New 2026 Lexus GX 460 Redesign, Configurations, MPG

New 2026 Lexus GX 460 Redesign, Configurations, MPG  –  As far as test drives go, my week with the New 2026 Lexus GX 460, despite being completely coincidental, proved pretty serendipitous. Sandwiched between time spent with the Audi Q8 and BMW X7, two of the newest premium SUVs on the market, it’s obvious that the GX 460 is more than a little long in the tooth.

After all, it was introduced in its current form a decade ago, with only two mild updates over the years, one of which is new for New 2026. That means the bulk of this thing dates back to Barack Obama’s first year as president of the United States. All of which to say, it got me thinking: Is there still a place for an outdated SUV like this Lexus?  New 2026 Lexus GX 460 Redesign

New 2026 Lexus GX 460 Redesign and Update Plan

Exterior and Interior

While the rear air suspension comes in handy on the trail, it also contributes to a tremendously comfortable ride on the road. With the adaptive dampers set to the aptly named Comfort mode, the GX 460 cruises along with a vintage kind of poise that’s hard to match.

Out on the open road, the GX 460 is a smooth operator, and it rolls down the pavement like it’s riding on a cloud. Contributing to that smoothness is the silky powertrain, which makes effortless work of passing situations. Acceleration isn’t exactly swift, but it’s so smooth and linear and unlike just about anything else on the market.

New 2026 Lexus GX 460 Specs

Additional creature pleasures include a 17-speaker audio, tri-zone automatic air conditioning, and a second-row entertainment system that is offered. LED lighting is equipped all around, while rain-sensing wipers do a nice job of keeping the windshield clear without driver intervention. There’s also load-levelling rear air suspension, which helps when towing, as do self-levelling headlights. (The GX 460 is rated to tow 6,500 lb, which falls short of more modern sport utilities but is more than adequate for a vehicle like this.)

There’s also a host of off-road goodies, including hydraulic sway bars that improve suspension articulation, and a trail-monitoring system that uses various exterior cameras to keep an eye on obstacles on the trail.  New 2026 Lexus GX 460 Redesign

Engine and Performance

Another area the GX 460 shows its age is under the hood. While the rest of the market moves to turbocharged engines that make big numbers, the burly Lexus is powered by a true classic: A naturally aspirated V8. To say this thing’s the last of a dying breed is certainly an understatement, and the GX 460 is better for it. The 4.6L makes 301 hp and 329 lb-ft of torque, neither number doing much to impress on paper, but the way both are employed is silky smooth.  New 2026 Lexus GX 460 Redesign

It’s not just the engine that’s serene, as the six-speed automatic transmission it’s paired to is equally adept at bringing a zen-like quality to the drive. Most shifts are all but imperceptible under normal acceleration, switching cogs with the precision of a Swiss-made watch.

New 2026 Lexus GX 460 Fuel Economy

The only real downside to the engine comes at the pumps, with the GX 460 sucking back 91-octane at a high rate. Over the course of a little more than 600 kilometres together, my tester returned an average of 15.7 L/100 km. But the worst part is that figure is barely off the official Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) combined consumption rating of 14.5 L/100 km, this despite my time spent off-roading on a frigidly cold day.  New 2026 Lexus GX 460 Redesign

New 2026 Lexus GX 460 Safety Features

New for New 2026 are standard advanced safety features like adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning, and automatic emergency braking, though it’s not a full-featured suite and doesn’t offer lane-keep assist.

Much of what’s offered in this regard looks and feels dated compared to other offerings on the market, premium or mainstream, but it all functions fine – though not without fuss. For example, while the proximity sensor sensitivity can be adjusted, the incessant beeping in a drive-thru line can be maddening.  New 2026 Lexus GX 460 Redesign

New 2026 Lexus GX 460 Price and Release Date

It’s hard to imagine buying an $80,000 SUV to go off-roading in, and that’s about the only major stumbling block the GX 460 encounters. Starting at $75,950 before freight and fees, the GX 460’s age comes back to haunt it when the missing or outdated features are taken into account. Further hurting its value proposition is the $6,000 it costs to add the Executive Package, pushing the price tag to $84,125 with destination and A/C tax. However, those looking for a unique level of capability won’t find much else on the market like the Lexus GX 460, making the price seem almost reasonable.

Providing a presence like few other vehicles on the market, the New 2026 Lexus GX 460 is sure to stand out while offering an interior that’s nearly as luxurious as other SUVs of its ilk. In fact, I’d even go so far as to declare it an improved infotainment system away from being the perfect premium SUV. Forget the tough-as-nails attitude or the ability to tackle some serious trails, because the best part about the GX 460 is that it feels substantial. A decade after it launched, the GX 460 can still stand up to everything from the ordinary to the extraordinary, and it’s hard to find a better all-purpose premium sport utility.  New 2026 Lexus GX 460 Redesign