The "Outdated" 2021 Lexus GX 460 is BREAKING Sales Records - Here's Why
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- The 2021 Lexus GX 460 is selling out across America even though it's virtually unchanged for over a decade. Today we'll dive into why this body-on-frame "old-school" SUV has a winning formula.
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0:00 - Why does this old-school Lexus SUV keep selling?
0:19 - This is what makes the GX 460 Great
2:55 - The market is Ripe
4:42 - What Lexus needs to Address with a 3rd Generation GX
8:10 - Why you should or shouldn't get a GX in 2021
9:08 - When is the next GX coming?
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I’m a GX owner for the same reason I believe most of us are. I’ve owned BMWs, a Land Rover, a couple Benzs and a SAAB and all were massive piles of complicated trash with cliff diving depreciation and skyrocketing service costs. The GX works all day every day in any weather and any terrain while holding its resale value and never needing attention. I look at my 15-16mpg as a reliability tax.
We don’t want fail prone GDI or turbos. We want simple 90’s Toyota truck reliability and capability paired with a quiet, high quality interior. Just update the goddamn screen UI and leave the rest alone. Except add the TRD Pro style GXOR package. There would be one in every driveway from Denver to Ouray within a year.
You sir, you’ve described me and all of us. I love European cars but maintenance gets annoying and way too intensive. I rather spend money on gas than spend time in shops paying for repairs.
The GX is old school
In America, having a V8 matters
Some customers won't settle for anything less
This is an iron fist in a silk glove
Iron fist in a silk glove, perfect analogy for this truck
ONE OF MY REASONS FOR PURCHASING V8
May 2021 l checked prices on east coast, min. msrp comes out of door for around 60K.
That’s not the price you want to pay for structurally year 2010 SUV. (Used market).
On the other hand, my friend got new rx350L ( 7 seater) AWD for less than 50K out of door. On it’s third row you you can seat small adults and kids up to 14.
@@LANDIIIIIOFIIIIIFIRE - GX and RX are COMPLETELY different vehicles. The GX is a luxury truck. The RX is a luxury crossover.
@@glockman9c my point is they should deeper discounts, or nobody should buy it new. We should get newer car for our money.
My friends own both of these cars and the city l live in, gas grade (93) is more than $4 gallon
There’s only one answer, that’s RELIABILITY, RELIABILITY!!! Period!
Agreed
Bc its a toyota
It isn't that hard to be reliable when there have been zero changes for the past 10 years.
Reliability is a big one. I got it also for comfort on multi thousand mile trips, even while towing a cargo trailer. It's offroad capability help when I am in blizzards and hurricanes. I have the gx470, but pretty much the same.
Everyone is sick and tired of cars constantly breaking down. It's gotten to the point that used Mercedes and BMWs are damn near given away at this point.
The reason they are selling like hotcakes is because they are the best in the business at what they do, no gimmicks and no twin turbo 1000 bhp bullshit just a NA V8.this vehicle will get you and your family to an off-road camping trip at the weekend without the worry of breaking down and then to the office on Monday morning in comfort and style...a German or British equivalent won’t give you that piece of mind...
YOU CAN SAY THAT again lol ..and to boot the money saving from staying away fro service department
Yeah, my Porsche Macan S just had an oil change 3 months ago now there is servicing light 💡 on and down 1 quart of oil....that’s normal I was told...
Exactly 💯💯💯
@Berserker 😂😂😂 and then he’ll fire your ass...
Who worries about breaking down all the time? When was the last time anyone you know broke down?
All it needs is CarPlay. That’s it they don’t have to change anything else.
Ikr, a touchscreen with a CarPlay and better if there’s an HUD I’m pretty much fine with it
Correct
we have land cruiser prados with that and turbo diesel variants, that should be brought over to you in the us
Yeah. I think it just need new infotaiment system like modern toyota-lexus.
It needs the 5.0 v8 like the LC 500
All it needs is CarPlay. They don’t have to change anything else.
Yeah. It’s just CarPlay and android auto from perfection
A split tailgate is also a GREAT idea. Now that might make it the top selling Lexus. Not a fan of barn doors.
I have one and installed the Grom Vline 2. Adds OEM CarPlay.
Just bought one a week ago. Its incredible. Made in Japan, good looking, reliable, full leather, McLevinson sound... cheaper than a 4runner, high resale value. Its absolutely the best value SUV out there
It is a very good vehicle but that center stack and infotainment debuted on the 2005 Lexus GS :lol:
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Just update the infotainment and it’ll be perfect.
Because it's a lexus you know it will last and it's the highest quality
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@@SC_XOLOs nah it sucks
Engine quality & reliability -Absolutely.
Interior quality- lol nope.
@@TheGamerShowsYou yeah that's why it's called "old school"
Love my new GX. Old school Lexus luxury. I could careless about high res nav screens and digital instrument clusters. Also no start/stop feature is a plus.
Amen!
Totally agree. I also have a GX and LOVE IT. I really dont miss much. I guess it would be logical to at least get CarPlay in there.. but honestly I kind of appreciate the simplicity of it all. I can listen to music and podcasts through Bluetooth, it works great and that's all I need. I Waze through my phone..which sits in a dock on the dash. But the feeling of the V8, the amazing 4WD system and the fit and finish you feel from this rig is a delight. I really hope we see an updated GX off the new Prado.. I think it holds a great spot.
Awesome to see you family loaded up with all the groceries 😂
My mom had an 08 and didn’t have to fix anything until 180000 miles. It had crappy gas mileage but the quality and durability of this truck is unbeatable. Also we have 5 people in our family and it worked fine for carrying all of us around.
Lexus owner of many different models over the years. Presently own a 2010 LX and just bought a 2020 GX. I had a 2008 GX. What sold me on the new GX was the out dated tech as you call it. We looked at a new LX but for the life of me I just can't see the track pad gizmo thing as a useable way to navigate the info screen. I think the GX ride is just as smooth as the LX on comfort setting. I like v8 power and I look at it like this...if I can afford a lexus I can afford the gas to put in it, but I wish it was better on miles per gallon. for the record other than regular maintenance I have had zero issues with any of the lexus I have owned...reason I keep buying them!
you won't believe 2003 GX with 200k Miles are going for min 10K now a days only if you could find one.
Bought mine for $5,400 before the pandemic muhaha
The only two things they need to change about this vehicle is the infotainment screen to have Apple CarPlay/android auto, and the front seats for the ass part are too short, The second those two things get added/changed, I’m buying one immediately. There is not one thing wrong with this vehicle. I’m getting tired of people complaining that nothing has changed, THATS THE FUCKING POINT! I was listening to the latest Lexus enthusiast podcast with you in it and they were complaining that Lexus isn’t changing anything / “falling behind”. Why would you change what’s reliable and going to be there for you 30 years down the road? Why is it because it’s consistent, it needs to change now? The engines are superbly reliable, The power and fuel economy are right in the middle between all of the different brands and the cars they make. I’m tired of people trying to make Lexus a technology company. The second naturally aspirated options are gone in place of smaller engines with turbos, I’ll be taking my business elsewhere or buying used. The one area I agree with is making them a plug-in hybrid, but finding a way to keep what they have as far as engines. As we grow in the future I do like the idea if I cannot get gas, I have the electric range. If I can’t get electricity, I have the gas range. I can sum up why these things are out selling versus the competitors in 2 seconds. Because Toyota and Lexus are reliable and that’s why their dealerships are SUPER low on inventory. In the last two months I have driven by over 10 Toyota and Lexus dealerships and there are very few new cars on their lot. Just for the hell of it I drove through the other dealership lots like Mercedes, Audi, BMW, Porsche, etc. and their dealerships are full of inventory of your choosing. Nobody wants their crap! I do think this pandemic made people realize that if new cars are scarce, and shit is going to hit the fan, they want something that’s going to be reliable as could possibly be. End of story.
Lexus and Toyota are fine the way it is. There’s nothing technologically advanced about other brands that Toyota and Lexus doesn’t offer.
Thanks, Mike! I agree with you. Reliability is king...if you own the vehicle. Many luxury buyers lease. Also I struggle with the fact that many toyota models have left Lexus in the dust recently with powertrains, features, and technology. Doesn't sit well in my stomach. Good to see you!
Well said. Some people like the simplicity. The only thing the competitors offer is Apple Car Play and Android Auto. All the other non-sense they have built into their infotainment centers are useless, they’re just gimmicks to hide the fact that they just sold you a worthless POS.
@@omarbryant7930 my GS 2017 didn’t come with Apple CarPlay. The Lexus service here recommended an aftermarket device which I bought and they installed it in my car. So I have now CarPlay.
The Best Suv out there. Just love my Gx. Luxury....Reliable....Smooth....Quite....V8....Towing capacity...Full time 4wd....Locking Dif....Kdss...Crawl control....Levinson audio... Gets 20 mpg on the highway...Made in Japan...Just plain Beautiful. Get one while you can.
The older LX’s have a more truck like ride than the GX in my opinion. Just wish the GX had a fold down tailgate, instead of the swing out hatch
I have the 2015 GX460 and I have Zero issues with this SUV 6 years later. No creaks rattles or issues with the interior or exterior. This is a well built vehicle.
my mom 4'9", she likes the "refrigerator door" tailgate cause she short and can close it like a door.
these types of tailgates are great for short people or little kids if they need to get something out the rear.
People appreciate the high seating position. An 8 speed automatic would help fuel mileage greatly.
8 speed maybe 1-2 mpg. 10 speed, 2-3 mpg. Lol that's it
@@KirkKreifels 2-3 mpg over the course of a few years would add up to considerable savings. Sounds like a no brainer to me.
@@michaelfoulkes9502 Wait until those 8 , 10 speeds go out and saving 2-3 mpg won’t sound so good.
@@michaelfoulkes9502 dude no one buy these SUVS for gas mileage, that’s a “no brainer”
Unfortunately it probably wouldn’t I have the 8spd in my LC and it still gets trash mpg. It’s not why you buy these.
We are on our second one, we love them. The most reliable vehicle in the US for many years. I too wish it had CarPlay, the only change.
Check Grom Audio. The Lexus service here recommended this, and they installed it in my GS.
Turning radius is awesome.
Brought a 2010 GX 460 with 113,000 miles for a Yellowstone trip. Oil change, replaced two tires. 2500 mile trip with absolutely no problems.
I’m getting a solid 19.5 mpg on my ‘08 GX470. Rock solid at 13 years old and 145,000 miles. My BIL just drove my GX over the weekend and he was blown away with the ride quality, power and comfort and he has a ‘17 VW Touareg.
Made to last! I'll take a Lexus over a Ford, Chevy all day everyday!
10000000% agree w/ that statement
Just needs hybrid Hydrogen/ Electric
You're comparing apples to oranges. There's a huge price difference.
@@andyleo8418 not much price difference between this and suburban, Yukon and expedition fully loaded. Starting price $53,450. Actually similar options and lexus is less expensive
@@paulhunt1580 no, the GX is not in the same category as the Expedition and Suburban. The GX is a luxury brand and also smaller. So the equivalent is a Lincoln Aviator and Cadillac XT6. Their prices are similar. The Chevy Trailblazer and Ford Explorer is the same size as the GX but cost a lot less. That's was my point. Unfair comparison in prices and class.
I’ve had 2 GX’s, and the quality and reliability are second to none. The newer massive Lexis grill is dopey though - really wish it had the Prado version front end!
That grill is absolutely horrendous 😭
I have a 2007 gx 470 with 230k miles same engine and regular maintenance. 10w30 hps royal purple. Ill take it anywhere never left me on the side of the road, waiting for a tow truck.
Have a 2017 and love it. I actually get close to 20 mpg mixed hwy and city. Build quality is great and you can just feel the quality. Sure the tech isn't great but good enough for me. Love when I start it first thing in the morning...the V8 roars.
This Florida background is so you! Just totally changed the landscape of your reviews. ☀️
I like how you put the camera of the back seats by the infotainment
I'm actually surprised that they never upgrade the infotainment in the 2020 refresh, considering it was a big refresh and the prado has it's infotainment upgraded around 2018
If I ever dump city life for the ‘Burbs, I’ll trade in my IS for the latest GX. Whenever I see one (or the LX) on the road I think, ‘man…that’s straight up profit for Toyota/Lexus. The R&D was paid 3 times over!’ 😎
My only complaint about the gx/lx/landcruiser is the small fuel tank. If they had a a bigger one I would be perfectly happy with the ‘outdated’ trucks.
Other markets offer the spare mounted on the tailgate and a larger fuel capacity contained in the space underneath.
Agreed. My LX needs at least 10 more gallons. If they put the tundra tank in it then it would be perfect.
38 gallon tundra tank bolts right on.
I’m sure some modification can be done. Maybe something to look into
I thought they have 2 tank?
All it needs is a tech upgrade inside like the Prado has. That's literally all it needs to keep going strong in the Lexus lineup. The GX is such a well designed vehicle, you can tell that the engineers wanted to make sure this thing was as bulletproof as possible. It gives you a sense of invulnerability, like being inside a tank.
It’s a good armored vehicle platform too.
Glad I came across your channel, will subscribe for future videos.
I love the GX and I would rather have the side opening "refrigerator" rear door and this is one of the main reasons why I still have my 3rd gen RAV4 V6. I have a rooftop box that opens in the rear. By having the rear door open to the side it allows me to step up over the rear bumper to get better access to the box. With a traditional hatch it would block that access.
Honestly, I've always that the rear door was such a drawback. But I never thought about it like that! THanks!
I like the type of format review of the car. Straight up driving through the streets and B-Rolls as you review the car.
Wow, Thanks! I'll do more of this :D
I loved it too! Good to see this man out of studio and out driving. First I’ve seen like this from you sir. Yes please do more.
The GX will rust out before the engine/trans/driveline go out. It’s a no brainer to buy, especially second hand. Sent from my 2012 GX 460 Base.
Couldn't agree more.
- Sent from my 2003, 19 YEAR OLD GX470.
Agreed. Just bought a 2012 GX with 160k and it runs so smooth.
A Lexus will take you from Florida to Alaska and return without issue. Don't try that with most luxury SUV.
Facts mate
Just drove from CA to Texas and back with my 2021 BMW X5 PHEV without any problems.
@@Bada_Boom78 I like to update my car every 4-5 years so I can't tell you anything about that. This is my 4th x5 already, never had any problem with it. My wife LX on the other hand been having a lot of issues with her fan belt noise and bluetooth function.
I can attest to this. I have a 2018 GX. Drove it with ease down to GA, SC, NC and MD from NYC. I am leasing it, but I am highly considering buying it.
Bmw X5 way better and relaible af too
we bought a new 2021 gx 460 and i’m surprised at how much i love it! the only downside is gas and in california it’s hella expensive besides that i have no complaints, we are a family of 4 my kids are 9 and 5 and they love how comfortable and quite the ride is too
Nice Family.
Good video.
When are you doing a video on the 6th Gen. 4Runner ?
Yeah I just checked my blue book on my 2020 GX and I could sell it for a $7000 profit after 18 month ownership. Lol
How much did you buy it for.
@@WaheedKhan-ly9xh $51260
@@trigganometry168 Thanks how much was the msrp
@@WaheedKhan-ly9xh $60890
Gotta love that V8!!
Loved this video. No one shows this vehicle used this way. There is a TH-camr named Kenny Vacek that shows them modified in LRD decals, lifts and fuel rims. They look pretty awesome. They do run $60k-70k after mods.
I just bought me a GX 460 2021 about a month back and trust me with a luxury car like this you don't need all that technology features that are useless and waste of time I mean yes carplay would be nice but I've had that in my pilot and never used it at all and for me it was not a big deal so it varies from person to person...i find all the stupid technology as distraction on road. So with this bad boy I feel I am upgraded along with this car. I've had me a Honda Pilot 2018 for about 3 years but never felt this good though, I feel classic being in this car. My wife started to appreciate my taste a lot as she hated honda pilot for some reason. I got me a nightfall mica its like a navy blueish color and sepia light brown interior. Off-road it feels like you're on a pillow and floating around....this is hands down the best ever man ;) I will keep this car for almost 10-15 years.
The brake pedal feel is something you will start to appreciate after a while if you drive on highways. Because there is a lot of travel in the pedal you get a lot more control when breaking rapidly at highway speeds. You can very precisely control how much breaking force you want and not end up breaking too harshly
We had 4th generation Toyota 4Runner for the past 10 years recently had an accident insurance company write off give us a big check and we updated to a 5 yrs old gx460 drives just like our old 4runner with more luxurious features worth every penny and more!
@@Bada_Boom78 yes more refined tranny for sure.
I see a future generation of car enthusiasts in the GX
Oh man, we can't keep these on the lot.
When we bought ours, the dealer had 7 in inventory (new and certified). They were all gone by the time we finished buying.
@@mattbeck3933 Many of these are bought sight unseen and shipped overseas.
I hear you! My buddies in Omaha said they can't keep 'em either. Good problem to have!
Bought our 2017 for $29k year later they sell for $39 with higher milage
@@D.N.R.911 Yep, have it done myself before for others. Earn a tidy profit too.
I actually own both car (RX and GX) and for a long road trips, I actually prefer RX seats over GX's. You don't get a butt ache on the RX. If you know what I mean. Now the ride height I definitely prefer the GX. As far as the brakes, I replaced my rotors and pads with EBC products and they are now stopping like a car way better than RX can stop even at high speed or heavy loads. Otherwise, nice video
True story: we do quite a few ski trips with ours and routinely get 18-20 mpg on the round trip. Granted it’s freeway-highway driving at 45-55 mph, right in the sweet spot. But yeah highway mpg is really not bad for how big it is.
I get 15-16mpg mixed driving.
Didn't really care for the 2nd generation but have loved the others. Love the styling and quality of the interior. Fuel economy is probably the biggest reason we never put on in our garage. The kids and groceries photos were great!
The best part of the GX now is that my 2020 is worth more than I paid for it in February 2020.
what is your OTD price in Feb 2020?
$52500 before trade. Sticker was $57500
We bought a 21' in the sports prem package back in December. I absolutely love this thing, I plan to keep it for the next 30 years.
In just 10 years from now gas prices will make using your guzzler obsolete.
@@redademe People have been saying that since the 1970's. The energy density of a battery is not even close to making gas obsolete. Im not against electric stuff but its not going to be a replacement for gas until they truly have a breakthrough in density and charging speed.
Definitely one of my dream vehicles. Might be a tad outdated, but personally, I couldn’t care less. Just a dependable, tank!
Just purchased a 2021 Lexus GX 460 3 weeks ago Traded a 2021 toyota 4 runner limited in reason for trade dislike 6 cylinder wanted a v8. So let me start by saying my life long back ground on suv are v8 Landrover over 20 years body on frame type truck /vehicle for me hard to break away from I truly think this type of set up makes you feel like your driving something not like a bmw /land rover unibody that feels feather light for some reason I don’t like I also traded a BMW X5 in this year due to to much dealer visits so this leads me to a Lexus 460 for never to have to see a dealer again for unreliable junk .Just maybe for a tire rotation or a occasional oil change at a Lexus dealer . As for styling I never even put a age on the GX 460 never even thought that it was a 9 plus year design maybe it’s timeless as far as the apple car play who really needs it I have had it in several newer cars to really not even use I’m not a fan of my phone connected to my vehicle for two reason I love music so no interruptions for me to just to talk so I never add a phone to my cars and I don’t want to have my passengers to see my friends txting me on a screen just my thoughts on apple car play who needs it over rated .so for the v8 fuel economy no difference from a under powered 6 banger to a smooth v8 that runs effortless in a mountain state also better for towing so I say these small displacement engine are going to age and fall apart due to run hard and over worked so you will have to repair or just buy a stealer v8 engine that may consume a little bit more and never need repair gas is cheaper is my thoughts over the long haul.to the back door it a favorite to me reminds me of my Land Rover disco that I loved and never wanted to part with easy to use so maybe Lexus really has make the best GX 460 EVER ..
I love taking my GX to school. Thanks, mom and dad.
I just ordered a 22 can't wait thank you
13 mpg is the only reason I didn’t buy this and got a minivan instead. Very happy with the minivan
They're selling out because you can get 400k out of the engines. BOOM!
Even more...
They're selling out because most cars and especially SUV's are sold out. Lexus has lost it's way. Archaic technology and even the new tech on the ES lags. The LS, once their flagship, now sits on lots nationwide. And the Korean cars are creeping in to a segment that Lexus and Acura dominated. And most people are turned off by Lexus and their ostentatious front grills.
@@robertschulz654 It doesn’t matter jf most people are turned off by the grilles, which most aren’t regardless. Since their introduction, sales have increased on all models they were introduced on. The LS is apart of a dying breed with other ultra luxury sedans. The ES, however, continues to eat up market share
@@alh06 I sold them for 2 years and EVERYONE bitched about the grills. Not looking for an argument, just my experience.
@@alh06 LS is not a dying breed in Asia it's that NA region has no use for it
It’s all about the cool factor. Looks boxy and rugged. It helps that the overlanding community made it even cooler with the strong following and all the mods they put on it. Love it
I want one for exactly that purpose.
Yes
It has no shoulder room for tall people. Maybe asian will feel okay in it since Japanese are shorter than Europeans on average, but I haven't felt comfortable inside. And don't get me wrong. I had a full sport/luxury packages. My GX had everything you can ever imagine in terms of features. And I still felt tiring driving it, especially on long distances.
Hey Kirk!
Great video as always! In my opinion the GX needs just a little more get up and go. I love the full size spare tire which I recently had to change myself. I agree the fuel economy is horrible for some reason.. it's the same as an Escalade ESV. I'm averaging 16.5 mpg. The 5th door is not a problem for me. I can still park it in my garage and unload. However the split trunk would be a plus. And the infotainment system upgraded would be a plus. I'm actually thinking of upgrading to the LX but I want to see if there will be hybrids available in the bigger SUV.
I like the barn door... lol and they also have the window split so that helps
I like the barn door too but I wish the rear hatch window could go down like the 4Runner
I just averaged 18.5 mpg in my 2014 GX460 over about 550 miles, camping and hitting some trails, in Vermont this past Memorial Day weekend. two years into ownership, I absolutely love my GX. The capability of this truck in stock form is unreal, I've had it down some pretty gnarly trails aired down bone stock.
Also, I've never had a problem with the door, I really like it. if i need to grab something out of the back quick, the glass pops open. And if your over 6ft tall, loading or working out of or off of the back tailgate is nice without having to worry about bumping your head.
Wow that’s pretty good. What fuel do you put into the vehicle? 89 or 91?
@@greativann I try to always use shell v power which is 93
@@lukeconroy9800 Thanks for the response! I'm fueling 89, probably that's why mine is getting shit mpg. 91 is 5.45 USD/gal here in canada lol
There should be more videos like that, showing you what to expect from a particular car in your everyday life, not just specs and power figures.
These are the things the salesmen won't tell you about because he doesn't know, and that you'll have to find out the wrong way.
My dad is looking at one of these. We love the body style and he isn’t very tech savvy so the outdated-ness is more than enough for him! Might even be overwhelming LOL
The engine in all Toyota (Lexus) vehicles are just Gold !
I love my 2020 GX460!! Got it for Christmas last year and even though I have an ES350 as well. That stays parked in the garage since I've gotten my GX460!
Kymberlei w you got looks
it's crazy that the infotainment looks similar to my 2008 ISF in a lot of ways. Grom audio offers a great plug and play module to upgrade it however.
GX owners don't seem to care about the latest and greatest technology or all kinds of bells and whistles, they just want a safe, high up, reliable vehicle they can put their family in and take anywhere and everywhere that drives well, and Lexus knows this. That's why this is probably going to be the last vehicle in their lineup to get modern tech like CarPlay
Just traded in my Tesla Model 3 for GX460. The only thing I regret is not doing it sooner.
😬 sorry to hear
@@ted6462 I wouldn't go as far as calling Tesla Model 3 a POS but Lexus is definitely much better in terms of refinement, built quality and reliability.
@@ted6462 I hear you bud. What I am hoping is that Tesla and Toyota would work together and build a great EV. Tesla brings battery and tech while Toyota brings Lexus reliabilty and refinement.That would be a treat.
Still have 2004 GX 470 Ash Blue Mica, waited for mid year unit to get back up camera. Took it over to Ralph Lauren in Westchester and he loved it. Ordered the same color and found out later that year on a completely iced road he slid off and small damage. Still my favorite and still own it. Never had any major problem but I have friends with other models that had expensive repairs on their 8 cylinders as they aged. I don’t like the Lexus design statement with the big gapping grills. In a few years will go fully electric. Will see what happens with a new GX redesign but not holding my breath. Buying two new cars for daughters next year since they don’t need them as university freshman. If Toyota comes out next year with fully EV and there’s a supply might go that direction. If not I sort of like the new Venza, but wish it was full EV or at least a plug in like the RAV4 prime. From what I’ve heard most likely get that 3rd row Grand Highlander when it comes out or it’s Lexus cousin.
I think you’re seeing a lot of people trade up to get potentially the last model year or 2. GX owners are loyal. Just like the LX buyers getting the last of the V8
Land cruiser review please 😁
I own a 2015. I love love my GX460. Lifted it with a dobinson's suspension and put some 275 Cooper AT3's. The car can go anywhere and do just about anything with some small upgrades.
GX Needs an interior refresh for sure. Better and more information on their dash, Android Auto. Their Rear door is fine. but give it the 4Runner rear window.
Would be nice to have a different drive train. Hybrid or EV options
I love my 2021 GX460 Premium Sport! Really is so much car for the money if you lease one like I did. Also where in Florida did you shoot the scenery, it was beautiful!
Naples, and congratulations on your GX 🥳
I'm looking at getting an older one to make it a project suv.. these are great off roading for a luxury ride
Just got my pearl white 2022 GX 2 weeks ago and plan on keeping it for at least 10-15 years!
Enjoyed it! A surprise really. Didn’t think there would be another review of the GX.
3rd Gen., woohoo 🥳. No more V8 👎.
Thanks Kirk for another good review. Love the cute kiddos 👍 .
Thank you!
Upgrade the technology and the mpg
Love my LX and my wife absolutely adores her GX after talking her out of her RX F Sport. We won’t stop buying em.
I put a deposit for a 2022 model and waiting. It is crazy that with its terrible fuel economy, this SUV is the hottest selling in dealerships here in California. I hope to get mine by the end of the year. I love the ride on this thing.
I am having a hard time getting one despite the fact I left a deposit. The 2022 GX is in such high demand that dealerships here in CA are asking $10K over MSRP. The RX on the other hand are selling at MSRP.
Just bought a used 20, love it so far. Previously had a 5th Gen 4Runner.
The gx 460 is on my short list when buying my wife her next suv. Would look great beside my tundra platinum 🤗
I’ve owned G500s, Land Rovers, BMWs, you name it, and I ended up buying this cause I want a tough off roader that’s comfortable, simple, reliable and nice to drive around in. It’s the type of vehicle a mature car guy gets to drive his family and himself around all day every day every where.
Kirk, what do you think is the last year for the current V8 model? 2022?
Hey Kirk, great video. Love this GX460. Do you know why Magnuson or other great turbocharged company does not offer anything for this beast to get much more for the V8?. It is something in the engine that don't allow it?.
Great question and I have no idea why there isn't a Magnuson for it...
I own a 2008 GX 470. It's a really good vehicle. I got a new Lexus GX 460 loaner from the lexus service dept. The vehicle is BADASS. I'm looking forward to buying a newer GX some day.
Loved my GX, owned 2. Once boys legs got longer in those car seats I had to sell it. The ‘in-between’ stage of them being in a car seat (required by law) and no car seat just didn’t work.
My uncle Had a 2009 gx 470 and now he's reading in for a 2014 460 (for work). It's outdated but it's worth it
The V8 was the deciding factor when I bought my 2020 GX
Hey kirk is there gonna be redesigned version of the gx for the 2023 model year?
Watch til the end :)
Since my previous comments I traded my 2020 4Runner TRD ORP for a 2017 GX 460. I just love them. I can’t express how buttery smooth the V8 is.
Engine so smooth, you don't even heard the noises of the valves at idle compared to a V6.
Do you think LX/LC is a good option for a family compared to GX or you would recommend something else.
I know few people driving this to show off, they never towed anything, they never went for an off road trip.
Hey Kirk what’s up…man I had two of them before & man I tell u their some of the best SUV overall…despite fuel or anything else I luv them let u sits up high & nice..I would luv to get another one but would like to see a body style change that’s all
Great upgrade from the previous version, were I wish the interior be the same as LX570 or UX, I don’t know why this model haven’t the same dashboard as other models of lexus.
I would LOVE it if they would bring the Toyota LC Prado version. The front end on these things is hard to get past, but the Prado looks good.
Thanks for the review.I have a 03 Sequoia and a 19 4runner thinking about getting the GX. Kids are all grown so cargo space not a big issue for us.Just looking for something little nicer and more comfortable.Are the brakes the same as the 4runners? all mushy and crap?
Can’t wait for the redesign to roll out late next year (was told around November). I’m definitely buying the 2023 GX (I’m not a fan of the current model as it’s too outdated). Lexus best not disappoint me. I’m currently driving a newer Cadillac CT6, and can’t wait to go back to Lexus.
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