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2018 Lexus GX 460 - POV Review (Binaural Audio)
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- Опубліковано 15 сер 2024
- MSRP: $52,155
MPG: 15 city / 18 highway
Horsepower: 301 hp @ 5,500 rpm 329 lb-ft torque
6-Speed Automatic Transmission
Towing capacity: 6,500 lbs
Engine: 4.6 L V8
Curb weight: 5,130 lbs
Tire size: P265/60R18
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-Audio recorded with Roland CS-10EM Binaural Mics amzn.to/2qKRbwA
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TheTopher please do a POV of the Toyota Land Cruiser!
So between the 2012 and 2018 there's not much difference ? I'm thinking of buying a used 2016 gx460 .
9:51 i love how calm you are while winging it around the corner, tires chirping and all lol
Land Cruiser Prado 150. Not the old 120 :)
Solid and thorough review. Wouldn't mind owning one of these in the near future. Was really satisfied with my previous GS and ES models, so I know moving up to a GX wouldn't disappoint. Can't go wrong with a Lexus.
This car is basically a better version of the Land Cruiser Prado
Jason Yau The Land Cruiser Prado looks better/fancier than the GX in my opinion. I wish Toyota would bring them to the states!!
I absolutely love your reviews. You have sold me on this beauty
You are literally my idol! These have always been my favourite Lexus! I’d love to own a 2004-2006 one.
I own a 2005 GX470. Its still running strong.
When i was in Africa i owned a Prado 120, it was a 4 cylinder diesel, no turbo and it was super slow! Mine had an auxiliary tank and could hold 180 liters. Had a manual 4wd shifter for hi and low and it was a manual 5 speed transmission. I've done 1200 miles on a full tank/s. Now I have the Gx 460 Premium which is a j150. The premium is not a base model, it’s the middle spec.
Toyota is your guardian angel in afirca
I hope this car segment gets a redesign in the near future, I'm not big fan of the back of it. It looks outdated, but it works really well.
I read somewhere that the new model will probably be a 2020. There is no reason for Lexus to redesign the GX since they are selling more now than before.
Completely agree. One thing from stopping me from getting one is it looks a little outdated compared to the rest of the Lexus line up and the competition.
4ft3rburn3r It still look outdated though.
Depends on when the next Land Cruiser Prado generation is planned. Lexus won't be long after that.
Shellyman Studios I'm not sure if I like the direction that Lexus is going with styling, so I'm fine with the current styling lol.
If you want a 4runner with v8 option.
Landcruiser Prado*
There is nothing 4runner about this truck
saw this 2 weeks ago, then bought mine, then here we are today :)
I ADORE IT so far, superior view, luxury ride (relatively), engine sound and performance are OMG I love it
I'm just so happy
What do you mean by "relatively"?
A great vehicle for the money and doesn't need to be re-engineered. Though I wish they sold the Land Cruiser Prado here.
The prado is the GX, lexus just puts that big grill bumper on it for some reason
@@kennethcallum3600 I know this. That's why I made the comment.
I wish they sold the sub-brand here (in Canada) too.
Even though the Lexus GX is a great vehicle overall, I really wish it had the 4.0 litre V6 offering. That gas-guzzling V8 is quite un-economical when we pay $1.26 per litre of gasoline.
@@essa.321 It won't be such luxurious as GX, even if you choose premium option of PRADO
I love lexus
Not Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 120 But 150. 120 is GX470
Probably one of the most reliable cars on sale today. Love the old, simple, reliable luxury that Toyota offers. Man, your roads in Michigan are bad. It sounds like you're driving on train tracks.
They’ve gotten so much worse this year. Kinda bought my GX because of it lol
Been in the European Toyota version of this and I thought it was great. Rides like you're driving on a cloud. So comfortable. Good choice! Enjoy it!
TheTopher will you do a review of your new gx? :D
Enjoy your Lexus .. am Lexus owner ls 460
Love the old school, but modern car you bought. Enjoy your lexus, and take her 4 wheeling 😉
like the 2018 better than the 2023 I'm looking for the one , good job on the review.
This thing is long overdue for a refresh.
No. What makes it great is the old technology. A refresh adds all the shitty new technology which makes a car unreliable and an electronic shitbox.
True. But this and the 4 runner is selling really well.
Given how well this, the 4Runner, etc., all sell (despite them being dated), I doubt Toyota will mess with the formula. The buyers of these cars *want* them this way.
No. It really doesn’t.
Didn't knew they came without AS, makes me consider it more
Imagine this with prado off road bumpers and accesories
It would be unstoppable
Engine sounds surprisingly nice. :)
75 mph - 80 mph is not an optimal speed for highway fuel economy. I believe the optimal speed is 55 mph and the difference between 55 mph and 80 mph is very significant, especially for suvs.
Most interstate speed limits range between 65 and 75, even up to 80 in some states. Rural state highways out west have speed limits at 60 and 65. Interstate speeds in the western US are 75-85.
I’ve been looking at 4Runners, but I feel those are bought more by younger more adventurous types and could be run hard on and off road, but I am willing to bet that 95% of these gx will never see dirt, likely only driven to the office, dropping kids at school, soccer games and the mall. I think I could get an awesome deal on a lightly used and well cared for gx from a suburban family in a few years, add some all terrain tires, lift, sliders, roof rack and turn it into an awesome adventure vehicle.
My line of thinking exactly! A lot of the used GXs do seem to be well cared for.
the gx 460 is based on prado 150, the gx 470 was based on prado 120. Still, the frame, suspension and part of the drive train is the same as a sequoia/4runner
Can we have a video of your new car bro?
I was actually thinking that the interior looked a little like the 4Runner's lol.
I like the interior
They are based on the same platform
Alex Tran I know, I meant that he said it right when I was thinking that. 🤣
Arch Stanton It is very similar
Beginning to look pretty dated but you cant argue with how solid the platform is.
Wow.. this has to be the best car review I’ve ever seen. Thanks!
*That car looks super old. How is this 2018 ?? Lol*
It looks like 2008.
AverageLuke looks 2012 ish
Outdated fir sure but reliable
Ameer K shit up your idiot
Less is more sometimes. Less tech=More realible.
Personally I'm tired of the newest and latest gadgetry, the more shit on a car the more shit to break. Lexus needs to stay for what its known for, reliable with a sprinkle of luxury
This car has a GUN RACK but we just gloss over that like it's standard fair 😂
america for you, lol
You can still get power third row on a GX, but only on top-level Luxury models. Premium is no longer the high-end GX.
Love these trucks. Can’t go wrong with them.
Please Toyota never ever get rid of the body on frame design!
You should review your gx
Seems to rattle quite a bit over bumps, and that is one of the dimmest gauge clusters I've ever seen on a pov video. A 2005 chevy astro van has a 10x more legible gauge cluster than this.
Interesting. I've been watching your GX videos to compare with my own. Mine's a Kuwaiti entry level spec, but I've noticed that the version I have is equipped with a fair number of features I didn't see on this one. To name a few:
1) Air suspension settings controls [You have them in your 2012 model, but it's absent in this one. The top two switches on that little instrument cluster. Didn't catch a good look of your 2012 model, but with mine it's ride height on the left, comfort/sport/normal settings on the right].
2) Automated third row controls.
3) Trajectory prediction on the back-up camera.
4) Heated/cooled seats.
5) Proximity sensors on the front and back.
He said that all in the video lol.
@@alh06 I would recommend you look again, while keeping the points I mentioned in mind. You'll notice they're all missing.
1) 0:07 Take a look at the switches next to the shifter. Top two are missing.
2) 3:19 Left side , just under the seat belt slot, there should be switches for the powered third row.
3) 5:24 he mentions the lack of trajectory prediction.
4) 0:07 Look to either side of the storage compartment in front of the shifter. Flat plastic. Seat temp controls should be there.
5) 1:28, 1:42 Note the bumpers are smooth. No sensors.
Additionally, wood trim steering wheel.
The point I was making is "base" model varies from country to country. In Kuwait, where I live and where I purchased my '17 "base" GX, it has all the above missing features; A fair few of these are strictly available on the US Luxury trim, IE the highest trim available.
It's a Land Cruiser Prado 150 (not 120). 120 is a GX 470
The Land Cruiser Prado looks better and more rugged in my opinion but I guess Toyota doesn’t want to make a US version being they would have to modify the current LC Prado models to meet US emissions regulations. They also probably figure US customers have the extra cash to spend on the “luxury” Lexus GX model.
I love the startup on this, 4 runner or any Toyota/Lexus V8/V6.
Considering this over a mdx
Me too. I chose the MDX. Love the space but not the drive. Fyi...I've been driving the ES350 for the past 10 years! Good luck to you!
@@stefhill8454 Broke yet?
@@alh06 I got the GX in July. I love it. It's definitely a gas guzzler compared to the mdx.
@@stefhill8454 Big tank though! I own one and even with an hour-long daily commute, I'm always surprised how long it takes to run out vs. my expectation
Sounds surprisingly nice.
The 4Runner does the same thing with the cruise control and hills. Overkill on revs.
I love this Lexus. It doesn’t have the joystick multimedia controls and it’s very solid. Did you talk about maintenance at all?
Beautiful
This is a landcruiser prado 150, rebadged as a lexus with many luxury feautures thrown in. The sweet spot is 10-13 with crawl control. The 14 introduced that awful front bumper and limits angles when off roading.
oh no doubt, i wasn't implying it comes in base form. It is actually hard to find, but the good thing is you can easily retrofit MTS/Crawl with a few replacement plug and play modules. Check out ih8mud.com 150 series forums for more info.
Please do a review of the Toyota Land Cruiser
If anyone can make a reliable air suspension system it is TMC but I am still glad they offer a model of GX without it. Do you have any idea why the 4.6 V8 in the GX requires premium but the 4.6 in the Tundra runs on regular as they seem to generate very similar output?
Exactly what I was wondering
AFAIK both the 4.6 and 5.7 toyotas V8s run perfectly fine on regular, regardless of the vehicles they're in. Lexi may have some ECU reprogramming to work with higher octane, but it still works fine on regular.
People who shop in this price range probably don't care but I thought the anomaly was worthy of further investigation.
left a lot to be desired in my opinion honestly compared to the toyota version.
Agree. The interior seemed cheap.
Hopefully the re-design will also include a hybrid / plug-in hybrid version.
Hi i am about to buy this do you really recommend.
@@sgtmujtba4971 yea i looks like a Toyota prado copy and its is a little expensive
Absolutely not, even though toyota has it reputation for reliability, new ones are terrible. You can save about 20 grand if you get an Acura MDX, while getting a nicer looking, more reliable, and a safer car.
This suv is such a beauty. I have it's luxury trim with air suspension. If you are looking for reliability and pleasure drive with all the safety features for you and your family then this beast is for you. I am extremely satisfied with this deal.
Try to pick up a used one, I'd say. I think brand-new it's not worth the money.
Emin Marookian how do you figure mdx more reliable? Mdx will be in shop more than this will over its life time that’s a fact - we have a mdx and suspension issues and intermittent transmission issues
Just wish they would get rid of the Macy day parade float package on the exterior. Also needs another 20 inches of interior for third row and cargo area....
My Grandma has a Lexus GX 460 just like this one except it’s black with silver wheels
The design of mud guard should be like that of 4runner limited, lower part or their mud guard goes farther from the tyre... lower portion mud guard of lexus gx is going close to the tyre, why? They should improve this part
love it 🖒🖒 especially that sweet potent v8!!
Hello, Excellent review as usual! what are your thoughts on the ride and handling vs 4runner TRD Offroad (with it having KDSS as well) you tested last year?
They’re about the same, really from what I remember
Always wondeeed if it had quiet interior lexis like refined and isolated compared to competition
Also likenfact has decent towing ability
Nice moonwatch
Memory seats went out by 80k? I've owned two Lexus ES sedans with over 200k miles with no issues whatsoever.
I have 2008 ES350 thats I put a 130 miles on it every week. I fill up my gas tank 2 1/2 times a week. I do so because I use my car to deliver food with grubhub full time. Now my vehicle MPG is 19/27. I think your GX is 15/18. With a bigger tank do you think ill still have to fill up more at the gas station with a GX??
I too love mine that I leased 4 mos. ago. I'm totally on board when you were talking about the whoosh!!! Love that V8 sound. I was considering a GMC Yukon (same as Chevy Tahoe) before this one but they were too big for my garage. This one just fits. Anyone have any opinions on the GMs vs. GX460 regarding refinement? I would think Lexus has the edge there.
Oh wow. I've been watching your videos for years but don't think I've seen your face. Was not expecting superman 👀 15:10
Amazing
Is the driver alert infrared on the steering wheel on luxury model only OR it came on latest models only?
I’m buying a 2019 gx like yours I didn’t notice if you’re able to towing does it have the towing compatibility
Hey @thetopher can you say me if the LKA and ACC works well on it? Sorry for asking it coz many dislike semi autonomous technology, but i just love these features when you need to eat miles across US
You think that's a terrible road? You should come to Buffalo dude. Avoiding potholes is like driving a slalom!
Yes ny is very sad :( best roads are in Nevada, if i would be rich that would be my place lol 😎
i rarely rev up to 4000+ rpm. do you have a transmission slip or something? i see even at 5000 rpm, the speed gauge slowly goes up.
This is prado lexus version, most durable but why so simple?
I enjoy your videos...thanks! Your headband camera unfortunately detracts from exterior shots as it fish eye distorts images.
Reality of a GoPro, but the experience worth it, but don’t know why you’d share criticism without a suggestion for improvement
How about the fuel economy?
He says 17 combined. 19 on highway
@@colelockridge5816 | Thank you for telling it. I didnt have the time to watch the whole video.
Car and driver say 15city, 20 highway. Not terrible, but requiring premium can be relatively expensive depending on pricing where you live.
I thought you were in a 2012 modle inside
Did you guys know : this SUV is just the Lexus version of the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado?
To be a premium brand, it needs to have more features. But he said that it's the base model so... and to pay $50k it's ok. If somebody buys this kind of SUV, you expect people to put premium fuel on it, but there are some others than don't care about it and just put it regular fuel. Excellent review man, always giving honest opinion from your point of view. Thumbs up!!!
This 50k gives you a car for 20 almost trouble free years, for hard life circumstances place to sleep, so its still a good offer even when its outdated
Which type of Mitsubishi was the white one
Yes you have a 2012 GX46- that you got it for half the price.
🤦
Can you drive the Lexus IS 350 F Sport
Wooooow very nice 👍🏻 car Lexus GX 460 this Goodness’s 😌
I really wish this Lexus offered a trim of the GX with the 4.0 litre V6 used in its corporate cousin. 8 cylinders combined with 4.6 litres of displacement is stretching a bit too far on fuel economy, especially once you consider the fact we pay $1.26 for gasoline in Ontario, Canada.
aggressive downshifts
Do you know any places to buy a used gx in a good condition looking for a 2011-2012 model?
That would depend entirely on where you live.
Do a infiniti Qx80
The new grill is not an improvement
Nice
You still haven't figured out what the deal is with the memory seats?
I just needed to have it in park, they work great 👍
@@TheTopher Ahh.. That makes perfect sense. Thanks for the reply, as I am slowly doing my research on a 2011/2012 Premium.
Kiss Kiss did you get one?
@@MaximumDIYGarage Unfortunately not yet. I have a 4.7L 4runner, and a gx470(Same drivetrain as you know). So I was thinking of a sporty car for my mid-life crisis lol.
So sexy suv
Great video bro thanks a lot
Not prado 120
This car needs premium gas? Or regular is ok?
Long term you should run premium. An occasional tank of regular won’t hurt it if you’re in a remote area or just feeling extra poor like I was a couple weeks ago 😂
Reglr commute. We run 89 midgrade. No problems
That’s a LC150 no 120
prado 150*
How is the headroom for somebody over 6 feet tall?
It's likely the tallest cab SUV. Lots of height
Exceptional
4runner limited ir gx460?
GX 460 is a V8 and the "base" model comes with heated and cooled leather, bluetooth, parking assist, premium audio, navigation, reverse camera and center locking hubs. Plus, it tows 6500 lbs. The premium adds even more comfort and utility.
No reason why this 2018 should have the same interior as the 2010 model... They could have at least updated the interior when they updated the car for 2014. It looks so old and dated inside compared to the rest of the Lexus lineup. Also the rear end looks dated too
Prado 150....
Tesla model x next
Definitely an SUV not a truck but hey what do I know
Why does my gx460 pull to the right
Just looks like a 4Runner w/a butload of body caldding hanging off the frame.
850R update ?????
Not much is new, still enjoying it! Was thinking about doing a video this weekend on it.
@@TheTopher Thank you and congrats on the new cat
Car
150 not 120 prado
That thing looks like a bread truck. They need to redesign it.