The 2024 Lexus GX 550 Is Now The "Value" Luxury Off-Roader?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 31 ม.ค. 2024
- Thanks to the recent addition of the Lexus TX, the brand's new answer to Acura's MDX, the popular Lexus GX gets tasked with a more focused and off-road mission than ever. That's the main reason we don't find any extra 3rd row or cargo room in this generation. Instead Lexus gives us a new 4WD system with more capability, a new engine with more power and torque, a new transmission with nearly double the gears and 2,500 lbs more towing capability. Yep, this GX will tow over 9,000 pounds when properly equipped.
Sadly however, the off road re-birth of the GX also means the loss of some classic Lexus virtues. The cabin is more austere than ever and it's the first Lexus I can think of that sports fake wood rather than real-tree on the interior.
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Power folding someone in the seat 😂😂 Even Alex had a dark chuckle at that one
I’m watching now just to hear this part.
You guys provide THE MOST thorough reviews of anyone! Great Job!
Very informative and easy to follow, Thanks for the no BS full review of this vehicle
*excllent review... thank you for being comprehensive* ❤
You were a little tougher on your review than others. I appreciate that honesty.
Personally, I’m cross shopping the new GX and new LandCruiser. I’m not in a hurry, though, so I’ll be watching real-world reliability while my stone-simple 18yo GX470 keeps chugging along.
I'm in the same boat, 100%. I have a vehicle now and love it, but the Land Cruiser and GX are very compelling for when the time comes. I echo your curiosity about the real-world reliability. On the one hand, Toyota arguably makes the most reliable hybrid systems in the world, and on the other hand, Lexus definitely knows how to build a reliable product. I guess we'll see!
I’m thinking of making that move from an awesome forester. I’m watching carefully and as it’s coming out late, I may wait until next September. I want to see owners on TH-cam running this new car and those channels that break them down and look under the hood.
@@uncalmImagine if Toyota takes on The Supra fully or say the 86. They take that perfected reliable dual turbo hybrid 6 and stick it in an 86 or an MR2….the same engine in a sequoia…then Lexus gives it a treatment. The Lexus 86 was just a rumor and it had people calling dealerships. They’ll be people passing out from dehydration from the slobber alone.
If your looking at reliability forget the LandCruiser.
Excellent review, as always. Thank you
Man that atomic silver looks great
Haha, "Old Town Road". I love the choice of song for this SUV
I’m waiting for that four row or maybe five row or maybe I’ll just go get a bus.
May I suggest a Bluebird school bus?
I love the GX 550 and I was thinking about buying it but it's missing a few things:
1. Third row seats don't have enough room... why not use TX as an example?
2. When Third row seats are up, not enough cargo room.... again, look at TX as an example
3. Hate the bump in the center seat
4. Toyota Sequoia has more luxury material than GX, I feel like I'm being cheated
5. KDSS should be on all trims
From what I've seen, as the center screen has gotten bigger, Lexus is offering less in the way of wood and leather interior trim. The interiors don't seem very luxurious, with too much grey plastic.
The interior is more Toyota durable than Lexus rich.
Yeah I thought the LX was meh but it's quickly becoming the best. Not sure what's going on but only the LC and the LS seem to have luxurious interiors. ES too
New Hyundai Santa Fe looks WAY more luxurious. It actually is in numerous ways. It might be less off rod capable and tow around half as much, but it has more space when comparing 3-rows and more luxury/tech features
Sadly true
@@ayushmalpeddi2793 the Santa Fe is cheap looking on the inside compared to the Lexus.
@@gosman949 How? In terms of looks the Lexus is so bland. Like any other Toyota. It's material selection is only slightly better at best
I love Alex's jacket!
Feel the old GX is more luxury both the interior and the subtlety of exterior. This gen is like Toyota ,especially the interior. Quality / finish and the premium feeling dose not equal to design. Plus, the design of this gen is also quick and dirty, not as thoughtful, which is unfortunately trend of many new cars now. I think among all of those cars that targeting the luxury segment, CX-90 (of course it has not real predecessor), Genesis and Cayenne see an increase of the quality. Lexus, Bens, and even BMW are all getting cheaper and cheaper. Audi is fine. Land Rover maybe have a wee bit improvement as well. I’m fact, many non-premium cars got a lot of improvements in terms of their finishing.
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The previous Land Cruiser 200 was what $90k+ and it didn’t sell. More luxury then. Can’t have the real 4WD tech and same of luxury as a unibody construction that just is AWD. It’s a choice.
How does eKDSS differentiate the Overtrail trims steering and handling on-road ?
@22:26 mention the Overtrail off-road tires have a less desirable on-road performance. Did the eKDSS at least have a go-kart feel on turns?
Good review thanks
Love this truck, hope they bring it to Australia ❤
Random question, I know... But in this video you're wearing a green jacket at the beginning. What brand of jacket is that? It's very cool!
As a taller (6' 2") driver, the big problem that I have noticed in newer vehicles is the lack of safe visibility out of the front windshield. They try to put the safety monitoring equipment in a black box at the top middle of the windshield.. see at (20:32) and (27:30).. Unfortunately, now the location of that black box (plus the rearview mirror itself) really hurts the drivers own ability to view out for safe driving. When it comes to safe driving, I trust my own eyes and vision much more than techie safety monitoring devices at the top middle part of the windshield. They need to find another place on the vehicle to put safety monitoring devices so you can look out of the front windshield safely.
Nonsense. Do you see those big windows in front of your eyes?
@@gosman949 Yes.. I like the big windows too and the more upright A pillars.. And like the more upright design of the new GX. all good for visibility.. But if you are taller (over about 5' 10").. The black box in the middle of the windshield takes away some important visibility when looking out of the front windshield.. Good visibility is EXTREMELY important for safe driving.. And like you said about "those big windows in front of your eye".. The problem is, when driving you just don't look straight ahead in front of you - you are look at all different directions - you look at many directions to driving safely. Side to side view - up and lower views.. My guess is that you are on the short side when it comes to your height... May not effect you as much.
@@howlingwolf125y right at 5ft 10 inches. I'll have to take a closer look at the pictures to see what you are talking about.
@@gosman949 Ok gosman.. Yea.. Just my opinion.. I sit up higher in the cabin and that black box really blocks my view. If you disagree with me, that's ok.. I wish you good luck in the future..
You are right. I like to sit as high as possible with the knees down from the hip to avoid back issues and sitting this high increases general visibility, except the rear-view mirror and other cameras are blocking part of the view indeed.
There is not other possible locations though. They need to be as high as possible to see far away as much as possible without obstructions and be protected inside the vehicle for reliability and in the center to reduce costs of having to install one on each side.
I absolutely love it! It’s interesting that you can’t slide the 2nd row? Is this also true with the 2nd row bench seat? I don’t know if I can see someone cross-shopping this with a Land Cruiser..
Yes neither seat slides
Nice and fair review! Looks like a very worthy upgrade to the dinosaur gx460, but vs new EV, Would you take a rivian r1s or this new gx as your daily?
Alex would take the Rivian all day. I probably would too
Assuming the next model may come only after 2035, it’s worth a try in the next 5 years😊.
Alex, did Lexus say when this will be on sale??? My wife is itching to buy it and I am providing the scratching!
Will there be a PHEV version?
Haha fell asleep watching a review of the new Santa Fe and woke up in the interior of the Lexus and I didn't realize it wasn't a Hyundai until Alex mentioned it was a Lexus. I thought he misspoke! Guess that is a win for the Santa Fe! Have to watch it again😂
Lmao. I've been back-and-forth between these two vehicles. Wife wants the badge, and I just want value. The new Santa Fe really is gorgeous.
The Santa Fe is cheap looking next to the Lexus. You get what you pay for.
@gosman949 Yup you get an OUTSTANDING value in the Santa Fe Caligraphy AND a $30,000 boat or MX-5 Miata for the price of your GX 550! Have you ever even deigned to sit in a Santa Fe?
I drive a Genesis G80 sport and it is beautiful inside and out, and the Santa Fe Caligraphy's interior is beautiful especially the Alcantara roof liner which is in my G80 and the Santa Fe. Throw in the lengthy warranty, available hybrid, and beautiful exterior style and it is a no Brainer!
@@markhattrup5494 I have not seen the caligraphy. The ones I have seen on TH-cam are cheap looking and must be lower versions.
22:50 Those big, square exterior mirrors must eat a good mpg or two.
But those mirrors are big for a reason- to see better!
@@gosman949 I certainly can't say the opposite but their front case takes as much in the wind as a 4-slice toaster.
Alex and Travis, I am glad Lexus finally let American and Canadian TH-camrs drive the GX, the Australians got to drive it months ago. As North Americans , we would like to know why the Lexus luxury, Premium Fuel, 3.4 Turbo has been de-tuned compared to the ordinary Tundra. 🤔
Apparently it has smaller turbos to provide more low rpm response and torque. I guess they feel it won’t be as necessary to hit peak horsepower figures due to the different use case versus the Tundra.
There is a base model Tundra (SR) with less power than the other non-hybrid trims. That's where this engine is from. With the previous generation GX, the engine was shared with the lower trims of the Tundra (4.6 V8 with 301hp).
@@damilolaakanni I’m not sure they are exactly the same though. The base Tundra mill does not produce the same level of torque as this engine (which is the same as the rest of the Tundra lineup and I think the LX600). I think if there are internal differences, this engine has the more stout package to handle the higher levels of torque.
@@damilolaakanni Does any version of the Tundra recommend/require Premium fuel? I rest my case.
@@rightlanehog3151 premium fuel seems to be Lexus’ thing, just like how the GX460 required it versus the 4.6 in the prior Tundra.
How is the onroad manners compared to the GX460, less comfy and harsher?
It appears the 460 is better as far as comfort, cabin materials, on-road handling and is more quiet (that great V8). Actually a new 2023 GX460 leftover would be a fantastic steal now compared to the GX550. GX460 has better second row leg room since the seats can be adjusted/slide back and forth. This also can provide better leg room in the 3rd row if the 2nd row is adjusted forward a bit. I also really like the barn door in the back better with it's hidden wiper tucked away out of sight on top. The 460 gets that amazing KDSS as standard. You will lose the 3rd row on the 550 if you want the KDSS.
AWESOME 2 EXPENSIVE 🥶🍻
i dont know why these manufacturers insist on cramming a 3rd row into these SUVs. i'd much rather have a 2 row SUV with a sliding 2nd row.
As long as a third row doesn't take up too much space when folded I think it's great to have an option, especially when a vehicle is a big as this. -Travis
Solution: configure your vehicle to have 2 rows.
@@MukisaSS my impression is very few offer a two row option. Happy to be wrong on this one though! 🙂
@@matthewprather7386 2 models in the GX lineup are 5 seat only and all the similar LC models have only 5 seats.
Errr, I wish there was a third row in the Overtrail. Kind of a dealbreaker for me actually
Are the front seats in this GX the same front seats from the Tundra and Sequoia?
No, but they are related
This is focused on outdoors. It doesn't strike me as a pretender, it's a good compromise between luxury and usability. Easier materials to clean. I'll be looking at this as an alternative to the GC 4xe and Defender, primarily because I want its reliability. And because it's made on one of the best lines in Japan, even the first year of this new model should be reliable.
The Grand Cherokee and Defender are going to be some of the top cross-shopped models, let us know what you pick! -Travis
Lexus did a splendid job 👏
Alex, did you notice hood flutter at hwy speed?
Honestly the base GX sounds like a complete steal for what you get as standard. Has everyone forgotten the twin turbo V6 from Lexus came out in 2018 in the LS? Six years ago, someone needs to tear into one of those engines.
It's this the same engine?
How does this 4x4 system stack up to say the Bronco? Where you get 2hi, 4auto, 4hi, and 4lo?
there is no 2hi - its basically 4auto, 4hi, 4 low (unlocked), and 4low locked. IMO, this is a more drivable setup. The standard locked center in the 2hi, 4hi setup is not ideal IMO.
@@alexwbakkernot quite. I believe There is 4hi, 4lo, and for each, locked or unlocked center differential, then 4lo with locked rear differential as another combination. 4auto doesn’t mean anything, it’s 4hi or 4lo, and no 2 since it’s full time 4wheel drive.
@@OldelCpt 4 Auto is the "default" on the GX - it has a limited slip center which can be locked, so as soon as you get significant slip it locks up into real 4wd. You can also force the lock, which is 4 hi. I used the 4auto term because that is what the pickup manufacturers are calling that feature.
Whoa that V6 gas mileage is as bad as my V8TT
What type of vehicle are you referring to?
@@ALMX5DPthe X7 M60i gets 1 mpg better in the city
@@garrettw99 doesn’t that have a mild hybrid system onboard as well?
@@ALMX5DPyes, the mild hybrid system improved the city rating by 1 mpg vs the 2021 model😂
@@garrettw99 gotcha, yeah pretty decent economy for a beast of a motor. It is a lower slung unibody but still close. Merc G550 with its lower output V8 is rated for like 13 city and 16 highway I think, so maybe some consideration for BoF and lifted body type influences.
Lexus won't transplant the Sequoia's powertrain in the upcoming hybrid GX?
Must say the new GX is much more appealing and cohesive than the LX. Just a shame there's not even a bit of real wood to lighten up the interior.
Only time will tell which hybrid will be fitted. I think most are speculating on the 4 cylinder from the LC as there may have been info that the hybrid 10 speed transmission is too long to fit in this shorter wheelbase model.
According to Toyota the hybrid system in the Tundra was designed to assist for low end torque and performance, so it's apparent that efficiency was not what they had in mind. That's evidenced in real world tests where the iForce max doesn't offer any significant gains in fuel economy over the standard engine.
You can get tan inserts in the seats if you want lighter. People will always complain. In the 460 many complained about wood trim being “old”. You can get good deals on 460’s right now.
so now i need to test drive a fully loaded land crusier or a base GX for price range im looking for.
Hey Alex,when r u reviewing Ford expedition Timberline!!!!
This would be great with a starting price in the 50s. Seems like it is lacking for a 65-85k suv.
There will be shoppers who won't be willing to pay for what's offered but I'm not saying it's not with it. It seems like Lexus is making some changes and ultimately the sales numbers will tell us wether that move is in a positive or negative direction. -Travis
If I ever won the Lottery...
Atomic silver is a funny name for a Japanese vehicle paint color.
It is surprisingly a pretty good value for what it is. Compared to the sequoia, several jeep products, Land Rover products, it’s not that much more than the LC etc.
I'm surprised neither Alex nor Travis mentioned the Defender 110 as an alternative competitor.
He did mention a few times Land rover models
I mean Land Rover isn’t known for its reliability plus most third row SUVs aren’t that spacious unless it’s a Suburban or Yukon XL
Alex, in addition to no overhead weather protection (loading, camping, tailgating), one of the elephants in the room relative to the previous rear door opening was for 3/4 of the world's markets, including most of the Americas, it opened the wrong way - towards the curb. The other was it made cargo-area access with street parking problematic in tight spaces
No that difficult to change the hinge from one side to the other.
The problem now is that no more easy way to store a tire in the back.
Now, need to add a rear bumper plus gate and add what 200-400 lbs (?) weight in the back just to hold a tire and some gas tanks.
It’s a bit too late when stuck in the mud to gain access to spare tire if underneath.
I really want a comparison with the Ineos. That seems to be highly relevant right now.
Good explanation of rear axle vs independent suspension, except… one is clearly better off road. Solid axles, period. See also Jeep Wrangler.
Absolute beast and one of the best looking SUVs out there. ❤
Why would the not keep the sliding second row???
See comment above. I think Torsten differential and room for 9000+ lbs towing, spare tire underneath, and weight reduction.
It looks great. I just wish it had more space on the inside, seems cramped for me, I'm 6'4.
Another reviewer is 6’3” and had no issues.
@@OldelCpt I have a 2019 Honda Passport Elite with two rows of seats, and it has a little more room and I'm very comfortable in the first and second row. I went to the Chicago Auto Show last week and sat in the GX550 Overtrail with two rows of seats. It has less head room in front, but it was okay, the second row was much less head room than my Passport. My knees were on the back of the front seat and my head was touching the roof unless I reclined the seat back more to a less normal sitting position to get passed the bump on the roof. The roof is too low overall for taller people. The thing I least like was that the row two seat did not fold down flat. My Passport folds flat and has better cargo space. I want to buy the GX550 but those are my issues with it. I really like everything else, especially the towing capacity and overlanding ability.
I wish they would make the Discovery 2 again with air suspension, ACE, straight axles, mechanic manual CDL, steel bumpers, incandescence or halogen bulbs, stainless frame and the best sounding V8 in combination with manual transmission and it looks better inside and outside than this too and maybe even has a better overview 🤔
9:20 The automatic running board does not work.
We had it turned off, no malfunction. -Travis
Its a big miss that they dont offer E-KDSS on all trims like they used to.
I usually like your reviews, and maybe it just wasn't your best day or something, but I feel like you were a bit unnecessarily picky on a lot of items for this one today. The GX 550 isn't going to be for everybody, but I think there's a really interesting segment of the market it can carve out given price and value versus capability when comparing it to various competitors just above and below this price point.
Does anyone know for a fact if a car with KDSS can be lifted??
Yes. Old Man Emu BP-51 has two versions for 4Runner with or without KDSS, but as a TH-camr Tinkerer something explains in great details, there is actually NO point in lifting more than 2” just like the OME BP-51 above does because of the Toyota setup. Only bigger tires will help.
Don’t argue with me, go see his presentation to fully grasp the issues with Toyota lifts.
Huge sales leader whatever anyone "thinks" so Detroit and Land Rover still have an awesome amount of work to do to stay relevant in the luxury SUV market excepting Chevy Suburban and Lincoln Navigator which remain the only "proper" 3 row SUVs on the market. Can't really see anything this massive as something for off roading but certainly well regarded as "off road capable."
I am not into tiny turbo lag motors and want to see it with natural V8 and low rev tuning and manual transmission 🤔
only disappointing part is the fuel economy
I like the look from the back to the A Pillar, but the front of the car is a total miss in my opinion.
I look forward to driving the car. I have no doubt it will have good road manors.
Optional wireless charging mat because most people have figured out they are pointless phone heaters. The rest can still pay for if they want it.
Not. Upgrade your charger then.
At least it better value than the LX600, this with the Overtrail trim equipped with E KDSS makes it worthy off road, not sure about luxury tho…
It's a very nice vehicle but if you have a traditional view of luxury this may fall short. -Travis
Lexus needs to come clean about the grade of fuel being premium required. Their toyota counterparts are regular gas and have the same ratings. If lexus is using premium gas you should see higher power outputs all around but its not.
When you were saying the steering wasn't solid you should have tried the different modes. It has an adaptive variable suspension. Good review but you didn't give it a fair review. You can't put this thing in the same category as a grand Cherokee or bronco. Lexus is the bench mark for top quality and reliability. The only competition is is the Defender but those things aren't reliable it's sugar coated shit. The only top quality SUV that beats the GX 550 Overtrail is the Mercedes G Wagon but that costs over a hundred Gran more. You and many others over look the A Trac capabilities for off roading. I own a done out 3rd gen Tacoma and that A Trac works wonders. The GX 550 is a beast. My Tacoma has King suspension and many other goodies but I will be getting this GX and keep the Tacoma for my shit kicking off road and hunting etc. While I build and complete and break in my GX before pushing it hard like my Tacoma
Same plan here. As rear differential broke, the Tacoma gets a higher ratio for bigger wheels and tires and more capable offroad. And the GX will be broken in in civilization until the Taco gives its last breath.
If I wanted a vehicle that spent half its time in the shop then I’d buy a Jeep or Land Rover. The solid rear axle may have some disadvantages to an independent rear but it’s also simpler, stronger, and better for towing. Also, let’s get real. Hardly anyone is going to be taking these $80,000+ suvs off road.
True. Just wait a few years, then take it offroad, by then it’s only a 50k-60k machine just like a 4Runner Pro! 😅
I really impressed by this new lexus GX . Solid SUV
Engineering background and drive Lexus all the Duke, friend has a Lexus dealership. Here is what I don’t like and here’s what I like about the new GX five
unfortunately Lexus is getting greedy like the European auto makers: BMW, Mercedes, Maserati; Range Robert. As always the base model is reasonably priced but you will get cheap plastic finishes. The Luxury + is 84,000 and the OVER-TRAIL plus is , 77000 and that is without the ML Audio , which is another 2000.
2 Also the old GX 460’s were the best because they came with a V8 engine. It was smaller than the GX540 but now they switched to the too turbo V6. It is only a little more fuel efficient 1 MPG combined or 17 combined mpg You used to be able to tow 11,000 pounds, you lose 2,000 lbs. if that is not worth, shattering then go for it. Even the OvEE-TRAIL + comes with leather but it is faux leather, Thst is a bummer. That is what I don’t like but here is what I like .
You can get the Adaptive Variable system on the Over trail +, along Erin 33” tires and it has an 8.9” clearing.
Under the hood you still get 349 HP and a robust 19 speed automatic transition and
2 one of the few body on frame box SUV’s which are making a comeback
3 if you get it used in a few years, base model and base OVER-TRAIl would suffice
However after thinking about it I could just get a new F250 Godzilla lariat with a 7.3 L V8 engine and get plenty of luxury for 65,000 new or about 50,000 out the door couple of years used
What I do t like.
You guys want a mimic the truck ffeel and go offloading that’s why you’re looking at this model . Why not get a luxury Ford and a luxury model lien a Larriat. It you want to go all out for $80,000, the price of an Ocer Trail +, you can get a platinuum with 3 Woodgreen on the dash leather seats massage adaptive variables system premium audio system, and all of the shots. Oh and you can get an off road version, do a skid plate with a 2’ lift and have fun.
I live in the desert in Las Vegas and let me tell you something I have a lifted F150 but it’s time for an upgrade whenever I go off Roading though I always noticed that the trucks come back fine but the SUVs are going to the shop and if you want to get a cruiser SUV then you might wanna look at the Lexus RX 350 and you’re gonna get better gas mileage With the F250 lariat combined with that 7.3 L engine and if you drive properly 60 to 65 mph then you could get 20 to 22 on the highway in 12 to 14 on the city for that 17 miles combined but you’re putting regular gas if you don’t need to tow and haul every day get the regular gas but if you need to tow and haul every day then get the 6.7 Lpower stroke diesel
My 2021 mercedes benz amg 53 is not reliable but I can't give it up that lexus
I skipped like 12 videos on this car to find his.
Alex! Wearing your snowboarding pants. Laundry day?
At 12 - 15mpg city and 18 hwy, these will be sitting on sales lot for a very long time. Its 2024 we need vehicles that can put out at least 30mpg. Ridiculous!
This thing is going to sell like hotcakes!
Toyota/Lexus is still using the ECT button lol
Looks very Mitsubishi outlander in the front
I really like the GX but I feel it's considerably overpriced as are most of its competitors. The Overtrail will be a hit with bougie owners of large dogs. It will be an avant-garde alternative to a Grenadier with a better dealer experience. A nouveau urban dependable anti Defender option.
Not that overpriced. Think of the mods to get a 4Runner Offroad premium with moonroof package and multiview cameras etc or a Pro to have the same long wheel travel as the e-KDSS and to fit bigger 33”-34” tires, then it’s only a few thousands more for more beefy components (see The Car Care Nut analysis) that the GX has with more comfort.
@@OldelCptyes but what people are paying for ¼-Ton SUV's is crazy! This is the most expensive of the bunch without even offering a hybrid system. For less money buy a Sequoia.
You are better off buying the BMW X7 for another 10-15K. Towing is 7,000 LBs, it is significantly larger on interior, faster, more powerful, smoother, more quiet, more refined, more luxurious.
The X7 doesn't have the off-road capability the GX 550 offers. -Travis
I'm surprised that so many people don't know what this suv is. X7 doesn't compete with this.
@@TheStimie please educate me. What is an SUV? What is it supposed to do?
@@flapflapflap body on frame is a suv unibody is a crossover. One is truck based and the other is car based. Broncos are SUVs but a something like a traverse would be a crossover.
@@TheStimie what are the practical bennies for body on frame??
They need a PHEV with 50 miles electric range
I'm not sure "need" is the right way to put and I don't think a 50 mile PHEV GX is right around the corner either. PHEV maybe but 50 looks in a vehicle this size and shape means a healthy size battery and I'm not sure where that would go. -Travis
This interior is what Toyota should be, not Lexus. The Defender interior blows this out of the water.
Agreed 💯. In fact literally any luxury vehicle blows it out of the water
@@naveenthemachinea mix of pros and cons right?
Well enjoy ur Land Rover that always breaks down😂
@@BigAltimaEnergy719 well considering they’re usually leased
@@naveenthemachine doesn’t really matter what you do if you’re stuck on the side of the road waiting for a tow truck right?
lol the transmission already has a recall
Why does no design engineer consider what a f-ing pain in the ass it is to clean bugs off some of their front grill designs?!
That very low front plastic spoiler is not offroad worthy to begin with 🤔
I am really disappointed with this new GX 550. Lexus redesigns this all new suv and still gets really bad gas mileage, and the space inside is so limited, too. The second row not able to slide back and forth is 5 thumbs down.
No more CD player 🎉😂😅
I just dont understand the platypus look...
That’s a really nice looking car
Why even bother with a third row? I need a three row viechle and this just insulting. Telluride for space and value is a blueprint that should be copied.
See Lexus TX
Completely unrelated, but those pants looked so nice I had to look em up.
Do you really want real wood trim on this type of car? I feel like this is an overland type vehicle that needs to be easy to clean and durable.
The lack of wood would be much less acceptable on the RX - but for this car it seems fine.
This is lexus. It position themselves as a luxury brand. With this GX, they are...not that luxury anymore
@@TheWinwin4all Right way to think about it is to realize that it is an improved Land Cruiser Prado. Enjoy the improvements. Otherwise, go LX or TX.
Compared this with a GV80. This thing looks cheap inside and out.
Agreed. In fact Lexus looks cheaper than any other brand including Hyundai Kia mazda JLR etc
I knew the gx was dead on arrival and now the whole Lexus brand is dead on arrival
@@naveenthemachinewhat are you on? Check out the Mercedes G Wagon, then appreciate the GX.
@@OldelCpt the g wagon is superior. Literally anything it competes with is superior.
The gx isn’t. Try again pal 😂
Interior looks like a significant downgrade vs current 460. There’s nothing special or memorable about it
Toyota going away from efficiency with the boxy vehicles makes a conspiracy between them and the oil industry seem a compelling theory! 😅
Toyota is an ultra conservative brand. Wouldn’t surprise me if they had some shady business with big oil
It’s much too rough and bumpy and riding over a rocky gravel shake and bake.
I lost count on how many things are “controversial”.
It's fair to say there are a few controversial aspects to the new GX. -Travis
For the money, I buy 2020 Toyota Camry LE.
The new GX has the same useless 3rd row seats only worth for emergency use.
Unless you invent shrinking tech, size matters. Heard of Sequoia? LX,TX? Wagoneer L.
I was merely stating a fact, you need to calm down. @@OldelCpt
horrible mpg hybrid the only way
Down graded engine, down graded buttons, high price. Solo reviews are still better
Recently in Japan, Toyota manipulated horsepower and crash tests. According to the investigation, this behavior has been going on for as long as 35 years. It seems difficult to trust Toyota anymore. ( it included with morden Lexus )
Looks horrible, but some may like it. Horrible fuel economy too. Great review.
Looks horrible. Reminds me of a collage of different cars put together with tape. No fluid lines anywhere. 🤮
Looks horrible, cheap inside, old tech, poor drivetrain performance, same mpg as the v8, and it’s way overpriced
So another dud from Lexus as usual. The old gx at least imo is way better as the 4.6 v8 is buttery smooth. I’m so glad that this SUVs a letdown
Old tech and poor drivetrain performance?
@@ALMX5DP the tech still looks old. The gauge cluster is still not very advanced. Nor is the new infotainment
And the 4.6l v8 with 4 less gears got similar mpg to the twin turbo v6 with 10 gears
@@naveenthemachine the tech “looks” old? What is not advanced about the gauge cluster and would that be a reasonable consideration for customers? Fuel economy isn’t too much improved but being this has way more power and torque there is a trade off (not to mention the target demographics likely aren’t too concerned with saving $20 a month on fuel).
@@ALMX5DP put it this way
The gauge cluster doesn’t have a moving map display. And it doesn’t even show CarPlay or android auto maps. Bmw Honda and ford are doing it. And for infotainment it looks too basic. There are no colors or unique features like gesture control or any cool apps like Hyundai Kia offer
@@naveenthemachine is any of that a big deal for the typical demographic?