Best looking lexis suv in the decade. What is funny is that. This vehicle is the same company that designed the Lexus tx. The most ugly looking vehicle of the decade 😅
@@Nigel8Chelsea not sure where you got that number. rated at 15 mpg city with a 21 gal tank. that's 300+ miles there. 21 mpg highway....you could probably squeak out 400 miles from a tank on the highway if you are stock
My local SoCal Lexus dealers are selling the new 2024 GX 550s that start at $103k+. I am glad I bought my 2023 GX 460 luxury edition with an off-road package for $63k and 2.49% Lexus financing.
Let that dealer know you won’t be rewarding their bad behavior of price gouging. And let them know you are going over to the Rivian showroom-that’ll piss them off.
The perfect vehicle for the thousands who will off road their new GX's! Lexus needs to offer a version with a winch, rock sliders, ladder and roof tent.
Majority of people buying this new will NOT off-road it, so why offer those things? It’s the second/third owners who will be modding for off-road, and Lexus is out of the loop at that point so why bother?
Aftermarket will look after this mate I have a twin turbo V8 Sahara and I am looking at a deposit on an overtrail next week. In Australia it looks like we only get three grades - our overtrail being a mix of overtrail and overtrail plus. I don't live in the outback anymore so diesel vs petrol is less of a thing. The only concern I have is fuel tank capacity.
It's a fair point although plenty will, I'm happy to be an outlier in this respect. Got some thinking to do between this and a 300 series GR in the next week.@@Dmeech100
Owner of an RX, love this one. Shall we change it and have the budget, that's the one I will consider. My 4yo son this morning asked me to play your video of the Rav4 and Forester on the snow, while he was holding his Rav4 toy car.
That (E)KDSS is fantastic. Love my KDSS on my 4R. I hope more people tune into that and make it a standard feature, instead of an option. Glad you got to experience it on your course here. I think it sort of proved my theory about how much easier it is to get through there with it, then w/out it.
I love the new GX...I often daydream of a hybrid powered version (or even the current twin-turbo version would be amazing)...and I start thinking of what body parts I can sell to get one. but, gotta say, I'm not in love with the pop-out rear glass. My current 5th gen 4Runner (and I think all 4Runners) have rear glass that rolls down with a button on the center console and by putting the key in the tailgate and turning it (left down, right up). It's awesome, and I often roll the rear glass down to give my pups some fresh air or just whenever it's a beautiful 70ish degrees outside and I can. I've even rolled it down on the freeway at 75mph and I could barely even perceive any difference in sound. it's just really cool. The tech exists, it's been around on 4Runners since Napoleon. I get the pop-out glass is cheaper, but this is a lexus...cheaper isn't exactly the point. Not sure why, but I fully expected the new GX and Land Cruiser to have roll down rear glass...it makes me a little sad that they don't, but I guess happy that I have what I have and get to keep all my body parts.
Yep this would definitely get me to Costco. Great video! Been watching you a while, your channel and content has really expanded and grown! Awesome work.
Great video, as always... I recently took one of these on a short test drive at Lexus... loved it.Smooth,light and very nimble feeling for its mass. Perfect ride position as a driver with a nice high perch and comfortable cockpit. These videos are great. What a life! Lol
Ryan, I hope you have been over the course with a metal detector to determine whether or not more saw blades are half-buried on your property. Besides, you have probably always wanted a metal detector and now you have a valid reason to get one. 😉😉
You can get rock sliders for GX 550. Also, if someone was to get a Land Cruiser (North American) over a GX 550 Overtrail Becuase of rock sliders from the factory it would be the dumbest decision ever 😂. The GX 550 Overtrail is much better than the North American Land Cruiser. You could spend a tiny bit of money and put in better after market rock sliders that are much much better than any stock one from Toyota/Lexus. Liked and subscribed. Great review and video. Thanks
Thanks for another great video on this vehicle Ryan! My allocation is the OT+ in this color. Rock rails from factory (didn't want them but after this video glad they're on it). Due late April...we'll see. 👍
I have a paid for 2022 4Runner. Absolutely love it. I’ll definitely be in the market for a new GX550 when the interest rates go back to a realistic number. If we had 2019 interest rates now, I’d have one on order. I refuse to overpay for vehicles. Built this is a finally built Lexus from Japan. It’ll be an amazing vehicle.
The tow rating of 9000 lbs is truly remarkable. This SUV is absolutely beautiful. Gas mileage sucks… I hope the aftermarket comes up with an extended capacity fuel tank…, even if it were just 3 additional gallons.
Toyota / Lexus really need to up the size of tires on its SUV’s and trucks to at least 285. These 265’s just look wrong. “Like skipping leg day” in the gym.
Great video! Really explores the capability of the truck. If I had any critical feedback it would be the timing of showcasing the Crawl Control feature. It would have worked superbly through the rock garden, but you don’t really “crawl” through mud. For mud you need some wheel spin to fling the mud from the all-terrain lugs. My worthless opinion.
Today, Saturday 16 March, I´ve realized that this Lexus is a great car, and I ´d lie its infotainment and its exterior aspect, if I could , I drive this car on the highway and in the city.
Great review- loved the shots on the trail & from the drone Spoiler alert 📢 I can do everything he did in the Lexus with my 05 Chevy Suburban Z71 package. Glad he mentioned his Ford Ranger truck 👍🏽
So few years ago I ws looking to replace my awesome mildly lifted 2012 4Runner as I had grew bored with it, like I do with many vehicles - Hey at least I admit I have a problem lol. I had wanted a new bronco, but after looking at them that changed. So I figured I would wait, sold the 4runner to a buddy and bought the wife a Explorer ST. This new GX550 is now my next vehicle as I prefer its non hybrid drivetrain over the LC. It will be interesting to see what Toyota does with the new 4Runner coming later 24/early 25.
Solid review mate, I am debating between the OVERTRAIL and OVETRAIL +. I think you did a SOLID review and you can liv with the OVERTRAIL save that $8,000-10,000 mark up(if you add ML audio). Engineering background, I think we would all appreciate if you for you next video, do a SIDE BY SIDE COMPARASON BETWEEN THE OVETRAIL AND OVETRAIL +. You could break it down if the upgrades are worth the mark up.; Solid review hit the like button most likely my next SUV Body on Frame SUV's are making a comeback
Detail: it’s not an AWD, it’s a Full Time 4WheelDrive. Not the same. This has a real center differential that the AWD don’t have, just like he mentions in the video.
Would a higher suspension or beefier tires make a difference? Would a hybrid come out in Overtrail plus or only in a luxury? I have an old Rx, but am looking to upgrade soon.
I love your automotive content. Your reviews and adventures are top-notch and always hit the spot. Keep up the awesome work, looking forward to what’s next! #DrivingSportsTVFan”
Ok, I'm sold! But you didn't lie down in the back? Is the back with the seats down flat? Can you sleep in it? I wanted a Tundra with a pop up camper shell, but that's going to cost as much as this Lexus.
You did a video on the Mazda CX50T and mentioned how difficult it was to use the dial control. Then you struggle to figure out the Lexus’s various power transfer settings.
For the money, this is a better buy than the LC250. The Overland trim (not Overland+) starts at $69K (so within $2K of midterm LC) and IS available with rock sliders.
i wonder if the honda pilot trailsport can perform just as good as the lexus with a 1.5inch lift kit and better offroading tires. what do think @drivng sports tv?
Love this viceo - curious how the land rover terrain response handle the same situation - like you said in the video Toyota is a little brutal in braking the free-spinning wheel. Thumb up
Great video. You said you have a Landcruiser on order and that you can get that with factory rock rails. Is there any other advantage of Landcruiser over the GX or vise versa? Thank you!
It is a real looker but every time I see one of these reviews it reminds me of how much I hate dealing with screens tech and settings. Very fancy electronic gizmos abound as will user frustration IMHO
![Building a Lexus GX550 [Filmed in 4K]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/XWKTV-VXiQ4/mqdefault.jpg)
The GX now has rock sliders as an option
Boxier vehicles are making a comeback.
lol… they will never see a single rock
Speak for yourself. Considering one and games on if I pull the trigger.
I'm taking mine off road the day it comes in to prove all the naysayers wrong. @@jgusr5550
@@dfaro8453 yes I expect to see more models soon The correct terminology is BODY ON FRAME SUV vs unabody
That's one of the best looking vehicles I've seen in a long time
I agree love the modern boxy look
and one of the most expensive
@@redwhite_040 yeah I'll be damned if I'm going to spend 70k+ on a car
toyota has been on fire lately
Best looking lexis suv in the decade. What is funny is that. This vehicle is the same company that designed the Lexus tx. The most ugly looking vehicle of the decade 😅
this thing is masterpiece... luxury and off-road combined.
And reliability!
@@chrisridebike8 but 250mi on a full tank.....
@@Nigel8Chelsea not sure where you got that number. rated at 15 mpg city with a 21 gal tank. that's 300+ miles there. 21 mpg highway....you could probably squeak out 400 miles from a tank on the highway if you are stock
@@chrisridebike8 I got that number from the video lol. But yes, theoretically, you're right. Regardless, that's a lot of $$$ per month to top up
@@Nigel8Chelsea ah. I watched the video like 3 weeks ago so I didn’t remember that.
More off-road content never hurt anyone :)
This is probably my favorite vehicle to come out in a long time. I would have a _huge_ payment, but this Lexus is beautiful.
beautiful until a very few owners actually "overland" with it...
@@matthewschiebout7384Means that you should be able to get a good used one in a few years.
@@matthewschiebout7384 not true. Lexus owners do a LOT more overlanding than owners of their competitors' trucks.
My local SoCal Lexus dealers are selling the new 2024 GX 550s that start at $103k+. I am glad I bought my 2023 GX 460 luxury edition with an off-road package for $63k and 2.49% Lexus financing.
Let that dealer know you won’t be rewarding their bad behavior of price gouging. And let them know you are going over to the Rivian showroom-that’ll piss them off.
Off-road package on GX 460? Do they trim the front grill to get better approach angle?
@@johnfitzgerald1879I’ll take an Ineos Grenadier over a Rivian any day. But that’s just me.
@@OldelCptI wish they did. I will eventually trim it when I install a stealth bumper.
This Overtrail at 69k is a bargain
This has everything: Luxury, comfort, ruggedness, good looks and reliability.
Just one Problem: i cant get it in Germany 😭
@@mischifischi Ship it over from the USA.
I like the exterior lines, the squared edges, and the rugged look. So many SUV's look similar.
Nice start to a Saturday. Thank you sir
Such a great redesign. Can’t keep my eyes off it. Gonna age so well.
I appreciate that you built and put this test vehicle through a respectable off-road trail!
If I had money, I’d get one of these. 😅 love how boxy and functional it is. And it’s a Lexus!
Never thought a Lexus SUV would look better than a Land Rover, but here we are.
People will say and post anything these days.
The perfect vehicle for the thousands who will off road their new GX's! Lexus needs to offer a version with a winch, rock sliders, ladder and roof tent.
Majority of people buying this new will NOT off-road it, so why offer those things? It’s the second/third owners who will be modding for off-road, and Lexus is out of the loop at that point so why bother?
Aftermarket will look after this mate I have a twin turbo V8 Sahara and I am looking at a deposit on an overtrail next week. In Australia it looks like we only get three grades - our overtrail being a mix of overtrail and overtrail plus. I don't live in the outback anymore so diesel vs petrol is less of a thing. The only concern I have is fuel tank capacity.
It's a fair point although plenty will, I'm happy to be an outlier in this respect. Got some thinking to do between this and a 300 series GR in the next week.@@Dmeech100
@@Dmeech100I will. I ordered one as a strictly off road vehicle. It will not be my daily.
@@tomweaver7723you’re gonna use an $80k luxury as your strictly off-road vehicle? 😂😂😂
I was never a Lexus Fan, but this one is quite nice. Looks great and awesome performance.
Owner of an RX, love this one. Shall we change it and have the budget, that's the one I will consider.
My 4yo son this morning asked me to play your video of the Rav4 and Forester on the snow, while he was holding his Rav4 toy car.
indoctrinated by his dad.
Start him early dad
Was he playing with barbies too?
That (E)KDSS is fantastic. Love my KDSS on my 4R. I hope more people tune into that and make it a standard feature, instead of an option. Glad you got to experience it on your course here. I think it sort of proved my theory about how much easier it is to get through there with it, then w/out it.
The flex at 20:08 is 🤩
Absolutely love this channel. Ryan is just such a down to Earth likable guy.
I love the new GX...I often daydream of a hybrid powered version (or even the current twin-turbo version would be amazing)...and I start thinking of what body parts I can sell to get one. but, gotta say, I'm not in love with the pop-out rear glass. My current 5th gen 4Runner (and I think all 4Runners) have rear glass that rolls down with a button on the center console and by putting the key in the tailgate and turning it (left down, right up). It's awesome, and I often roll the rear glass down to give my pups some fresh air or just whenever it's a beautiful 70ish degrees outside and I can. I've even rolled it down on the freeway at 75mph and I could barely even perceive any difference in sound. it's just really cool. The tech exists, it's been around on 4Runners since Napoleon. I get the pop-out glass is cheaper, but this is a lexus...cheaper isn't exactly the point. Not sure why, but I fully expected the new GX and Land Cruiser to have roll down rear glass...it makes me a little sad that they don't, but I guess happy that I have what I have and get to keep all my body parts.
Yep this would definitely get me to Costco.
Great video! Been watching you a while, your channel and content has really expanded and grown! Awesome work.
Yes this is the ultimate 'Kirklander' flex
You can option rock sliders with the gx aswell. It's on their build site at least. Can't wait for 2040 when I can afford one!
Just checked and you’re of course right. Missed that when we first looked.
Man she looks good in black!
I’ll never get tired of Ryan’s video structure, super detailed and organized, not to mention entertaining and so many new vehicles. Keep it up!
This machine looks sick in black!!
Great video, as always... I recently took one of these on a short test drive at Lexus... loved it.Smooth,light and very nimble feeling for its mass. Perfect ride position as a driver with a nice high perch and comfortable cockpit. These videos are great. What a life! Lol
Yesssss best off road reviewer around!
This is such a great build. Great video content too. Question, did you air down at all for your off-road test, or did I miss that?
I was just waiting for You take it to Yours course. Great off road review. Greetings
It's such an amazing! Vehicle, love! It
can't wait for the hybrid version!! Great video as usual!
Ewww no. Get the Toyota.
crawl control is a feature where it is used in sand. when you get stuck in sand it helps with wheel breaking and gets out of the sand easily
Fantastic video, can’t wait to see the aftermarket approach with these new GXs. Looks even better in the offroad environment.
So happy Lexus kept this as proper off road vehicle.
The GX makes me want to go explore. Will definitely keep an eye out for the hybrid version.
Clearance needs to be increased to 10" for better offroading.
It's insane that this Lexus can do what it's competitors can for a lot less money ("G wagon I'm talking about you").. My God this car is pretty!!
Wow …..👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Love it !!!
I'd buy one today if I had the money. I love the boxy look.
Excellent review! Good job!
Ryan, I hope you have been over the course with a metal detector to determine whether or not more saw blades are half-buried on your property. Besides, you have probably always wanted a metal detector and now you have a valid reason to get one. 😉😉
A really great course. It has now become a really extensive route. The only thing missing is the steep climb. And the Lexus is great too.
You can get rock sliders for GX 550. Also, if someone was to get a Land Cruiser (North American) over a GX 550 Overtrail Becuase of rock sliders from the factory it would be the dumbest decision ever 😂. The GX 550 Overtrail is much better than the North American Land Cruiser. You could spend a tiny bit of money and put in better after market rock sliders that are much much better than any stock one from Toyota/Lexus. Liked and subscribed. Great review and video. Thanks
Love the way this new GX looks.
I’m going to be out on the peninsula this weekend with my brand new 24 Ford Expedition Timberline….we should test her out at your proving grounds!
This in Nori Pearl Green and a Rivian R3X are the dream. Now how to afford 🧐
Easy, save $1k a month for 6 years.
The tread depth on that press vehicle looked pretty minimal. Great off-road stuff ….thx !!
Excellent video - great course you built as a testing ground. Bravo.
Awesome video man!
Thanks for another great video on this vehicle Ryan! My allocation is the OT+ in this color. Rock rails from factory (didn't want them but after this video glad they're on it). Due late April...we'll see. 👍
Love this. A real SUV.
Curious how this would do on the hill when he compared the LX vs 4runner
Great video. super informative. Looking forward to getting one of the first Overtail +'s in April - at least that's what I'm being told right now:)
I have a paid for 2022 4Runner. Absolutely love it. I’ll definitely be in the market for a new GX550 when the interest rates go back to a realistic number. If we had 2019 interest rates now, I’d have one on order. I refuse to overpay for vehicles. Built this is a finally built Lexus from Japan. It’ll be an amazing vehicle.
Same. I have a 2023 ORP that I got great interest rates on and as much as I love what I see here, it’s not enough to justify current rates.
The best luxury off-road SUV since Covid. In fact the best overall SUV since Covid
Thats such an amazing vehicle) thanks)
Rock rails are an OEM port-installed option available on any GX 550. Mine is having them pre-installed before being brought to my dealer!
Big thumbs up to whomever denied Toyota the trademark for overland. Glad to see someone is all over their job and understood the assignment.
That 550 Lexus is fire!
The tow rating of 9000 lbs is truly remarkable. This SUV is absolutely beautiful. Gas mileage sucks… I hope the aftermarket comes up with an extended capacity fuel tank…, even if it were just 3 additional gallons.
Toyota / Lexus really need to up the size of tires on its SUV’s and trucks to at least 285. These 265’s just look wrong. “Like skipping leg day” in the gym.
Great video! Really explores the capability of the truck. If I had any critical feedback it would be the timing of showcasing the Crawl Control feature. It would have worked superbly through the rock garden, but you don’t really “crawl” through mud. For mud you need some wheel spin to fling the mud from the all-terrain lugs. My worthless opinion.
Fantastic Test! Thank you.
does it have laminated front and side glasses ?????? how is wind noise insulation ????
I am mad they didn't give us the option of 3 rows in the off road trim... More options are always better
I would get different tires yes. That’ll make a world of difference
Wow this is such an improvement over the old GX. Very appealing now.
I have a 2013 gx. It is the best car I've ever had.
Overtrail is definitely the sweet spot, but as with everyone, if money wasn't a problem then overtrail+ for sure
Same with me
Today, Saturday 16 March, I´ve realized that this Lexus is a great car, and I ´d lie its infotainment and its exterior aspect, if I could , I drive this car on the highway and in the city.
Great review- loved the shots on the trail & from the drone
Spoiler alert 📢 I can do everything he did in the Lexus with my 05 Chevy Suburban Z71 package. Glad he mentioned his Ford Ranger truck 👍🏽
hard to find names not yet taken.....what about an Over Lord package?
So few years ago I ws looking to replace my awesome mildly lifted 2012 4Runner as I had grew bored with it, like I do with many vehicles - Hey at least I admit I have a problem lol. I had wanted a new bronco, but after looking at them that changed. So I figured I would wait, sold the 4runner to a buddy and bought the wife a Explorer ST. This new GX550 is now my next vehicle as I prefer its non hybrid drivetrain over the LC. It will be interesting to see what Toyota does with the new 4Runner coming later 24/early 25.
Nice video Ryan
The GX center differential is better than the Jeep’s center clutch pack
Solid review mate, I am debating between the OVERTRAIL and OVETRAIL +. I think you did a SOLID review and you can liv with the OVERTRAIL save that $8,000-10,000 mark up(if you add ML audio). Engineering background, I think we would all appreciate if you for you next video, do a SIDE BY SIDE COMPARASON BETWEEN THE OVETRAIL AND OVETRAIL +. You could break it down if the upgrades are worth the mark up.; Solid review hit the like button most likely my next SUV Body on Frame SUV's are making a comeback
What a beautiful car. Well done Toyota, well done.
That's a beautiful interior !
Jeep Grand Cherokee's flagship use to be called the Overland. It was my favorite.
I really like it, especially the Full-Time 4WD powertrain. If the market dies and price drop, I would like to test drive the GX550.
Detail: it’s not an AWD, it’s a Full Time 4WheelDrive. Not the same. This has a real center differential that the AWD don’t have, just like he mentions in the video.
@@OldelCpt Thanks, even better!
Thats such an amazing vehicle!
So approach and departure angles never became a problem?
Never an issue.
Would a higher suspension or beefier tires make a difference? Would a hybrid come out in Overtrail plus or only in a luxury? I have an old Rx, but am looking to upgrade soon.
How does the overland version handle on the road? It is a given it will be awesome off road and every one has a review of it off road.
Wish you would have crawled under the GX and measure the ground clearance from the rear diff and from the middle of the vehicle.
I love your automotive content. Your reviews and adventures are top-notch and always hit the spot. Keep up the awesome work, looking forward to what’s next! #DrivingSportsTVFan”
Ok, I'm sold! But you didn't lie down in the back? Is the back with the seats down flat? Can you sleep in it? I wanted a Tundra with a pop up camper shell, but that's going to cost as much as this Lexus.
This incredibly impressive, luxury with purpose.
Great test!
Where thebhell have you been??? Just discovered this channel. Let me get my popcorn. OMG dude.
You did a video on the Mazda CX50T and mentioned how difficult it was to use the dial control. Then you struggle to figure out the Lexus’s various power transfer settings.
For the money, this is a better buy than the LC250. The Overland trim (not Overland+) starts at $69K (so within $2K of midterm LC) and IS available with rock sliders.
oh Yeah spending my weekend on Off-Road videos.
i wonder if the honda pilot trailsport can perform just as good as the lexus with a 1.5inch lift kit and better offroading tires. what do think @drivng sports tv?
Need to replace those stock tires. Barely any tread
Love this viceo - curious how the land rover terrain response handle the same situation - like you said in the video Toyota is a little brutal in braking the free-spinning wheel. Thumb up
That’s a nice looking SUV
nathan from tfl is proud of you for using his method momentem
What? TFL doesn’t own physics. 😂
Great video. You said you have a Landcruiser on order and that you can get that with factory rock rails. Is there any other advantage of Landcruiser over the GX or vise versa? Thank you!
Being a hybrid the LC should have much better economy.
It is a real looker but every time I see one of these reviews it reminds me of how much I hate dealing with screens tech and settings. Very fancy electronic gizmos abound as will user frustration IMHO
A unique combination of everything.. 😮
Nice review fam.. guy's what yall think about the gls off road capabilities