Is the Old-School 2023 Lexus LX 600 the Luxury SOLUTION for the Modern Family?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 มิ.ย. 2024
- #LexusLX #LX600 #Landcruiser #j300 #fsport
This week we test the new 2023 Lexus LX 600 by loading it up with the kids for swim lessons and grocery shopping. Can Lexus' biggest #SUV meet the needs of a family of 6?
00:00 - Intro / Exterior
01:42 - Interior
03:38 - Features
06:56 - Back seats
08:13 - Powertrain
10:41 - F Sport Necessary?
11:59 - Cargo
12:53 - Conclusion
15:32 - 4k B-Roll
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LFA
LX
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I’m set with automobiles for life.
*Land Rover has left the chat*
Actually you are wrong Land Rover didn’t leave the chat, it wouldn’t startup
@@joskjj3625 LOL
The LX has left the chat in shame vs other SUVs
And so it should’
@@naveenthemachine dreams of delusion
I like dual screens.👍
People use dual screens in the workplace or gaming all the time it's super useful idk why people harp on it
I love the LX, I just wish Lexus would stick to its roots which made a Lexus a Lexus. I feel they are moving away from luxuriously appointed interiors head bent on sportiness trying to target BMW. They need to go back to making the interior look more upscale. My other gripe is with all the F-Sport models. Just because I want a F-Sport model does not mean I want a sport looking interior especially with the aluminum trim. I still want genuine wood or carbon fiber as options along with real powertrains if it's going to be a sports tuned vehicle. I know this vehicle was made with the middle east in mind but I feel this was a rushed to market LX 600 which is disappointing
Gone are the days where Lexus produces class leading interiors. Nowadays their interiors are more Toyota+. Heck even brands like Mazda Kia Hyundai Genesis Acura honda are offering better quality interiors with design
@@naveenthemachine you are so right. These automakers got to keep what made their brands what they are today with every redesign no matter what. It seems like wood is scarce now you barely see it in new Lexus models
Hi Kirk & Family!
A wonderful review Kirk you have a beautiful family and it was a very nice video … I totally agree with you with every aspect of the 2023 Lexus LX 600 I am single and I don’t have any children and it doesn’t even fit my needs. I will tell you my 2021 LX 570; I love it to death it is everything I want, the technology is outdated but that’s OK. I purchased it because of the engine and the transmission and it’s basically bulletproof this is one vehicle I will have for the rest of my life among others in the future anyway great video as always I would love to see you do an LX 570 preferably a 2021 with your family and see how they like it if you could find a used one I only have a little over 2000 miles on mine I don’t drive it that much for now but I’m still trying to sell my house here in Texas and move back to Florida. Hopefully I will be there by this summer. I hope you and your family have a wonderful day and keep doing a fantastic job Kirk, you’re one of the best on TH-cam…🇺🇸
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Thanks Jimmy! You're not missing anything here over your 570. Wishing all goes well with the house sale.
Great review. You should do more reviews with your wife as it gives it a different perspective.
I learned something about that black out pkg add on for the premium, as I can’t stand the pretentious chrome silver grilles most of them have. The F sport wheels as mentioned just too rough a ride for 22’s for an ultra prem suv. Plus 22s and offroad have nothing in common. Here in the Sierras, we need capable units, no more than 20 or 21’s, preferably 18 or 19s.
Overall, between less cargo, a less smooth engine, not much more towing, weird console layout and higher price, along with zero trim level I really like, it’s a no for us. Will look at an older 570 or move up to a GX lux, etc.
My next dream car, just love the exterior design. Great review 👏
why is anyone buying this when the competition in this segment is so strong.
I love the LX, but the 570. So much I have bought 2 of them.
i happen to like the old-school analog gauges, especially on a vehicle that is old-school.
Such a stunning SUV.
What a shame that its not offered in a N/A V8.
I was sad this and the GX was shoved in the back of the Lexus display at the Chicago Auto Show. Yessss the F Sport front is waaaaaay better!
Nice family. Cass has a sweet voice.
Looked at one at the Chicago auto show. Love the flat rear storage. The Sequoia should be like this. That said, the rear seats are like jump seats and the room behind the 3rd row may be worse than the Sequoia. All for $20k more than the Sequoia.
Dimensions are very similar to Grand Highlander.Almost identical.
Great review Kirk. It seems pretty compromised for such an expensive vehicle - and too bad about the drivetrain; I didn't know it didn't have the mild hybrid system. I guess I'll pass on the luxury part and hold out for the Toyota Land Cruiser and see if the packaging is any better. And as far as ease of finding the vehicle in a parking lot, we used to have a big Thule cargo box on top of a Suburban! Talk about easy to spot!
I personally find the darkened grille better looking than the fsport. Not saying the fsport is bad looking. It even looks better. But the issue for me is that it looks too much like a land cruiser GR sport.
I would love to be getting a 17 mpg. Currently getting 12.5 on my 470. Can’t wait until one day when I get a 600 and show these Jeep guys what’s up. Love that they kept the wheelbase at 112 inches. 2in shorter than a 4 door Wrangler. I’m surprised they didn’t make it iMax only. Do you know why they didn’t? Their top of the line vehicle doesn’t have their top of the line engine, strange. I’m sure they will put it in at a mid cycle refresh right?
between this and the sequoia, the size is what makes packaging the same battery from the sequoia difficult
@@huanronghu4432 ...And we've seen how well the Sequoia handled that, right? Totally messed up the rear seating/cargo configuration. Also, the hybrid drive unit takes up longitudinal space--between the engine and transmission which may factor into it? Since this (thankfully otherwise) was not sized like the Sequoia up front--that exaggerated, long hood/distance from windshield to "bumper" (grille)--it probably is not optimally configured for it. My guess is they'll smooth out this non hybrid V6/drivetrain's rough running issues, but as others others have said, should have (still) had a V-8!... either that or figure out a much less intrusive battery setup--maybe find some space running fore-aft under the floorboards either side of the drive shaft and exhaust?
@@springertube also, if you look under a Land Cruiser, and assume LX600 as well, everything is tucked up very high. Nothing really hangs down. Great ground clearance but that probably didn’t leave them the engineering room that you’re talking about to package the hybrid system. Good point.
Can’t wait for the TX
I love Lexus, however, that dashboard does not look like it belongs on a $100k vehicle!
Hi Kirk, witch one do you prefer concerning the drive/confort the RX500h grade3 or the LX600F ? Thanks
LX has a better ride and is quieter. RX is more fun to drive and more responsive.
Love the aluminum.
I would like a Lexus. My vehicle is too slow.
I’m sure when you drive this you’ll suddenly say “gee this makes my car feel much faster”
@@naveenthemachine when has the Lexus LX been about acceleration? 💀
@@naveenthemachine Just trolling everyone. 😜🫠🙃🤣🤣. I like to drive slow.
@@mattmekhaeil It was just a joke. 🤣🤪🙃🙃🙃. Obviously.
@@LeoTheShortGuy ah I didn't get it sounded like a serious statement
This is a tad overpriced but there is a certain charm to the looks and the “Goldilocks” wheelbase. It looks different than other luxury SUVs and because it’s made in Japan it’ll prob be pretty reliable.
Ridiculously overpriced obsolescence.
yea this needs REAL Carbon FIBER! I concur!
Great SUV to take to Seed to table's valet! 😆
😂🤣
Great review Kirk, kind of a disappointment overall in the flagship SUV. I’m curious is why that V6 engine is so refined in the LS both in idle and driving dynamics where it seems rather crude in the LX? Something is wrong there would you agree or?
No. LS has had a rough idle since 2018 😢
@@KirkKreifels I don’t hear anything about a rough idle in a V6 ES or Camry is that true?
@@jonathanratliff4780 the engines are completely different. The LS and LX have a twin turbo v6. I believe the V35A engine
Whereas the ES and Camry have the 2GR FKS. That engine is far more sophisticated and refined. I know because I own a v6 Camry and the idling is smooth almost dead silent .
Do you know if the 2024 LX600 will get a panoramic roof option? Thanks! Deal breaker, for me.
2024 GX will have one in Luxury + Trim
Kirk, I thought your review was very balanced. The fact that the cheapest Sequoia offers a more powerful drivetrain than the most expensive LX should be a source of genuine embarrassment for Lexus. For every bonus mark the new LX receives for its undoubted luxury and build quality, it has to lose points for atrocious ergonomics and awful space efficiency. Can there possibly be a 3 ton SUV on the market with less space in the second and third rows? As is the case with just about every TNGA design, headroom is appallingly restricted. The perplexing oversights in the LX design make me really concerned about what Toyota is going to do to the upcoming GX, Prado and 4Runner. 🤨 On a happier note, I have forwarded this video to the Guinness Book of World Records because I believe you and your wife just broke the record for the most agreement ever displayed by a married couple. Congratulations!!😁😁
haha thanks!
@@KirkKreifels Make sure everyone is wearing official channel apparel when the Guinness people take the photos 😉
I wouldn’t say in every TNGA headroom is tight. For example the Camry has class leading rear headroom over an accord or Altima
I like it, it’s affordable for SUV compare to Mercedes Gwagon
I just looked at one today and kinda disappointed they put scratchy black plastic on the lower door cards. My GS is soft touch black plastic. Idk why Lexus is cheaping out on their halo models now
The sunglass holder was also super cheap reminded me of the plastic in the new tundra.
it´s a good luxury offroader.
Well the normal grill is also actually fine
LEXUS 👌🏻❤️👍🏻
This is restrained luxury 🙂
I think Lexus doesn't want to compete in this class 🙂
This isn’t restrained luxury. 😂 it’s outdated luxury in a very ugly package
The sequoia especially puts this to shame
Maybe the Lexus TX will be a better choice for families?
Sure. An $80k suv based on a $25k Toyota Camry is a great “luxury” suv
😂😂
Seems like Lexus let the old one lay around so long that the competition has pulled too far ahead. All this effort and it's still behind the competition. That's what happens when you don't do anything for years and years, you're stuck playing catch up.
Wow no pano roof
looks like a KIA Telluride?
At least INFINITI and the Germans still retain their V8s
The Inifiniti V8 doesn't compare to the Germans.
I test drive LX 600 multiple time and tried to look it from different view but I just cant get over that 5.7 v8 in 570 is just more smoother and much more comfortable. Also, as a person who hauls a lot stuff, LX 600 went down in cargo space to 71 cu ft compared to 81 cu ft of LX 570. Just a dissatisfied with it and overpriced for what it is. Rather get a Sequoia for cost saving and just better in my opinion even if its not as luxurious.
..why can’t this get this get the iforce max engine?!
Exactly. That should’ve been the only option. Lexus used to get all the new stuff. But now it’s the other way.
@@oldmanmike4995 yeah. Toyotas now beating their own brand Lexus. It’s as if Toyotas turning into Lexus now
As a Lexus fan I am both stunned and saddened by this LX - I can’t think of a Lexus vehicle more poorly thought out than this one, particularly for this price. The powertrain is rough and not even as good as much cheaper Toyota products like the Tundra, that top screen looks tacked on and is in no way integrated into the dashboard, the heads-up display is old, we now have a useless F Sport package, etc. It really is a mystery and I can’t see how this competes with products like the X5 or X7 - we can’t even count on reliability on this new model. I can only hope a serious redesign is in the works…..
I doubt it. This will probably be the last generation of this
Lexus needs to listen, they need an offroad version.
Lexus should just hire mazda to design their vehicles.
I recently purchased and am enjoying a 2022 Escalade, after considering the Navigator and BMW X7. I tried to consider a Lexus, but the models are so outdated there's no way I could justify the new car price at this level, for something that feels like it was made in 2017. If it looks and feels this outdated now, I can't imagine how old it will feel 5 years from now.
There is strong demand in the full size luxury SUV market, why isn't Lexus trying to compete in this space?
I know because Lexus is unable to compete in general. They’re slowly becoming the new infiniti
they actually are, that's why they went to the drawing board to develop a full size unibody suv that is going to be called the Lexus TX. It will be based on the Grand Highlander, which means that finally, Lexus will have a actual true adult sized three row suv that can compete with the Escalade, the X7, Navigator, etc.
@@huanronghu4432 you can’t be serious LMAO
A luxury suv based on a $25K Toyota Camry platform has ZERO chance to compete with the Escalade or x7 navigator etc.
@@naveenthemachine well the lexus tx has 2 options: either it's going to be like a buick enclave, or it will pick up sales that the lx600 will likely never get back from the lx570. The tx will likely be significantly cheaper than the lx too, likely to have the sequoia's pricing.
@@huanronghu4432 but the TX will be way overpriced for an suv based on a fwd Toyota Camry platform. They’re definitely pulling a Cadillac XT6 move here and that’s not good at all. I foresee the TX as an uncompetitive luxury suv letting the grand highlander be the better buy
Escalade is better looking and has a more luxurious interior design
It was the year 2023, and the sun was beating down on the desert outside of Las Vegas. John was driving his brand new Lexus SUV down the empty highway when he saw a Range Rover parked on the side of the road, its hood open and smoke pouring out of the engine.
As John pulled over to see if he could help, he saw a beautiful woman in a sundress standing by the car, trying to wave down passing drivers.
"Are you okay?" John asked as he approached her.
"I'm not sure," she said, looking frazzled. "The engine just died and I can't seem to get it started again."
John took a closer look at the engine and realized that it was beyond his expertise. But he couldn't leave the woman stranded in the middle of the desert.
"Listen, I have a tow rope in my trunk," he said. "I can tow you into town and we can get you some help."
The woman looked at him skeptically. "How do I know I can trust you?"
John smiled. "Well, for starters, I'm driving a Lexus and I'm trying to help you out."
The woman hesitated for a moment before finally nodding. John attached the tow rope to her car and began pulling her down the highway.
As they drove, John and the woman talked and laughed, and he found himself drawn to her quick wit and intelligence. She told him that her name was Emily and that she was on her way to a job interview in Las Vegas.
When they finally arrived in town, John helped Emily get her car to a mechanic and waited with her until it was fixed. As they sat in the waiting room, John couldn't help but think about how much he had enjoyed spending time with her.
When the mechanic finally said that Emily's car was ready, John walked her out to the parking lot.
"I know we just met, but would you like to go out for dinner tonight?" he asked nervously.
Emily smiled. "I'd like that."
That night, John and Emily went out to a fancy restaurant in the heart of the city. They talked and laughed over a bottle of wine, and John couldn't believe how easy it was to be around her.
As they walked out of the restaurant, John took Emily's hand and looked into her eyes.
"I know this is crazy, but I feel like I've known you forever," he said. "I don't want tonight to end."
Emily smiled and leaned in to kiss him. "Me neither."
Over the next few months, John and Emily fell deeply in love. They spent their weekends exploring the city and the surrounding countryside, and John loved nothing more than watching Emily's face light up as she saw something new.
One day, as they were driving down the highway, Emily turned to John and said, "You know, I never thought I'd fall for a guy driving a Lexus."
John laughed. "And I never thought I'd fall for a girl driving a Range Rover that broke down in the middle of the desert."
Emily smiled and leaned over to kiss him. "I guess fate works in mysterious ways."
As they drove off into the sunset, John knew that he had found the love of his life, and that he owed it all to his trusty Lexus and a broken-down Range Rover in the middle of the desert.
Who was working the brakes on the Range Rover?
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Cool
Tbh, another year of the 570 would’ve been better than whatever this mess.
-No Pano Roof
-Old MID
-Old HUD
-Messy Infotainment
-Worse powertrain than Sequoia/Tundra
-UL models don’t have Massaging Front seats
-UL models do not have a front wireless charger
-No appearance package available for UL models
-Slow Power folding seats THAT YOU HAVE TO HOLD
Want to love this but I find it compromised in every way. Too small for family use. Very inefficient. Not great off road with the approach angle. Honestly feels like a vehicle with an identity crisis. “It will last”
Is not a pitch for a 6 figure vehicle. As a buyer in this bracket, I want my SUV to be amazing at at least a few things and the LX600 is not.
At this point I’ll get the INFINITI QX80 or the German offerings this already looks boring as hell and the whole design good God the previous gen LX looks better 🤦🏿♂️
Dude!!! I swear to Lexus, they really have not made any SIGNIFICANT changes that makes the vehicle look that much better different. It's like every year is just a refresh for the last 5 years.
"uhhh everything else is going digital why can't this cluster be" yeah, okay. i'm tired of reviewers like you saying this crap to put as much unneeded technology as you can on these things because then the automakers really do listen and just like that, base model traditionalism is gone. you're evidentally unaware of the general going the LC series is even going for. not everybody wants digital everything and you need to understand that
I like it, but there is a reason why so many people buy the GM SUVs over this glorified Toyota Land Cruiser. Even people that can easily afford this Lexus still go with Yukons and Tahoes. A Tahoe runs circles around it in practicality and passenger space. I prefer the interior on the GM triplets too. You can't say that the GMs are unreliable either because you can spot a whole bunch of 20+ year old Tahoes around every corner.
red seats can be great. but that shade of red looks cheap and immature.
I am in and out of all kinds of wealthy zip codes
I have not seen one LX yet on the road.
a complete bust.
Well, the 570 was hard to spot across NorCal zipcodes also
Trunk is terrible. Some hope for TX.
Yeah not gonna happen. Even if it does it’ll be an overpriced suv on a $25K Toyota Camry platform. They’re pulling a Cadillac xt6 move I see
@@naveenthemachine NAVEENTHEMACHINE You ARE KIDDING ME .😂. JUST Because ITS ON The SAME PLATFORM DontT MEAN THEY ARE THE SAME .You DUMB People ONLINE POST CRAZY AND USELESS COMMENTS LIKE THIS SHOWS You KNOW NOTHING EXCEPT TROLL.😂
the 2023 Land Cruiser is a better design.
Just throw the whole truck away.
11:35
"easy to spot the LX" ... because no one is buying it!
This should not be any type of Lexus flagship. It's just too outdated.
I hate auto start stop
The regular LC300 Toyota Land Cruiser looks so much better than this LX.
Too small for a $100,000 luxury suv, tech isn’t that great, much bigger and better options out there, not worth it in my opinion
the infotainment design is jarring and janky and absurdly designed.
clunky.
Over priced under powered
No thanks
Also already outdated
That’s ok
Just picked up a 23 gx 460
Probably last 200000 without problems with new tech
AND REAL MOTOR V8
smooth
@@MT-xl8jy at least your v8 is smooth and there’s similar space but it’s smaller than the LX
This looks ugly, already outdated inside, lacking features, cramped rear seat, small cargo space and it gets very expensive very quickly
As stated by MotorTrend:
“Times change, but the Lexus LX just hasn't kept up. Sure, the new-for-2022 LX600 is better, with a more efficient engine and improved tech, but the company's insistence on adhering to the golden ratio may be holding it back.
The 2022 LX's 112.2-inch wheelbase hasn't changed since 1995, and it shows. The opening into the third row is too small, and the second row isn't spacious enough. Add to that an excessive amount of body motions and a just-alright interior, and I'm left wondering what the LX offers besides the brand's reputation for high resale value and rock-solid reliability.”
NAVEENTHEMACHINE GROW UP. THIS IS A JAPANESE G CLASS BUT WITH 3 ROWS. .Dont TAKE ONE BAD REVIEW And TRYING TO MAKE A BIG DEAK.😂
This isn’t a vehicle for enthusiasts, it’s a vehicle for people who want luxury, and the ability to go anywhere.
@@thomas735 THESE NAVEENTHEMACHINE IS A KOREAN FAN BOY And TROLL WHO ALWAYS POST CRAZY COMMENTS .😂.
@@thomas735 this doesn’t have luxury LOL
It looks outdated inside and there are no features or nice materials. No leather dash or doors or airbag cover. Just injection molded plastics and cheap hard plastics all for $100K
I know because I got to sit in one and test drive it recently at an auto show.
Plus there are other SUVs that aren’t explicitly focused on performance that already have better performance for the same or less
Ridiculously overpriced obsolescence. There are SO MANY misses and atrocious issues with bad design all extremely well documented in countless reviews on youtube. Just educate yourself before you spend money on this nonsense.
I’m not a big Lexus fan because it’s too expensive to buy and money pit and expensive parts to buy. And I don’t like the look LX. Escalade is way better looking than this garbage Lexus. And I’m not costing a 100 thousand dollars for this Lexus.
I'm really impressed...it's a very nice car and looks very elegant and attractive. Continue to support Lexus But I don't know how much it costs ??