But the fact is buyers expect Toyota to make the technology both upgraded and reliable at the same time. being reliable is not a good excuse for not upgrading the technology.
This has hydraulic suspension. Will outlast the opposition air suspension.. I want to go for reliability and who cares, in 2 years all the tv screens will be out of date. Use google maps.
It’s actually not super reliable. There’s a reason why it’s the first thing anyone changes when modifying these trucks for off road use. It is great compared to the air suspension sure, but it’s lifespan is significantly shorter than that of the vehicle it’s in.
@@user-ie9yx2ct2d i own a 1998 lx470. So I do “own the truck”. I’m surprised you havnt had any suspension components wear after that many kms. How many times have you had to change the bushings? (Upper/lower control arms bushings, ball joints, sway bar bushings, steering rack bushings, all other suspension bushings…)
You do have to rebuild the globes on them. I have wheeled my GX460 HARD with airbags in the rear. I did the spacer trick in the rear for 2.5" of lift and they never popped. Flexed just like coils. I have a set of AIrBag Man 2" Lift bags that I was going to replace the stock ones did if they failed.... they still haven't failed.
This review is so good. Everytime i watch it, i literaly feel like i am inside the car. I can feel the warmth and security being inside, driving the car. As much as the tech is not highgrade, it still works. I love the LX570. It is well built, beautiful to behold and powerful to drive. The vehicle is also durable and reliable, easy to service and the resale value is high as well.
The answer to the "big question" of why would anybody want a "dinosaur" like LX? It is its legendary reliability. That should suffice for most of the customers.
The build quality and reliability of this machine makes it the envy of the whole SUV industry,from Mercedes to BMWto even Chevy or Ford and including dodge. They would wish on a falling star to you know what to be successful enough to produce an SUV like the LX570 . Thank you for your effort,even though you failed to be non-biased . This thing is the most awesome machine ever built.
It’s 2021 not 2009. your statement will definitely apply to 2009 but now most brands are very reliable. Toyota and Lexus just milking consumers with 10 year tech because of ‘reliability’.
@@jokesta217 I’ll rephrase the tech is catching up but UI is dated. Just recently they added apple and android auto. Which is just software and they took years. Biggest takeaway is the interior quality. Cheap plastics and dated design. Lexus IS doing a lot better in the past 2 years. But toyota is the one that bothers me. Compare the interior of the 2020 Tundra to the 2011 Tundra. Then compare the 2020 Tundra to a 2020 Ram 1500. It’s like looking at a time machine. Just hate companies that won’t improve its interior for over a decade and then charge premium prices and consumers all want it because it’ll run forever. On a side not I love the Landcruiser. That I’ll take around the world. Buy used if you want a Toyota. Buy new for most other brands.
@@HKFIJIHK I get what you’re saying. I don’t disagree. My friend bought a new 4Runner limited and I was very impressed with the tech and interior quality. Brands like ram may have more but they aren’t reliable. So I’m guessing Toyota and Lexus don’t feel like updating their tech as long as they continue to make long standing products
@@jokesta217 You’re right I still believe toyota Lexus IS still more reliable than most brands today. But that gap has narrowed today from a decade ago. For off the grid adventures I’ll take a Toyota/Lexus. 4Runner is great and congrats to your friend on the purchase!
lx570 & lc200 might be environmental friendly in the long run - despite inefficient fuel consumption, it is built to last unlike its continental competitors & therefore reducing the whole manufacturing cycle as less cars are manufactured, and recycled - imagine those heat and pollution rendered by smelting plant etc
THIS! Nobody considers cost of creation in climate change mitigation, if you'd have to burn through 2 full size 22mpg SUV's in the time you could own this Lexus once it's hard to say buying those now fuel efficient ones were really that much better, not to mention the added cost of doing so. Reduce reuse recycle is in that order for a reason.
This video was freaking amazing! I've never seen anyone put the LX through its paces like this, your skill level never ceases to amaze. I'm a 4-time Lexus owner myself and you're right, the dealer experience is everything. :-D
@AJ Thomas I have a ‘16 IS350 FSport in ultrasonic blue with the red interior. I’ve had two ES’ and a ‘06 IS350 before it. For my personality and driving style, the IS is perfect for me. I do love the LC500, but I’ll stick to the IS line. You?
This car has the engineering, technical off-road drive specs, and power. I would still buy this car, especially with the V-8.. thank you Lexus for keeping that.
That "big, thirsty V8 engine" is bombproof, and is the sole reason why I"m trading in my 2011 570 for a new 2022 model, BEFORE the V6 twin turbos replace the V8.
Exactly why I got a Certified used 2019 LX 570 with 30K miles, 1 owner. Have a 2019 LC. Get one each before the rolled out the V6 TT's which are also made with thinner (lighter) sheet metal. No, thanks. Give me the tank!
Hi, greetings from Germany (please excuse my bad English)! You do an exellent job by testing the vehicles, and you are my prefered car reviewer in the net! Competently, objectively, patient and gentle work for us to have an idea whats about the actual car. Thank you so much for all the efforts, your videos make my day!
Having owned 2 very high end 2023 SUV’s this year…I can say with 100% certainty, they just don’t build them like they used to. The LX and GX are so damn good.
You probably mean Dinosaur as a bad thing, but actually, I do prefer this kind of reliable dinosaurs (4runners, GX, LX, etc) over anything fancy, over-tech, or delicate as today modern cars and SUVs. I could add the only things these trucks needs are more efficient engines and transmissions.
Ryan, Your comparison with an estate home is apt on so many levels. Add the lifespan of the Mercedes, Audi, Land Rover and BMW SUVs together and the number will be lower than the LX's. When it comes to lifespan, who knows if imperiled Infinti/Nissan even has one. Within the next year, Lexus 'infotainment' and tech will be upgraded, when will ANY of the competition upgrade their QDR to match Lexus?
@@dexterrr9163 It certainly is expensive but is it overpriced compared to the $100,000 Mercedes, BMW, Range Rovers etc that will be on the scrapheap inside a decade?
Reliability is sure its strong point but we should also consider its weakness too. Since customers are paying way more than the typical toyota they should also get atleast up to date infotainment system. Its just toyota/lexus couldnt sell enough amount of lx 570 and lc 200 they just leave them behind
@@dexterrr9163 It's not overpriced given it's capabilities. There is no other luxury SUV in it's class that is as capable off-road with the same reliability in the US. Nissan has the Patrol in some parts of the world. It's the only other comparable vehicle.
One note regarding the lack of a touchscreen, particularly when entering a destination address. Remember the vehicle has Alexa capable voice recognition. You simply tell it you want to enter a destination. It will ask for the address. You then just tell it where you want to go. I’ve only had one time where it did not respond correctly. You can ask other questions like, “Where is the nearest Wells Fargo Bank” and a list will appear. While you do get used to the infotainment system after a short while, I find voice command the least mentioned feature in most reviews and it can replace most manual entries. The placement of the LX screen is perfect for me, because it is recessed in the dash. This extra distancing makes it easier for me to read (without my readers). Reliability is almost always mentioned re the LX and appropriately so. Here is a small update on my LX and friends who bought different SUVs My 2019 LX - one unplanned trip to Lexus for repair. required a HVAC reboot I might have been able to do myself, was fixed before I got back to work in my loaner. Fix covered by warranty, loaner provided. Friends 2019 - Jeep Grand Cherokee Trail Rated overland. Love that Hemi but 6 unplanned trips to dealer for fixes (suspension and NAV/HVAC related). Nav still not working correctly. All fixes were covered by warranty, loaner sometimes provided. Friends 2019- Mercedes GLE-350 - 3 unplanned trips to dealer for fixes. One involved an oil leak (around engine) which required substantial repair. All fixes were covered by warranty, loaner provided. It’s a little soon to call these “long-term” reliability ratings but I will try to keep you posted. I am still a little unclear on the differences between the LX and Land Cruiser suspension set up. I have Auto Height Control while the Land Cruiser has the KDSS system. Aside from slightly more suspension travel in the LC, I’ve not heard much about other differences or their advantages/disadvantage.
The LX is a vehicle that you can hand down to your great grandkids... You'll be lucky to get 5 years out of the other ones without major repair cost... LX is the best highway cruiser, very very comfortable...
This is one of your better reviews. I felt just as surprised as you, once the LX was able to get up the hill with all of the mud. I agree with you that you either want to go to the Lexus dealership or the Toyota dealership.
Same exact...except the suspensions are different. The LC doesn't have the as-fancy interior i.e. the LX has more wood trim, paddle shifters, etc. I have both rigs. Same years. The LX is like driving a comfy, beautiful and capable couch. A most capable touring car that can go over anything. The LC (my fave) is more "alive" at the wheel and equally as comfortable. The KDSS suspension gives oit a more off-road :feel. They both get with it when off-road. Love them both but the LC is my all-time favorite.
get the LX, get an extra set of LC200 wheels with all terrain tires, and you can go just about anywhere. in comfort and style. and 100% agree with the dealership comment. you don't want to be sitting in the waiting area with your employees.
Thankyou for one of the best LX review, what I loved most is that you didn't confuse the hydraulic lift kit with air suspension like most other reviewers.
Good Luck With Long Term Reliability! You'll Definitely Pay Through The Nose On Repairs! Just Because Something Looks Good To You, Doesn't Mean It's Good For You Or Your Pocket! Experience Is The Greatest Teacher! ✌️
Its capabilities are there. The comfort is there. The purchasing factors are whether its old electronics are the deal breaker. I'd say yes reluctantly if this SUV is a daily driver. Getting stuck in L.A. traffic w/o Android Autp and other electronic luxuries to pass the time makes for a frustrating commute.
there is an aftermarket module for 400 that solves that problem but yea Lexus should have integrated it from factory- the nav and screen is basically useless
tried dubai desert safari tour, the operators only drive land cruiser and not hummer, g wagon, range rover - reliability is of foremost priority as they drive 365 days in the harsh environment & getting stuck in a desert with a broken car is a hellish nightmare
A $100,000 dinosaur. Love that! I'm old, and I LOVE old-school tech, analog gauges, transmission and transfer case levers, instead of buttons and dials, and most importantly, "old-school" reliability. My Lotto dream vehicle would be the equally 'old-school' Toyota Sequoia (as I fell in love after driving one during a long weekend). This LX570 would be my second choice. If you're the type who likes to drive a car 10+ years (trouble-free), then Lexus IS the way to go. And, I think what makes Lexus/Toyota as successful as they are, is that, historically, they do NOT go leaping head first into new technology, and I'm VERY cool with that. What (the hell) is wrong with analog gauges? If you can afford a $100,000 vehicle, chances are you've been driving for a while, and do not 'need' "lane departure" this, and "radar controlled" that, and all manner of super-expensive to repair bells and whistles. I've never owned a Lexus, but I have relatives who do, and they swear by Lexus and would not buy anything else. There's a REASON that Mercedes, BMW's, and Audi's spend an inordinate amount of time in the shop after the first 4 or 5 years.
I can tell you from experience. The LX is the most comfortable car compared to its competitors. Granted I haven't been in the competing vehicles, but knowing how the sedans compete the SUVs compete on a similar level. I drove a tesla model y and then a lexus LX, the LX was so much more comfortable and smooth while the tesla was Jerky and quick.
I’ve been driving my rx330 since 2005. I think I’m ready to upgrade and it will be one of these. Of course the rx still runs and drives better than some new cars.
Toyota all day over the others. Why? Because Toyota. I dive a 4Runner, I don’t worry about reliability or my warranty. I don’t worry about resale value and I don’t worry about parts availability. I don’t care about the fact that it’s got less tech than the competition. The aforementioned reasons far outweigh the gizmos in other cars that are sure to break at some future point in time.
I am from South Africa and all LX models available here have Apple car play and android connect as standard features . I would rather have a Lexus than any other brand you mentioned in this video . Reliable ,strong ,powerful and by far the most capable on road and off-road of all the other cars mentioned .
My dad has the same exact model and options but the interior is red. Also he was going to buy the g63 in the beginning but these cars are much more reliable than any of these German cars or European cars
let's not forget safety, reliability, insurance rates, and resale value. what really matters. (the offroading is super cool, but you won't do it often). look up the crash test on the LC/LX. the windshield didn't even crack.
I own two of this - a 2014 for off road duty and a 2020 for floating around town. If you can live with the thirsty engines, they are pretty unbreakable.
I am of German ancestry...German cars and British are overpriced and unreliable crap. I would imagine this Lexus will still be worth 2/3 of what it is new after 5 years and everything will still work. The competition does not stand a chance.
I mean, this Lexus has technology that's over a decade out of date, no wonder people think Lexi and Toyotas "don't break"! Lexus couldn't even be assed to bring in Android Auto and Carplay (and both debuted in an Uber-spec Hyundai Sonata OVER FOUR YEARS AGO), *that's simply inexcusable!*
Stock tires slowed it down on the runner. They put these tires on to increase the fuel miles numbers. Some AT's would help a lot. Of course you know all this but *some viewers dont.
Thank you for the great demonstration of turn control! It would be interesting to know how the LC/LX's turning radius, with turn control on, compares to that of a smaller vehicle, such as the 4R/GX.
OLD, Beautiful, Expensive, Capable, and Reliable. Kinda sounds like your 4Runner, for A LOT less money, Ryan.. GX(1st or 2nd Gen) or a 4th Gen 4Runner limited 4.7L V8 is the way to go if you need that V8, IMO. Sure, totally not in the same class, at least the 4runner isn't.
I would never compare this truck to any otther brand because it's above those poor quality made SUV's that will depreciate in 2 years of ownership I've been trying to get a mid 2000 Land cruiser or Lexus lx470 but the prices are insane even with over 100 thousand miles on the other hand i can get a Chevy, GMC, Audi, Mercedes, infinity for quarter of the price
It will be a sad day when this name gets used for a totally different turbo v6 powered, tech-filled, plain luxury family-hauler. Lexus save me one of these so that when I'm rich some day I'll be able to buy a good car still!
the trim is aluminum, not plastic, but I guess if your intent is to disparage the vehicle. this doesn't matter. I own one and have no problems with the infotainment center, I also don't have an iPhone so the apple car play doesn't come in to play. So I guess is you want to air your gripes about the Lexus this is the perfect format. The strengths of this vehicle is quality of construction, quality of materials, and quality of engineering. So since gadgets are your thing, this won't appeal to the type of person you appear to be
No matter how hard you try to negatively portray this reliable Japanese machine, you will fail. Toyota and Lexus have shown in the past how reliable their products are. I wish domestic manufacturers take this into consideration.
This thing will last 4 times as long as any “green” car, which means you won’t need to buy a new car as much as you would with a green car. This will cut down the pollution caused by production and manufacturing if your were to by a new car more often.
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I own a 2016 LX570. Great car! Did anyone notice the engine/exhaust booming during 1,600 to 2,000 rpm? It is quite annoying as this is my sweet spot crushing on highway.
Lexus always own the "CROWN" it's a matter of fact for the 8 year in a row they have own the top reliability and that's a big deal! this LX 570 will get you down the road you can hold your family across the country and back 35 times before this car even broken in!
Me and my family traveled to a place by car which was 1000 km away. We had a Toyota Fortuner 2021 and we were four kids so total 6 people. And I saw these Lexus everywhere. And I was always wondering whats so special about it cuz they were literally everywhere. Now I know.
Mock it for it's age. Complain about it's lack of up-to-date tech. Giggle at it's fuel inefficiency. But in the end, even if you buy something else, at some point, you will wish you got a Toyota/Lexus instead. That is why used examples are valued so highly.
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I happily bought an LX 570 this week. It is a dream to own and I know it will last till my tiny kids are grown.
I'm w you, just got 2021 LX570 delivered. Amazing
You must be very rich to afford just Majestic vehicle, teach me how to become rich please
Thank you!! The trade off for dated technology is immaculate reliability. Most of the European competition won’t even last half the life of these LXs.
Yep, my lego truck will last more than those europeans
But the fact is buyers expect Toyota to make the technology both upgraded and reliable at the same time. being reliable is not a good excuse for not upgrading the technology.
@@amirhosseini6231it is for some buyers
@@amirhosseini6231 it is for most buyers including me
This has hydraulic suspension. Will outlast the opposition air suspension.. I want to go for reliability and who cares, in 2 years all the tv screens will be out of date. Use google maps.
That hydraulic suspension is insanely reliable. Air suspensions are so fragile and not quite capable of extreme offroading.
It’s actually not super reliable. There’s a reason why it’s the first thing anyone changes when modifying these trucks for off road use.
It is great compared to the air suspension sure, but it’s lifespan is significantly shorter than that of the vehicle it’s in.
@@yallawallahallaI have an lx570 2015 with 800k Kms in it, and still no suspension problems, don’t talk if you didn’t own the car bro.
@@user-ie9yx2ct2d i own a 1998 lx470. So I do “own the truck”.
I’m surprised you havnt had any suspension components wear after that many kms.
How many times have you had to change the bushings? (Upper/lower control arms bushings, ball joints, sway bar bushings, steering rack bushings, all other suspension bushings…)
You do have to rebuild the globes on them. I have wheeled my GX460 HARD with airbags in the rear. I did the spacer trick in the rear for 2.5" of lift and they never popped. Flexed just like coils. I have a set of AIrBag Man 2" Lift bags that I was going to replace the stock ones did if they failed.... they still haven't failed.
@@user-ie9yx2ct2dis it air suspension or hydrualic?
Who me? Just a peasant eating leftovers for lunch watching a review on a 100k$ car
I was literally doing that 😂
U EAT FISH?
I’m still grinding to afford this and the R8 V8, may our dreams come true.
LX has always been my fav. lux SUV. Puts a smile on my face every time I drive it.
This review is so good.
Everytime i watch it, i literaly feel like i am inside the car. I can feel the warmth and security being inside, driving the car. As much as the tech is not highgrade, it still works. I love the LX570. It is well built, beautiful to behold and powerful to drive. The vehicle is also durable and reliable, easy to service and the resale value is high as well.
The answer to the "big question" of why would anybody want a "dinosaur" like LX? It is its legendary reliability. That should suffice for most of the customers.
True
this car is built for 25 years
It lasts up to 20 years….
Respect 🫡
I’d take the LX over every vehicle you named in this video.
Same
Same
Same. PERIOD.
same
😑ok..same
that's not plastic, it's 100% real aluminum
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Yes 👍
Correct!
The build quality and reliability of this machine makes it the envy of the whole SUV industry,from Mercedes to BMWto even Chevy or Ford and including dodge. They would wish on a falling star to you know what to be successful enough to produce an SUV like the LX570 . Thank you for your effort,even though you failed to be non-biased . This thing is the most awesome machine ever built.
people buy it for reliability.
It’s 2021 not 2009. your statement will definitely apply to 2009 but now most brands are very reliable. Toyota and Lexus just milking consumers with 10 year tech because of ‘reliability’.
@@HKFIJIHK what tech do you want that’s not offered in this suv?
@@jokesta217 I’ll rephrase the tech is catching up but UI is dated. Just recently they added apple and android auto. Which is just software and they took years.
Biggest takeaway is the interior quality. Cheap plastics and dated design. Lexus IS doing a lot better in the past 2 years. But toyota is the one that bothers me. Compare the interior of the 2020 Tundra to the 2011 Tundra. Then compare the 2020 Tundra to a 2020 Ram 1500. It’s like looking at a time machine. Just hate companies that won’t improve its interior for over a decade and then charge premium prices and consumers all want it because it’ll run forever. On a side not I love the Landcruiser. That I’ll take around the world. Buy used if you want a Toyota. Buy new for most other brands.
@@HKFIJIHK I get what you’re saying. I don’t disagree. My friend bought a new 4Runner limited and I was very impressed with the tech and interior quality. Brands like ram may have more but they aren’t reliable. So I’m guessing Toyota and Lexus don’t feel like updating their tech as long as they continue to make long standing products
@@jokesta217 You’re right I still believe toyota Lexus IS still more reliable than most brands today. But that gap has narrowed today from a decade ago. For off the grid adventures I’ll take a Toyota/Lexus. 4Runner is great and congrats to your friend on the purchase!
All the “plastic” metal is actually real aluminum
It's amazing how often these smooth brain reviewers screw that up
@@SupraNaturalTT haha 😂 true
That's what I was thinking. I think he was just looking for negatives to appear balanced.
Dudes an idiot what do you expect
I would pick an LX any day over any of its german brethren. Reliable, comfortable, luxurious, if you want apple car play just get an iPad mounted
German cars are overpriced and expensive crap.
For 100 large you shouldn’t need to half ass in an iPad.
@@figaro410 Nor should you be in the shop with less than a 100k miles either. Hmm I know what sacrifice im making. 😎
@@Anomize23 still would be nice if a luxury automaker like Lexus would have CarPlay
Hmm.. I can see toxic JDM fanboys here.
lx570 & lc200 might be environmental friendly in the long run - despite inefficient fuel consumption, it is built to last unlike its continental competitors & therefore reducing the whole manufacturing cycle as less cars are manufactured, and recycled - imagine those heat and pollution rendered by smelting plant etc
THIS! Nobody considers cost of creation in climate change mitigation, if you'd have to burn through 2 full size 22mpg SUV's in the time you could own this Lexus once it's hard to say buying those now fuel efficient ones were really that much better, not to mention the added cost of doing so. Reduce reuse recycle is in that order for a reason.
This video was freaking amazing! I've never seen anyone put the LX through its paces like this, your skill level never ceases to amaze. I'm a 4-time Lexus owner myself and you're right, the dealer experience is everything. :-D
@AJ Thomas I have a ‘16 IS350 FSport in ultrasonic blue with the red interior. I’ve had two ES’ and a ‘06 IS350 before it. For my personality and driving style, the IS is perfect for me. I do love the LC500, but I’ll stick to the IS line.
You?
@@DLPTonyATL Lexus LX450d.
This car has the engineering, technical off-road drive specs, and power. I would still buy this car, especially with the V-8.. thank you Lexus for keeping that.
I would prefer the turbo diesel 4.5l twin turbo v8 from its brother the landcruiser 200.
People looking at the LX are looking at it for specific reasons and don’t want anything from Mercedes, BMW or Audi.
That "big, thirsty V8 engine" is bombproof, and is the sole reason why I"m trading in my 2011 570 for a new 2022 model, BEFORE the V6 twin turbos replace the V8.
Did you ever get that 2022 model of the 570?
@@EnriqueGarcia-zh6ie No, but I got one off the final shipment of 2021's.
Exactly why I got a Certified used 2019 LX 570 with 30K miles, 1 owner. Have a 2019 LC. Get one each before the rolled out the V6 TT's which are also made with thinner (lighter) sheet metal. No, thanks. Give me the tank!
@@MB-kp3yydamn you have a 2019 LC AND LX?! you are one of the lucky ones that will never have to visit a dealership again 🤣
Hi, greetings from Germany (please excuse my bad English)! You do an exellent job by testing the vehicles, and you are my prefered car reviewer in the net! Competently, objectively, patient and gentle work for us to have an idea whats about the actual car.
Thank you so much for all the efforts, your videos make my day!
Having owned 2 very high end 2023 SUV’s this year…I can say with 100% certainty, they just don’t build them like they used to.
The LX and GX are so damn good.
You probably mean Dinosaur as a bad thing, but actually, I do prefer this kind of reliable dinosaurs (4runners, GX, LX, etc) over anything fancy, over-tech, or delicate as today modern cars and SUVs. I could add the only things these trucks needs are more efficient engines and transmissions.
Ryan, Your comparison with an estate home is apt on so many levels. Add the lifespan of the Mercedes, Audi, Land Rover and BMW SUVs together and the number will be lower than the LX's. When it comes to lifespan, who knows if imperiled Infinti/Nissan even has one. Within the next year, Lexus 'infotainment' and tech will be upgraded, when will ANY of the competition upgrade their QDR to match Lexus?
I've been in one so many times. Sure its a fine vehicle but still way too overpriced
@@dexterrr9163 It certainly is expensive but is it overpriced compared to the $100,000 Mercedes, BMW, Range Rovers etc that will be on the scrapheap inside a decade?
Reliability is sure its strong point but we should also consider its weakness too. Since customers are paying way more than the typical toyota they should also get atleast up to date infotainment system. Its just toyota/lexus couldnt sell enough amount of lx 570 and lc 200 they just leave them behind
@@dexterrr9163 It's not overpriced given it's capabilities. There is no other luxury SUV in it's class that is as capable off-road with the same reliability in the US. Nissan has the Patrol in some parts of the world. It's the only other comparable vehicle.
@@dr.emilschaffhausen4683 its not that capable than 200 cuz of the sporty urban front bumper. Its shorter too. Aproach angle is bad
One note regarding the lack of a touchscreen, particularly when entering a destination address. Remember the vehicle has Alexa capable voice recognition. You simply tell it you want to enter a destination. It will ask for the address. You then just tell it where you want to go. I’ve only had one time where it did not respond correctly. You can ask other questions like, “Where is the nearest Wells Fargo Bank” and a list will appear. While you do get used to the infotainment system after a short while, I find voice command the least mentioned feature in most reviews and it can replace most manual entries. The placement of the LX screen is perfect for me, because it is recessed in the dash. This extra distancing makes it easier for me to read (without my readers). Reliability is almost always mentioned re the LX and appropriately so. Here is a small update on my LX and friends who bought different SUVs
My 2019 LX - one unplanned trip to Lexus for repair. required a HVAC reboot I might have been able to do myself, was fixed before I got back to work in my loaner. Fix covered by warranty, loaner provided.
Friends 2019 - Jeep Grand Cherokee Trail Rated overland. Love that Hemi but 6 unplanned trips to dealer for fixes (suspension and NAV/HVAC related). Nav still not working correctly. All fixes were covered by warranty, loaner sometimes provided.
Friends 2019- Mercedes GLE-350 - 3 unplanned trips to dealer for fixes. One involved an oil leak (around engine) which required substantial repair. All fixes were covered by warranty, loaner provided.
It’s a little soon to call these “long-term” reliability ratings but I will try to keep you posted.
I am still a little unclear on the differences between the LX and Land Cruiser suspension set up. I have Auto Height Control while the Land Cruiser has the KDSS system. Aside from slightly more suspension travel in the LC, I’ve not heard much about other differences or their advantages/disadvantage.
Touchscreens inherently get nasty from fingerprints over time. I prefer voice and external control. Touchscreens suck.
The LX is a vehicle that you can hand down to your great grandkids... You'll be lucky to get 5 years out of the other ones without major repair cost... LX is the best highway cruiser, very very comfortable...
These are very popular here in Romania. I see them everyday.
Also here in Qatar
Really? Never saw one in Europe.
Can you point me to some romanian used car sites?
Unde? 😂😂😂
@@nuk3fishydude902 also here in saudi
My grandpa wanted to buy one but he bought the ls500 instead
This is one of your better reviews. I felt just as surprised as you, once the LX was able to get up the hill with all of the mud. I agree with you that you either want to go to the Lexus dealership or the Toyota dealership.
It was meh to be honest. Not the truck but the reviewer.
Dedication at its best.. went to get 4runner to show if it handle it.. brilliant journalism right there👍
lexus is like gold, high re sale value. And thats for a reason !
I want to buy that LX 570 this weekend... wish me luck!
go it
“Unlike anything else...” except the land cruiser.
It is very similar.
Basically the same thing i think
@@corvoattano4777 same chassis, I think.....
Same exact...except the suspensions are different. The LC doesn't have the as-fancy interior i.e. the LX has more wood trim, paddle shifters, etc. I have both rigs. Same years. The LX is like driving a comfy, beautiful and capable couch. A most capable touring car that can go over anything. The LC (my fave) is more "alive" at the wheel and equally as comfortable. The KDSS suspension gives oit a more off-road :feel. They both get with it when off-road. Love them both but the LC is my all-time favorite.
I appreciated you having the 4Runner available to run up the muddy hill in the exact same conditions. Well done.
get the LX, get an extra set of LC200 wheels with all terrain tires, and you can go just about anywhere. in comfort and style.
and 100% agree with the dealership comment. you don't want to be sitting in the waiting area with your employees.
Thankyou for one of the best LX review, what I loved most is that you didn't confuse the hydraulic lift kit with air suspension like most other reviewers.
personal I'll go with the Landcruiser (don't need 3rd row seats)
get the 2 row LX or just remove the 3rd row if that's the issue
Good Luck With Long Term Reliability! You'll Definitely Pay Through The Nose On Repairs! Just Because Something Looks Good To You, Doesn't Mean It's Good For You Or Your Pocket! Experience Is The Greatest Teacher! ✌️
@@joesinegal8167 Exactly ..
@@joesinegal8167 it's the same vehicle as the Toyota Landcruiser.
Its capabilities are there. The comfort is there. The purchasing factors are whether its old electronics are the deal breaker. I'd say yes reluctantly if this SUV is a daily driver. Getting stuck in L.A. traffic w/o Android Autp and other electronic luxuries to pass the time makes for a frustrating commute.
there is an aftermarket module for 400 that solves that problem but yea Lexus should have integrated it from factory- the nav and screen is basically useless
LEXUS 👌 LX IT'S EXCELLENT BIG OFFROAD 😎
I was like there's no way the Lexus is gonna make it up the muddy hill at least not with this set of tires... I'm amazed
Yes, imagine the improved capability with smaller rims and proper off-road tires.
tried dubai desert safari tour, the operators only drive land cruiser and not hummer, g wagon, range rover - reliability is of foremost priority as they drive 365 days in the harsh environment & getting stuck in a desert with a broken car is a hellish nightmare
A $100,000 dinosaur. Love that! I'm old, and I LOVE old-school tech, analog gauges, transmission and transfer case levers, instead of buttons and dials, and most importantly, "old-school" reliability. My Lotto dream vehicle would be the equally 'old-school' Toyota Sequoia (as I fell in love after driving one during a long weekend). This LX570 would be my second choice.
If you're the type who likes to drive a car 10+ years (trouble-free), then Lexus IS the way to go. And, I think what makes Lexus/Toyota as successful as they are, is that, historically, they do NOT go leaping head first into new technology, and I'm VERY cool with that. What (the hell) is wrong with analog gauges? If you can afford a $100,000 vehicle, chances are you've been driving for a while, and do not 'need' "lane departure" this, and "radar controlled" that, and all manner of super-expensive to repair bells and whistles.
I've never owned a Lexus, but I have relatives who do, and they swear by Lexus and would not buy anything else. There's a REASON that Mercedes, BMW's, and Audi's spend an inordinate amount of time in the shop after the first 4 or 5 years.
The design of lx 570 is still futuristic then most of the other suvs
Not sure why but I really prefer the Lx 570 to the lx600.... there just something about this old thing
Dude, you are hilarious! Fun review. Downright scathing at times. And honest!
I can tell you from experience. The LX is the most comfortable car compared to its competitors.
Granted I haven't been in the competing vehicles, but knowing how the sedans compete the SUVs compete on a similar level.
I drove a tesla model y and then a lexus LX, the LX was so much more comfortable and smooth while the tesla was Jerky and quick.
Who needs AT tires
A video comparing a 2008 LX570 to a 2021 would be pretty awesome, like ThrottleHouses video comparing the 2009 LS460 to a 2021 LS500
a video comparing an LX and an LS would be awesome. which is more comfortable and luxurious
I’ve been driving my rx330 since 2005. I think I’m ready to upgrade and it will be one of these. Of course the rx still runs and drives better than some new cars.
we want the LX570 because when the beemer and the mercedes are rusty smudges in someone's driveway... the Lexus will still be motoring along!!
Excellent video, I love the way you consistently test each vehicle impartially.
Toyota all day over the others. Why? Because Toyota. I dive a 4Runner, I don’t worry about reliability or my warranty. I don’t worry about resale value and I don’t worry about parts availability. I don’t care about the fact that it’s got less tech than the competition. The aforementioned reasons far outweigh the gizmos in other cars that are sure to break at some future point in time.
I am from South Africa and all LX models available here have Apple car play and android connect as standard features .
I would rather have a Lexus than any other brand you mentioned in this video . Reliable ,strong ,powerful and by far the most capable on road and off-road of all the other cars mentioned .
So under-appreciated in the US. Along with the land cruiser. The only vehicle any human needs.
Nice video! I like that u did the same obstacle with the 4Runner as a comparison.
My love for Lexus
Amen
My dad has the same exact model and options but the interior is red. Also he was going to buy the g63 in the beginning but these cars are much more reliable than any of these German cars or European cars
Awesome car. But in Mozambique I do ALL that stuff in a Yaris 1.3 😂😂 mud and terrain are the most commonly type of roads we have
It baffles me that no one realizes that the money is spent outside the cockpit in order to go 500000 trouble free miles.
This thing will still be running on road and off road while those other brands will be stranded on the side 😂
I like the gray plastic. Anything over piano black plastic is a win. Id prefer metal but it doesn’t look terrible.
I wish you could get the land cruiser exterior with the Lexus interior
Great video! Haven't seen anyone else test the offroad features so clearly.
let's not forget safety, reliability, insurance rates, and resale value. what really matters. (the offroading is super cool, but you won't do it often). look up the crash test on the LC/LX. the windshield didn't even crack.
This dude is so obviously biased against the LX. This thing is a beast and will last forever
I own two of this - a 2014 for off road duty and a 2020 for floating around town.
If you can live with the thirsty engines, they are pretty unbreakable.
I am of German ancestry...German cars and British are overpriced and unreliable crap. I would imagine this Lexus will still be worth 2/3 of what it is new after 5 years and everything will still work. The competition does not stand a chance.
I mean, this Lexus has technology that's over a decade out of date, no wonder people think Lexi and Toyotas "don't break"!
Lexus couldn't even be assed to bring in Android Auto and Carplay (and both debuted in an Uber-spec Hyundai Sonata OVER FOUR YEARS AGO), *that's simply inexcusable!*
@AJ Thomas Who told you Bill Gates drives a Camry? That's just bullshit
so you called German cars are overpriced even though this outdated Lexus costs $100k? People are so biased.
What is that “torsian” thing ? TORSEN maybe? Torque-Sensing.
Torsion *
the LX 570 would be a beast if it has front and rear locking differentials along with the existing center locking diff
Stock tires slowed it down on the runner. They put these tires on to increase the fuel miles numbers. Some AT's would help a lot. Of course you know all this but *some viewers dont.
My uncle owns both Lexus lx 570 and land cruiser
Thank you for the great demonstration of turn control! It would be interesting to know how the LC/LX's turning radius, with turn control on, compares to that of a smaller vehicle, such as the 4R/GX.
OLD, Beautiful, Expensive, Capable, and Reliable. Kinda sounds like your 4Runner, for A LOT less money, Ryan.. GX(1st or 2nd Gen) or a 4th Gen 4Runner limited 4.7L V8 is the way to go if you need that V8, IMO.
Sure, totally not in the same class, at least the 4runner isn't.
Plus they also have the Torsen center differential for full time 4WD on road and off road.
@@runnerxa That's why I love mine..
an off-lease LX570 is the best deal in a capable off-road machine.
Because it sells the most in the middle east! USA is not it’s main market
Lexus is the best car for me because it used long time and long years
Personally I think the Lexus looks the best and a v8 ❤
This was a GREAT review! Bravo
I never like the three seats seating across. Would be nice if they modified to only two seating across ( captain seat) for second and third row.
I love This Model ❤️❤️❤️
Even with those tires. Yes that's amazing
Great review and filming, as was that of the Acura MDX. When the Silverado Trailboss review goes up? Did you take it up the powerline trail too?
I would never compare this truck to any otther brand because it's above those poor quality made SUV's that will depreciate in 2 years of ownership I've been trying to get a mid 2000 Land cruiser or Lexus lx470 but the prices are insane even with over 100 thousand miles on the other hand i can get a Chevy, GMC, Audi, Mercedes, infinity for quarter of the price
Don’t be afraid to get into a lx470 with 100k miles . It will still outlast a new gm
It will be a sad day when this name gets used for a totally different turbo v6 powered, tech-filled, plain luxury family-hauler. Lexus save me one of these so that when I'm rich some day I'll be able to buy a good car still!
the trim is aluminum, not plastic, but I guess if your intent is to disparage the vehicle. this doesn't matter. I own one and have no problems with the infotainment center, I also don't have an iPhone so the apple car play doesn't come in to play. So I guess is you want to air your gripes about the Lexus this is the perfect format. The strengths of this vehicle is quality of construction, quality of materials, and quality of engineering. So since gadgets are your thing, this won't appeal to the type of person you appear to be
No matter how hard you try to negatively portray this reliable Japanese machine, you will fail. Toyota and Lexus have shown in the past how reliable their products are. I wish domestic manufacturers take this into consideration.
$100k Dinosaur looking good. Imagine if this car was green and still as reliable?
This thing will last 4 times as long as any “green” car, which means you won’t need to buy a new car as much as you would with a green car. This will cut down the pollution caused by production and manufacturing if your were to by a new car more often.
هاذي قناتي المفظلة اتمنى ان تتم ترجمة المحتواى الخوارفي والتصوير الجميل جداً للعربي ويصل لكل المهتمين لعالم السيارات في الوطن العربي
شكراً لكم ❤️👍🏻.
@Driving Sports TV : This is my favourite channel , I hope that you can translate the fabulous content to Arabic language to reach all of Arabs around the world
Thank you all❤👍🏼
I own a 2016 LX570. Great car! Did anyone notice the engine/exhaust booming during 1,600 to 2,000 rpm? It is quite annoying as this is my sweet spot crushing on highway.
As an LX owner I can say that the only issue is it’s not fast enough for the size of the engine. Transmission is slow but apart from that it’s great.
Supercharge it.
Worth every dollar
I own these thing and I love it.
Lexus always own the "CROWN" it's a matter of fact for the 8 year in a row they have own the top reliability and that's a big deal! this LX 570 will get you down the road you can hold your family across the country and back 35 times before this car even broken in!
Me and my family traveled to a place by car which was 1000 km away. We had a Toyota Fortuner 2021 and we were four kids so total 6 people. And I saw these Lexus everywhere. And I was always wondering whats so special about it cuz they were literally everywhere. Now I know.
Lexus is beast and will always be my favourite car.
LX 570 is king 👑 of suv 🚙
Mock it for it's age. Complain about it's lack of up-to-date tech. Giggle at it's fuel inefficiency. But in the end, even if you buy something else, at some point, you will wish you got a Toyota/Lexus instead. That is why used examples are valued so highly.
The editing and camera angle change is magnifique
King on the Off Road. The Patrol is also as good as it gets or the G wagon. And the old Classic FJ40...
Land cruiser is better for off roading but this has more luxury and better interior
One of my new favorite channels
I don’t mind the supposed “dated” entertainment system. I would’ve like you to fully detail it. It sounded great.
This is the best LX review on the youtube !!!