Lexus GX 550 Overtrail, where luxury meets tough off-road conditions – News and Highlights

The new Lexus GX 550 Overtrail SUV is inspired by the Offroad Team Jaos that in 2023 completed the entire route of 2,110 km of the difficult race of the Mexican Baja 1000 And it does so by adding grit and off-road capabilities to those values ​​that are the epitome of Japanese luxury maxi SUV.
The creator of this aesthetic and content transformation is Jaos Corporation which is based in Kitagunma district, Japan and is well known by enthusiasts for its off-road conversion kits for popular 4×4 models including the Mini Countryman and Jeep Renegade.
Scheduled to go on sale later this year – under the concept of The Premium Off-Roader – in the Japanese market only, the new Lexus GX 550 promises “an exciting experience in a variety of conditions, from off-road terrain to city streets” .
And in particular – the company remembers – “this configuration includes the essence of the Overtrail Project launched by the first brand of the Toyota Group. “As we travel towards the future – Lexus emphasizes in this regard – the Overtrail project continues to develop, cultivate. the relationship between man, nature and migration.
With each new look, we seek to heighten the excitement of events, blending them seamlessly with the elegance of luxury.”
With the attractive appearance and off-road performance of a ‘basic’ 4×4 that blends perfectly with a refined and ‘premium’ design, the ideal all-terrain SUV Lexus GX 550 Overtrail is intended for the modern customer looking for a balance between employee satisfaction and respect for environment.
Currently offered as an exclusive show model (it was presented at the Tokyo Motor Show), the Lexus GX 550 Overtrail includes different customizations thanks to a partnership with aftermarket components manufacturer for 4WDs and SUVs Jaos.
At the front, a new solid bumper emerges – typical of heavy off-road vehicles – which was specially designed using light and very hard plastic resins.
Other off-road features have also been added, including protective strips for mud guards, side steps of pipes to protect the side sills and at the same time facilitate entry and exit, large ‘mud guards’ to protect the body from and dirt while driving. off-road vehicles with aluminum plates.
Every variable element of the standard GX 550 SUV has been evaluated for ‘harder’ use. And the Lexus and Jaos technicians came to the conclusion that for the Overtrail configuration it was enough to pass the lifting equipment and the use of 18-inch wheels – light but with great stiffness – wearing Toyo Open Country A/T III LT 275. /70 R18 tires.

Reproduction reserved © Copyright ANSA