I love how Lexus is keeping real buttons and real handles. People don’t want every configurable aspect of their vehicle to be sloppily shoved into an iPad bolted to the dash. People want real buttons and real dials. Excellent work Lexus
Except Lexus has been doing the super high tech electronic door handles in a lot of cars... Wherein the latches are electronically actuated, despite having physical handles and mechanical overrides. Looks like they skipped those here, but they're on the RX...
@@Cal94 right, not a fan of that at all either. I think that’s just the electric NX tho. I don’t think they are doing it across all of their vehicles which is good
Can we just take a moment to appreciate the fact that these guys were able to sit down and interview the chief engineer of this new GX? This channel has come so far that people are getting used to exclusive content like this, but I just want to say thank you for what you’re doing and please continue the great work! 🔥
Except that the designer didn’t tell them anything really valuable in the interview. 😂 I could have said the same without knowing anything about the car.
@@JCintheBCC The 150 series ran on the same platform from the 2003-2009 model. Same with the 4Runner. So yes, it will be the same platform for probably the next 2 decades
@@za4117I consider the switch of the engine and drivetrain in 2009 to be a switch generation. Yes, chassis was the same, but everything around that chassis changed. If we say this is a “redesign”, the 470-460 was absolutely that, too.
That interpreter is really, really good, if not outstanding. He is very fluent in Lexus/Toyota and car design terminology. He must be from corporate HQ.
Physical key controls while still keeping good tech, zero piano black, actually towing and off-road capable unlike other princess boats, while still being luxurious with Toyota reliability? Awesome! Absolutely brilliant.
It's funny how unabashed Jack is in liking the new GX (which is absolutely warranted and likely my next Lexus), whereas; you can almost feel the pain in Mark's voice having to acknowledge this is all-around a home run if not a grand slam.
Every new model always has the “20% more rigid than previous…”. At this point in time, we should be driving vehicles 500% more rigid than the originals.
The ability to control flex is the constant battle of car design. Specifically because consumer cars are boxes that need to have massive openings in them.
Wow, an actual dashboard in a luxury vehicle, thank you Lexus! Far superior to 24" - 32" of LCD screens propped up by struts. This is a vehicle I would want to keep for the long term, unlike the recent throw away European makes.
BMW’s screens are actually insulting. Not a hint of integration into the dash, not a curve in any direction. Just a slab of screen tossed into the interior.
That ugly iSore trend was started by Tesla. One of the reasons that while I do like EVs, but will never buy any Tesla vehicle, or any others that has the barren interior with nothing but the iSore.
I’ve seriously been drooling over the GX for months now. 🤤 Haven’t been a fan of the massive, tacky grills they couldn’t seem to shake the past decade but Lexus seriously knocked this one out of the park. 👏🏻
I'm in that club too. I have been waiting for the redesigned GX for a few years now and it's obviously been worth the wait. Now the problem is waiting on the hybrid model (which I hear will actually have more hp) and then picking a trim (likely overtrail or maybe premium+).
As an X3 M40i owner... With two high mile GX470s... The b58 would have made a lot of sense for this IMO. The numbers on the 3.4 are good, and I hope it works out... But... A ZF8/B58 would be epic. I'd sell organs to buy a LC with a big turbo I6
If you want a devoted off-road vehicle that you can best the pants off on the trails, then get the more affordable Land Cruised, which looks remarkably similar in pre-release photos and it costs far less! It’s kinda stupid to spend $70-80 K on an off-road vehicle when cheaper alternatives exist!
You NEED the off-road trim for sure. You need all the rugged protection you can get in case you run over a parking island or a small child. The off-road looks so much more badass...you gotta stand out from all of your neighbors' pristine Land Rover Defenders and G-Wagons.
@@ryannatividad3137 but what about the massage seats? Or when a minimum wage slave looks from his window, won't it be better he sees all the luxurious material and amenities? IDK man, tuff choice...
I dont think that's possible. It's far more technical and efficient. Much more components/turbos/cooling etc. I just hope it's not horrendous like their competitors.
Here I am, on the clock, on the toilet, at a Lexus dealership, watching videos about the new Lexus GX, after having just detailed an old GX. Such is life
Excellent vehicle--still, I'm glad I bought my 2023 GX460 exactly one year ago, which I knew would be the last V-8. I love my dinosaur, which is what I am fast becoming myself.
I had to replay it lmao. I have a 2002 Highlander that my dad bought new and passed down to me. Will drive it into the ground and don't want a new car. But this is why I watch this channel.
Welcome to Arizona, guys! A nice break from the Illinois winter. Great video, as always. This truck looks like a legitimate investment. A car that parents can pass to their kids when they get too old to drive.
Toyota's proving grounds are northwest of Phoenix, though I can't tell from the video what specific road it is. We have mountain roads like that on all sides of the valley. South Mountain and Highway 88 come to mind, but those are a good distance from the proving grounds.
@michaelallen9364 That's Gate's Pass in Tucson. Great driving road west of the city that leads to the Old Tucson Movie Studios and the Sonoran Desert Museum.
Towing capacity has been bumped from 8000lbs to 9000lbs! This is one of the best vehicle refreshes in our lifetime. We're looking at quite possibly the best body on frame truck and SUV ever made.
@@Shawn-ky2tw the 2024 Lexus GX just got refreshed for the first time since 2010. For the last few months, the towing capacity has been cited as 8,000 lb. A few days ago they bumped it up to 9000 lb. The 2023 GX 460 was the last year of that generation, that is now the outgoing model, the GX550 is the new GX
I was waiting patiently for you guys to get your hands on this. I am truly thankful for your in depth but concise way of doing reviews. So many people focus heavily on the size of the screen and the tech but I want to see the real details which you guys always deliver.
I really appreciate Lexus's decision to avoid piano black plastic. Even in really expensive BMWs and Mercedes models, that material still ends up in the cabin, and it is always disgusting after a week of use. I am really glad they chose to do this. Finding a vehicle without this material is nearly impossible
Hate to get all practical, but this is the Defender for those who don't enjoy visiting the dealership on a regular basis. Built in Japan by one their best lines, it's really the only first year model I'd consider buying. The only problem is that they won't be able to build enough o keep up with demand, and the hybrid version won't be available until at least 2025.
As the owner of a GX460 ill never drop down into a CUV. The truck nature has delivered so much value to my lifestyle that i cant get from anything else. Can wait to buy one of these in 3 years
At last Lexus, you've got it right! I won't buy another Lexus until they're all like this on the inside. Funny how my 2017 IS300h now seems modern when compared with this, it's like they've come full circle...
SavageGeese never ceases to amaze in their presentations and videos. Thank you for the interviews of the folks at Toyota who were actually responsible. And, the styling is a significant improvement! Well Done.
This is the single best channel for all things automotive, Period. You guys are wonderful. After thoughtful consideration, I recently purchased a 23 GX 460 the last of a generation. New one looks very interesting, let’s see how the next few years see it playing out in quality and reception
It’s an impressive design. Perfect family hauler, while being rugged and ready for some off-road action. Glad Lexus doubled down on the “real SUV” concept instead of going the unibody appliance route.
I feel like we’re witnessing a friendly wager between Mark & Jack: Mark: “I’ll bet $100 you can’t mention the B58 in every video in 2024” Jack: “Hold my bullion and watch this”
Jack when reviewing a luxury car: "This is for the man who doesn't want to be stressed, the man who is getting older and can't believe that he will soon B58"
Always a pleasure to see Toshi Hayama. His the english translator in this video. A true car enthusiasts and legend among the JDM scene! For anyone interested, his did a Podcast episode on The Sileightymania Podcast 2 years ago talking about what his up to =)
Love all your videos, but I especially like that you take the time to interview the engineers. Hearing from them, imo, helps people to appreciate how much work goes into a new vehicle. The new GX looks GREAT.
Dude, your camera is so good! This was especially noticeable at 1:56 when panning out in the interior. It's hard to get the darker features to show up when you have a huge window light source in the background but this looks great!
No offense, but this is a bit ignorant to say. It's like telling a photographer "man, your camera must be amazing because your photos are fantastic!". It's an insult to the massive amount of post processing time Mark puts into color grading and managing HDR on these shoots, not to mention getting the initial shot right.
Surprisingly enough we are using a camera that is 6 years old a lot of it is just understanding how to use the equipment to get the best out of it. I've also become far more sensitive to making sure lighting and color is somewhat decent not every video is like this
@@Tripp55 not angry at all, just telling you my opinion as someone who's worked in the trade. People do not give creatives enough credit for how many man hours get put into a good product, and your first statement shows that.
I love this vehicle. I love videos by the Goose and Jack. I order a jack and goose on the rocks at the fanciest of taverns. Ive waited for this truck for dozens if years and can't wait to buy one used in 5 years.
The thing that lends the most utility to this and other large SUV's like the new Land Rover Defender is the squared off rear end. It adds a ton of cargo space in all directions, and makes access so much easier.
Whenever there's a small third row in a vehicle, Mark always says something like "it's only there for marketing" or "it's only for in a pinch." It's for children, dude. They're like these smaller kind of humans, and they can fit back there just fine.
The third row of these smaller three-row SUVs are heavily used and sought after in other markets. They are going to sell a variation of this as the Land Cruiser Prado with three rows in other global markets. When visiting the Philippines, my family at one point had 10 people in my grandfather's Mitsubishi Pajero Fieldmaster (an updated version of the 1990s Montero we had in North America). That was a much smaller vehicle. Although it was tight, we fit (albeit without seatbelts).
I love it, looks great all around. Finally an SUV with manly strong looks! More companies need to do this sort of thing, I'd LOVE to see a 2 door version be an FJ or something fun.
I owned a 2007 GX470…best vehicle I have ever owned. I bought it used with over 140K and it drove like brand new. Maintenance is stupid expensive, but it was relatively easy enough to work on ( I do ALL my own maintenance and repairs ). I had 3 vehicles when I owned my GX and it was my go-to daily driver. I would still own it had I not got rear ended in it. It took a massive hit and was still drivable, it was totaled but I thought it was very impressive how well it took the hit. I have not liked the body style of the GX since 09 until now. I will DEFINITELY get year 2 of this new GX. I LOVE IT!!!
I just finished watching your 2023 GX review where you lauded the fact that the vehicle was a "dinosaur", but perfect because it will just last forever without worrying about the headaches of dealing with twin-turbos, electronics out the ying-yang, etc. Now, you're lauding _this vehicle_ which IS THE EXACT OPPOSITE of what you lauded last review. I know I'm not the brightest bulb, but I just can't keep up. I guess I should not have watched the videos back-to back! Granted, this new vehicle appears stellar and is likely "better" than the prior generation in many ways. I guess it remains to be seen if the longevity of this new design will be as well reviewed 20 years from now, as you essentially did with the prior generation GX review.
I know you guys had the option to chose which trim you wanted to feature on the channel and I commend you for choosing the premium + which will account for more than 60% of the market of the new GX and passed on the overtrail which less than 1% of them will actually see a trail. This is the reason why I respect your opinions.
Why I watch videos on something I'll never be able to afford is beyond me. Edit: Got some real winners posting in these comments. If only I had a "winners" mindset, I could finally afford a v6 lexus. Hooray.
Really excited. Either this in Overtrail trim or a higher trimmed LC will be our next vehicle. I got my GF into overlanding, so she wants something boxy, somewhat capable, and roomy enough to bring the dogs with all our camping gear.
I like how this car is right in the sweet spot on the inside. Good tech, but not being shoved down your throat. Good controls and physical switches for what matters most, and beautifully integrated where you see them. I LOVE it
I like how in depth you guys went on this, this is the first channel that i see do this in such a presentable way with all the images and anatomy break down and descriptions, im definitely subscribing keep it up
The crazy part is I had such a hard on for the cx70 being launched this week only to be punched right in the balls. This thing was line batteries to my tongue until I saw it and was like yeah it’s pretty cool.
I don't know if anyone else has reported this to you guys, but I watch every single video you put out, and I have literally never seen your videos on my TH-cam home page. The only way I can get to them is by directly clicking on the notification. Your videos never come up as a suggestion, but every other car page I follow does. Any idea why??
Would pick a V6 over any 4 banger or EV for something like this. Glad they didn't downgrade like Volvo, Mercedes, and many other brands... This thing looks sweet. Would love to own one someday.
I liked the interview with the chief engineer. Intelligent design & pride in product really came through. It would be fun to see the engineer do a demo drive, explaining as he drove, translator in tow. Kudos to the translator. Both guys were very sharp.
We had a ‘04 GX 470 that we had for 15 years. It was a great vehicle except for the extreme frame rust it suffered from. Have they addressed this issue in the new generation? Thanks and great review as always 👍
Knowing how much you guys love the old GX, hearing the praise on this new model means a lot. One open question is longevity which only time will tell, but really glad to see Lexus took their time to design something that’s a worthy successor of the legendary GX line
Highest quality car review show in existence. Savage Geese word is gospel. If you will ever drive a car at any point in your life, and these guys say it's not great, you will know hell on Earth
This is one of the first vehicles in the past 5 years to actually get me all hot and bothered. I almost picked up a current GX, but the design that remain unchanged since 1918 just left me wanting something more modern. I've also been considering an X5 with the B58, because Jack keeps screaming that at me in my dreams, but I'd much rather go for a Lexus.
I think this will sell well, especially the Overtrail+ trim. I hope this translates to the LX600 getting a mid cycle refresh, in which they bring back the split tailgate and add the Overtrail trim.
split tailgate omission is a huge mistake on the initial release toyota is having problems trying to figure out where to put the hybrid battery. if we bring back the 80 series dual swingout tailgates, we could mount the spare on the rear and also put the battery (or an aux tank) underneath the trunk, or even have a decent footwell for 3rd row passengers.
I love the overall style and vibe. Since Nissan isn't making a new Xterrra, I'll have to lust after one of these. I would love one with a 2" lift, 33's and a set of sliders.
Saying it's better than the previous generation regarding drivability and systems is a given!!!! Especially since the last generation was introduced more than a decade ago.....
The electronic rear locker seems pretty sweet for those of us who will be doing any real offroading. NGL, an additional front locker and B58 in this thing would have been the chef's kiss.
I daily drive a '19 Yukon and out of curiosity looked up the MPG numbers. This engine gains one mpg on the highway compared to my 5.3 v8. 5 less HP too, so reliability questions on both engines aside, the old pushrod v8 is hard to beat.
When I looked at the exterior of the car, I knew they were going all out on the GX just because of how it looked. I wished that Lexus put some of the effort they put into this SUV into things like the NX, TX, and the RX. Either way, can we get a redesign on their sedans now
This. Lexus has zero AWD or RWD sedans that are even worth a serious look. There's no excuse for that from an ostensible peer of the Germans and the creator of the magnificent LS 430.
Mark and Jack reviewing a 1978 Ford LTD wagon with the 7.5 liter V8… *record scratch* Um, 2024 Lexus GX! What’s really the difference with these products?? My brother and I rode in the back with the seats down, going on vacation with the parents, out west, to the ocean in NC, to the South. We could lay flat, put the seats up and sit there, or for maximum privacy, sit facing rearward. We never went off road but had lots of space. Same with this vehicle. It’ll never go off-road.
I am so happy they’re not going with that blended screen look, to me it looks so cheap and ugly, I always feel like the designers were too lazy to design a dashboard, and just slapped a huge screen and called it a day
Literally the title is what I said on Reddit a few days ago! "Hopefully people start buying these instead of G Wagons. I HATE SUVs and this is the best redesign Lexus has put out in years (other than giving the LC a touchscreen and Apple CarPlay)"
@@dvsmikeActually, a lot of businesses/business owners do because of the weight requirements in order to qualify for that break. But most do it for status signaling mostly.
I feel like the people buying G Wagons do so because they're G Wagons, aka German luxury and status objects. Lexus is a fantastic brand, but to some, it'll always just be a "Toyota with a Tuxedo".
@@dvsmikethere’s a pretty long list of vehicles that qualify. I believe the car needs to be over 6000lbs and used for work more than 50% of the time. Even a 4Runner is on that list. Doesn’t have to be new either. So theoretically, if you own your own business and drive to work regularly, you could buy a used affordable 4Runner as company property and write it off as a capital expenditure. Just document your mileage to and from work to prove you predominantly use it for the business
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I love how Lexus is keeping real buttons and real handles. People don’t want every configurable aspect of their vehicle to be sloppily shoved into an iPad bolted to the dash. People want real buttons and real dials. Excellent work Lexus
Except Lexus has been doing the super high tech electronic door handles in a lot of cars... Wherein the latches are electronically actuated, despite having physical handles and mechanical overrides. Looks like they skipped those here, but they're on the RX...
@@Cal94 right, not a fan of that at all either. I think that’s just the electric NX tho. I don’t think they are doing it across all of their vehicles which is good
That’s actually kinda the opposite of lexus.. look at the Lexus TX
Yeah but other Toyotas and Lexus model went to electric door handles for no reason
@@baronvonjo1929 yes, many other lexus models have electric door handles. The Lexus NX and RX are 2 I can come up with off the top of my head
Can we just take a moment to appreciate the fact that these guys were able to sit down and interview the chief engineer of this new GX? This channel has come so far that people are getting used to exclusive content like this, but I just want to say thank you for what you’re doing and please continue the great work! 🔥
Except that the designer didn’t tell them anything really valuable in the interview. 😂 I could have said the same without knowing anything about the car.
What makes you think they were even in the room? That's a generic press fake interview that any content creator can use.
@@robocoppah Lol… where did I say that? Work on your comprehension, foo’.
You'd better like it. Next redesign will be around 2050. Previous gen was sold for 22 years.
14 years but thank you for the very funny joke.
14 years (the 460 came in as a 2009 model), but your point still stands.
@@JCintheBCC The 150 series ran on the same platform from the 2003-2009 model. Same with the 4Runner. So yes, it will be the same platform for probably the next 2 decades
@@za4117I consider the switch of the engine and drivetrain in 2009 to be a switch generation. Yes, chassis was the same, but everything around that chassis changed. If we say this is a “redesign”, the 470-460 was absolutely that, too.
If it ain't broke....
That interpreter is really, really good, if not outstanding. He is very fluent in Lexus/Toyota and car design terminology. He must be from corporate HQ.
Actually, the engineer was talking about the performance of the successor to the Zero, and how it's going to obliterate anything the Allies have got.
Dressing the same and getting the same haircut is a bit weird
They are actually clones.
As if they were connected via neuralink
He is also an engineer
"there is zero piano black plastic anywhere in here " ....HOW DARE YOU SIR!!!! -Jeep Grand Cherokee designer ,probably.
"there is zero piano black plastic anywhere in here " he says while a shot of a piano black surface next to the shifter is shown on screen
@KameeGaming oh that? No, that's keyboard black. Not piano. Know the difference 😅😅😅
@@KameeGaming This is a screen. You are not going to molest every bit of the interior.
new jeeps are intolerable. 2019 was their greatest years
@@THESLlCKgot a 2022 Durango srt which is on the wk platform but with modernized interior. It's perfect. People sleep on these things.
Physical key controls while still keeping good tech, zero piano black, actually towing and off-road capable unlike other princess boats, while still being luxurious with Toyota reliability? Awesome! Absolutely brilliant.
Summary: “my favorite Lexus suv product by a considerable margin” -jack.
It's funny how unabashed Jack is in liking the new GX (which is absolutely warranted and likely my next Lexus), whereas;
you can almost feel the pain in Mark's voice having to acknowledge this is all-around a home run if not a grand slam.
Every new model always has the “20% more rigid than previous…”. At this point in time, we should be driving vehicles 500% more rigid than the originals.
was thinking the same 😂
We basically are
Its true though, if you drive previous models then drive the new ones directly after you can tell a huge difference.
The ability to control flex is the constant battle of car design. Specifically because consumer cars are boxes that need to have massive openings in them.
Have you ever driven a truck from the 50s? On a dirt road it feels like it's going to disassemble itself at any speed over 5 mph
Wow, an actual dashboard in a luxury vehicle, thank you Lexus! Far superior to 24" - 32" of LCD screens propped up by struts. This is a vehicle I would want to keep for the long term, unlike the recent throw away European makes.
BMW’s screens are actually insulting. Not a hint of integration into the dash, not a curve in any direction. Just a slab of screen tossed into the interior.
That ugly iSore trend was started by Tesla. One of the reasons that while I do like EVs, but will never buy any Tesla vehicle, or any others that has the barren interior with nothing but the iSore.
I genuinely hope the German carmakers go out of business for what they’ve done to their cars. German luxury is dead.
personally, I think BMWs interiors look very well designed@@raymonds7492
@@japanwatchconnection No problem. Plenty of used cars to choose from.
I’ve seriously been drooling over the GX for months now. 🤤 Haven’t been a fan of the massive, tacky grills they couldn’t seem to shake the past decade but Lexus seriously knocked this one out of the park. 👏🏻
I'm in that club too. I have been waiting for the redesigned GX for a few years now and it's obviously been worth the wait. Now the problem is waiting on the hybrid model (which I hear will actually have more hp) and then picking a trim (likely overtrail or maybe premium+).
Agree, the rear window opening helps with a long rolled-up carpet, and then tossing in the shovel and pickaxe
You can’t just fold up the bodies better? Why should Toyota have to consider your disturbing hobbies in their design decisions?
@@international-arms-dealer What if you have to whack Fat Tony? All those cannoli's means he doesn't fold up so well.
@@deanchur this is all true, we've all been there, but I'm still not convinced Toyota has to consider that when designing their flagship SUV..
Hearing Jack laugh in the background after the serial killer comment was way funnier than it needed to be. Love the content as always
🍌🦍
Criminal Minds level pathology.
Can't lie. I love the shape and styling
The Toyoda-san/B58 joke caught me off guard. I laughed pretty hard at that lol.
#B58Jack
Time stamp?
As an X3 M40i owner... With two high mile GX470s... The b58 would have made a lot of sense for this IMO. The numbers on the 3.4 are good, and I hope it works out... But... A ZF8/B58 would be epic. I'd sell organs to buy a LC with a big turbo I6
@@accordv6er an lc500? I would never dump that v8
@@accordv6erget an Ineos Grenadier! Best powertrain in the 300-400hp range for sure.
I love that the infotainment screen is better integrated into the dash and isn't a tacked on thing that sticks up into my line of sight.
They just raised the rest of the dash to its level
I can't decide between Off-road or Luxury package for my Arby's drive through trips...
If you want a devoted off-road vehicle that you can best the pants off on the trails, then get the more affordable Land Cruised, which looks remarkably similar in pre-release photos and it costs far less! It’s kinda stupid to spend $70-80 K on an off-road vehicle when cheaper alternatives exist!
@@edmundcharles5278Here's the first one that didn't get the joke...😅
You NEED the off-road trim for sure. You need all the rugged protection you can get in case you run over a parking island or a small child. The off-road looks so much more badass...you gotta stand out from all of your neighbors' pristine Land Rover Defenders and G-Wagons.
@@ryannatividad3137 but what about the massage seats? Or when a minimum wage slave looks from his window, won't it be better he sees all the luxurious material and amenities? IDK man, tuff choice...
off-road for sure. better to have and not need, than to need and not have
The pinnacle of tanuki design. supreme luxury. nice job Toyota San
*takumi LOL
He said what he said
Goku-San
@@d34thby1337 but a GX550 isn’t a raccoon LOL
@@psyberiusblack Fire all the takumi and hire all the tanuki
Love the way it looks and the physical-digital divide in the tech and controls. Hopefully the new engine is relatively reliable like the old V8.
I dont think that's possible. It's far more technical and efficient. Much more components/turbos/cooling etc. I just hope it's not horrendous like their competitors.
Reliability is dead in modern cars. Forced air engines go boom.
@@faheemabbas3965cars are statistically far more reliable than ever lol
@@faheemabbas3965what about dieses
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Here I am, on the clock, on the toilet, at a Lexus dealership, watching videos about the new Lexus GX, after having just detailed an old GX. Such is life
Don't steal my concert tickets like the mechanics at Ancira Winton Chevrolet. 😂
Would you say it’s a considerable & successful update?
Get back to work
10/10 on the looks. Lexus/Toyota absolutely nailed this one. This is a beautiful vehicle that will age well.
Seriously? I think it's absolutely gaudy
@@maxxbenzz7842what is gaudy about it? It looks fairly understated and conservative to me
This might be the best looking SUV in the market looks way better than a Urus or x5
Excellent vehicle--still, I'm glad I bought my 2023 GX460 exactly one year ago, which I knew would be the last V-8. I love my dinosaur, which is what I am fast becoming myself.
This is probably my new dream car.
1:42 - You can hear Jack in the background laughing at that serial killer joke! 🤣
Cereal killa!
The best
@@lawlzownage1844Capt Crunch.
Priceless🔪
I had to replay it lmao. I have a 2002 Highlander that my dad bought new and passed down to me. Will drive it into the ground and don't want a new car. But this is why I watch this channel.
Welcome to Arizona, guys! A nice break from the Illinois winter. Great video, as always. This truck looks like a legitimate investment. A car that parents can pass to their kids when they get too old to drive.
So you're waiting for your parents to buy this rig now, and hope to get it later? Not a bad plan actually. Gonna give my Dad a call.
Ha! I wish. Unfortunately they passed on a while ago with zero Lexuses (Lexi?) to their names. But maybe someday I'll have one to pass to my nephew!
Where in Arizona was this filmed? Looks stunning. Want to visit.
Toyota's proving grounds are northwest of Phoenix, though I can't tell from the video what specific road it is. We have mountain roads like that on all sides of the valley. South Mountain and Highway 88 come to mind, but those are a good distance from the proving grounds.
@michaelallen9364 That's Gate's Pass in Tucson. Great driving road west of the city that leads to the Old Tucson Movie Studios and the Sonoran Desert Museum.
Towing capacity has been bumped from 8000lbs to 9000lbs! This is one of the best vehicle refreshes in our lifetime. We're looking at quite possibly the best body on frame truck and SUV ever made.
What do you mean from 8000lbs to 9000lbs towing. I have a '23 and it's rated to 6500lbs.
@@Shawn-ky2tw the 2024 Lexus GX just got refreshed for the first time since 2010. For the last few months, the towing capacity has been cited as 8,000 lb. A few days ago they bumped it up to 9000 lb. The 2023 GX 460 was the last year of that generation, that is now the outgoing model, the GX550 is the new GX
@@Shawn-ky2twthe 2024 redesign was previously advised to have 8,000 lb towing capacity, and just recently they bumped it to 9,000.
Ah, Ok Guys. Got it
It’s new. Everything seems cool when it’s new. It will fade… the next cool thing will be in a year 😂
Can’t say how many reviews I’ve seen of this rig. You guys are THE BEST.
I was waiting patiently for you guys to get your hands on this. I am truly thankful for your in depth but concise way of doing reviews. So many people focus heavily on the size of the screen and the tech but I want to see the real details which you guys always deliver.
I really appreciate Lexus's decision to avoid piano black plastic. Even in really expensive BMWs and Mercedes models, that material still ends up in the cabin, and it is always disgusting after a week of use. I am really glad they chose to do this. Finding a vehicle without this material is nearly impossible
Hate to get all practical, but this is the Defender for those who don't enjoy visiting the dealership on a regular basis. Built in Japan by one their best lines, it's really the only first year model I'd consider buying. The only problem is that they won't be able to build enough o keep up with demand, and the hybrid version won't be available until at least 2025.
Just needs a 2 door version
As the owner of a GX460 ill never drop down into a CUV. The truck nature has delivered so much value to my lifestyle that i cant get from anything else.
Can wait to buy one of these in 3 years
At last Lexus, you've got it right! I won't buy another Lexus until they're all like this on the inside. Funny how my 2017 IS300h now seems modern when compared with this, it's like they've come full circle...
SavageGeese never ceases to amaze in their presentations and videos.
Thank you for the interviews of the folks at Toyota who were actually responsible.
And, the styling is a significant improvement!
Well Done.
Thanks Jack and Mark for getting facts from the engineers.
My Japanese might be off, but Koji's translator cut out a few colorful comments about Mark and Jack.
What kind of comments?
@@broseph7-7-06 I was kidding. I don't think he was talking trash about their mothers, but maybe he was. I will never truly know.
I heard “Korean American all beef hot dog man” and “Mr Magoo’s grandson”
@@AR-ld8qd that is comedy gold.
@@AR-ld8qd 😂 no way
The b58 would be a sweetheart engine for this. It would be running 10s by the end of the first model year.
This is the single best channel for all things automotive, Period. You guys are wonderful. After thoughtful consideration, I recently purchased a 23 GX 460 the last of a generation. New one looks very interesting, let’s see how the next few years see it playing out in quality and reception
The only Lexus I’ve been excited about since the RCF and LC 500. Great review.
It’s an impressive design. Perfect family hauler, while being rugged and ready for some off-road action. Glad Lexus doubled down on the “real SUV” concept instead of going the unibody appliance route.
@japanwatchconnection all the better for those of us who like to pick them up used and barely broken in for years of off-road use ;)
I feel like we’re witnessing a friendly wager between Mark & Jack:
Mark: “I’ll bet $100 you can’t mention the B58 in every video in 2024”
Jack: “Hold my bullion and watch this”
Jack when reviewing a luxury car: "This is for the man who doesn't want to be stressed, the man who is getting older and can't believe that he will soon B58"
Always a pleasure to see Toshi Hayama. His the english translator in this video. A true car enthusiasts and legend among the JDM scene!
For anyone interested, his did a Podcast episode on The Sileightymania Podcast 2 years ago talking about what his up to =)
Lexus GX serial killer dream car SUV next to Chevy Tahoe.
Love all your videos, but I especially like that you take the time to interview the engineers. Hearing from them, imo, helps people to appreciate how much work goes into a new vehicle. The new GX looks GREAT.
The Arizona Sonoran Desert background looks absolutely stunning. Wow Arizona is beautiful!
In love with the physical buttons, knobs, and non-piano black interior. LOVE IT.
Dude, your camera is so good! This was especially noticeable at 1:56 when panning out in the interior. It's hard to get the darker features to show up when you have a huge window light source in the background but this looks great!
No offense, but this is a bit ignorant to say. It's like telling a photographer "man, your camera must be amazing because your photos are fantastic!". It's an insult to the massive amount of post processing time Mark puts into color grading and managing HDR on these shoots, not to mention getting the initial shot right.
Surprisingly enough we are using a camera that is 6 years old a lot of it is just understanding how to use the equipment to get the best out of it. I've also become far more sensitive to making sure lighting and color is somewhat decent not every video is like this
Jeeze, chill out dude@@aprtur
@@Tripp55 not angry at all, just telling you my opinion as someone who's worked in the trade. People do not give creatives enough credit for how many man hours get put into a good product, and your first statement shows that.
I'm glad you could get offended over a harmless comment @@aprtur
I love this vehicle. I love videos by the Goose and Jack. I order a jack and goose on the rocks at the fanciest of taverns. Ive waited for this truck for dozens if years and can't wait to buy one used in 5 years.
Yes, the grille is less “Cylon” but still reminiscent of the first generation Battlestar Galactica Cylon Head/Mouth.
The thing that lends the most utility to this and other large SUV's like the new Land Rover Defender is the squared off rear end. It adds a ton of cargo space in all directions, and makes access so much easier.
Whenever there's a small third row in a vehicle, Mark always says something like "it's only there for marketing" or "it's only for in a pinch." It's for children, dude. They're like these smaller kind of humans, and they can fit back there just fine.
Yea, car review TH-camrs think everyone is a super-sized 6' American. Some Americans won't even fit in the second row
The third row of these smaller three-row SUVs are heavily used and sought after in other markets. They are going to sell a variation of this as the Land Cruiser Prado with three rows in other global markets. When visiting the Philippines, my family at one point had 10 people in my grandfather's Mitsubishi Pajero Fieldmaster (an updated version of the 1990s Montero we had in North America). That was a much smaller vehicle. Although it was tight, we fit (albeit without seatbelts).
The better solution is contraception
I love it, looks great all around. Finally an SUV with manly strong looks! More companies need to do this sort of thing, I'd LOVE to see a 2 door version be an FJ or something fun.
Man I need to learn Japanese, Lexus engineer explained the engineering & design techniques and their motivation in less than 20 words!
I owned a 2007 GX470…best vehicle I have ever owned. I bought it used with over 140K and it drove like brand new. Maintenance is stupid expensive, but it was relatively easy enough to work on ( I do ALL my own maintenance and repairs ). I had 3 vehicles when I owned my GX and it was my go-to daily driver. I would still own it had I not got rear ended in it. It took a massive hit and was still drivable, it was totaled but I thought it was very impressive how well it took the hit.
I have not liked the body style of the GX since 09 until now. I will DEFINITELY get year 2 of this new GX. I LOVE IT!!!
What maintenance was pricey?
Even Lexus admits that the build quality from their Japanese factories is superior.
I just finished watching your 2023 GX review where you lauded the fact that the vehicle was a "dinosaur", but perfect because it will just last forever without worrying about the headaches of dealing with twin-turbos, electronics out the ying-yang, etc. Now, you're lauding _this vehicle_ which IS THE EXACT OPPOSITE of what you lauded last review. I know I'm not the brightest bulb, but I just can't keep up. I guess I should not have watched the videos back-to back! Granted, this new vehicle appears stellar and is likely "better" than the prior generation in many ways. I guess it remains to be seen if the longevity of this new design will be as well reviewed 20 years from now, as you essentially did with the prior generation GX review.
Couldn't agree more.
Jack's, "Sometimes the old ways are best" was a great line.
Then the gushing on the new turbo product.
I don't get it.
Toshi Hayama! Glad to see he is still in the automotive scene! Love the new GX! Thank you for the great feed back gentleman!
Glad to know someone else recognized him!
I know you guys had the option to chose which trim you wanted to feature on the channel and I commend you for choosing the premium + which will account for more than 60% of the market of the new GX and passed on the overtrail which less than 1% of them will actually see a trail. This is the reason why I respect your opinions.
I haven’t watched this yet but a GX + savagegeese has just made my day
I get serious LX450 vibes from the front, and that's a good thing.
It's also the same size as the LX450/470. which to me was the sweet spot for the LX/LC
Absolutely.
You guys deserve 3M subscribers. 100% hands down the best car review channel.
3billion subscribers
As a 4Runner owner looking to upgrade at some point; really happy to hear they didn’t screw this up.
Why I watch videos on something I'll never be able to afford is beyond me.
Edit: Got some real winners posting in these comments. If only I had a "winners" mindset, I could finally afford a v6 lexus. Hooray.
I love it but same, alas...
Its entertaining.
You are what you think. Stay broken my friend.
just give it 25 years and 350k miles
Why are you telling everyone about it is beyond me.
Really excited. Either this in Overtrail trim or a higher trimmed LC will be our next vehicle. I got my GF into overlanding, so she wants something boxy, somewhat capable, and roomy enough to bring the dogs with all our camping gear.
My dream car now❤
Some people have super cars as a dream but I love off roaders so😂
This or a Range Rover would do for me😊
I like how this car is right in the sweet spot on the inside. Good tech, but not being shoved down your throat. Good controls and physical switches for what matters most, and beautifully integrated where you see them. I LOVE it
HELL YES! Been waiting for this review!
I like how in depth you guys went on this, this is the first channel that i see do this in such a presentable way with all the images and anatomy break down and descriptions, im definitely subscribing keep it up
Toyota/Lexus is just killing it lately! I have never purchased a remotely new JDM vehicle and this has me thinking…
The crazy part is I had such a hard on for the cx70 being launched this week only to be punched right in the balls. This thing was line batteries to my tongue until I saw it and was like yeah it’s pretty cool.
Amazing how Lexus just made two rows an option while keeping the same name! 😂
Double standards!
I don't know if anyone else has reported this to you guys, but I watch every single video you put out, and I have literally never seen your videos on my TH-cam home page. The only way I can get to them is by directly clicking on the notification. Your videos never come up as a suggestion, but every other car page I follow does. Any idea why??
Strange; usually their new videos are some of the first I see every time I open up the app
It has to be a feed glitch. Maybe unsub and re sub with notifications on and see if that fixes it?
@@savagegeese I'll give it a try!
Would pick a V6 over any 4 banger or EV for something like this. Glad they didn't downgrade like Volvo, Mercedes, and many other brands... This thing looks sweet. Would love to own one someday.
Toshi Hayama! What is he doing here?? Would be a good podcast guest. JDM Insider and 360 Video are legendary. 👍
I liked the interview with the chief engineer. Intelligent design & pride in product really came through. It would be fun to see the engineer do a demo drive, explaining as he drove, translator in tow. Kudos to the translator. Both guys were very sharp.
We had a ‘04 GX 470 that we had for 15 years. It was a great vehicle except for the extreme frame rust it suffered from. Have they addressed this issue in the new generation? Thanks and great review as always 👍
I would totally buy this down the line but I’ll keep my 22’ GX no matter what
I think I will take a shot of tequila every time Jack says “B58”.
Knowing how much you guys love the old GX, hearing the praise on this new model means a lot. One open question is longevity which only time will tell, but really glad to see Lexus took their time to design something that’s a worthy successor of the legendary GX line
Finally! My favorite SUV line of all time getting a new savagegeese review. 😄
I’m not even going to attempt a stupid joke. These are awesome and I want one.
Highest quality car review show in existence. Savage Geese word is gospel. If you will ever drive a car at any point in your life, and these guys say it's not great, you will know hell on Earth
This is one of the first vehicles in the past 5 years to actually get me all hot and bothered. I almost picked up a current GX, but the design that remain unchanged since 1918 just left me wanting something more modern. I've also been considering an X5 with the B58, because Jack keeps screaming that at me in my dreams, but I'd much rather go for a Lexus.
Unless you go off-road, a B58 G05 X5 40i is a really great alternative daily SUV. Plush and sporty. As usual, lease it, don't buy it.
I’m hearing that the b58/48 have very good long term reliability @@MonsieurGuy
@@paulbugoni2846 It is very reliable. There's a reason Toyota used it in the new Supra. Extremely easy to mod too, a stage 1 tune gives great gains
Going to buy a BMW with a b58 as my next vehicle.@@MonsieurGuy
I think this will sell well, especially the Overtrail+ trim. I hope this translates to the LX600 getting a mid cycle refresh, in which they bring back the split tailgate and add the Overtrail trim.
split tailgate omission is a huge mistake on the initial release
toyota is having problems trying to figure out where to put the hybrid battery. if we bring back the 80 series dual swingout tailgates, we could mount the spare on the rear and also put the battery (or an aux tank) underneath the trunk, or even have a decent footwell for 3rd row passengers.
Guys I didn’t notice till now but I like the new savagegeese Chanel intro. Like turning over a new leaf 😊
I love the overall style and vibe. Since Nissan isn't making a new Xterrra, I'll have to lust after one of these. I would love one with a 2" lift, 33's and a set of sliders.
Saying it's better than the previous generation regarding drivability and systems is a given!!!! Especially since the last generation was introduced more than a decade ago.....
Yes, but the last gen was so coveted it would be easy to screw up.
This is one of the most beautiful modern Lexus’s in the market today period.
Hands down the best suv on the market, glad you guys said it
Between this and the LR Defender, which would you choose?
Without the weird grill, yes, thank you Lexus. Finally. Who’s been telling you we all want more and bigger grills?
Very happy to see it has a good old rear bumper to protect the lift gate in back unlike many modern designs.
The electronic rear locker seems pretty sweet for those of us who will be doing any real offroading. NGL, an additional front locker and B58 in this thing would have been the chef's kiss.
I daily drive a '19 Yukon and out of curiosity looked up the MPG numbers. This engine gains one mpg on the highway compared to my 5.3 v8. 5 less HP too, so reliability questions on both engines aside, the old pushrod v8 is hard to beat.
you need torque when you’re off-roading and towing, not horsepower. if you compare the torque figures you’ll see why they chose this powerplant
Build quality chevy 5.3 has its own set of issues too lol
Ironswitness, Your Yukon 5.3 made 383 ft lbs of torque. This Lexus GX makes 479 ft lbs of torque and it does it at lower RPMs. No comparison.
@@NomenClature-o8sThis ^
Also the 5.3 suffers from the stupid cylinder deactivation lifter issues .
When I looked at the exterior of the car, I knew they were going all out on the GX just because of how it looked. I wished that Lexus put some of the effort they put into this SUV into things like the NX, TX, and the RX. Either way, can we get a redesign on their sedans now
This. Lexus has zero AWD or RWD sedans that are even worth a serious look. There's no excuse for that from an ostensible peer of the Germans and the creator of the magnificent LS 430.
Mark and Jack reviewing a 1978 Ford LTD wagon with the 7.5 liter V8…
*record scratch*
Um, 2024 Lexus GX!
What’s really the difference with these products?? My brother and I rode in the back with the seats down, going on vacation with the parents, out west, to the ocean in NC, to the South. We could lay flat, put the seats up and sit there, or for maximum privacy, sit facing rearward.
We never went off road but had lots of space. Same with this vehicle. It’ll never go off-road.
I am so happy they’re not going with that blended screen look, to me it looks so cheap and ugly, I always feel like the designers were too lazy to design a dashboard, and just slapped a huge screen and called it a day
I didn't even care about the visual aspect of this review.
What really impressed me was, the Word Smiths these guys are.
Very good update man, the Lexus brand has come a long way
ive had my gx470 for 15 years.. this looks like a worthy successor. ill wait a year or two for a certified preowned, thanks guys
Literally the title is what I said on Reddit a few days ago!
"Hopefully people start buying these instead of G Wagons. I HATE SUVs and this is the best redesign Lexus has put out in years (other than giving the LC a touchscreen and Apple CarPlay)"
I thought people bought G wagons for some kind of tax break?
@@dvsmike 😂
@@dvsmikeActually, a lot of businesses/business owners do because of the weight requirements in order to qualify for that break. But most do it for status signaling mostly.
I feel like the people buying G Wagons do so because they're G Wagons, aka German luxury and status objects. Lexus is a fantastic brand, but to some, it'll always just be a "Toyota with a Tuxedo".
@@dvsmikethere’s a pretty long list of vehicles that qualify. I believe the car needs to be over 6000lbs and used for work more than 50% of the time. Even a 4Runner is on that list. Doesn’t have to be new either. So theoretically, if you own your own business and drive to work regularly, you could buy a used affordable 4Runner as company property and write it off as a capital expenditure. Just document your mileage to and from work to prove you predominantly use it for the business
Looks like a McRib box on wheels! I LOVE IT! Can't wait to pick up one of these used in a few years!
Outstanding review gentlemen.. I’ve been waiting on your input.