2024 Lexus GX550 Premium First Test: Still an Off-Roader, Even Better On-Road

The 2024 Lexus GX SUV is finally getting an update after the second-generation model hung around nearly twice as long as the first. The new model is proving to be worth the wait. With six "grades" available (Lexus speak for trim levels), prospective customers have more options than before with Premium, Premium+, Luxury, Luxury+, Overtrail, and Overtrail+ each offering something different. Six options seem like too many, but the breakdown is simple. The Overtrails prioritize off-road performance, a skill set the GX has long been known for; Luxury models are middle of the road and have standard equipment that includes 22-inch wheels and a massive panoramic glass roof. So, is the GX Premium just the cheapo one? Not really. With plenty to offer, it shouldn't be thought of as a stripped-back base model, but a difference-splitter between the compromises—and cost—that come with maximizing luxury or off-road capability.