Tokyo Auto Salon: Hard-core Lexus GX Overtrail luxury off-roader revealed

The 2024 Lexus GX is yet to be officially launched but already there are modified and accessorised versions of the all-new luxury off-road SUV, including an official one built by Lexus in collaboration with JAOS.

For anyone not up to speed on the new Lexus GX, the Overtrail is the rugged go-anywhere offering sitting at the top of the tree – and unofficially acts as a precursor for the yet-to-be-confirmed Toyota Prado GR Sport – with myriad upgrades to help it get further off the beaten track.

JAOS, meantime, is a Japanese aftermarket off-road vehicle specialist with close ties to Lexus and Toyota, so much so it helped prepare a Lexus LX for competition at the Baja 1000.

The two parties have now teamed up again to show off what’s possible with the new Lexus GX, for those looking to enhance their new luxury off-roader beyond the Overtrail specification or do some off-grid touring.

Bigger and more imposing than the already cool-looking donor car, which is closely related to the new Toyota Prado that also goes on sale in Australia later this year, the 2024 Lexus GX 550 Overtrail JAOS is fitted with a new front bumper, black wheel-arch extensions, tubular side steps, black roof platform, heavy-duty mudguards and skid plate, suspension lift kit, unique 18-inch alloys and chunky Toyo Open Country all-terrain tyres.

“The showcased GX 550 Overtrail JAOS version is a collaborative concept model, customised by both companies that share the vision of the Overtrail Project,” Lexus said.

“It is crafted to represent a dependable vehicle capable of navigating the most challenging environments.

“Through collaboration vehicles such as the GX 550 Overtrail JAOS version, our goal is to continue showcasing the pleasure of vehicle customisation, with the aim of offering our customers increasingly enriching car life experiences.”

The vehicle made its public debut at the 2024 Tokyo Auto Salon last week alongside Baja-conquering LX 600 ‘Offroad’ Team JAOS competition car and the 2024 Lexus LBX Morizo RR small performance SUV concept.

It’s unclear if any of these accessories will become officially available in Australia – though the fact Lexus publicised the accessories and show vehicle suggests they could become genuine accessories – but in the meantime we can look forward to seeing the GX on local soil within the next six months, followed by the new Prado in the second half of 2024.

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