Confirmed: All-New GX Launch Set for June 8 Alongside the TX!

Some folks are saying the all-new GX plans to take on the Land Rover Defender to be king of the boxy, luxury off-roaders.

Lexus announced earlier today on its USA, European, Japanese, and Australian press pages that the all-new GX will debut two weeks from today at 8 pm (Eastern) on Thursday, June 8. The global launch event for what we presume in the GX 550, which will also include the first-ever Lexus TX, is set to take place in Austin, Texas, and ClubLexus will be there to share as many details as possible along with our hands-on first impressions. Speaking of which,

Let’s Talk About This Second GX Teaser

Same image, brightened in Photoshop

The second GX teaser image, released today, shows what we think is a completely different trim level. In place of the muddied bronze GX (posted below to refresh your memory) with plastic wheel arches, we have what appears to be a silver GX with paint-matched wheel arches. We also get a clearer look at all of the squared-off, hard edges that, from my perspective, match the design language of the current generation Sequoia. Here, however, the GX seems boxier with squared windows and very steep windscreens (front and back).

Also, looking inside the back window, we can also see what appears to be two rows of seating — captain’s chairs up front, and a bench in the back. Lastly, speaking of the window, check out the triangle on the bottom left, which seems to confirm that this back window will open independently of the hatch itself.

Previous GX Teasers & Powertrain Speculation

Questions remain regarding the GX 550’s powertrain. Historically speaking, the GX has always been less powerful than the larger LX, Tundra, Sequoia, and Land Cruiser. And now that the world has seen the all-new Tacoma with the iForce MAX hybrid powertrain, will Lexus offer a similar powertrain(s) to something like the RX? It’s certainly possible. Variants of the turbocharged 2.4L motors are powering a lot of Lexus and Toyota products these days. The other possibility is that we’ll see a detuned variant of the twin-turbo V6 from the LX 600.

With two weeks to go until Lexus unveils the all-new GX and first-ever TX, we’ll likely get at least one more round of teasers. And then be ready for full coverage of both vehicles on June 8 at 8 pm Eastern. Given the way press events and embargoes work, you can expect general information-style announcement articles to launch the moment that the global embargo lifts. This will then be followed by in-person reactions, tours, and photos.

Michael S. Palmer

Michael S. Palmer began his career assisting and developing content for Academy Award-winning and studio-based film and television producers. He has been a professional writer since 2008, when he joined the Writers Guild of America West (WGAw). As a journalist and Content Editor/Manager, he has covered numerous emerging imaging, theatrical exhibition, home entertainment, and automotive technologies. He currently spends his days creating original content at the Internet Brands Automotive Group for some of the world's largest online automotive communities, including Ford Truck Enthusiasts, CorvetteForum, ClubLexus, AudiWorld, and LS1Tech. He still owns his first car, a 1987 Mercury Cougar; adores driving his Boss 302 Mustang; and recently teamed with Chevrolet Performance, Holley, Magnaflow, Eaton, Wilwood, Michelin, Chemical Guys, Summit Racing to build his first project car. Installing an LS3 E-ROD Connect & Cruise system into a 1992 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon made his eight-passenger wagon faster than a C5 Corvette to 60mph and 50 state emissions legal. His wife and daughter are very patient.