“I don't like the rear door because it swings out rather than lifting up. The only way to get a "liftgate " I would have had to purchase an LX. Unfortunately it costs about $20,000 more. Even consumer opinions are of the same view.”
2017 Lexus GX: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2017 Lexus GX is largely a carryover, led by a new Sport Design Package for the Premium and Luxury trims. Other updates are limited to seating and feature-availability changes.
About the 2017 Lexus GX
2nd gen (2010-2023), late-cycle year after the 2014 exterior update.
Lexus positions the GX as a rare luxury SUV that still uses traditional truck-based hardware for real off-road use. The brand markets it as one vehicle for weekdays and weekends: quiet and comfortable for family duty, but ready for towing, bad weather, and rough trails with standard V8 power, full-time 4WD, and serious off-road hardware. That blend of three-row comfort and genuine low-range capability is what separates the GX from softer crossover rivals.
The GX 460 combines three-row seating with a 301-hp V8, full-time four-wheel drive, low-range gearing, and a suspension designed to stay composed on uneven terrain. The Luxury trim adds a softer-riding adjustable suspension, richer leather, second-row captain’s chairs, and a power-folding third row.
What changed, by category
Styling
A new Sport Design Package was offered on the Premium and Luxury trims.
Tech and cabin equipment
Heated and ventilated front seats became a separate option on the base GX 460, while the Luxury trim gained standard second-row captain’s chairs. The base trim’s touchscreen and the Luxury trim’s premium audio system changed from standard equipment to optional.
2017 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 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg |
| Horsepower | 301 hp | 301 hp |
| Torque | 329 lb-ft | 329 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 6500 lb | 6500 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 64.7 cu-ft | 64.7 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 29.3 in | 29.3 in |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | ||
| Automatic High Beams | ||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||
| Driver Attention Assist Monitor | ||
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | ||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | ||
| Rear View Camera | ||
| Alloy Wheels | ||
| Fog Lights | ||
| Heated Windshield | ||
| LED Headlights | ||
| Power Moonroof | ||
| Rear Spoiler | ||
| Roof Rails | ||
| Front DVD Entertainment System | ||
| Navigation System | ||
| Premium Audio | ||
| Rear DVD Entertainment System | ||
| Satellite Radio | ||
| Smartphone Interface | ||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||
| Folding Rear Seat | ||
| Heated Front Seats | ||
| Heated Rear Seats | ||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||
| Leather Seats | ||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||
| Third Row Seat | ||
| Tri-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | ||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||
| Wood Interior Trim | ||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2017 Lexus GX compared with the 2016 model?
The main change for 2017 is a new Sport Design Package for the Premium and Luxury trims. Lexus also made second-row captain’s chairs standard on the Luxury trim, offered heated and ventilated front seats separately on the base GX 460, and revised the standard-versus-optional status of some cabin technology.
Was the 2017 Lexus GX redesigned?
No, the 2017 Lexus GX was not redesigned. It remained part of the second generation and carried over the basic design introduced for 2010, including the exterior update made for 2014.
Did the 2017 Lexus GX get a new engine or four-wheel-drive system?
No, the 2017 GX kept its 301-hp 4.6-liter V8, six-speed automatic transmission, and full-time four-wheel-drive system with low-range gearing and a locking center differential.
Which 2017 Lexus GX trims had the Sport Design Package?
The Sport Design Package was offered on the 2017 GX Premium and Luxury trims. It was not offered on the base GX 460.
Are second-row captain’s chairs standard in the 2017 Lexus GX Luxury?
Yes, second-row captain’s chairs became standard equipment on the 2017 GX 460 Luxury. They distinguish its seating layout from the base model’s three-person second-row bench.
2017 Lexus GX Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2017 Lexus GX.
4.3
2017 Lexus GX
(122 reviews)
“The GX is like a lumber jack in a 3 piece suit. Get the luxury model it rides so smooth and has a semi airline leather that is soft like butter. The upgraded sound system sounds so good the angels be dancing! ;-)”
“Amazingly reliable vehicle that is body on frame like a truck. Gas mileage will never be good but you can count on this vehicle day after day to work!”