Lexus LX brother GX550..The strongest traction, which is the equivalent of a pickup truck
Mar 28, 2025
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By test-driving the new GX in overseas media Motor 1, it has started to identify advantages over competitive cars. With excellent fuel efficiency for size and excellent driveability, the Lexus GX was rated best for dragging trailers with amazing traction. .
Someone dreams of a vehicle like this. A vehicle that is comfortable in normal times and sometimes has amazing towing capabilities. It has a luxurious ride and off-roader-specific movement, so you can sometimes climb the rugged, rocky mountain path.
An SUV that can carry a circuit car or a trailer full of camping gear on weekends.Some may argue that pickup trucks are the ultimate towing equipment, adding to the usefulness of the loading box. However, there are quite a few cases where SUVs are selected as vehicles that meet this point. The Lexus GX550, a luxury off-roader for trail hunting that can tow a whopping 9,000 pounds, is such a vehicle.
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The previous GX460 or GX470 were all reliable V8SUVs. Instead, the fuel efficiency was very low and the traction was not as good as that of a large pickup truck because of the compact body frame.The larger, more powerful, and smoother-behaving GX550 makes much more possible.
Borrowed an Overtrail+trim to test the new GX. I chose Overtrail because of its versatility. Off-road and towable, this vehicle is the perfect one compared to the GX550 Luxury with on-road tires.
I connected an open steel trailer to the GX. He towed his race car from San Francisco to the Laguna Seca racecourse.This made it clear how GX handles long-distance towing.The advantages are high-quality engines, excellent ride comfort, and abundant convenience.
The SUV's relatively short body and wheelbase made it easy to tow it to the trailer. The various cameras were very convenient for reversing and trailer extension.
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Lux's new infotainment system has a large 14-inch screen with good visibility and useful guidelines for towing hook connections.The steel trailer weighs about 2,000 pounds. If you load a car here, it's easy to move it to 5,500 pounds.
GX was kept horizontally stable using a weight distribution hook. The GX also has a useful integrated trailer brake controller. This is almost standard equipment for new pickup trucks. Thanks to this, GX has well filtered out unpleasant trailer vibrations and senses.
Vibrations in the trailer were rarely transmitted to the cabin. The trailer's rolling on the rough pavement was likewise well contained.Unloaded trailers create an unpleasant ride, especially when towed to a pickup truck.The GX's incredible body stiffness provides comfort even when towed.
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On my way to Laguna Seca, I put a 2006 Honda Civic on the trailer, and it weighed up to about 4,600 pounds.However, despite its weight, GX was not uncomfortable with its movement at all. The twin-turbo V6 cylinder engine had enough torque to easily tow the Civic, and it was easy to overtake the slow vehicle.
Although there was a steep slope on the way to the
track, it was easy to maintain a cruise of around 100 km/h. The downside is that the average fuel economy is low and the relatively weak brake.
The most impressive thing is the driving quality. The GX ran as if there were few trailers behind it.Thanks to the sufficient suspension travel of e-KDSS and GX, it did not create fluctuations or discomfort rides.The short wheelbase was not a problem either.
Trailer stability was good, as was larger and longer pickup trucks. The V6 cylinder engine greatly helped with the overall calmness, and hardly raised the RPM even during towing.It never felt hard.
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Adding an Overtrail+ massage sheet and a very nice Mark Levinson audio, it was one of the most satisfying towing experiences I've ever had. Double the convenience while towing through a smart cruise.Stopping in time also brakes early enough not to be nervous.
Foldable row three could burn the entire race team for dinner and had plenty of room to spare.And the front seat is adjusted comfortably enough for a nap.This time, it towed the Nissan 370Z Nishimo. It has a load of 5,600 pounds.
I've gained weight, but the only thing to actually care about is breaking.The overall acceleration was similar.Instead, I had to pedal a little more to stop.I wish there was a little more brake stability, but the acceleration is great.As the weight of the tow increased, fuel efficiency fell to 7 kilometers per liter. It's a decent gasoline engine tow vehicle.
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Overall, the GX550 outperforms the typical pickup truck in comfort. The traction is almost as good as it is. It was a good car to travel 1000km and tow. Fuel economy above average for gasoline pickup trucks was an attraction, along with the excellent ride expected from all Lexus. The Lexus GX550 is really the best trailer tow.Unfortunately, the introduction of GX in Korea is undecided.
Editor Song Moon-cheol mc.song@carguy.kr
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
