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  • After almost 15 years, the Lexus GX midsize SUV finally enters its third-generation. Jessica Ray recently went out to Tucson, Arizona to see how this all-new 2024 GX handles on and off the road.
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  • @dohc1067
    @dohc1067 5 місяців тому +30

    Land Rover beware. Looks good, powerful, and I dare say potentially more reliable once the bugs, if any, are worked out.

    • @oreally8605
      @oreally8605 5 місяців тому

      It's a Land Rover hood rip off

    • @Loren460
      @Loren460 5 місяців тому

      I see your sarcasm 😂😂😂

    • @bluesky-ud9wg
      @bluesky-ud9wg 5 місяців тому

      Who buys a LR? Lol

  • @buckfiden2988
    @buckfiden2988 5 місяців тому +20

    I love my GX. Best vehicle I have ever owned.

  • @PhillyDee215
    @PhillyDee215 5 місяців тому +12

    Lexus delivers once again...

  • @turkeclipse
    @turkeclipse 5 місяців тому +29

    yeah i cant have a conversation in my V8 GX. Its so loud lmao

    • @mackpaige3127
      @mackpaige3127 5 місяців тому +9

      Yea that was a weird claim she made, the V8 Is very very quiet.

    • @christopherclark4774
      @christopherclark4774 5 місяців тому +5

      V8 smoother as well

    • @rustbeltrobclassic2512
      @rustbeltrobclassic2512 5 місяців тому +5

      The v8 in mine is silent, until i put my foot into it, then it makes a really nice noise.

    • @romelseepaul1761
      @romelseepaul1761 5 місяців тому +3

      I own a 2022 Model that I purchased new in 2021, that V8 is velvety smooth

    • @FirstLast-dy4gt
      @FirstLast-dy4gt 5 місяців тому +2

      Right she’s 🙄

  • @criss1868
    @criss1868 5 місяців тому +12

    Love it. Toyota takes so long to redesign, but when they do its amazing.

    • @TimSlee1
      @TimSlee1 5 місяців тому

      But when they do they use AI.

  • @MisterNiggaX
    @MisterNiggaX 5 місяців тому +9

    Where's John Davis 😔

  • @TripleKOShorts
    @TripleKOShorts 5 місяців тому +11

    This actually looks beastly! I'm not a big fan of SUVs, especially those from Lexus but this looks the part! Great job!

    • @TimSlee1
      @TimSlee1 5 місяців тому +2

      No idea what you're talking about, it looks like literally every other moden SUV.

  • @Jag-leaper
    @Jag-leaper 5 місяців тому +23

    I miss the lexus days of real wood and supple gathered leather...

    • @allentoyokawa9068
      @allentoyokawa9068 5 місяців тому +5

      That is old fashion

    • @Jag-leaper
      @Jag-leaper 5 місяців тому +1

      @@allentoyokawa9068 exactly the point 👉

    • @CrossCuntyRic
      @CrossCuntyRic 5 місяців тому +2

      @@allentoyokawa9068 I dont think he meant the modern interiors are cheap in comparison. I missed the wood and the beige as well, altho id still take this.

    • @Jag-leaper
      @Jag-leaper 5 місяців тому

      Genesis is doing it properly ... the gv80 is amazing 👏

  • @jeffreygardner33
    @jeffreygardner33 5 місяців тому +11

    Great First Drive. I really love the looks and overall presence.

  • @2URLex
    @2URLex 5 місяців тому +3

    What’s up with that noisy V8 comment? No Lexus V8 has been noisy since 1989. She’s never ridden in a V8 Lexus obviously. Many other’s caught her comment as well it seems..

  • @Kiss__Kiss
    @Kiss__Kiss 5 місяців тому +2

    I've owned my V8 GX so long that the "so called noise," doesn't bother me (Either that or my hearing is going lol as I inch my way towards 60). Nice to finally see the GX evolve, though.

  • @Cheezwizzz
    @Cheezwizzz 5 місяців тому +7

    It looks absolutely fantastic, modern and masculine!

  • @ATLOffroad
    @ATLOffroad 4 місяці тому +1

    I’m glad to see Lexus getting away from that questionable design language they’ve had this last decade. This vehicle looks great.

  • @J.W.W.
    @J.W.W. 5 місяців тому +4

    When a model ‘starts’ at Premium and goes up from there, I know I’m not the target audience 😂

  • @TheRasta4ri
    @TheRasta4ri 5 місяців тому +5

    True test it over deep uneven terrain hold position open & try to close the doors jeeps always fail this test

    • @anthoneyurtz5689
      @anthoneyurtz5689 5 місяців тому

      That's just a small price to pay to be able to remove the doors. No doors equals no door problem :)

    • @ejohnson3131
      @ejohnson3131 5 місяців тому +1

      The rigidity test is what you’re talking about.

  • @anibalbabilonia1867
    @anibalbabilonia1867 5 місяців тому +1

    Nice!👍

  • @haduong5828
    @haduong5828 2 місяці тому

    I don’t know about the new GX550 yet. But to me as owner of 2019 GX460 it’s loud when first startup the engine causes it has mechanical fan blowing and not that smooth driving as many people commented. It slows for passing with old powertrain. Nothing wrong with my current GX. It just how it is. Yes, it’s a bit smoother than the truck but that’s all beside Lexus name. As far as I probably agree about reliability and longevity of the older models. She could be right about the new GX550 with new technology except it’s turbo, mpg not improved much and more expensive.

  • @TheAdventureAuto
    @TheAdventureAuto 5 місяців тому +1

    Would love to see an electric GX!

  • @EphemeralThought
    @EphemeralThought 5 місяців тому +1

    When the 2024 US Land Cruiser finally emerges with MSRP and accurate specs, it sure will be interesting to compare the GX and the LC for value.

    • @theinternets7516
      @theinternets7516 5 місяців тому +1

      I was giving a hard look at the LC until I found out only the GX will have the good power train. That alone is enough to push me to the GX.

  • @georgekisselbrock8937
    @georgekisselbrock8937 5 місяців тому +2

    I’ll wait for the Land Cruiser.

  • @user-ss3ud7pp7f
    @user-ss3ud7pp7f 5 місяців тому +37

    I’d rather spend 30,000 maybe 40,000 on a clean used one but the used market is drying up and that’s what allows these dealers to charge what they’re charging on these new cars. Should be against the law.

    • @rustbeltrobclassic2512
      @rustbeltrobclassic2512 5 місяців тому +4

      Bought a used 18 with 34k miles on it for 31k bucks.. premium in pearl white.. the new one is nice.. but.. that's a big ask for an unproven v6

    • @davidhouston7812
      @davidhouston7812 5 місяців тому +9

      ​@@rustbeltrobclassic2512 that V6 has been around for a while. It's proven for sure. The same V6 in their flagship LS car 🤷🏿‍♂️

    • @rustbeltrobclassic2512
      @rustbeltrobclassic2512 5 місяців тому +3

      @@davidhouston7812 The one in the tundra has had a pretty constant stream of issues. The LS uses the 3.5TT the tundra uses the 3.4TT

    • @davidhouston7812
      @davidhouston7812 5 місяців тому +2

      @@rustbeltrobclassic2512 same engine. Different tune.

    • @rustbeltrobclassic2512
      @rustbeltrobclassic2512 5 місяців тому +3

      @@davidhouston7812 Pretty sure they have different heads, compression ratios, displacement and cooling designs.. Hopefully the new GX will be reliable, though i still plan on keeping my v8. For 1mpg, it's not worth the added complexity and giving up the world renowned reliability.

  • @ralphe.5877
    @ralphe.5877 5 місяців тому +4

    The first Lexus I'd consider buying. The design is stunning!

  • @Mike_44
    @Mike_44 3 місяці тому

    This is imo, the ultimate/multi purpose SUV.

  • @managepay
    @managepay 2 місяці тому

    All the Lexus suv look good. I still like my g wagon though

  • @user-iz3gv5vo6b
    @user-iz3gv5vo6b 5 місяців тому +5

    Let's hope that they keep the grill less and less "spindley".

  • @stevanaeastwood8059
    @stevanaeastwood8059 4 місяці тому

    Nice competition from Lexus. Diesel excursions still reigning supreme.

  • @profuse007
    @profuse007 5 місяців тому +1

    The less body roll was very convincing w/o showing the body roll

    • @Motorweek
      @Motorweek  5 місяців тому +1

      You'll have to take our word for it until we put it through our slalom course during our full review.

    • @davidlusk4350
      @davidlusk4350 5 місяців тому

      ​@@MotorweekHow's body roll compared to 4 runner?? My 2022 runner sways like ship at sea on uneven roads.

  • @m.a.b.8728
    @m.a.b.8728 5 місяців тому +3

    The '24 Lexus GX is stunning, if it is as reliable as all Toyota and Lexus models then the SUV is a good choice for me.

  • @Lifeof728
    @Lifeof728 5 місяців тому +10

    FINALLY A GOOD LOOKING LEXUS

    • @Jag-leaper
      @Jag-leaper 5 місяців тому +4

      I'm sorry what? Where? Take away the badge I can't tell this from a toyota!!!

    • @TimSlee1
      @TimSlee1 5 місяців тому +1

      Better looking and than LFA? Better looking than an LS 500?

    • @DiaperSNiFFER
      @DiaperSNiFFER 5 місяців тому +1

      @@TimSlee1LC-500 definitely has the exterior looks and the interior

    • @TimSlee1
      @TimSlee1 5 місяців тому +1

      It's just a far better looking car, almost up there with the RX7 i'd argue.@@DiaperSNiFFER

    • @DiaperSNiFFER
      @DiaperSNiFFER 5 місяців тому

      @@TimSlee1 wait hold 🆙 rx7? Is good looking? 🤢🤮

  • @tomdrummy4984
    @tomdrummy4984 5 місяців тому

    Needs sway bar disconnect and adaptive suspension on ALL trims !!!!!!!!!

  • @jackson4274
    @jackson4274 5 місяців тому +1

    "Traditional" PRNDL shifter in a modern automatic is refreshing... I absolutely love that Toyota isn't messing around with those stupid shift dials like ford and ram

  • @BROON71
    @BROON71 5 місяців тому

    I would own a GX Overtrail.... if I could afford one.

  • @car-lo
    @car-lo 5 місяців тому +3

    Can they put that engine on the supra?

  • @MobbJusticeTV
    @MobbJusticeTV 4 місяці тому

    The person narrating the video sounds so much like the Watchmojo lady 😅

  • @sdrape4964
    @sdrape4964 5 місяців тому

    Nice job, Toyota.
    Pull a page from the book of Lincoln. Charge an absurd amount of money for your largest luxury SUV, and half ass the placement of the rear wiper.

  • @glovedcop69
    @glovedcop69 5 місяців тому +2

    65 starting... Jesus take the wheel

  • @jimzone8153
    @jimzone8153 5 місяців тому +3

    Finally moving away from that horrendous, fugly, “spindle” grill design. Let’s hope it spreads quickly to the rest of the Lexus models.

  • @user-ss3ud7pp7f
    @user-ss3ud7pp7f 5 місяців тому +2

    $70,000. Holy cow.

    • @Animatedtoaster
      @Animatedtoaster 5 місяців тому +5

      Bargain compared to a bronco

    • @David-vz8ss
      @David-vz8ss 5 місяців тому

      Because Lexus always equals cheap, right? Lol

    • @allentoyokawa9068
      @allentoyokawa9068 5 місяців тому +3

      Worth EVERY penny

    • @76carmel
      @76carmel 5 місяців тому +2

      @@AnimatedtoasterReal competitor: Land Rover Defender.

    • @SlackTastic
      @SlackTastic 5 місяців тому

      @@Animatedtoaster
      The new GX is just like a Bronco…
      Except the roof and doors aren’t removable, it won’t be as fun to drive, and won’t have anywhere near the off-road capability of the Bronco.
      “Great Value” Bronco for the office cowboy posers.

  • @_que
    @_que 5 місяців тому +2

    Noce

  • @britbritcritict2512
    @britbritcritict2512 4 місяці тому

    I hear Twin turbo and i run to the hills. No thanks

  • @daison96
    @daison96 5 місяців тому +3

    Toyota motors are known for unmatched reliability.
    Those turbos are not engineered by Toyota..... Have fun when they fail before the engine does.

  • @windwalker121
    @windwalker121 5 місяців тому +5

    I wonder what % of these will ever be taken off-road. 😆

    • @Kiss__Kiss
      @Kiss__Kiss 5 місяців тому

      The Social Media crowd, looking for likes, clout, followers.. Social media has got a tight hold on these kids/young crowd.

    • @mwinner101
      @mwinner101 5 місяців тому

      0%

    • @shaunjones3036
      @shaunjones3036 5 місяців тому +2

      1/2 of those that are bought used in a few years. I see a lot of used ones outfitted for off-road here in Colorado

    • @Kiss__Kiss
      @Kiss__Kiss 5 місяців тому

      @@shaunjones3036 Exactly.

    • @gman77gas
      @gman77gas 5 місяців тому +2

      In the midwest winter snows

  • @douglasb.1203
    @douglasb.1203 5 місяців тому +1

    Beneath this is the 99 Cadillac Escalade. Which one looks better?

  • @Butchcub75
    @Butchcub75 5 місяців тому +1

    I thought it was a 4Runner when I first saw it .Whats with the Pluses? Cant they be more creative? It looks better but 99.9% of Lexus owners wont even drive on gravel let alone off road... and yeah the Lexus V8 was sooooooooo incredibly loud (rolls eyes). LOL. I like it but no need for an SUV

  • @allentoyokawa9068
    @allentoyokawa9068 5 місяців тому +4

    Will sell like HOTCAKES

  • @andrenj1970
    @andrenj1970 5 місяців тому

    V8 GX460 all the way:)

  • @BUDS228
    @BUDS228 5 місяців тому +2

    If you can’t afford to buy a car in full with cash…you can’t afford it.

    • @straightshooter4353
      @straightshooter4353 4 місяці тому

      If that the case no car manufacturer will exist and you will still ride a donkey.

  • @DiaperSNiFFER
    @DiaperSNiFFER 5 місяців тому +1

    We want 0-60

    • @Motorweek
      @Motorweek  5 місяців тому +2

      Soon! We're just waiting for Lexus to send us a GX so we can put it through straight line testing on our test track. Stay tuned...

    • @DiaperSNiFFER
      @DiaperSNiFFER 5 місяців тому

      @@Motorweek but you didn’t do it off camera 🎥 and come to a stop? 🤫 😏

    • @DiaperSNiFFER
      @DiaperSNiFFER 5 місяців тому

      @@Motorweek like you must have done a little pull 💪 could u give us an estimate? 😉

  • @saintsubie6661
    @saintsubie6661 5 місяців тому +2

    Why would anyone take a $65k+ suv off-road?

    • @MrAndreCoutinho
      @MrAndreCoutinho 5 місяців тому +4

      Why not? It’s totally capable of, actually, it was made for off-road driving.

    • @stevemcgowen
      @stevemcgowen 5 місяців тому +2

      They don't. These and 99% of SUVs are pavement queens...

    • @charlesmack2078
      @charlesmack2078 5 місяців тому +2

      Not even actually overpriced when compared to the Ford Bronco, Chevy Tahoe, and even the 2024 the current Toyota 4runner SUV Limited Edition too

    • @stevemcgowen
      @stevemcgowen 5 місяців тому +2

      Americans pay $100k for pick up trucks...

  • @kylemlm
    @kylemlm 5 місяців тому

    Sorry...she not missing V8 ..

  • @windwalker121
    @windwalker121 5 місяців тому +7

    Looks like it was designed by a computer rather than humans with any passion.

    • @allentoyokawa9068
      @allentoyokawa9068 5 місяців тому +5

      WRONG, TOTALLY WRONG

    • @TimSlee1
      @TimSlee1 5 місяців тому

      It probably was, but SUV buys want rubbish like this so they're not a difficult audience to market to.

    • @windwalker121
      @windwalker121 4 місяці тому

      @@allentoyokawa9068 thank you, Donald!

  • @mustyali9529
    @mustyali9529 5 місяців тому

    Is this the new Jeep Liberty or Jeep Commander?
    The exterior is hideous on an otherwise fine interior.

  • @stevemcgowen
    @stevemcgowen 5 місяців тому +6

    So they made a Range Rover...

    • @eddieg6436
      @eddieg6436 5 місяців тому +4

      …..a RELIABLE Range Rover!

    • @mr.c493
      @mr.c493 5 місяців тому +1

      No! They made a Toyota/Lexus!! Can’t compare it to unreliable junk! C’mon!

    • @stevemcgowen
      @stevemcgowen 5 місяців тому

      Put Range Rover badges on it and people would think it is a Range Rover...@@mr.c493

  • @ezrashonor
    @ezrashonor 5 місяців тому +2

    Had you popped that L off the grill and glued a Nissan badge on there I would have been completely fooled into believing I was looking at a Pathfinder refresh. I think I would be looking for a low mileage previous gen.

  • @nelsontraderelite6533
    @nelsontraderelite6533 5 місяців тому

    Só o que estragou no vídeo , foi uma mulher apresentando o carro ! 🥱

  • @GM-qh2ki
    @GM-qh2ki 5 місяців тому +2

    Motorweek is a joke! Absolutely biased reviews to the highest bidder! Buyer beware!

  • @Hot.Rod0311
    @Hot.Rod0311 5 місяців тому +3

    Welp, when that airbag goes off those teeth & glasses will shatter. Give yourself some more distance lady

    • @GeeEm1313
      @GeeEm1313 5 місяців тому +1

      I wonder if you can get power pedals so you don't have to sit so close.

    • @jessicaray5119
      @jessicaray5119 5 місяців тому +2

      I’m 5 feet tall. Thats how I have to sit in vehicle to drive it. Having about 12 inches of distance between myself and the steering wheel is the best I can do and considered safe.

    • @Hot.Rod0311
      @Hot.Rod0311 5 місяців тому

      @@jessicaray5119 my wife is 4’10” & used to sit that close. We are both EMS & I said to that she should reconsider sitting so close to the wheel, not only because of air bag deployment, but also the trauma caused by the impact of the wheel to the torso & knees. Let me tell you, it is NOT a pretty sight. But of course I truly hope you don’t ever have to experience a motor vehicle accident like that, especially since your career is driving motor vehicles. 🤙🏼

  • @TimSlee1
    @TimSlee1 5 місяців тому +4

    No idea what people are talking about saying that this looks good, it's just another big ugly SUV with sharp lines. Looks like it was designed by AI.

  • @glovebox1970
    @glovebox1970 Місяць тому

    The review is BORING! Find a new JD!

  • @jakeyoon64
    @jakeyoon64 5 місяців тому +7

    Sorry she doesnt fit to commenting on this SUV.

  • @agamemnon8163
    @agamemnon8163 5 місяців тому +2

    No V8??? *yawn*. NEXT!

    • @allentoyokawa9068
      @allentoyokawa9068 5 місяців тому +3

      we don't care, MOVE ON

    • @eddieg6436
      @eddieg6436 5 місяців тому +1

      …..V-8s are DEAD my friend. 🤷🏼‍♂️🤔🤷🏼‍♂️

  • @jimdayton8837
    @jimdayton8837 5 місяців тому +2

    What a bloatbox

  • @ofirs5830
    @ofirs5830 5 місяців тому

    Ineos Grenadier anytime

  • @Erin-Thor
    @Erin-Thor 5 місяців тому

    “Better in almost every way…” except towing. 😢

    • @alanwrobleski
      @alanwrobleski 5 місяців тому +5

      9000 pounds is plenty for a vehicle like this, if you need more then you're likely shopping for a 1 ton pickup instead.

    • @Motorweek
      @Motorweek  5 місяців тому +12

      Class leading 9,000 lbs of towing capacity isn't good enough for you? lol

    • @phil1723
      @phil1723 5 місяців тому

      @@Motorweek just wish there's option for a bigger fuel tank, towing a 6000 lb trailer with a 21 gallon tank, wonder how far you can travel. This will be your next review

    • @Erin-Thor
      @Erin-Thor 5 місяців тому +1

      I’ll answer both of you at once. Tundras with the same T6 engines that towed have had engines replaced with as little as 22k miles. Additional load + turbo charging + the additional RPM = more heat + more wear and tear which = shorter engine life. They cannot tow the weights of the 8 cylinder engines did. Simply put, the 8 cylinder engine could tow an 8000 pound trailer up and down mountains all day, the T6 although awesome hasn’t been able to do the same with the same RELIABILITY. Sure, they hit the peak at lower rpm’s, but going up a grade with weight while they perform excellent in tests, are not meant for THAT level of sustained load without issues. Don’t misunderstand me, excellent daily driver! Just not a “work truck.”

    • @davidhouston7812
      @davidhouston7812 5 місяців тому +2

      ​@@Erin-Thorare you talking about isolated incidents or is that a fact for every T6 🧐🤷🏿‍♂️🤔

  • @williamb304
    @williamb304 5 місяців тому +3

    That is so ugly

  • @Niles-Guy
    @Niles-Guy 5 місяців тому +3

    Interior still looks cheap and no real tech upgrades .