2013 Lexus GX: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2013 Lexus GX is a carryover year with no major changes. It keeps the same two trims, V8 powertrain, full-time four-wheel drive, styling, safety equipment, and cabin technology as the 2012 model.
About the 2013 Lexus GX
2nd generation (2010-2023), fourth model year, final pre-facelift year before the 2014 styling and multimedia update.
Lexus positions the GX as a rare mix of true off-road hardware and upscale family comfort. It is a body-on-frame, seven-passenger SUV built for buyers who want low-range 4WD, towing strength, and real trail capability without giving up a quiet cabin and premium materials. Compared with car-based luxury crossovers, the GX leans more toward durability, rough-road confidence, and mechanical 4WD capability while still delivering the smooth, polished road manners Lexus emphasizes.
The 2013 GX is a seven-passenger luxury SUV built for family use and genuine trail driving. Both trims have a 301-horsepower 4.6-liter V8, low-range four-wheel drive, and suspension hardware designed for rough terrain. The GX 460 Premium adds a more adjustable suspension, rear air suspension, upgraded leather, heated rear seats, and adaptive HID headlights.
2013 Lexus GX specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8, 4.6 Liter | V8, 4.6 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto, 6-Spd w/Seq Shft | Auto, 6-Spd w/Seq Shft |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 15 mpg | 15 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 20 mpg | 20 mpg |
| Horsepower | 301 hp | 301 hp |
| Torque | 329 lb-ft | 329 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 6500 lb | 6500 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 91.9 cu-ft | 91.9 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 29.3 in | 29.3 in |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Headlights | ||
| Alarm System | ||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | ||
| Automatic High Beams | ||
| Driver Attention Assist Monitor | ||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||
| Park Assist | ||
| Rear View Camera | ||
| Alloy Wheels | ||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | ||
| Fog Lights | ||
| HID Headlights | ||
| Power Moonroof | ||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | ||
| Rear Spoiler | ||
| Roof Rails | ||
| Bluetooth | ||
| Navigation System | ||
| Premium Audio | ||
| USB Ports | ||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||
| Heated Front Seats | ||
| Heated Rear Seats | ||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||
| Leather Seats | ||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||
| Remote Start | ||
| Third Row Seat | ||
| Tri-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | ||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2013 Lexus GX compared with the 2012 model?
Nothing significant changed for 2013. The two-trim lineup, 301-horsepower V8, six-speed automatic, full-time four-wheel drive, styling, safety equipment, and cabin technology all carried over.
Is the 2013 Lexus GX the last model before the styling update?
Yes. The 2013 GX is the final model with the earlier exterior and interior design before the 2014 update brought a spindle-style grille, a new touchscreen multimedia system, and a renamed upper trim.
What engine and four-wheel-drive system does the 2013 Lexus GX have?
Every 2013 GX has a 301-horsepower 4.6-liter V8, a six-speed automatic transmission, and full-time four-wheel drive. The system includes low range and a lockable center differential for difficult terrain.
How is the 2013 GX 460 Premium different from the standard GX 460?
The GX 460 Premium adds more comfort and suspension equipment. Its highlights include an adjustable suspension, rear air suspension with height control, upgraded leather, heated rear outboard seats, rear air conditioning, adaptive HID headlights, and a heated wood-trimmed steering wheel.
Does the 2013 Lexus GX have three-row seating and off-road hardware?
Yes. The 2013 GX seats seven and has a power-folding third row. It also has full-time four-wheel drive with low range, a lockable center differential, and a suspension system that allows more wheel movement on uneven ground.