Squiggy

Has anyone seen the optional tow hitch that
the lexus.com website talks about?

My dealer hasn't seen one yet.

I'm assuming that this can be added later by the dealer.

I will occaisionally want to tow a 5000# boat a short
distance and I wouldn't mind having the extra 1500#
capacity that this is supposed to give you.

The stock receiver hitch doesn't look all that heavy
duty.

Johnny Mo

I don't think the factory tow package adds anything but a and harness, but you cna usually just to any U-Haul and have a hitch added for $150-200. The dealer can also install the "Lexus" one as well. Like I said before my only concern would be if there is an integrated wiring harness connector to attatch to the trailer.

dwf

The GX I picked up on Dec 19th had the optional hitch installed ($430 option). It looks really good and integrates perfectly with the rear bumper. The only thing you see from the rear is a black rubber Lexus "plug" that is inserted into the receiver.

tigmd99

DWF,

I don't think that is the "optional hitch" that the original poster was asking about. Your integrated hitch can tow 5000 lbs. The "optional" hitch can increase towing capacity to 6500 lbs.