2019 GX Interior

On the inside, the GX looks and feels upscale and high-end throughout; build-quality is exceptional, and the interior is a good combination of rich materials and soft-touch fabrics that speak of excellence and durability. The cabin is spacious overall, and occupants are spoiled with generous roominess, though the middle and rear seats do become incrementally restrictive. Seats in the GX are supportive, albeit on the firmer side, with uncomfortable plank-like seatbacks and bottoms that feel unyielding on long stretches. The GX features ten-way power-adjustable front seats with memory system, reclining and sliding middle-row seats with 40/20/40-split seatback, and fold-flat third-row chairs. The GX Premium and Luxury trims receive power-reclining and folding third-row seats. Additionally, front seats are heated and ventilated, as well as having heating functionality in the second-row outboard seats. For the driver, the controls are set up ergonomically and are straightforward to operate, with optimal driving position and good forward visibility.

2019 GX Interior Photos

Seating and Interior Space

The driving position in the GX is set high, which adds to the excellent front-facing visibility. There is ample seating and steering wheel adjustments to make even six-foot drivers feel at home. The GX seats a maximum of seven occupants, although the middle row seats can feel confining with three occupants. Equipping the optional captain's chairs improves space and comfort, but brings passenger capacity down to six. In the front of the cabin, there is ample head and legroom, and while headroom in the middle-row is generous too, legroom is only adequate as long as the front cabin occupants haven't pushed their seats back all the way. With three occupants in the middle-row, getting in and out of the rear can be challenging, but is not unusual for this segment. Similarly, the third-row is tight space-wise and is more fitting for children and shorter trips. Ingress and egress for the front and rear cabin are made easier thanks to the integrated side steps and grab handles at each door.

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Interior Colors and Materials

The base GX features either Black or Sepia NuLuxe interior, with Linear Espresso Wood and Abyss Black trim and finish. The GX Premium can be optioned in Black, Sepia and Ecru NuLuxe or leather, paired with Mahogany Wood trim and finishes, while the Luxury models are fitted with semi-aniline leather in either Black or Sepia with the same trim. The GX Luxury also receives a wood and leather-trimmed heated steering wheel and shift knob.

2019 GX Trunk and Cargo Space

The substantial dimensions of the GX allow for a decent-sized cargo hold. Trunk capacity is limited at only 11.6 cubic feet of space with all seats installed. With the third-row seats down, space increases to 46.7 cu-ft, benefitting from the fact that the seats fold completely flat, fitting into the floor and allowing for convenient and versatile loading options. Folding down the 40/20/40-split second row of seats further expands available space to 64.7 cu-ft, which is sufficient to stow all your camping necessities and luggage for even a lengthy vacation. One negative is the fact that the trunk door is hinged on the right side of the vehicle, which impractically blocks curbside access when opened.

In-cabin storage is adequate, with deep and wide door-side pockets in the front which are large enough to fit water bottles. Two cupholders and a small storage cell in the center console, as well as a moderately sized glovebox, are also available. Second-row passengers have access to well-sized door pockets too and can make use of seatback pockets from behind the front row. For the third row, two cupholders are present for both seats.

2019 Lexus GX Trunk and Cargo Space Photos

2019 GX Infotainment and Features

Features

All trims are equipped with a power moonroof and are fitted with privacy glass. Additionally, SmartAccess technology with push-button start/stop, a backup camera and trailer sway control are featured as standard. The GX Premium receives intuitive parking assist while the GX Luxury is given a blind spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert system. The base GX has dual-zone climate control with an interior air filter, which is upgraded to a three-zone automatic system with a smog sensor and auto-recirculation mode on the Premium and Luxury trims.

The base model has ten-way power-adjustable front seats with Lexus Memory System, middle-row seats that can recline and slide with 40/20/40-split seatbacks, and fold-flat third-row seats for improved versatility. The GX Premium offers slightly more comfort by adding heated and ventilated front seats, as well as heated second-row outboard seats. Towards the top-end of the range, the Luxury model is equipped with power-reclining and folding third-row chairs, and a wood- and leather-trimmed heated steering wheel.

Infotainment

The Lexus GX's multimedia infotainment system is comprised of an eight-inch color touchscreen display linked to a nine-speaker sound system with a CD player, and satellite/HD radio. Although the standard sound system is satisfactory, the display screen is low-resolution and seems quite dated. Voice command and Bluetooth capabilities are available, although it requires structured commands to recognize speech accurately. Together with the Lexus Enform Remote app, Amazon Alexa compatibility and Siri Eyes Free, the media hub in the center console allows for two USB ports and an auxiliary device to plug-in for charging and Smartphone connectivity. Despite easy-to-use Smartphone integration, the system does not provide for Apple CarPlay or Android Auto functionality.