027 MY); $69,085 incl. DPH | 3.4L twin-turbo V6 (349 hp, 479 lb-ft)[1][3][15] |
| Premium+ | $71,850excl. $1,550 delivery, processing and handling (2027 MY); $73,400 incl. DPH | 3.4L twin-turbo V6 (349 hp, 479 lb-ft)[1][3] |
| Overtrail | $75,180excl. $1,550 delivery, processing and handling (2027 MY); $76,730 incl. DPH | 3.4L twin-turbo V6 (349 hp, 479 lb-ft)[1][3][5][15] |
| Luxury | $80,050excl. $1,550 delivery, processing and handling (2027 MY); $81,600 incl. DPH | 3.4L twin-turbo V6 (349 hp, 479 lb-ft)[1][3] |
| Overtrail+ | $83,460excl. $1,550 delivery, processing and handling (2027 MY); $85,010 incl. DPH | 3.4L twin-turbo V6 (349 hp, 479 lb-ft)[1][3][5][15] |
| Luxury+ | $84,050excl. $1,550 delivery, processing and handling (2027 MY); $85,600 incl. DPH | 3.4L twin-turbo V6 (349 hp, 479 lb-ft)[1][3] |
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Lexus GX engines, horsepower and mpg
EPA publishes a single GX 550 rating (15 city / 21 highway / 17 combined mpg, premium fuel) for 2024, 2025 and 2026 and does not list the Overtrail's 33-inch all-terrain tires separately. Lexus.com shows the same 15/21/17 for every 2027 grade, Overtrail included. The tank holds 21 gallons. There is no GX hybrid in the US.
| Version | Engine | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | Transmission | Drive | EPA mpg (city/hwy/comb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GX 550Premium, Premium+, Luxury, Luxury+ | 3.4L twin-turbo V6 (V35A)[1][2][3][4] | 349 | 479 | 10-speed Direct Shift automatic | Full-time 4WD with Torsen limited-slip locking center differential | 15/21/172026 MY[2] |
| GX 550 Overtrail / Overtrail+Overtrail, Overtrail+ | 3.4L twin-turbo V6 (V35A)[1][2][3] | 349 | 479 | 10-speed Direct Shift automatic | Full-time 4WD with Torsen locking center differential plus electronically locking rear differential | 15/21/172026 MY[2] |
Output is as rated by Lexus; fuel economy is the EPA estimate. "—" means no official figure was found.
Engine guides (shared with Toyota): 3.4L i-FORCE twin-turbo V6 (V35A-FTS)
GX 460 vs GX 550
For used shoppers, the main choice is between the last GX 460s and the GX 550. They differ in engine, transmission, platform and off-road hardware.[8][11][12][13][2][1][3][4]
| GX 460 (2010–2023) | GX 550 (2024–) | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4.6L V8 | 3.4L twin-turbo V6 (V35A) |
| Horsepower | 301 hp | 349 hp |
| Torque | 329 lb-ft | 479 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 10-speed Direct Shift automatic |
| EPA mpg (city/hwy/comb) | 15/20/17 (2010); 15/19/16 (2023) | 15/21/17 (2024–2026) |
| Max towing | 6,500 lbs | 9,096 lbs (Overtrail); 9,063 lbs (Premium, Premium+, Overtrail+) |
| Seating | Up to 7 | Up to 7; 5 in Overtrail/Overtrail+ |
| Platform | Body-on-frame | GA-F ladder frame (shared with LX) |
| Center differential | Torsen, 40:60 front/rear, electronically lockable | Torsen limited-slip locking, 50:50 |
| Rear locker | Not offered (Crawl Control uses "virtual" locking via brakes) | Electronically locking rear differential on Overtrail grades |
| Touchscreen | 10.3-inch (2022–2023) | 14-inch |
| Assembly | — | Tahara, Japan |
- The GX 550 makes 48 more horsepower and 150 lb-ft more torque, and its tow rating is about 2,500 lbs higher.
- EPA rates the GX 550 at 21 mpg highway, against 19–20 for the GX 460; city mpg is 15 for both.
- Only the GX 550 Overtrail grades get a mechanical rear locker. The GX 460's Crawl Control used brake-based "virtual" locking instead.
- The GX 460's V8 has no turbochargers, while the GX 550's twin-turbo V6 is covered by recall 25V767 for 2024 models.
GX 550 Overtrail and Overtrail+: what the off-road grades add
The Overtrail and Overtrail+ debuted with the 2024 GX as the first products of Lexus's Overtrail Project. They are two-row, five-seat versions built for trail use. Each comes with 33-inch all-terrain tires on 18-inch wheels, black overfenders, an aluminum skid plate and bi-tone paint choices, including Earth with a black roof, which was a Lexus first.
Every GX has full-time 4WD and a Torsen limited-slip locking center differential that splits torque 50:50. The Overtrail grades are the only ones that add an electronically locking rear differential, switched from the console, and E-KDSS, which can lock or unlock the front and rear stabilizer bars independently for more wheel articulation. Since 2025 they have also come with a one-inch suspension lift as standard, which raises minimum running ground clearance to 9.84 inches.
- 33-inch all-terrain tires on 18-inch wheels
- Electronically locking rear differential (Overtrail grades only)
- Torsen locking center differential, 50:50 split (all GX)
- E-KDSS stabilizer-bar disconnect
- One-inch lift and 9.84 in minimum running ground clearance (2025 onward)
- Prewired auxiliary switches and onboard air compressor (2025 onward)
- Crawl Control in L4, Multi-Terrain Select and Multi-Terrain Monitor
- Up to 26° approach, 24° breakover and 21° departure angles
- Towing 9,096 lbs (Overtrail) / 9,063 lbs (Overtrail+)
- [5][15][1][3]
Is there a Lexus GX hybrid?
No, not in the US. When Lexus revealed the 2024 GX in June 2023, and again at its December 2023 launch, it said a hybrid powertrain would come to the US "at a later date." Lexus's 2025, 2026 and 2027 GX releases describe only the 3.4L twin-turbo V6, and EPA lists just that one GX 550 powertrain for 2024–2026.
On the Lexus newsroom, the lineup menu has Gas and Hybrid versions of the TX and LX but a single GX entry. Lexus has not announced US pricing or timing for a GX hybrid.[5][6][1][16][2]
GX 550 interior: screens, seating and cargo
Every GX 550 has a 14-inch Lexus Interface touchscreen and a 12.3-inch digital Multi-Information Display, plus wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Lexus kept physical dials for climate and audio volume and grouped the off-road controls near the shifter. A head-up display and 21-speaker Mark Levinson audio are available; a 10-speaker system is standard.
Lexus.com lists the Premium, Premium+, Luxury and Luxury+ as seven-seaters and the Overtrail and Overtrail+ as five-seaters. The second row comes as captain's chairs or a 60:40 bench (the bench is offered on Premium+, Luxury and Luxury+), and the third row is offered with power or manual folding. Cargo space is 10.3 to 76.9 cu ft in three-row grades and 45.6 to 90.5 cu ft in the two-row Overtrail grades. Upholstery is semi-aniline leather or NuLuxe, and the Overtrail grades get Olive Ultrasuede accents.
- 14-inch touchscreen + 12.3-inch digital gauge display
- Seats 7 (Premium/Premium+/Luxury/Luxury+) or 5 (Overtrail/Overtrail+)
- Heated and ventilated front seats standard
- Ventilated rear outboard seats standard on Luxury, Luxury+ and Overtrail+ for 2027
- Up to 12 cupholders, 120V AC inverter, available Cool Box
- [1][3]
What changed: 2024 vs 2025 vs 2026 vs 2027 GX 550
2024: The third-generation GX 550 launched in six grades (Premium, Premium+, Luxury, Luxury+, Overtrail, Overtrail+) on the GA-F platform, with the 349-hp twin-turbo V6, a 10-speed automatic and Lexus Safety System+ 3.0. Lexus quoted a starting MSRP of $64,250 including DPH.
2025: A one-inch suspension lift became standard on the Overtrail and Overtrail+, along with prewired auxiliary switches and an onboard air compressor. The Lexus Memory System and a power tilt-and-telescopic steering column became standard on every grade. The starting MSRP was $65,585 including DPH.
2026: Lexus called the 2026 GX a carryover. With the pricing update of June 19, 2026, it started at $68,335 including a $1,550 DPH.
2027: Lexus says the GX "largely carries over" with minor updates. SmartAccess entry for all four doors and the tailgate is now standard on every grade, and the Luxury, Luxury+ and Overtrail+ get ventilated rear outboard seats as standard. It starts at $69,085 including a $1,550 DPH.[6][15][17][1]
Buying a used GX: which generation is which
A used GX is one of three generations. The GX 470 (2003–2009) has a 4.7L V8 and a five-speed automatic. The GX 460 (2010–2023) has a 301-hp 4.6L V8 and a six-speed automatic. The GX 550 (2024 onward) has the 349-hp twin-turbo V6 and a 10-speed. The GX 460 and GX 470 are both rated to tow 6,500 lbs, according to Lexus.
Because the 2024 GX 550 is included in recall 25V767 for possible manufacturing debris in the V35A engine, check the VIN with NHTSA and confirm the dealer inspection has been done before buying a 2024.[8][14][13][1][4]
Lexus GX generations by year
| Generation | US model years | Engines | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Third generation (GX 550)J250 | 2024–present | 3.4L twin-turbo V6 (349 hp, 479 lb-ft), 10-speed automatic | Moved to the GA-F ladder-frame platform from the current LX. Lexus added the Overtrail and Overtrail+ grades, a 14-inch touchscreen and Lexus Safety System+ 3.0. Compared with the GX 460 it is 3.74 in wider (4.52 in for Overtrail), 2.75 in longer and has a 2.36 in longer wheelbase. Built at Tahara, Japan.[5][6][1][2][7] |
| Second generation (GX 460)J150 | 2010–2023 | 4.6L V8 (301 hp, 329 lb-ft), 6-speed automatic | Body-on-frame with full-time 4WD, a lockable Torsen center differential and standard KDSS when new. It was restyled for 2014 with the spindle grille and for 2020 with a revised grille plus standard Lexus Safety System+. A 10.3-inch touchscreen arrived for 2022, along with the Black Line Special Edition; the 2023 Black Line was limited to 3,000 units.[8][9][10][11][12][13][7] |
| First generation (GX 470)J120 | 2003–2009 | 4.7L V8 (323 lb-ft), 5-speed automatic | Lexus says the first GX entered the North American market in 2002; EPA lists it from the 2003 to the 2009 model year. Lexus's GX 460 launch material gives the 4.7L's torque as 323 lb-ft at 3,400 rpm and its towing as 6,500 lbs, but none of the official pages we found states its horsepower.[5][8][14][7] |
Lexus GX problems and recalls
The most serious documented problem on the new GX 550 is recall 25V767. It covers 2024 models whose V35A twin-turbo V6 may contain manufacturing debris that can ruin the main bearings, and dealers inspect them and replace the engine if needed. GX 460 recalls are mostly shared Toyota campaigns for passenger air bag inflators and low-pressure fuel pumps.
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What GX buyers actually paid
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a 2027 Lexus GX 550?
The 2027 GX 550 costs $67,535 (Premium) to $84,050 (Luxury+) before the $1,550 delivery, processing and handling fee, or $69,085 to $85,600 including it. The Overtrail is $75,180 and the Overtrail+ is $83,460 before DPH.
What engine does the Lexus GX 550 have?
Every GX 550 uses a 3.4L twin-turbocharged V6 (V35A) with 349 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 10-speed Direct Shift automatic and full-time 4WD.
What gas mileage does the GX 550 get?
EPA rates the 2024–2026 GX 550 at 15 mpg city, 21 highway and 17 combined on premium fuel. Lexus.com shows the same figures for every 2027 grade, Overtrail included.
How much can the Lexus GX 550 tow?
Lexus rates the GX 550 Overtrail at 9,096 lbs with the standard hitch receiver, and the Premium, Premium+ and Overtrail+ at 9,063 lbs. The GX 460 it replaced was rated at 6,500 lbs.
Does the Lexus GX come as a hybrid?
Not in the US. In 2023 Lexus said a GX hybrid would come to the US at a later date, but its 2025–2027 GX releases describe only the twin-turbo V6, and EPA lists only that powertrain. There is no announced US hybrid price or date.
How many seats does the GX 550 have?
The Premium, Premium+, Luxury and Luxury+ seat seven, with captain's chairs or a 60:40 second-row bench. The Overtrail and Overtrail+ have two rows and seat five.
What years were the GX 470 and GX 460 made?
EPA lists the GX 470 for the 2003–2009 model years and the GX 460 for 2010–2023. The GX 550 replaced the GX 460 for the 2024 model year.
Sources
Prices and output are as published by Lexus for the model year shown; fuel economy is from the EPA. Equipment changes between model years, so confirm a specific vehicle against its original paperwork or build sheet.
- Elevate Every Drive: The 2027 Lexus GX (Sep 16, 2026) — Lexus USA Newsroom (pressroom.lexus.com)
- 2024–2026 Lexus GX 550 fuel economy (3.4L turbo V6, Automatic (S10), 4WD) — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
- 2027 Lexus GX model page (structured data: grade, seating, EPA estimates, MSRP incl. DPH, fuel capacity, cargo volume) — Lexus (lexus.com)
- Recall 25V767: Debris in V35A engine may cause stall — 2024 Lexus GX, 2022–2024 Tundra and LX — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
- Sophisticated Utility Vehicle: All-New 2024 Lexus GX Redefines SUV (Jun 8, 2023) — Lexus USA Newsroom (pressroom.lexus.com)
- A New Legend Is Born: The All-New 2024 Lexus GX (Dec 13, 2023) — Lexus USA Newsroom (pressroom.lexus.com)
- Lexus GX (generation chassis codes J120/J150/J250) — Wikipedia (secondary reference)
- Lexus Introduces Second-Generation GX 460 Luxury SUV for 2010 (Nov 2009) — Lexus USA Newsroom (pressroom.lexus.com)
- Lexus Announces Pricing for Updated 2014 GX 460 (Aug 23, 2013) — Lexus USA Newsroom (pressroom.lexus.com)
- 2020 Lexus GX 460 Adds Standard Lexus Safety System+ and Available All-New Off-Road Package (Jun 18, 2019) — Lexus USA Newsroom (pressroom.lexus.com)
- 2022 Lexus GX, GX Black Line Special Edition (Aug 5, 2021) — Lexus USA Newsroom (pressroom.lexus.com)
- 2023 Lexus GX 460; Black Line Special Edition (Aug 9, 2022) — Lexus USA Newsroom (pressroom.lexus.com)
- 2010–2023 Lexus GX 460 fuel economy (4.6L V8, Automatic (S6), 4WD) — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
- 2003–2009 Lexus GX 470 fuel economy (4.7L V8, Automatic 5-spd) — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
- Lexus GX Rides High Into 2025 On and Off the Trails (Dec 13, 2024) — Lexus USA Newsroom (pressroom.lexus.com)
- 2027 Lexus GX vehicle page (lineup menu lists GX with no hybrid variant) — Lexus USA Newsroom (pressroom.lexus.com)
- Revel in the Joy of Driving: The 2026 Lexus GX (Oct 17, 2025; pricing updated Jun 19, 2026) — Lexus USA Newsroom (pressroom.lexus.com)
- Recall 26V341: Instrument panel display failure (FMVSS 101) — 2024 Lexus GX and other models — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
- Recall 26V179: Incorrect load carrying capacity label (FMVSS 110) — 2024–2025 Lexus GX550 and other models — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
- Recall 10V159: Vehicle stability control reprogramming — 2010 Lexus GX460 — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
- Recall 16V340: Passenger frontal air bag inflator may rupture — 2010–2011 Lexus GX460 (Zone A) — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
- Recall 17V006: Passenger frontal air bag inflator may rupture — 2012 Lexus GX460 (Zone A) — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
- Recall 18V024: Passenger frontal air bag inflator may explode — 2010 and 2013 Lexus GX460 by zone — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
- Recall 19V005: Passenger frontal air bag inflator may explode — 2010–2017 Lexus GX460 by zone — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
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