Lexus GX 550

While the Lexus GX 550 and Toyota Land Cruiser share their underlying structure, there are significant differences that affect their towing capabilities.

The best SUV offers practical utility and the comfort of a raised seating position.

Wholly redesigned for the 2024 model year, the Lexus GX 550 rolls into 2025 mostly unchanged.

Learn five things we like about the 2024 Lexus GX 550 and two things we don’t.

When properly equipped, these SUVs offer excellent all-around capability with maximum tow ratings ranging from north of 8,000 pounds to 10,000 pounds.

If you have $80,000 to spend on a new off-roader, the good news is that you have some pretty interesting choices, including two we drove recently: the 2024 Ineos Grenadier and 2024 Lexus GX 550 Overtrail+.

Take a look at how the Latch system and each car seat scored in our Car Seat Check of the 2024 Lexus GX 550.

These cars offer panoramic moonroofs or sunroofs either as standard or optional equipment for 2024.

We measured the cargo area and tested child-safety seat fitment of the 2024 Lexus GX 550, and our editors drove it to see how well it works as a family SUV.

Check out the all-new and fully redesigned conventional SUVs for 2024 — some of which also offer a fully electric version.