What are the off-road and towing capabilities of the 2023 Lexus GX in Canada?
The 2023 Lexus GX is one of the rare luxury SUVs in Canada built on a body-on-frame ladder chassis shared with the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, giving it genuine off-road capabilities. It is equipped with a 4.0L naturally aspirated V6 producing 301 hp (329 lb-ft) paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission and a part-time 4WD system with optional Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS), featuring a two-speed transfer case (4H and 4L). Towing capacity is 2,948 kg (6,500 lb) with the appropriate towing package โ sufficient for a mid-size family boat or an ATV trailer. Standard ground clearance is 224 mm, increased to 235 mm with the active KDSS. Multi-Terrain Select offers five surface modes (Mud/Sand, Rock, Snow, Mogul, Crawl) independently managing torque distribution and brake control for each wheel. For a cottage owner in a remote area of Quebec, Ontario, or British Columbia, these capabilities represent a real advantage over unibody SUVs like the Acura MDX or BMW X5.

