Unveiling the Top 20 Must-Have Product Launches of 2024
The Best Products of the Year: Our 2024 Gear Patrol 100
Some products are inherently good or bad, but often, they fall somewhere in-between. They offer a perspective on where an industry is and where it’s heading. This is the spirit behind the 12th annual Gear Patrol 100, our end-of-year roundup of the most significant releases from tech, motoring, style, watches, outdoors, and more.
20. A Game-Changer for Driving Enthusiasts: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N
The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is a gift to driving enthusiasts that nobody saw coming. This car is more than just a product – it’s a cultural artifact that posits that electrification doesn’t mean abandoning excitement but reimagining it entirely. With its hatchback design, 641 horsepower, and track-tuned suspension, the Ioniq 5 N is a radical reinterpretation of what a hot hatch can be.
25. The Most Capable Lexus SUV of the Decade: 2025 Lexus GX
The new 2025 Lexus GX is a superlative SUV that has taken us by surprise. With its boxy, brilliant, and badass design, luxurious interior, and impressive performance, the GX has left a lasting impression. It’s a product that confirms Lexus has been reading the room when it comes to luxury 4x4s and has executed perfectly. The potent twin-turbocharged V6 engine, advanced technologies like adaptive suspension and crawl control, and high-quality design make the GX a product that’s genuinely capable off-road and on.
Our Process
The 2025 Lexus GX didn’t just make the list because of its impressive specifications and features. It emerged from a standout year of products as a standout product. It’s bringing people closer to owning a Lexus and definitively responds to the ultimate challenge for products: that there is a way to do it all without compromise.
Why This Product Matters
In a race among nothing but winners this year, the Lexus GX550 stands above them all. Its remarkable capabilities, impressive performance, and luxurious design make it a product that has caught our attention and deserves attention.
