LEXUS GX TOWING CAPACITY

Lexus GX Performance: An Overview

2021 Lexus GX: Towing Capacity

The 2021 Lexus GX can tow up to 6,500 pounds when properly equipped. This capability is thanks to a solid body-on-frame construction, along with a 4.6L V8 engine that produces 329 lb-ft of torque at a low engine speed.

What exactly does this mean for you? It means if you want to spend the night at Harold Parker State Forest, you can hitch a camper and bring it along for the ride. It also means you can head to Dane Street Beach with a ski boat and enjoy a fun outing with the family.

There are tons of features to help protect your towable gear, such as Trailer Sway Control. It’ll apply the trailer brakes independently to each wheel while also moderating the throttle to reduce vehicle speed. As a result, your trailer can remain stable on the road right behind your automobile.
 

2021 Lexus GX: Performance Specs

The Lexus GX provides more than just an impressive towing capacity, though. It also gives you a powerful performance that’s great for both on- and off-roading.

The vehicle comes with the 4.6L V8 that we mentioned before, which delivers 301 horsepower and 329 lb-ft of torque. Plus, the vehicle achieves an EPA-estimated 15 city/19 highway MPG. With numbers like these, you can spend hours exploring the open roads or hidden trails of the area.

Power will truly be at your fingertips, as you’ll have the ability to go from 0 to 60 MPH in just 7.8 seconds, which is impressive for an SUV.

You’ll especially want to go off the beaten path from time to time, since the GX has some remarkable off-roading capabilities. It comes standard in full-time 4-wheel drive (4WD), which directs power to all four wheels. The result is optimum traction on any type of terrain.

Furthermore, the GX is available with Crawl Control. This system will manage the throttle and brakes to help you maintain a slow, consistent speed over rugged terrain. There’s also Hill-Start Assist Control and Downhill Assist Control. With these standard features, you’ll remain in control going up or down steep hills. The Multi-Terrain Select feature allows you to adjust to the path you’re traveling over, whether that’s Rock, Rock & Dirt, Mogul, Loose Rock, or Mud & Sand.

Lexus GX: Cargo Room

We know that the 2021 GX 460 can tow your larger equipment, but what about the smaller items? With the amount of cargo room inside this midsize SUV, you’ll be happy to know that all your essentials can easily fit inside.

The vehicle offers 64.7 cubic feet of cargo room when the second and third rows are folded down flat. That’s more than enough space for shopping bags from the Liberty Tree Mall or luggage for a weekend getaway.

Plus, you can enjoy the versatility that comes from the standard 40/20/40 second-row, and available 50/50 third-row split-folding seats. With these features, you can easily fit people and items as needed inside the automobile.

Additionally, the roof rails are great for storing bikes, canoes, and other slightly larger items. If you’re planning a visit to the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary or Bradley Palmer State Park, you can secure the necessary items to the top of the SUV, and be well on your way.

Lexus GX: Innovative Safety Features

With all that power, you’re going to want to make sure you have a plethora of innovative safety features designed to act as a second set of eyes on the road ahead, and the Lexus GX certainly delivers on that front. The standard Lexus Safety System+ includes four of them:

• Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection

This feature helps you mitigate or avoid collisions by monitoring the path ahead of you. If the system detects a pedestrian or fellow vehicle, it’ll provide audible and visual alerts as well as applying braking pressure in the event of an emergency.

• Lane Departure Alert

You’ll stay securely in the center of your lane, thanks to the Lane Departure Alert feature, as it’ll warn you when it senses that you’re drifting.

• High-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control

This feature is ideal for highway drivers. It can activate when you’re traveling at speeds of 30 MPH or higher, and helps you maintain a pre-set speed and following distance from the vehicles traveling ahead of you. It’ll automatically slow down or speed up your GX depending on the flow of traffic.

• Intelligent High Beams

The Intelligent High Beams provide advanced visibility for you and fellow drivers on the road when traveling at night, as they’ll automatically toggle between low and high beams depending on your surroundings.

The standard Blind Spot Monitor with Rear-Cross Traffic Alert helps you back out of tight parking spots or driveways with ease. It’ll notify you if a vehicle is approaching from either side as you attempt to reverse.