Nothing changes under the hood, where the GX still calls upon an ancient 4.6-liter V8 producing only 301 horsepower and 329 lb-ft of torque, going out through an eight-speed automatic transmission. It’s not swift or efficient, but the powertrain is simple, smooth, and enables decent off-road performance. This drivetrain also allows for a decent towing capacity of 6,500 pounds.
Lexus continues its Black Line Special Edition series on the GX, giving it 18-inch gloss black wheels, unique bumper valences, a black grille surround, and Garnet Red tail lamps. The Black Line Special Edition comes in Starfire Pearl, Black Onyx, or an exclusive Nori Green Pearl.