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Lexus GX J250

Overview

The Lexus GX J250 is a body-on-frame luxury SUV in the D-segment, positioned as a posh Toyota Land Cruiser Prado rather than a soft-road crossover. It suits buyers who want a big petrol-powered Lexus with a 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 and five- or seven-seat choices. In Malaysia, prices start from RM780,000.

GX in 2026 — what's new

In 2026, the GX550 is the current Malaysian GX line-up, with the J250 generation having launched in 2025. The local range is simple: GX550 Overtrail with five seats and GX550 Luxury+ with seven seats. Both use the 3,445 cc petrol V6, make 349 hp and drive through a conventional automatic gearbox. No separate 2026 Malaysian facelift or extra variant is listed.

Variants (2)

RM780,000–RM830,000 · est. from RM7,965/mo

Which variant to buy

Most buyers should start with the GX550 Overtrail at RM780,000 if five seats are enough. It gets the same 3,445 cc petrol engine, 349 hp output and automatic gearbox as the GX550 Luxury+ at RM830,000. The RM50,000 gap buys the seven-seat layout; on paper, you are not paying for more power or a different transmission. Pick Luxury+ only if the third row matters.

Lexus GX550 Overtrail 2026 · 3,445 cc · 349 hp · Petrol · Conventional Automatic · 5 seats · CBU RM780,000 RM7,965/mo est.
Lexus GX550 Luxury+ 2026 · 3,445 cc · 349 hp · Petrol · Conventional Automatic · 7 seats · CBU RM830,000 RM8,475/mo est.
GX550 Overtrail vs GX550 Luxury+

Colours

across the range — availability varies by variant

  • Moon Desert Metallic
  • Sonic Titanium Metallic
  • Terrane Khaki Mica Metallic Metallic
  • Titanium Carbide Gray Metallic
  • Deep Blue Mica Metallic
  • Graphite Black Metallic
  • Mercury Gray Metallic
  • Sonic Quartz Metallic

Verdict

The GX is not priced like the rest of the D-segment SUV field in Malaysia: the Kia EV9 from RM368,668, GWM Tank 500 from RM328,800 and Toyota Harrier from RM289,000 all sit well below it. What it does have is a clear identity — a Lexus take on the Land Cruiser Prado with a body-on-frame base, petrol V6 power and either five or seven seats. Buy it for that formula, not normal class pricing.

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Rivals to consider

same class, similar money

GX vs Kia EV9 GX vs GWM Tank 500 GX vs Toyota Harrier GX vs Hyundai Santa Fe

Lexus GX FAQ

How much is the Lexus GX in Malaysia?

The Lexus GX costs RM780,000 for the GX550 Overtrail and RM830,000 for the GX550 Luxury+ in Malaysia.

Which Lexus GX variant should I buy?

Choose the GX550 Overtrail if five seats are enough. Go for the GX550 Luxury+ only if you need the seven-seat layout, as both variants share the same engine output and automatic gearbox.

Is the Lexus GX a seven-seater?

The GX550 Luxury+ has seven seats. The GX550 Overtrail has five seats, so not every Malaysian-market Lexus GX is a seven-seater.

What engine does the Lexus GX550 use?

The Lexus GX550 uses a 3,445 cc, 3.5-litre twin-turbo petrol V6 making 349 hp, paired with a conventional automatic gearbox.

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