It’s old But it’s durable, reliable, it can take you anywhere, it can take the kids to school, you can take this thing rock crawling, it’s practically awesome and I hope the Lexus gx is here to stay
You either love the GX460 or you hate it! Either way, it's a sleek vehicle! I love mine!!❤❤❤ I bought a 2018 in the spring and I don't regret it. I plan on keeping it for years to come.
Just picked one up 🆙 I love it 🥰 feels like a tank not full of electrical screens drives amazing. I understand why they haven’t changed it. It just works
Well done. I would like to see a comparison of a 2021 Toyota 4Runner Limited vs 2021 Lexus GX460 Premium. Is the Lexus worth the extra money? Curious most about ride comparison between the two. Premium GX, not a GX Luxury package. Thanks!
My good man they are basically the same but if you want more good looking and not more old school look, take GX and it is more spacious. 4tunner is same too but for a smaller family
What is Lane departure Alert in Lexus Safety System+? Does it simply make noise, like when you are not wearing a seat belt? When the vehicle start to move away from the center of a lane? Or does it give you some feed back thru the steering wheel? Or does it automatically center your vehicle in a lane?
The Land Rover, Lincoln, Infiniti and Cadillac competitors purchased on the same day will be on their third or fourth disillusioned owner when the buyer of this GX is contentedly getting their 100,000 mile tune up done. Having said that, I don't know why the modern 'infotainment' is only available outside this market. Finally, the 4Runner is a close cousin but the Prado is the non-identical twin brother.
If it ain’t broke don’t fix it! Only folks that are all about the shining knobs and glitchy gadgets don’t get (or care) about reliability and being in the service department often.😂
If you are looking for technologies and a smooth ride, look else where. Don’t say “I will get the GV80/X5/GLE instead of this”. Those are completely different SUVs. If you are looking to drive around in something luxurious and go offroading on the weekends with a truly tried and trued reliable powertrain, then this is your ride. You can easily put a lift on this and go rock crawling. One of the few SUV’s that come with a center diff lock from the factory.
That 4.6l is a tank, it's been tested since 2006, it's dinosaur technology but its reliable, no turbo to break or supercharger to repair...if you want MPG get a Prius...no one get a big SUV body on frame and expect good MPG
Land Cruiser Prado 70 series from the 80s is still on sale in countries like Australia. If you want the mainstream SUV, go buy crappy Kia Telluride. Getting tired of this constant complaining about the design. Like seriously, get lost!
It has off road capability. If you don't need it then its not luxurious. You know what I mean. The chasis is not unibody so not that smooth. The height to width ratio is odd. The rear captain seats doesn't seem to have much comfort.
Hi I am a professional driver & I just got my GX 2021 but unfortunately I don’t enjoy my acceleration at all. It’s hesitation a lot. If my seat driver seat position very close to steering wheel then it’s better but little distance it’s really harsh.please can you explain me what should I do?
I picked up a 2016, last year with 60k miles, one owner, from Miami. Flew down, drove back up to New England(everything up here has 10 year shelf life unless the original owner was anal about rust prevention). I would recommend it again, since I grabbed it for 30k(saving 30k+).
I would rather get a limited 4runner in nightshade. its a smaller engine with a outdated 5speed but the fuel cost will be 25-30% less then the GX because it doesnt require premium fuel. I also think the toyota looks better. just a personal opinion
I wanted the nightshade too. But went with the GX460. The 4Runner felt really underpowered and headroom is terrible compared to the GX. Where I am 87 gas is $2.99 and 91 is $3.30. So the difference is 10% and besides people who buy these cars don’t worry about gas. I get 23 mpg with cruise control @ 65 mph. I got 2020 GX premium with sport design package for $51147 almost same as nightshade.
My local dealership gave a 3k discount on the 4Runner limited nightshade and over here the cost of premium is 25% higher. Overall vehicle price and the fuel cost makes the 4Runner the winner
You mentioned you like the power the gx. It does 0-60 in 7.4 seconds using a v8 with premium gas whereas the 4Runner does 7.7 using a v6. The speed difference is so minimal you will not see much difference in the real world.
@@Tom-zu1ss they are both great trucks. I drove both and I’m not really concern with 0-60. It’s more of the torque I’m looking for 278lbs vs, 329lbs. Is a huge difference. But really the lack of headroom and the dead pedal feel of the 4Runner really killed it for me. Looks wise I like the 4Runner.
Also I will gladly pay the premium for the buttery smoothness and sweet sound of the V8. Plus after Toyota/Lexus axes all the V8’s in the lineup it will be more rare and sought after.
toyota builds this on a mini land cruiser platform, off roaders know it all. toyota should have taken advantage to extend the lexus market to overlanders, even the land rover relaunches a completely redesigned defender. i hope that toyota will update the engine to a v6 turbo to improve the fuel econ, a better transmission, more storage, more rugged overland look and capabilities. When compared the interior design with the land rover defender, it's a night and day difference, but the gx460 is a lot more reliable and will last a lot longer. But for city cruising, the rx350 is fine.
@@DobermanGang-th1uu I see your point on that one. 4runners never go on sale unfortunately. I am probably in the minority but I prefer the chrome trim to the nightshade. Just way overpriced for black trim and wheels
They need to redesign the 4runner and this GX. Until then I'm not buying no matter how good they are. I'm not paying an arm and a leg for a new 8+ year old car.
Tailgate opens to street , not curb, unless you are driving in Japan...LOL I believe it’s a rebadged Toyota Landcrusier Prada, sold in So America, Middle East, not the 4 Runner
Waited 4 years already for it to update. Dude just update both interior and exterior already .. if you want luxury do not buy it . If you looking for reliability look no further!
EXACTLY!! There is ZERO reason why they could not have updated it with the LATEST features (like the full speed dynamic cruise control and their latest safety systems, apple car play ...etc. etc.). That would have been EXTREMELY easy to do, while still retaining all the "old school" mechanical and off road bones!! Updating the interior features does not require a "redesign". 🙄
This car is so outdated and lexus don’t know how to do an interior just go for the toyota highlander or the land cruiser pradro or the lx570 . Lot of big button that feel cheap like it’s 2021 you could at least had shinny plastic, leather , better interior design and you could had the dime light in roulette instead of those big ugly buttons and a csr that is expensive no lesther leather should come on all model at this point
This is comically dated... “now the infotainment is a bit dated”... a bit? This is the equivalent of a 10 year old entry level system in a 30k vehicle... in 2010
No buttons for fan speed and relying on touch make the GX the worst of all worlds. GX is a complete fail whale. Lexus should apologize to owners of this 🦖.
i dont care new or old! BUT UGLY FRONT BEATS ALL GOOD PARTS it is so ugly i dont know what designers thought.. really!!!!!! before production did they show one even before 10 avg. people?
Ugly to you, but not to others. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. People who buy it think it beautiful. You don't buy it , why complain how ugly the car look.
@@MyAlexWest I think Lexus will discontinue it, cuz that why they are not redesigning it . It so old . For me I don't buy the new one, cuz it still look like the old one
It’s old
But it’s durable, reliable, it can take you anywhere, it can take the kids to school, you can take this thing rock crawling, it’s practically awesome and I hope the Lexus gx is here to stay
The 460 Never gets the Love it well deserves.
@@danichicago9140 true
You either love the GX460 or you hate it! Either way, it's a sleek vehicle! I love mine!!❤❤❤ I bought a 2018 in the spring and I don't regret it. I plan on keeping it for years to come.
It’s truly sad they haven’t updated the infotainment system
Love the GX thanks! Happy New Year!
The 2022 model got the infotainment refresh. Just put a deposit for a 2022 black line special edition. Hope to get it in a month or so. Good review.
In my experience GX is to be seen in service center only for fluid change and only that!
Agreed. I still have my 2004 GX 470. :)))
I just got one and I absolutely love it 100%
These things sold surprisingly well last year and for 2020 I predict it would be better
not realyy
@@MyAlexWest for what it is it’s not bad
Especially compared to the landcruiser/lx570
@@joskjj3625
Landcruiser is ok... lx570 yeah, same shit, different view
i dont know why they made such ugly front.
@@MyAlexWest I’m not talking about looks, I’m talking about sales numbers
It's 2021
This GX is perfect in every way.
I just leased this exact GX except mine has the lighter Ecru interior, I absolutely love it
Do you mind if i asked what the lease for this is?
@@sportscentral2406 36 months 10k miles per year $1500 down $61k MSRP my monthly payment is $630 per month
Did you lease or buy??
@@1alsaidi319 I leased it
@@JeffreyRandell
How much monthly payments
Just picked one up 🆙 I love it 🥰 feels like a tank not full of electrical screens drives amazing. I understand why they haven’t changed it. It just works
CryptosRUs! Good to hear your voice in a car review. Solid review. Keep it coming!
For those of us who cannot afford a Land Cruiser, the GX460 is the luxury upgrade for the 4Runner.
The 4Runner has better climate controls and Apple/Android CarPlay. Those are more useful.
@@ag4eng I hope you are right. I have a 2020 4Runner TRD.
@@ag4eng honest apple car play is not that useful and the v8 power is a huge plus. The ride comfort is also very nice.
still have our 2008 220,000 miles n still goin strong
I 💕 this SUV...
When are you doing the 2022 GX??
awesome video.. The wheels look so small for a car this size.
Are u sure this is 2021? I think my grandpa had a exactly same one
This is ancient car, toyota rarely upgrade their vehicles
If it ain’t broke don’t fix it
Well done. I would like to see a comparison of a 2021 Toyota 4Runner Limited vs 2021 Lexus GX460 Premium. Is the Lexus worth the extra money? Curious most about ride comparison between the two. Premium GX, not a GX Luxury package. Thanks!
My good man they are basically the same but if you want more good looking and not more old school look, take GX and it is more spacious. 4tunner is same too but for a smaller family
Is the road noise cause by the sporty tires?
What is Lane departure Alert in Lexus Safety System+? Does it simply make noise, like when you are not wearing a seat belt? When the vehicle start to move away from the center of a lane? Or does it give you some feed back thru the steering wheel? Or does it automatically center your vehicle in a lane?
The steering wheel in my lexus just vibrate to alert the driver
So what's the difference from the 2020 model?
The grill and lights.
No difference between 2020 and 2021
The Land Rover, Lincoln, Infiniti and Cadillac competitors purchased on the same day will be on their third or fourth disillusioned owner when the buyer of this GX is contentedly getting their 100,000 mile tune up done. Having said that, I don't know why the modern 'infotainment' is only available outside this market. Finally, the 4Runner is a close cousin but the Prado is the non-identical twin brother.
and they all fall short in reliability orr residual value
While the Tesla Model Y goes to 1 million miles without a tuneup
@@starmanming6408 but on the third motor. lol
@@starmanming6408 on 10th battery replacement. 😂
@@starmanming6408 hey your touchscreen will be obsolete and out of memory soon. 😂 Time for recall
Can’t wait for them to upgrade the engine and interior god that center console is old
HAPPY NEW YEAR 🙂 LEXUS 👍🏻
Looking 2 get 1 in about 4yrs or so. Maybe they will update the infotainment by then
This car is OVER a decade old...it came out in 2003 and all they’ve done is refreshes ever since. This might be the oldest car currently on the market
but it works and works well.
If it ain’t broke don’t fix it! Only folks that are all about the shining knobs and glitchy gadgets don’t get (or care) about reliability and being in the service department often.😂
Exceptional cars- totally reliable.
Best truck
If you are looking for technologies and a smooth ride, look else where. Don’t say “I will get the GV80/X5/GLE instead of this”. Those are completely different SUVs.
If you are looking to drive around in something luxurious and go offroading on the weekends with a truly tried and trued reliable powertrain, then this is your ride. You can easily put a lift on this and go rock crawling. One of the few SUV’s that come with a center diff lock from the factory.
Vehicles less than half that price have standard Apple CarPlay these days; they can’t offer something like this in their big “luxury” vehicle?
But you can get 15 " aftermarket tesla like stereo with car play and android auto. More advanced than your ugly factory new stereo on newer cars.😂
I cant decide between the GX or the RX! Both are great!!
I like the GX more but RX is more practical.
is it GX with a tougher image? if it matters. :)
Had this same issue but went with the RX on Friday because of the interior.
Having same dilemma) RX is more practical, however I'm tired of making practical choices🙃
I have the 07 gx with 240k miles still going anywhere.
Does it have air suspension?
Only the upper trim
@@DriversOnly thanks bro
goodreveiw theres nothing out there body on frame thatreliable orvalue
I did not know this was still in production. It has never been my cup of tea with its narrow, tall, tippy stance and overall disproportions.
Well said. Exactly what I was thinking but couldn’t put into words 👍👍👍
TIME FOR A GOD DAMN CHANGE LEXUS!! Fix the horrendous mpg on this think and need major interior upgrade
That 4.6l is a tank, it's been tested since 2006, it's dinosaur technology but its reliable, no turbo to break or supercharger to repair...if you want MPG get a Prius...no one get a big SUV body on frame and expect good MPG
Land Cruiser Prado 70 series from the 80s is still on sale in countries like Australia. If you want the mainstream SUV, go buy crappy Kia Telluride. Getting tired of this constant complaining about the design. Like seriously, get lost!
JUST DON’T BUY THE GOD DAMN THING, because it’s not for you!
Just one sentence: the same as the last year or the same as the last 10 years.
True! Heard Lexus is bringing update in 2022
It has off road capability. If you don't need it then its not luxurious. You know what I mean. The chasis is not unibody so not that smooth. The height to width ratio is odd. The rear captain seats doesn't seem to have much comfort.
Hi I am a professional driver & I just got my GX 2021 but unfortunately I don’t enjoy my acceleration at all. It’s hesitation a lot.
If my seat driver seat position very close to steering wheel then it’s better but little distance it’s really harsh.please can you explain me what should I do?
Switch to sport mode, it is more reactive.
If they upgrade interior may bestseller car in 2021
Yes the infotainment system!
is it just me or the grill is getting wider and wider?
Looking for used.
I picked up a 2016, last year with 60k miles, one owner, from Miami. Flew down, drove back up to New England(everything up here has 10 year shelf life unless the original owner was anal about rust prevention). I would recommend it again, since I grabbed it for 30k(saving 30k+).
I would rather get a limited 4runner in nightshade. its a smaller engine with a outdated 5speed but the fuel cost will be 25-30% less then the GX because it doesnt require premium fuel. I also think the toyota looks better. just a personal opinion
I wanted the nightshade too. But went with the GX460. The 4Runner felt really underpowered and headroom is terrible compared to the GX. Where I am 87 gas is $2.99 and 91 is $3.30. So the difference is 10% and besides people who buy these cars don’t worry about gas. I get 23 mpg with cruise control @ 65 mph. I got 2020 GX premium with sport design package for $51147 almost same as nightshade.
My local dealership gave a 3k discount on the 4Runner limited nightshade and over here the cost of premium is 25% higher. Overall vehicle price and the fuel cost makes the 4Runner the winner
You mentioned you like the power the gx. It does 0-60 in 7.4 seconds using a v8 with premium gas whereas the 4Runner does 7.7 using a v6. The speed difference is so minimal you will not see much difference in the real world.
@@Tom-zu1ss they are both great trucks. I drove both and I’m not really concern with 0-60. It’s more of the torque I’m looking for 278lbs vs, 329lbs. Is a huge difference. But really the lack of headroom and the dead pedal feel of the 4Runner really killed it for me. Looks wise I like the 4Runner.
Also I will gladly pay the premium for the buttery smoothness and sweet sound of the V8. Plus after Toyota/Lexus axes all the V8’s in the lineup it will be more rare and sought after.
Ol reliable.
toyota builds this on a mini land cruiser platform, off roaders know it all. toyota should have taken advantage to extend the lexus market to overlanders, even the land rover relaunches a completely redesigned defender. i hope that toyota will update the engine to a v6 turbo to improve the fuel econ, a better transmission, more storage, more rugged overland look and capabilities. When compared the interior design with the land rover defender, it's a night and day difference, but the gx460 is a lot more reliable and will last a lot longer. But for city cruising, the rx350 is fine.
I'll still take the 4 runner. Funny because the interior of this vehicle looks just as dated as the 4runner with some fancy wood trim
@@DobermanGang-th1uu I see your point on that one. 4runners never go on sale unfortunately. I am probably in the minority but I prefer the chrome trim to the nightshade. Just way overpriced for black trim and wheels
@@Wild1995 where I live it takes like 6 months to get your hands on a limited 4 runner.
Gx has definitely a more comfortable ride and the leather is much better than the limited 4runner trim.
I donot like back side , I hope if they change it to good look
You spoke so highly of the ride when you were driving it yet you graded the ride quality a 7? Why?
My big fear is that as soon as I buy one, they'll finally get rid of that ugly ass grill and add all the updated features you can get in a Highlander
why would you buy it if it has an ugly ass grill tho?
You may want to re-read my post.
This is exactly why I chose an Explorer instead, cheaper with newer features. I just dont get why they cant fit new features on such an expensive SUV.
Specter - I guess they're marketing it to an older crowd who would be offended by all that pesky new technology.
Actually, I love that grill haha.
Its a Prado with a jeweled up front end. This van has exited for years please.
I wish they would just make a larger RX and call it the GX.
They need to redesign the 4runner and this GX. Until then I'm not buying no matter how good they are. I'm not paying an arm and a leg for a new 8+ year old car.
Tailgate opens to street , not curb, unless you are driving in Japan...LOL I believe it’s a rebadged Toyota Landcrusier Prada, sold in So America, Middle East, not the 4 Runner
When you take it off road that front fascia is first to go
Tailgate door reminds me of hearse
Waited 4 years already for it to update. Dude just update both interior and exterior already .. if you want luxury do not buy it . If you looking for reliability look no further!
That central screen tho...
15" Tesla style stereo. Anyone?😂
Nothing really has changed for last 10 years for this car, a bunch people keep giving same review, how ironic it is
My wife has a safe with lock in her center console.
🦕 🦖 🦕
The exhaust is looking poorly
I’m waiting for new redesign and i will own it . Come on Lexus . Just do it
2024 InshaAllah. Unfortunately not anytime soon
It's just a Prado with a V8
非常抱歉！中控台设计太老旧了！丝毫没有科技感！看2021的奔驰gls580或宝马X7！再看雷克萨斯！惨不忍睹！惨不忍睹！
结实抗造 愿意买的人不在乎那些新科技 反正隔不到五年照样都得过时
The interior needs updated badly....
EXACTLY!! There is ZERO reason why they could not have updated it with the LATEST features (like the full speed dynamic cruise control and their latest safety systems, apple car play ...etc. etc.). That would have been EXTREMELY easy to do, while still retaining all the "old school" mechanical and off road bones!! Updating the interior features does not require a "redesign". 🙄
totally outdated interior. loong overdue for an upgrade.
I like this SUV. But current generation is from November 2009. Too old.
For that money I rather get a Nissan Armada that looks better than that idiotic front grill on these
This GX is too heavy. The takeoff feels very heavy and slow
Lexus is the dumbest when it comes to infotainment systems
Not loving this suv in an out I would go with a Gv80 😂
Private owner
Not even L2 autonomous driving.... too outdated.
This car is so outdated and lexus don’t know how to do an interior just go for the toyota highlander or the land cruiser pradro or the lx570 . Lot of big button that feel cheap like it’s 2021 you could at least had shinny plastic, leather , better interior design and you could had the dime light in roulette instead of those big ugly buttons and a csr that is expensive no lesther leather should come on all model at this point
This is comically dated... “now the infotainment is a bit dated”... a bit? This is the equivalent of a 10 year old entry level system in a 30k vehicle... in 2010
Shit basically been same for 10 years
That’s why it’s so reliable
No buttons for fan speed and relying on touch make the GX the worst of all worlds. GX is a complete fail whale. Lexus should apologize to owners of this 🦖.
dear lord, it looks worse than ever w/ that grill and that's saying a LOT.
true!!! well japanese are strange people. living in closed country /place is not good thing for some.
Just get a used one! The 2010 model is like this lol
Bought a 2011 last year for 1/3 the price of 2021. Same everything but with better options like air suspension, folding side mirrors, etc.
doesnt even have android auto, lol
I like Lexus but the interior is just boring.
i dont care new or old! BUT UGLY FRONT BEATS ALL GOOD PARTS
it is so ugly i dont know what designers thought.. really!!!!!!
before production did they show one even before 10 avg. people?
Ugly to you, but not to others. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. People who buy it think it beautiful. You don't buy it , why complain how ugly the car look.
@@kromahj
since 2015 GSX sold about 25 000 in USA per year!!
i guess i am w/ majority about ugly front... other than that, it would nice car!
@@MyAlexWest I think Lexus will discontinue it, cuz that why they are not redesigning it . It so old . For me I don't buy the new one, cuz it still look like the old one
@@kromahj
well they did not redo Sequoya, my favorite!
but Sequoya looks amazing. such proportional for such size
this beast is just ugly beast.
I would buy a vehicle not for looks, but for reliability
too much dated !
this car is old as hell, its from 2008. just buy an x5
I would but I don't own a repair shop
Sorry not worth buying
I would sort of agree. If you want a reliable overland, buy a used one. Or just buy a Land Cruiser
unreal expensive for not a sparta like interior - not worth the $$$$
And old.
Much rather have the lx 570. This thing looks horrible