New 2026 Lexus GX 460 Interior, MPG, Release Date

New 2026 Lexus GX 460 Interior, MPG, Release Date  – In terms of test drives, my week spent with the New 2026 Lexus GX 460 proved to be rather fortunate, even if it was entirely fortuitous. When comparing the GX 460 to the two newest luxury SUVs available, the Audi Q8 and BMW X7, it becomes clear that the former is getting on in years.

It was, after all, first released a decade ago in its current form, with just two minor updates—one of which is new for New 2026—over the years. This indicates that the majority of this issue stems from Barack Obama’s first year in office. To sum up, it made me wonder: Is there still a use for an antiquated SUV like this?  New 2026 Lexus GX 460 Interior

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 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. The silky powertrain contributes to that smoothness, which makes it effortless to work in passing situations. Acceleration isn’t exactly swift, but it’s smooth and linear and unlike anything else on the market.

New 2026 Lexus GX 460 Specs

Additional creature pleasures include 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 an excellent job of keeping the windshield clear without driver intervention. There’s also load-leveling rear air suspension, which helps when towing, as do self-leveling 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 monitor obstacles on the trail.  New 2026 Lexus GX 460 Interior

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 undoubtedly an understatement, and the GX 460 is better. 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 Interior

It’s not just the serene engine, but the six-speed automatic transmission it’s paired with is equally adept at bringing a zen-like quality to the drive. Most shifts are imperceptible under average 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. Throughout a little more than 600 kilometers together, my tester returned an average of 15.7 L/100 km. But the worst part is that the figure is barely off the official Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) combined consumption rating of 14.5 L/100 km, despite my time spent off-roading on a frigidly cold day.  New 2026 Lexus GX 460 Interior

New 2026 Lexus GX 460 Safety Features

New for New 2026 is standard advanced safety features like adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning, and automatic emergency braking. However, 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 constant beeping in a drive-thru line can be maddening.  New 2026 Lexus GX 460 Interior

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 considered. 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 will stand out while offering an interior nearly as luxurious as other SUVs of its ilk. 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 Interior