2025 Lexus GX 550

There are lots of choices among the cheaper-to-buy-and-drive mid-size SUVs that, when properly configured, can safely tow at least 5,000 pounds.

Shopping for a three-row SUV means balancing priorities of seat quantity versus comfort. If the number of seats trump all, many three-row SUVs offer a second-row bench, but other models give up the second-row middle seat for captain’s chairs.

While the Lexus GX 550 and Toyota Land Cruiser share their underlying structure, there are significant differences that affect their towing capabilities.

The best SUV offers practical utility and the comfort of a raised seating position.

Wholly redesigned for the 2024 model year, the Lexus GX 550 rolls into 2025 mostly unchanged.