Lexus GX 550 Luxury 2025 review: snapshot

EXPERT RATING
7.8

Likes

Tough, boxy style
Comfortable and tech-filled cabin
Powerful engine

Dislikes

Drinks A LOT of fuel
Can get noisy in the cabin
Can’t fully hide its size or weight
Andrew Chesterton

Contributing Journalist

2 min read

The entry-level Lexus GX, the 550 Luxury, lists at $116,000, before on-road costs. Now be warned, according to Toyota’s website, that translates to more like $128,000 drive-away (in NSW). It’s also a long way above the entry-level Toyota Prado, the GX, which lists at $72,500, before on-roads.

But something, something, something, ‘premium’, I guess. And besides, you do get a whole lot of stuff — and a whole lot of engine — for your money. 

The entry-level GX nabs 20-inch alloys with a full-size spare, LED lighting all around (including DRLs and fog lights), front and rear scuff plates, roof rails and a powered tailgate hinged at the top, rather than the side.

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Inside, there’s seating for seven, all wrapped in synthetic leather, heated and ventilated front seats, and heated window seats in the second row. There's also three-zone climate, a 14-inch central screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 10-speaker stereo, a 12-3-inch driver screen, a head-up display and wireless device charging.

You also get to choose from exactly one engine option. Every GX scores a very punchy 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 petrol engine, along with a 10-speed automatic that feeds the power to all four wheels.

The engine produces 260kW and 650Nm, and it feels sprightly. I don’t have a zero to 100km/h time for you, but if you’re trying to break the land-speed record in a car this big, well, maybe don’t.

Lexus Gx550 2025: Luxury

Engine Type Inline 6, 3.4L
Fuel Type Premium Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency 12.3L/100km (combined)
Seating 7
Price From $110,220 - $126,720

Pricing Guides

$147,695
Based on 15 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months.
LOWEST PRICE
$129,990
HIGHEST PRICE
$166,888
Andrew Chesterton

Contributing Journalist

CarsGuide contributing journalist Andrew Chesterton is an award-winning Australian automotive reporter with more than 20 years of experience across newspapers, magazines, digital publishing and automotive corporate communications. Andrew began his journalism career at Sydney’s The Daily Telegraph and The Sunday Telegraph, reporting across business, courts, crime, property and state politics before moving into automotive journalism. He joined TopGear Australia as its online editor in 2008, later being appointed editor of Top Gear New Zealand. He subsequently worked as an assistant editor during the Australian launch of the Daily Mail Australia, and as communications manager at FCA Australia, now Stellantis. His experience on both sides of the media industry gives him an unrivalled understanding of the automotive industry, and the relationship between car manufacturers, the media, and Australian consumers. Andrew’s work has appeared across leading automotive, news, business, luxury, travel and lifestyle publications, including CarsGuide, EV Central, DMARGE, The Sydney Morning Herald, Marie Claire, Top Gear, GQ Australia, The Australian, WISH Magazine, Boss Hunting, The West Australian, The Nightly, Women’s Day Australia, Carsales, NRMA, Men’s Health, CEO Magazine, Australian Financial Review and more.   Andrew specialises in industry news, vehicle reviews, policy,  performance and luxury cars, electric vehicles, automotive technology, EVs hybrid and plug-in hybrids, and the broader Australian new-car marketplace. In 2025, Andrew was named Newspress Australia News Journalist of the Year and was a finalist for the overall Journalist of the Year award. Earlier honours include Website of the Year wins at the Australian Magazine Awards and ACP Awards, the ACP Rising Star Award and recognition in the Bauer Media and News Ltd journalism awards. Expertise Electric, hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles Performance, luxury and supercars New-car reviews and road testing Australian automotive industry and new-car sales Chinese automotive brands and emerging manufacturers Utes, SUVs and family vehicles Automotive technology Policy Awards 2025 Newspress Australia News Journalist of the Year Featured Publications CarsGuide EV Central DMARGE The Sydney Morning Herald Marie Claire Top Gear GQ Australia The Australian WISH Magazine Boss Hunting The West Australian The Nightly Women’s Day Australia Carsales NRMA Men’s Health CEO Magazine Australian Financial Review The Daily Telegraph The Sunday Telegraph Note: The author, Andrew Chesterton, is a co-owner of Smart As Media, a content agency and media distribution service with a number automotive brands among its clients. When producing content for CarsGuide, he does so in accordance with the CarsGuide Editorial Guidelines and Code of Ethics, and the views and opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the author.
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Pricing Guide
$129,990
Lowest price, based on CarsGuide listings over the last 6 months.
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2025 Lexus Gx550
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