Two additions, nothing else changes

Premium+ is deliberately narrow in scope. Step up from base Premium and you gain heated second-row seats — useful for rear passengers on a cold New Jersey morning commute — and the Panoramic View Monitor, which uses multiple exterior cameras to build a top-down and multi-angle view of the GX's surroundings. That's genuinely helpful with a vehicle this size in tight spaces: Route 1 strip-mall parking lots, multi-level garages near Staten Island, or backing a trailer down a boat ramp. Everything mechanical stays identical to Premium — same 3.4-liter twin-turbo V6, same 10-speed Direct Shift automatic, same full-time 4WD with Torsen limited-slip center differential, same seven-passenger three-row layout.

Is it worth the jump from Premium?

If you regularly carry passengers in the second row through a New Jersey winter, or you park and maneuver in tight spots often enough that a 360-degree camera earns its keep, the roughly $4,465 step up is easy to justify. If neither of those describes your use case, base Premium delivers the identical driving experience for less money — there's no engine, transmission, or 4WD difference to weigh against the price gap, just those two specific features.

Where it sits against Luxury

Luxury is the next step in this family, and it's a bigger jump — semi-aniline leather in place of NuLuxe, massaging front seats, and 22-inch forged wheels. If leather quality and seat comfort matter more to you than the camera system, it's worth comparing Premium+ directly against Luxury rather than assuming the ladder climbs in even increments.

Frequently asked questions

What does Premium+ add over base Premium?

Heated second-row seats and the Panoramic View Monitor. Nothing about the powertrain, transmission, or 4WD system changes between the two grades.

Does Premium+ still seat seven?

Yes — Premium+ is part of the three-row, seven-passenger family along with Premium, Luxury, and Luxury+. Only Overtrail and Overtrail+ drop to two rows.

Is the Panoramic View Monitor useful for towing?

It's designed primarily for low-speed maneuvering and parking visibility rather than towing-specific guidance, but the additional camera angles help when backing up to a trailer hitch or navigating a tight boat ramp.

How big is the price jump from Premium to Premium+?

Roughly $4,465 — the smallest step in the six-trim GX lineup. Lexus of Edison posts the current MSRP for every 2026 GX trim on its new-inventory pages.

Should I consider Luxury instead of Premium+?

It's worth comparing directly. Luxury is a bigger jump than Premium+ and spends the money differently — semi-aniline leather in place of NuLuxe, massaging front seats, and 22-inch forged wheels rather than a camera system and heated rear seats.

Next step

Compare Premium+ against base Premium and the leather-and-audio step up to Luxury, or see the off-road branch of the lineup starting with Overtrail. For New Jersey tax math on any trim, see the pricing & leasing guide. Current GX inventory is on Lexus of Edison's new-vehicle search.