Does Lexus GX have 8 seats?
The current Lexus GX is configured to seat seven passengers, not eight. There is no factory eight-seat option in the current lineup.
Seat layout and configurations
Two main mid-row configurations determine the seven-seat total in the GX: the middle row can be a three-seat bench or two captain’s chairs, while the third row accommodates two passengers.
- Seven-passenger setup with a three-seat middle row bench: 2 front seats + 3 middle seats + 2 rear seats = 7.
- Seven-passenger setup with two captain's chairs in the middle row: 2 front seats + 2 middle seats + 3 rear seats = 7.
In both configurations, the GX seats seven in total. There is no factory eight-seat GX configuration in the current lineup.
Model-year and market notes
In the current generation (roughly 2023–2025), Lexus has continued to offer seven-passenger GX models with either a three-seat middle row bench or two captain's chairs and a two-seat third row. An eight-seat GX is not offered from the factory. If eight seats are a priority, consider a larger Lexus SUV like the LX, which can be configured with a true three-row layout to accommodate more passengers, or other brands that offer eight-seat options.
What buyers typically consider
Before assessing seating needs, buyers should weigh middle-row comfort and cargo access, since that choice determines how easy it is to access the rear seats while preserving seven-seat capacity.
- Middle row bench (3) plus two-seat rear or three-seat rear configuration.
- Middle row captain’s chairs (2) plus a three-seat rear configuration.
Before this list: The main choice is between a bench (3) and captain’s chairs (2) in the middle row, both yielding a seven-seat total.
Concluding note: The GX remains a seven-seat SUV in its current generation; eight-seat configurations are not available from the factory.
Summary
The Lexus GX does not offer eight seats. It seats seven, with flexible middle-row configurations (bench or captain’s chairs) and a two-seat third row. For eight-seat needs, the LX or other three-row SUVs are better options.
