2024 Lexus GX on/off-road review: Previewing the LandCruiser Prado
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 มิ.ย. 2024
- While the Lexus GX has been on sale in the US for a number of years, this will be the first time it's offered in Australia and we're pretty excited about it. Not only will it get a punchy turbocharged V6 petrol engine, it'll go off-road like the best of them. Paul Maric checks it out at the international launch.
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Intro: 00:00
Exterior: 01:07
Interior: 04:49
On the Road: 11:36
Off the Road: 16:24
Verdict: 22:35
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Toyota/lexus really nailed the designs of this gx and the land cruiser prado
Please make sure you do a highway test on this. We need to know how it goes with doing 20km/hr below the speed limit in the right hand lane.
Harsh, though not inaccurate. 😄
🤣🤣🤣
😂😂😂
yes 😂😂😂
Also desperate to know if this can tackle the school car park
Sorry about the long lead time on this premiere! The embargo lifts at midnight on February 8.
Different embargos for the US and Australia? Did you happen to test the ML Stereo?
Just teasing us all now Paul 😅
I'll be waiting up for this one for sure
@@matthewburke8509 it's good but I expected a little more I think.
Can you please do a comparison review of Kluger vs Pathfinder vs CX90 model 2024
Great review. Would love to see the follow up on aus on road - off road conditions
Looks like you got the hard track. Nice. Great to see an Aussie perspective on the GX.
I really like this. Very nice. Great review Paul.
Soooo keen for this. I saw the TFL review. Keen to see your review with the Aussie lens!
curiously the TFL video didnt had the same offroad course/setup to this! apparently the course toyota built got washed over by a flood!
I also saw the TFL review but like to see the impressions from different reviewers and markets.
That grey colour looks amazing
7:33 "little garage door here"😂😂😂nice. This Lexus is so desirable.
Nice informative video. Thanks. I love your WRIST WATCH. What brand is it?
Never clicked so fast on a carexpert video.. ❤
best offroad run footage yet of the GX, well done
This is beautiful!! Wow.
Paul Maric's reviews are renowned for their unparalleled focus on rear car seat comfort, particularly in assessing knee room, setting a gold standard for comprehensive evaluations in the automotive industry.
I got driven home in my 4wd one Xmas day and the wheel arch sticking in my back as I sat in the back seat for a couple of hours really pissed me off. I’m happy to have some idea of rear seat comfort.
@@Rockbottomsurf
What car was that?
Paul - query regarding LC250 in the US, my sources tell me customers can choose colour and model variants for their order in the US, however in Australia all we hear is ‘stay tuned’ - is that true?
When would Toyota release pricing, specifications and eventually the car in Australia????
looks definitely stunner i love the front reminds me of lx 😏😉
Very nice. Will you be driving the 250 prado?
Is there any update on whether we will be getting the overtrail plus spec here in australia? it seems like a bit of a miss if they are trying to compete with JLR- defender
Looks like a epic car
Looks great! I want one!!
What’s the colour of the vehicle you reviewed off-road?
I bet it's more expensive than Paul said. Also, fuel economy will be bad, but if you can afford the car, you can afford the fuel.
V6 Twin Turbos are performing for fuel almost on par with V6 that Prados sport if I am not mistaken.
I’ve watched a fair few reviews on the gx and this is now the best. Thank you for the quality of this review; it appears one take but you can clearly see the thought put behind it because it’s not a ramble.
Thank you!
How does driver legroom compare to the current prado?
About time LEXUS.
Paul, think it’s going to be a bit higher than $110k. Emailed my local Lexus dealer after watching your video. $2000 to go on the waitlist and he said: “Estimated Price bracket is around $140,000 to $180,000”. The email had some snips of a presentation in it, which also stated 3.5T towing.
110k I don’t think so!
I reckon you will be right considering a new Prado top of the range will be over 100 for sure
Beautiful ❤
looks tight foot area legs driver side ?? knees bump into the side ?
Paul, what do you think of ground clearance? I find it disappointing tbh. Also, how does it compare to land cruiser 300 size wise?
It’s pretty standard. The wheel articulation on Overtrail makes it less of an issue, but you’ll need a lift of you want proper clearance.
Paul, given you were impressed with the Defender, what would you choose - this lexus or defender?
Tough call! Will reserve judgement until I test it in Australia.
Ok, looking forward to it. I hope to buy at the end of the year and these two are my current top two. @@CarExpertAus
Cant wait to see a tow test
Great content. Will the GX be available in right hand drive from Japan or will it be converted in Australia
It will be RHD from the factory as it will be available in other RHD markets aside from Australia
Factory right-hand drive.
I drool over the looks of this car. Wow!
Looks so good
Can you please do a comparison review of Kluger vs Pathfinder vs CX90 model 2024
Please do your lane centering driver assistance autonomy test for this vehicle! Thanks!!
We won't be able to until we get it back in Australia. We shot this review in the US.
@CarExpertAus ah very cool! Thanks again for all your autonomy content!
Question: which vehicle performed the absolute best in all of your autonomy tests? Thanks! Looking for a car with the best system for freeway driving/long roadtrips!
Great review. I would like to know the size of tires eg 32 inch? Also if the front tires are lifting offroad, maybe wheel articulation isn’t the best?
33"
Wow - was not expecting the ability to force the TC to lockup, that is pretty damn cool!
Paul, I like your watch. What sort of watch is it?
Price isn’t bad considering v6 up against the Defender. Any idea why they don’t have a 3rd row option in the overtrail model given it’s the only option with the 4wd gear?
For the additional towing capacity and according to Lexus most customers that use their car for off-roading remove the third row (the GX has been on sale in the US for a number of generations).
Hi Paul, as usual you give more good detail and a very nice walk around. I’m amazed at how you find the on road drive nice while the other Australian fellow called it competent but nothing more. Gives one a balanced view and interest for a test drive. I have watched the USA based reviews but they never really add up as specs are not similar.
Paul, great review and impressive vehicle, my only concern is if it's only offered with a petrol motor here in Australia, there would be limitations on where it could go given that some areas in the Australian outback/desert only have diesel available?
That's not correct. I've been all over Australia, including some of the most remote parts, all on a motorcycle. Never once had a problem getting petrol. Even the outback stations have it. Consider that a motorcycle doesn't have the range of this vehicle either. The Patrol, Ranger Raptor, and many other vehicles are also petrol, and in the outback. My Prado is petrol as well. Definitely never an issue.
Isn’t Opal unleaded only 91 octane though?
The back opening glass window in the tailgate always worries me that it’ll become a source of rattling at a later stage? I’ve never had that feature so just something I anticipate?
Prados have had it for ages with no issues
Absolute winner..such a desirable design..
It looks like it's trying to be a g wagon with the 90s box shape
Lol 😂
I was hoping you will take about the fuel economy you got during your testing. I suspecting figures beyond 12L/100km
Proper rig this, but because of the way my finances are set up, the Land Cruiser Prado is the one I am more excited about😀
I hope the Prado actually is a fair bit cheaper. Car pricing is so weird nowadays.
Be good if they put the petrol engine in the Prado
@@Stevegrande1 yes the 2.4 Hybrid but not the V6 from the Lexus GX, if they do that they will cannibalize the GX sales lol
Hi Paul do you recommend this over nissan patrol? I am confused between patrol and gx550. Need your opinion. Thanks
Can’t wait to the review in Right hand driver model
No doubt exactly like this but with the steering wheel on the other side.
What else would change?
Whats the rating of the rear plug? Is it 48v to tap in to their hybrid network? 🤔🤔
Probably standard Toyota 120W 220/40V
That roof glass would be using battery power I assume. Not sure the volt usage but something to note. Is there no diesel? I thought it was going to have that?
No diesel for the GX at this stage.
That's a 10-gallon hat on a 2 pint head, if I've ever seen one. I'm looking forward to this review even if I'd never buy one.😊
Ha ha - some AI wonders right there.
The GX is coming to OZ???? What how come not NZ?
On the next-gen Ranger Wildtrak and Raptor models, for their tail lights, does anyone know what the smaller white boxes under the brakelights are for?
For context, on the tail lights fornthe Wildtrak and Raptor models, the tail lights have the tail lights on the outside, with the indicators at the top, the reverse lights in the middle, the brakelights underneath, and then below the brakelights/red section are the white rectangles. Does anyone know what they are for? Thanks
Look forward to the reverse test on the 2024 Lexus GX 😂😂
Hi Paul, I'd love to hear your take on if it is worth moving away from petrol/diesel engines to electric and if the tech is there enough now. I'm looking to get a new car but I'm worried if I was to get a petrol/hybrid, are petrol cars are going to be declining very fast over the next 5 years(in price and fuel expense) Is it worth making the jump now?
Currently it’s electric cars that have accelerated depreciation. It really depends which segment you’re buying in - if you’re over landing or towing I wouldn’t go near an EV. If you have home charging and primarily drive around the city an EV will be more cost effective, but just factor in the depreciation.
thanks for the reply! @@CarExpertAus
Are you going to check out out any forbidden fruit that you can only buy/drive here in the states?
Rivian review coming soon, along with Telluride and RAV4 Prime.
Very disappointing that the ‘plus’ variants won’t be available in Australia.
I really like it...👍
That engine sounds like a winner. Not so much its fuel economy. I wonder what various solutions will be available from the after-market industry to solve the range issue. The new Prado will have similar range issues, now that it will no longer have an OEM auxiliary fuel tank.
Looks good 👍
I really hope the Prado will come with a rear diff locker as standard on all trim levels unlike the previous gen.
This is a Lexus GX, not a Prado.
@@JasonISF 😱naw really. I guess Paul was wrong to put "previewing the Prado" in the title of the video.
They currently do so I cant see them dropping it on the new one, but then Toyota do some stupid things.
@@Stevegrande1 for the current gen they only came in the VX and Kakadu trims, not the TX/TXL.
@@AD28197 ah ok, here in Aus it’s standard on all models
Thank you - one thing youve missed is where are they made? Japan ??
Yep made in Japan.
Would love to see a comparison with Defender and LC 300
That V6 sounds beautiful!!!
300kW should be possible with a bit of a tune...
When is the new HiLux coming out?
Waiting to see how it stacks up against the Defender P400 and/or D300
I’ll save you some time, the Lexus is better in every, single, way.
All cars should have the option of dark roof lining! what a difference it makes!
How hard was it for you to drive on the right half of the road as an Australian?
All you have to remember is the centre road line, needs to be next to the driver's window.
This way you won't get it wrong
I have always thought that the Prado looked better than the Lexus GX, but I think this model has changed that.
Would you take this or the Ranger Raptor? I have both on order.
Both really different cars. This is way nicer, but a Raptor more fun.
@@CarExpertAus Hey Paul is there any chance of a long term review on ownership of your Raptor. Curious how it’s going after the diff replacement.
It might be the car that makes JLR review the place the discovery has in the market well played Toyota.
I love this car. Looking at the price and engine specs, I dare say the natural competition will be the 300 series and not the Prado. Maybe for cashed up soccer mums, it is a touch smaller than the 300 and will sell on that in city centres. Fuel economy will push me to the 300 if I had the money.
will there be a diesel engine variant offered in Australia?
Doubt it. I’d prefer the petrol any day over the diesel
Nup. Just petrol.
Really keen to see the Prado version reach Australia.
Never in my life have I wanted a 4x4, but that next gen Prado in the "First Edition" yellow/white scheme, really does it for me.
I’m looking forward to see how all these little knick knacks last the test of time.
Toyota stuff is generally pretty reliable. 4 prado’s, zero issues except the diesel, was glad to see the arse end of that one, the other 3 were petrol with zero issues with anything and yes used off road and towing
I want one
Will it last as long as previous equal models , eg 20 -30yrs? 🇦🇺🦘👍
11:03 are there any other vehicles than the 3 series wagon and X5 that do this? I want a tailgate like this but preferably not this vehicle.
Toyota have outdone themselves…that’s a modern day Aztec
Beautiful, Toyota/Lexus pulled it off even with the land cruiser I think it need a redesign. The defender is a good car, but I'd take this over the defender just because of Lexus reliability...
Is it port + direct injection?
I'm sure it has both.This engine was first used by Lexus 7 years ago in LS500 luxury sedan and LC500 coupe.
Should be a proven engine design by now.
If you tow a travel trailer using a weight distribution hitch, a body on frame vehicle makes more sense than a unibody style vehicle. You can use max/adequate weight distribution without fear of frame stress as opposed to concern about body stress on a unibody vehicle. That for me is why a BMW or Audi is not on my list of competitors. I also like Toyota/Lexus reputation for reliability.
60/40 rear seat split? I wish I could design some of these off-road courses… actually properly test these cars.
Seriously would love to know why the US GX 550 has 9096 Lb's of towing capacity and the Australian version only sits at 3500kg. same care!!! know all well toyota australia doesn't want this to overtake the 300 series.
looks fantastic - just wish it was prices sub $100K
luxury - petrol - Off-road wagon, it competes with Nissan Y62 Patrol which you can get for less money.
Very nice mate
4tBTC is insane
I think it’s great and at Aus$110,000 or UK£60,000 it is certainly competitive. The UK will probably get the LCruiser version and with the 2.8 200hp/500Nm diesel engine. Will probably cost at least as much as this Lexus due to our ridiculous CO2 fleet sales targets. They will not wish to sell many of them unless they add fines for exceeding CO2 into the basic price.
Im definitely going to buy the overtrail
I’d still buy the Y62 again.
The back looks like the 90 series
I really like it. For the same price as a 300 GXL it’s a lot nicer. I Originally thought it had the same V6 diesel as the 300 though. Oh well.
It’s coming with a better engine than both the 3.3L diesel and the 2.8L diesel. I don’t understand people who bias to a fuel type but ignore the torque and other performance of a power plant. Modern diesels are not the diesels of yester year.
A 300 series is a total rip off for the money. They look shite too.
@@Willmapetotally agree. Some people seem to think that if it’s a 4wd it should be diesel. I’m on my 6th petrol 4wd. Had two diesels, never again
@@Stevegrande1 Haha I'm the opposite. Had a V6 petrol 4x4 and now have a 2.8 diesel and am glad I did. Yeah the petrol had more power, but towing I hated it so much and was very thirsty.
@@lukecarling4223 yea they like a drink towing, I’ve had 3 V6 prado’s, currently got the Y62 patrol. Surprisingly better on fuel than the Prado towing, bit thirstier around town but on par open road, but heaps more grunt than the Prado v6.
To be very honest, that design looks like at least 10years old. Is this the best they have got ?
It’s a really good looking vehicle. As a Toyota fan I’ve been disappointed at the lack of options and inclusions when compared to the Europeans, Land Rover in particular, I hope this bridges the gap.
Did you get some tacos while you were in Tucson?
Of course!
Tucson and surrounds are beautiful
This or Prado?? So confused..let's see
You want a slug box diesel or an engine with some up n go.
Shame it doesn’t have a tailgate. So much more practical. I would be happy to pay a bit more if it had one.
Why bother with the badly packaged 300 series when you have more room in this one?
Not to mention a way nicer interior and functionally.
I always watch the reviews on this channel for as long as I can stomach at 2x speed, the unmitigated waffle is simply too much to bear, and you can get any information required without wasting your time.
Given the wait for Rivian R1S to come to Australia seems to be forever- perhaps this is a better option. Thoughts Paul?
Once you drive Full Size SUV like Navigator or Escalade you will never go back to those smaller SUVs. The cabin space is just incomparable, the rear legroom is not there in all of those mid-size SUVs like for example GX. But generally, the design of GX is amazing! Hardcore rigid SUV in a luxury package.
Neither of those are available in Australia. Also, the GX is far better off road. Escalades never leave the pavement. If you want full size, look at the LX, which is superior to either of the models you mentioned.
Agreed, Navigator or Escalade never seen or will off road😂