GX460 is the best automobile I have ever owned. I've owned LS400, LS430 and LS460 which I love but I have settled with this GX tank. The only takeaway is that it's thirsty... very thirsty.
The GX is a somewhat overlooked amazing 4x4 platform, I have an 04 GX470 and it has basically the exact same drivetrain. I bought it in March for $5k, did the timing belt service added a 2.5" lift (air suspension delete) and put used all terrains on it from craigslist. My wife and I did an 4000 mile overland trip out west this summer and it performed flawlessly. Did parts of the Alpine loop etc. it never missed a beat, barely spun a tire, even in rain and hail storms while on the trail. I easily kept up with rigs 10x the price. Oh and this truck currently has 262,000 miles on it. If I had the money, I would just buy another GX, they are so good, and so comfortable...
i got the same thing almost to a T, facebook martketplaced everything from lift to tires including the car itself. paid $6,500 for the car at 209k miles and the only sad thing is i doubt ill ever find another one at that price again if something were to happen to mine
@@notakm9957 That is awesome. I followed new 50k rigs on trail and they were shocked at how I kept up with them in a fully kitted $7500ish rig. I was on Jeep Goodyear Craigslist tires for $200, on my GX470. If I had lockers, bring out the stupid... wife not riding in the car... those were my younger days. Cool pictures, broken parts...
I think most Americans would be shocked what Toyota has in other Markets. I watch a lot of Australian off-road videos, and I recommend you do the same. They have a beautiful country and fantastic off-road trails. Toyota makes some damn good off-roaders that Americans never see.
me to watch all the auz overlands off road, review channels. utes /wagons, single cab all with diesels , just wish we could get a basic -base model LC 300 gx 2row seats, LC 70 series would be nice priced like 4Runners and this GX , base model troppy perfect build for a car camper, overlanding rig with a pop up camper top . gx and the 4 runner our only good trail rigs. bronco and wrangler only soild axel s left , dont like crew /doub;e cab wf is to long and 5 ' box is useless
diesel ,utes ,wagons ,70 series, my fav is the troppy .to bad Toyota priced the LC 200 out of the us market id buy a basic ,base model LC300GX 2 row wagon, gas is ok if was priced in the$70-75k range, the GX and 4 runner our only good trail rigs 109' wb soild rear axles , 2dr bronco , 2dr wrangler , as most wagons /suv wb is to long and indpendent rear axle ' FOR A SMMOTH RIDE AND LEG ROOM FOR THE 3RD ROW"
@@Joey-cq7tn a great channel for pretty much everyone is 4WD 24-7 After you watch some of those videos you'll get recommendations from UA-cam. There's a lot of good choices but I'd say that one's the best to start because they have pretty good production value and aren't too slow paced.
I've got a completely stock GX470 and I am really impressed with what it can do with zero mods aside from AT3W tires. I thought the side steps and "limited" clearance would be an issue, but honestly it never has been. Im not doing crazy stuff, but its more than dirt roads. I think its such a good all-rounder.
My 2011 is stock except for 285/70 KO2's and i did endup folding a running board on my last forest service road. It was partially my fault, but driving it in stock form does require that you pick a decent line to keep it from hitting. My skids have taken a bunch of hits and I whacked my spare tire/hitch pretty good one time. The ground clearance even with the 285/70's is quite a bit less than my stock suspension F150.
The GX460 is a beast. On a scale of 1-10, 10 impassable, I didn’t see more than a 3 on this video. I live in Colorado and get into the back country occasionally and you wouldn’t believe what you can do if you get rid of the low hanging bumper and running board plastic! On my GX460 a hybrid front (trunorth) bumper, a rear swing out bumper (exhibition 1), slider steel plate running boards and skid plates (victory) and 33” WP3 tires everything else stock and it’s just amazing! Nice to see someone else enjoying the GX460! Cheers!
I had a 2011 GX460 that I drove to 180,000 with no issues. Traded it for a 2022 GX460 when they upgraded the electronics. Plan on keeping it a long time .
I've got a 2018 just like this with around 30k miles. I love it, it can do anything I'd ever consider doing with a vehicle, and with any luck it'll last the rest of my life.
Gx series no lockers still performs great. With my Rubi locked I've gone through some tough terrain... my brother with highway tires then proceeded to go through the same trail as me in his 2003 Gx470 no lockers with his left pinky 😑 up while sipping some tea.
I bought a new premium plus last July. Really happy with it so far. For 61k plus tax I feel that I got my money’s worth….especially in today’s market. It’s reliable, capable and comfortable …a true SUV.
@@anjansingh3093 I took a family road trip from Chicago to Washington DC and I avg 20mpg on the highway driving in the 70-80mph range with 4 people and a large rooftop cargo box. I thought that was pretty good. It's the short quick trips around town with stop and go which are "bad" 13-17mpg.
@@butkusrules08 wow!! this is impressive, 19-20mpg highway... Does better than 4Runner I guess. 4Runner is also a beast but with v8 19mpg is totally mind blowing. Thanks for sharing.
We recently took a 2,300 mile road trip to visit family. Also averaged about 19-20mpg in the same 70-80 mph. 2017 with 60k. This vehicle is amazing. Even did some light off-roading and had to drive through 1.5ft of water/river.
Bought a 22’ GX luxury. The addition of the touchscreen with Apple CarPlay brings it up to date just enough without losing the old school charm and reliability. Amazing vehicle!
@@logicreply5577 Mine doesn’t have multi-terrain select/crawl control, just downhill descent control and the panoramic view camera. We don’t use it off-road so it wasn’t worth the extra cost. Panoramic camera is worth the price IMO.
@@logicreply5577 And, yes, the suspension raises/lowers, just in the rear. Also the dampers are adjustable, which we actually like and use more often than I would have thought.
I love my 2019 GX460. Yes some of it feels a bit dated but it all works together so good. My kids like the second row captains seats and my dogs appreciate the rear AC.
Yes base model, add some KO2’s and I bet you would be blown away by just how good its 4WD system is. Nice review Tommy👍 Thanks. Sleeper Overlander and then some! Most folks that don’t know Toyota’s overlook these.
I hope folks do their research on the air suspension for the Lexus GX470/460. It is only on the rear suspension and only raise/lower the rear not the the entire vehicle. It is more suited for load leveling when towing. There are other vehicles that have full air/hydraulic suspensions that raise/lower the entire vehicle as well as provide load leveling. Examples include the new Land Rover Defender, Range Rover, LR3/LR4, Lexus LX470/570, etc...
So true. I test drove two with the air suspension and it was totally confusing to me and the Lexus salespeople. Finally it dawned on me that it was for load leveling. We had tested a Land Rover Discovery that had air suspension and it was for the whole vehicle.
Love the GX. They just need to take the plastic off around the front and the bottom and add a second fuel tank like they do in the Prado. In fact, if they just offered the Prado with that same V8 powertrain, I'd say they'd have it perfect!
I have a GX470 with just a 2in lift and 33s. It constantly shocks the hell out of people on the trails. And as demonstrated in the video, the way it makes short work out of most obstacles.
@@Aldeeezzy whenever you put bigger tires on you will feel a little more sluggish. The v8 gives you enough grunt that after a day or so you'll probably just forget about it.
@@christopherwilson9140 I agree. I had almost-33" E-rated (10 ply) tires on my 470 and at first I hated it. Felt like I was driving with cement in my tires. After a week or so I was used to it and it was smooth sailing from there.
I remember when 1-2 of these a year were showing up at FJ Summit in Ouray, then the secret got out and the last year (2019) there were about 50. The bargain on these is when they're about 3 years old (i.e. just coming off lease for the wife) and have 20-30K miles. You can get them for ~$20-25K off new if you search far and wide enough. CarGurus has ~104 of them under $40K / 40K miles. I can't count the number of times I was helping someone look at an FJ and then they ask 'what do you think about the Lexus GX". 99% of the time that person buys the GX. Great review!
@@deejayimm the same goes for Cadillac, Lincoln, Infinity, and Acura. All of their vehicles are built off of less expensive vehicles from other divisions, which is the whole point. A Lexus has enough extra luxury and engineering make to justify the premium brand, not dissimilar to their competitors. I have to admit that I always see these comments as coming from people who never compared the luxury brands to their less expensive counterparts, just a thought.
@@stevelikesrhino I have worked in vehicle manufacturing for years.... Both for third-party vendors and for a manufacturer itself. Well I only spent a very little time on the vehicle assembly line, but I was in Quality Inspection and repair.. You'd be surprised how many thousands of cars are produced every month that need to be substantially repaired before they go to the distributor, and that's from a company considered one of highest quality manufacturers in North America.....
@@GregKittle I would love for you to point out where anything I said was of a derogatory nature. I've worked in Automotive manufacturing for years. All I did was point out the fact, you made up the rest...
Bought a 2022 back in Feb and it's been awesome. Yes it's a little long in the tooth, but it has proven reliability which was its biggest selling point for me. Haven't really gotten to take it off road, but it did go through a trail without breaking a sweat on the way to a canoe trip that other people were struggling with.
Tommy, Other markets offer GX/Prado with a locking rear diff. I don't know why you can't get it here.Those sidesteps are an abomination! Carry a small plastic stepstool to help elderly passengers into your 4X4.
@@geepuller1 We had limited slip differentials on our old Ford ranger farm trucks back in the nineties and rarely needed to engage 4 wheel drive. I never understood why more companies didn't use those types of rear diffs as a standard option. I mean they were using this stuff 30 years ago. Torsen is obviously way more advanced and a completely different animal all together but you know what I'm saying hopefully.
From Australia here. I've been lucky enough to have owned a GXL 150 (standard pack, only DAC) and currently own a Kakadu 150 (crawl control, kdss, air bags, mts, etc.). I'm definitely not calling the traction control offerings in the Kakadu a gimmick (far from it, that's why I wanted one). The traction control in the Toyota (I think the US commonly calls it ATRAC) which all models have, is absolutely brilliant, and will take you 98% of the places crawl control/mts will take you.
@@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD It's honestly amazing in the snow! I live in NY, and when it snows here, it goes really hard! Last year we had about 13 inches of snow on one day and the truck performed phenomenally! I'm running a new tire from Cooper. It's called Rugged Trek and it's just so heavy duty. It's like a hybrid between an AT and MT. I recommend it.
GX is the platform I'm looking to move to. I love my modified XJ for the trails in Colorado and camping but now that I have a kid, it's time for something a little more comfortable, safe and roomy. I would say reliable as well but the i6 in the Jeep has been bulletproof for me.
XJ's are really great, I had one. The GX is so much more comfortable and nice to drive. The Jeep 4.0 is really good, but the 4.7 toyota is so good (minus mpg). The room in the GX is better and overall platform is better. Basically a 2-2.5" lift with good tires and the GX is a beast off road, and great on the road
You won't regret it. I got an '08 470 in 2017 in anticipation of my first kid. Now I have a '19 460 with two kids. Both GXs have been outstanding. Both are capable stock, but removing the running boards and trimming the bumpers makes a world of difference. I drove a '99 XJ in college and had a TJ for about 6 years after. Those were mountain goats completely stock.
@@arailtb Yeah I'd likely be ripping the runner boards off and going up to a 32.5 tire which I believe is the largest you can go before needing to lift. Maybe a little armor on the underside and new front bumper for winch and better clearance and that's about all i will do. I'll be keeping my 99' manual XJ as a toy so no need to go crazy with the GX build.
The new 2024 GX is being revealed on June 8th, should be a pretty good look at what the next 4runner may have as well. The Tacoma reveal also gave a lot of hints for the 4runner as well.
We love our GX460. We’ve done several iconic offroad tracks in entirety with it stock with zero problems but are slowly building it up to take it to the next level.
I mean a LC100 just has a solid rear with IFS, full time 4wd and center locking diff just like this GX. But it doesn't have DAC and it's still one of the best offroad/ overlanders ever made. All this thing needs is a lift, AT tires, sliders and a new front bumper for better approach angle and this thing can hang with the rubicons
Tommy really forgot this has A-Trac? I guess that’s what he meant by traction control. 10:30 that is A-trac working not the car getting “hung up”! The sound of it working sounds terrible but it’s doing what it’s supposed to in lieu of real front and rear lockers.
We have a 21 GX460 with the executive pack which has the offroad package. With a set of proper tires, I'm pretty sure it would be as good offroad as a Jeep/Gwagen. I love it, and it will keep running when the fancy german stuff is long in the junkyard
We have a 2021 GX and a 2022 Wrangler Rubicon 4xe. The Wrangler can go places the GX can't. It comes down to ground clearance and front and rear mechanical lockers.
There are places a well equipped Wrangler will get that a GX/LC/4R can't get to, but you're usually getting into more niche rock climbing hobbyist stuff at that point. For most people who want to take a cool trip, go camping in some remote places, and have a great day to day vehicle (as long as you don't care about gas mileage) then it's hard to beat a GX.
i have a gx470 and i like it more in the sense that there wasnt many spec options through the 03-09 other than kdss or interior things so no matter which one you get all have v8s with a center locker and low range
@@danervin2530 it’s basically prewired. You just buy the module from Lexus. Super easy. Search “diy speed garage.” He made a video on it with parts numbers. Takes under an hour.
As far as I know, Toyota Motor Corporation does not make a single Diesel engine that would meet US/Canadian emission standards. BTW Ford and Ram have dropped/are dropping smaller Diesel engines.
@@rightlanehog3151 You are right. That is the reason it is not sold in the US. That regulation is not in place here because Diesel is so important for goodies production and public transportation. As of now, Diesel and electric vehicles are getting more popular than gas ones, kind of ironic from the pollution point of view.
The 2023 Lexus GX Black Line comes STANDARD with 360 camera panoramic view monitor system. They also have A-TRAC, but it has automatic engagement in low range.
Nice review Tommy....you were engaging the A-Trac system when you were climbing the hill,A-Trac is an awesome traction assist which requires a bit of throttle to engage.
The GX is awesome. I love my 2017 GX460. Torsen center diff is standard and, with decent tires (KO2's or AT3W's), there aren't a ton of places you can't go if you plan your line.
@@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD Right now I'm actually running Michelin Defender LTX2's on mine. Which have still been surprisingly good in mild offroading, superb in the rain, and silly good in snow and ice. But next set will likely be Falken Wild Peak AT3W. I've got a buddy who runs them on his GX460 ands I still cannot believe how quiet they are on the highway.
There seems to be a lot of misunderstanding about this vehicle in the US and elsewhere. I blame Toyota/Lexus for the marketing on that. What confuses me is that the marketing here in the US is quite different than the rest of the world and they really let companies like ford/Chevy take the off-road marketing prize even though they are trash off road compared to even a stock GX. I’ve had a GX for several years. Off road all the time and it just works. I had an f150 and a Chevy and had to replace a transfer case on the Ford within a year of overlanding. Just confuses me.
I don’t understand why it’s stated that the GX is old school. It’s a real suv, not a cuv. A solid rear axle and body on frame is mandatory for true off roading. Independent front suspension gets it done but is a modern standard, a more old school suv would have a solid front axle too. And the V8 is old? Unsofisticated by modern standards?? Is a 4 cam , 4 valve per cylinder V8! They’re buttery smooth, torque and power aplenty, easy to work on, and reliable. Not pushrod 2 valve, which would still be plenty and reliable, more reliable than the “modern sofisticated” turbo 4 and 6 cylinder engines that sound unrefined, unbalanced, like flatulence, and are more complex than it needs to be! I’d trust this “old v8” over the new TTV6 in the new GX every day of the week and twice on Sunday. Gas mileage? No red blooded American male ever cared about that crap.
If any other GX owners are looking for validation check out what they drive in Iceland- just got back from a trip there and the Land Cruiser Prada equivalent was easily the most common 4x4 I saw
As old as it is I’d still take it. Old school smooth v8 and relatively luxurious and it now has CarPlay and android auto I hope Lexus keeps it around and just changes the interior and the transmission and nothing else
@3:25 Yes it is true that GX has almost same ground clearance as a Highlander (8.1in) but with its KDSS system is has limitations on lifting. Accutune has a nice Tech article only to lift 1in rear for KDSS else you get in to problems like panhard bar hitting KDSS ram. When KDSS leaks its a dealer only fix which is concerning too. Also KDSS seem to have less articulation in rear. At the time I look at GX for my wife it doesn't have standard fuel tank skid either. Having small fuel tank for the v8 was a concern too. End up with a 4Runner Limited with 3rd row for my wife. With trouble free lift (right now having Ironman FCP) and 285/70R17 tires on stock 4Runner wheels look OEM look yet fun to play. If I were to get sliders no need to cut anything, bolts right up.
When you mentioned that GX460 feels like Crawl Control (around 08:10) that's because in 4Lo it has Toyota ATRAC turned on by default and it works like lockers.
You're absolutely correct. The MTS system is a marketing gimmick with very little, if any gain, over the 4LO ATRAC capability of this vehicle. Even s&^t like DAC can easily be achieved by selecting 4LO and shifting manually into gears. Unfortunately, most "off-roaders" that buy vehicles for those features shouldn't even be off-roading.
Starting with 21 model, nothing about this is 'aging'. All we need is for someone to come out with a viable transmission swap, and this is the PERFECT d2d / overlanding vehicle!
Buy a used one. They are cheeper than used 4runners. In 2019 I paid $18k for a 2012 with 105k miles on it. I added a $1k 2 inch Dobinsons lift and new BFG KO2’s and it was goos to go!
Ive watched this video a couple of times and it really is very good at describing the capabilities of this truck AND this model, the Black Line Edition. I'm fairly outdoorsy but I don't think I will ever take it out in those situations, 1 because I'm nowhere near terrain like that and 2 not really my thing. However, I do head out to snow country in the winter and for that reason I have a set of dedicated snow tires. As far as value I got mine in Sept of 2021 and it's the 22 Blackline Edition, green. Right now there are a few that you can find, that is 2022's and most of them with miles on them (15,000 to 30,000) are going for 5,000 or MORE ABOVE MSRP! So much for used car prices going down. Having paid MSRP for mine brand new I guess I should consider myself lucky! As far as all the extra goodies honestly I would have paid for them if they had offered those packages in the Nori Green color, but that color is exclusive to the Black line edition. I also would havee prefered the captains seats in the second row, since I still consider this truck to be a 4 passenger vehicle. The 3rd row is useless or extremely limited and you would't want to use it for more than a short drive to take a couple of kids to the movies, but I would NOT put anyone back there for a long drive. For me it's the perfect size truck. If you have more than 2 kids I think you will find yourself wanting more usable space when traveling, but you could resolve some of that by using a cartop carrier. I added a rear compartment shelf made by Victory 4 X $ and absolutely love it to stash a few goodies tools etc I like to have on hand.
I definitely think any vehicle with any off-road pretenses should not have fixed running boards. They should be the power ones so they can at least fold out of the way.
Tommy, I'm pretty sure all Lexus GXs come with KDSS standard. Is that correct? If so, that would help explain the rather amazing articulation this vehicle displayed in your test. All of the versions of A-Trac are a "secret" weapon, and so is KDSS!
You are correct. KDSS standard on all GX460. Wish these automotive journalists would answer more of their comment sections. I mean come on, they are making money off people viewing and commenting on their videos lol. End rant of the day
Skip the offroad package when buying new, just install lockers later if you really need more capability. Mode selection always seemed like a gimmick to me, just one more thing to have to think about and mess with when really I just want to get through an obstacle. I also never got the point of crawl control...you can't handle throttle and steering at the same time???
Nice vehicle, just wish the front end was better looking and did not require cutting for a high clearance bumper. I have a 2017 4runner TRD OR and until recently a 2008 GX470. I prefered to drive the GX way more than the 4runner just for the engine alone. Once I cut the running boards, removed the rear air suspension, installed a 3" lift and put on a lil B fab bumper it became a beast. Losts of fun. Too bad a lady fell asleep in her car and plowed into the GX when my son was driving it to work. Waiting hear back from insurance as to whether or not it will be totalled. I paid $11K for it with 130k (super clean) miles 2 years ago, it only had 156K miles when it was hit. I don't think I will be able to replace it now for under $15K since the secret is out regarding GXs.
The V8 really makes such a difference. My clapped out 04 makes short work of so many obstacles because of the linear off idle torque in a smaller chassis (compared to the Tundra/Sequoia). I have done more extreme off-roading in other vehicles, but what I have done in the GX is impressive. It never broke a sweat, barely spun a tire even when lifted off the ground... best 5k I ever spent on a vehicle.... The thing is so comfortable too.
@@RPGTKingpin it’s not a big deal. Rather pay extra in gas and have a car I can wrench on. I get 19+ on the highway lifted on 33” tires. 10-12 pulling 5k trailer. I also had this paired with a Chevy bolt for my in town driving…even with completely free charging from my home solar the cost of registration and insurance alone was more than the extra cost of gas for my GX per month to use it 100% of the time. I returned my Bolt which by the way was recalled for fire hazard and I waited over a year in line for a new battery before giving up and selling it back to the dealer.
People forget that the stock GX isn't designed to be a hard-core off roader. The stock GX is designed to ensure that the average GX owner doesn't get stuck without really trying. You'll start crunching bodywork well before you get into something that 4low and locked center diff can't get you out of. That does mean that the GX is shockingly capable out of the box and you're a lift, tires, and skidplates away from being able to tackle some pretty silly terrain in case there's a rockslide between you and the Starbucks drive through.
It's a Landcruiser Prado with a Lexus body-kit... it was designed for hardcore offroading. Most who offroad the GX simply cut the plastic... but any offroader does that to any stock vehicle anyway...
@@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD Spoken from someone who actually takes their GX to extreme off-roading. Love your channel! I get to live the off-road life vicariously through you as my wife would never let me mod our GX like yours.
Great review like most Toyota SUVs and trucks very capable. Currently have a 2019 Sequoia would love to see a review on them . Living in Montana I put mine to use all the time and it’s not afraid. Thanks for the video
I'll be interested to see the new US Land Cruiser, allegedly based on this platform. I hope it leans more toward a Defender competitor. Upscale & smooth on the road, but still very capable off-road.
The GX460 is nearly perfect except for the silly body kit and the mpgs. Once you delete the plastic stuff ATRAC will get you nearly everywhere offroad in "luxury"..
Thank you for this review. Just purchased the 2022 GX Premium Plus and was concerned with the off road capability without the special off roading options.
I think I will bring my 1950 Chevy 5 window truck up there and with its grannie gears would probably make it thru your course. I enjoy your videos though.
At 50k km (31k+ miles) that GX is barley broken in. Toyota/Lexus fetch high prices on the used car market for a reason. If the frame is rust free, and the GX has had proper preventative maintenance, buy it.
In Aus the Toyota this would be a Toyota Prado and a Lexus variant. Not to sure about the Lexus version but the Prado has a very plastic heavy interior and looks only a mother can love. They also have a class-action lawsuit filed against them for continually selling the problematic 2.7L diesel motor.
My 460 has lots of leather accents in the interior. Not overly plastic like a Chevy or other US cars. The exterior... yeah, I feel like I learned to love it. haha. Removing the running boards and chopping the front for a steel/aluminum bumper makes a big difference. The 4.6 v8 and 6-speed are smooth as butter.
I was wondering how well this GX would do in this type of offroading if you don't rock crawl. I'm interested now especially because all I do is camping, logging roads and so on.
The GX should perform pretty well when you have the right tires; when you say logging roads I'm assuming muddy roads; just slap some mud tires on it and you'll be a-okay. Even if you get the "affordable" 55k MSRP GX (base trim), the brake vectoring system can figure it out. We had a situation (in our base trim GX) where we encountered some mud and slid off into a ditch and killed some bushes, we floored the throttle in 4Low with the center diff locked, the A-trac tried to work but after 3 seconds or so, it automatically disabled TCS or ESP or whatever it is because it knew we were in muddy/slippery conditions. And that pulled us out of that ditch and so we continued on.
edit : i guess im mad at lexus... trail cams only in blk line + luxury.. mts / crawl [ + real leather] only on luxury models... WHY !?? we wanted to see camra in action 🎬!! DUDE !!! 1- YES there iZZZ something( else ) you can do which is LOCKING diff !!! + 4 LO 2- ur driving BlackLine trim which DOES have 360 TRAIL CAM 📷!!!!! please do your homework!!!!
Now every vehicle with an awd an some clearance wants call itself an offroad vehicle; only people who have been out there knows, 4Lo and without 4Lo are in different universe.
GX460 is the best automobile I have ever owned. I've owned LS400, LS430 and LS460 which I love but I have settled with this GX tank. The only takeaway is that it's thirsty... very thirsty.
The GX is a somewhat overlooked amazing 4x4 platform, I have an 04 GX470 and it has basically the exact same drivetrain. I bought it in March for $5k, did the timing belt service added a 2.5" lift (air suspension delete) and put used all terrains on it from craigslist. My wife and I did an 4000 mile overland trip out west this summer and it performed flawlessly. Did parts of the Alpine loop etc. it never missed a beat, barely spun a tire, even in rain and hail storms while on the trail. I easily kept up with rigs 10x the price. Oh and this truck currently has 262,000 miles on it. If I had the money, I would just buy another GX, they are so good, and so comfortable...
Agree.. Landcruiser Prado! But out here in SoCal the "secret" has been out... these are all over the trails here
i got the same thing almost to a T, facebook martketplaced everything from lift to tires including the car itself. paid $6,500 for the car at 209k miles and the only sad thing is i doubt ill ever find another one at that price again if something were to happen to mine
kudos to Tommy and the crew at TFL btw, been a subscriber for 6 or more years now
@@notakm9957 That is awesome. I followed new 50k rigs on trail and they were shocked at how I kept up with them in a fully kitted $7500ish rig. I was on Jeep Goodyear Craigslist tires for $200, on my GX470. If I had lockers, bring out the stupid... wife not riding in the car... those were my younger days. Cool pictures, broken parts...
I don't know where you're getting these for so cheap.
I think most Americans would be shocked what Toyota has in other Markets.
I watch a lot of Australian off-road videos, and I recommend you do the same. They have a beautiful country and fantastic off-road trails.
Toyota makes some damn good off-roaders that Americans never see.
me to watch all the auz overlands off road, review channels. utes /wagons, single cab all with diesels , just wish we could get a basic -base model LC 300 gx 2row seats, LC 70 series would be nice priced like 4Runners and this GX , base model troppy perfect build for a car camper, overlanding rig with a pop up camper top . gx and the 4 runner our only good trail rigs. bronco and wrangler only soild axel s left , dont like crew /doub;e cab wf is to long and 5 ' box is useless
diesel ,utes ,wagons ,70 series, my fav is the troppy .to bad Toyota priced the LC 200 out of the us market id buy a basic ,base model LC300GX 2 row wagon, gas is ok if was priced in the$70-75k range, the GX and 4 runner our only good trail rigs 109' wb soild rear axles , 2dr bronco , 2dr wrangler , as most wagons /suv wb is to long and indpendent rear axle ' FOR A SMMOTH RIDE AND LEG ROOM FOR THE 3RD ROW"
Which channels do you recommend deejayimm?
@@Joey-cq7tn a great channel for pretty much everyone is 4WD 24-7
After you watch some of those videos you'll get recommendations from UA-cam.
There's a lot of good choices but I'd say that one's the best to start because they have pretty good production value and aren't too slow paced.
@@deejayimm Awesome I really enjoy these types of channels, appreciate it 👍
I've got a completely stock GX470 and I am really impressed with what it can do with zero mods aside from AT3W tires. I thought the side steps and "limited" clearance would be an issue, but honestly it never has been. Im not doing crazy stuff, but its more than dirt roads. I think its such a good all-rounder.
same here.. we have no lift
My 2011 is stock except for 285/70 KO2's and i did endup folding a running board on my last forest service road. It was partially my fault, but driving it in stock form does require that you pick a decent line to keep it from hitting. My skids have taken a bunch of hits and I whacked my spare tire/hitch pretty good one time. The ground clearance even with the 285/70's is quite a bit less than my stock suspension F150.
@@Jay-me7gw folding running board means you're having fun! 😃 we folded both of ours days off lot brand new 😆
The GX460 is a beast. On a scale of 1-10, 10 impassable, I didn’t see more than a 3 on this video. I live in Colorado and get into the back country occasionally and you wouldn’t believe what you can do if you get rid of the low hanging bumper and running board plastic! On my GX460 a hybrid front (trunorth) bumper, a rear swing out bumper (exhibition 1), slider steel plate running boards and skid plates (victory) and 33” WP3 tires everything else stock and it’s just amazing! Nice to see someone else enjoying the GX460! Cheers!
I had a 2011 GX460 that I drove to 180,000 with no issues. Traded it for a 2022 GX460 when they upgraded the electronics. Plan on keeping it a long time .
I am interested in what kind of trade in value does an 11-year old GX w. 180k…?
@@TCSpear how did it compare to the brand new one?
I've got a 2018 just like this with around 30k miles. I love it, it can do anything I'd ever consider doing with a vehicle, and with any luck it'll last the rest of my life.
Bought a GX460 brand new 2015 and it has been top knotch we Love it...........
Gx series no lockers still performs great. With my Rubi locked I've gone through some tough terrain... my brother with highway tires then proceeded to go through the same trail as me in his 2003 Gx470 no lockers with his left pinky 😑 up while sipping some tea.
I bought a new premium plus last July. Really happy with it so far. For 61k plus tax I feel that I got my money’s worth….especially in today’s market. It’s reliable, capable and comfortable …a true SUV.
what mpg you are getting.
@@anjansingh3093 I took a family road trip from Chicago to Washington DC and I avg 20mpg on the highway driving in the 70-80mph range with 4 people and a large rooftop cargo box. I thought that was pretty good.
It's the short quick trips around town with stop and go which are "bad" 13-17mpg.
@@butkusrules08 wow!! this is impressive, 19-20mpg highway... Does better than 4Runner I guess. 4Runner is also a beast but with v8 19mpg is totally mind blowing. Thanks for sharing.
mpgs are the only downfall if the GX460
We recently took a 2,300 mile road trip to visit family. Also averaged about 19-20mpg in the same 70-80 mph. 2017 with 60k.
This vehicle is amazing. Even did some light off-roading and had to drive through 1.5ft of water/river.
Maybe you guys should do a long term test on the GX to see how durable and capable it is, this thing is unstoppable in the winter/snow!!!
I wish this happens
I have an '03 470 with 206,000 miles, and it is smooth and quiet and strong and capable off road and it is also thirsty....16MPG.
@@mikeszedon715 that’s thirsty? I avg 9-10 mpg city driving
That could be a 25 year long test. Lol 😂
Bought a 22’ GX luxury. The addition of the touchscreen with Apple CarPlay brings it up to date just enough without losing the old school charm and reliability. Amazing vehicle!
Did it come with the suspension lifter thing.. and crawl control?
@@logicreply5577 Mine doesn’t have multi-terrain select/crawl control, just downhill descent control and the panoramic view camera. We don’t use it off-road so it wasn’t worth the extra cost. Panoramic camera is worth the price IMO.
@@logicreply5577 And, yes, the suspension raises/lowers, just in the rear. Also the dampers are adjustable, which we actually like and use more often than I would have thought.
Each video I see the more I love my '22 GX Premium - it's built like a tank and so refined. I just wish I had more off road courses here in NJ.
Does the premium in 22 come with crawl control?
I love my 2019 GX460. Yes some of it feels a bit dated but it all works together so good. My kids like the second row captains seats and my dogs appreciate the rear AC.
Same here love my 19 gx,
Yes base model, add some KO2’s and I bet you would be blown away by just how good its 4WD system is. Nice review Tommy👍 Thanks. Sleeper Overlander and then some! Most folks that don’t know Toyota’s overlook these.
Those taillights in Red look so much better than altezza style.
Red does look really good, Alrezzas are nice too but red just looks more natural as a taillight
I hope folks do their research on the air suspension for the Lexus GX470/460. It is only on the rear suspension and only raise/lower the rear not the the entire vehicle. It is more suited for load leveling when towing. There are other vehicles that have full air/hydraulic suspensions that raise/lower the entire vehicle as well as provide load leveling. Examples include the new Land Rover Defender, Range Rover, LR3/LR4, Lexus LX470/570, etc...
So true. I test drove two with the air suspension and it was totally confusing to me and the Lexus salespeople. Finally it dawned on me that it was for load leveling. We had tested a Land Rover Discovery that had air suspension and it was for the whole vehicle.
There’s no such a thing called a Basic Lexus GX 460. Great video!
I loved this video!! This is one of the most popular off-road suvs right now let’s keep the GX videos coming in!
Love the GX. They just need to take the plastic off around the front and the bottom and add a second fuel tank like they do in the Prado. In fact, if they just offered the Prado with that same V8 powertrain, I'd say they'd have it perfect!
I just cut my gx460 plastic off 😊
I have a GX470 with just a 2in lift and 33s. It constantly shocks the hell out of people on the trails. And as demonstrated in the video, the way it makes short work out of most obstacles.
Is there a noticeable power loss? I’m considering that same setup on my GX
@@Aldeeezzy whenever you put bigger tires on you will feel a little more sluggish. The v8 gives you enough grunt that after a day or so you'll probably just forget about it.
@@christopherwilson9140 I agree. I had almost-33" E-rated (10 ply) tires on my 470 and at first I hated it. Felt like I was driving with cement in my tires. After a week or so I was used to it and it was smooth sailing from there.
@@arailtb e rated.... why on earth
@@LLCoolPass More plies for Starbucks curbs, duh.
I remember when 1-2 of these a year were showing up at FJ Summit in Ouray, then the secret got out and the last year (2019) there were about 50.
The bargain on these is when they're about 3 years old (i.e. just coming off lease for the wife) and have 20-30K miles. You can get them for ~$20-25K off new if you search far and wide enough. CarGurus has ~104 of them under $40K / 40K miles.
I can't count the number of times I was helping someone look at an FJ and then they ask 'what do you think about the Lexus GX". 99% of the time that person buys the GX.
Great review!
Please don't tell anyone else what a deal used GXs are 😉
A GX offroad just feels like it belongs there, it's at home. It just feels different than newer vehicles. On road it is still very very nice.
so true!
I've never been a Lexus fan, but this. This is different. I like it.
No not really, pretty much every Lexus has been a Gucci'd out Toyota.
The only difference is you can't buy the Toyota version here.
@@deejayimm that's exactly Lexus's charm. You'd be surprise how much extra insulation can do to a normal vehicle.
@@deejayimm the same goes for Cadillac, Lincoln, Infinity, and Acura. All of their vehicles are built off of less expensive vehicles from other divisions, which is the whole point. A Lexus has enough extra luxury and engineering make to justify the premium brand, not dissimilar to their competitors. I have to admit that I always see these comments as coming from people who never compared the luxury brands to their less expensive counterparts, just a thought.
@@stevelikesrhino I have worked in vehicle manufacturing for years....
Both for third-party vendors and for a manufacturer itself.
Well I only spent a very little time on the vehicle assembly line, but I was in Quality Inspection and repair..
You'd be surprised how many thousands of cars are produced every month that need to be substantially repaired before they go to the distributor, and that's from a company considered one of highest quality manufacturers in North America.....
@@GregKittle I would love for you to point out where anything I said was of a derogatory nature.
I've worked in Automotive manufacturing for years.
All I did was point out the fact, you made up the rest...
Bought a 2022 back in Feb and it's been awesome. Yes it's a little long in the tooth, but it has proven reliability which was its biggest selling point for me. Haven't really gotten to take it off road, but it did go through a trail without breaking a sweat on the way to a canoe trip that other people were struggling with.
Tommy, Other markets offer GX/Prado with a locking rear diff. I don't know why you can't get it here.Those sidesteps are an abomination! Carry a small plastic stepstool to help elderly passengers into your 4X4.
In the UK the 120 now gets a torsen rear differential. I'd be more excited to have that upgrade than a locker.
@@geepuller1 We had limited slip differentials on our old Ford ranger farm trucks back in the nineties and rarely needed to engage 4 wheel drive. I never understood why more companies didn't use those types of rear diffs as a standard option. I mean they were using this stuff 30 years ago. Torsen is obviously way more advanced and a completely different animal all together but you know what I'm saying hopefully.
Because hardly anyone who buys these knows what they have and they don't off road them very often.
@@geepuller1 In the UK they can also get a manual transmission and 2 door Land Cruiser Prado. 😁
ATRAC is a brake-locker... it is fantastic... watch our video at Cleghorn Ridge.. no need for traditional lockers...
My 2022 Nori Green Blackline drives like a dream. I've got an Icon Stage 2 lift, 33" Toyo AT3s and Rotiforms. Plan to keep it a very, very long time.
Did you have to remove KDSS to install the lift? How was mpg impacted, if at all?
Pics or it didn’t happen 👀👀
Would love to see pics.
From Australia here. I've been lucky enough to have owned a GXL 150 (standard pack, only DAC) and currently own a Kakadu 150 (crawl control, kdss, air bags, mts, etc.). I'm definitely not calling the traction control offerings in the Kakadu a gimmick (far from it, that's why I wanted one). The traction control in the Toyota (I think the US commonly calls it ATRAC) which all models have, is absolutely brilliant, and will take you 98% of the places crawl control/mts will take you.
Important to add TRC (high range)/A-TRAC (low range) are worlds apart. Due in the most part for what they are designed to do, obviously.
I put some larger AT tires on my GX460 on a stock suspension and it's an absolute beast off road. Especially in deep snow!
how does it do in the snow... we've never had ours in snow yet
@@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD It's honestly amazing in the snow! I live in NY, and when it snows here, it goes really hard! Last year we had about 13 inches of snow on one day and the truck performed phenomenally!
I'm running a new tire from Cooper. It's called Rugged Trek and it's just so heavy duty. It's like a hybrid between an AT and MT. I recommend it.
@@vadim9342 Excellent! I'll look up that tire! 😃
@@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD Yeah, I think you'll like it :)
Do you have the 18” Cooper’s?
GX is the platform I'm looking to move to. I love my modified XJ for the trails in Colorado and camping but now that I have a kid, it's time for something a little more comfortable, safe and roomy. I would say reliable as well but the i6 in the Jeep has been bulletproof for me.
you love the comfort in the GX460... we also chose for that reason too
XJ's are really great, I had one. The GX is so much more comfortable and nice to drive. The Jeep 4.0 is really good, but the 4.7 toyota is so good (minus mpg). The room in the GX is better and overall platform is better. Basically a 2-2.5" lift with good tires and the GX is a beast off road, and great on the road
You won't regret it. I got an '08 470 in 2017 in anticipation of my first kid. Now I have a '19 460 with two kids. Both GXs have been outstanding. Both are capable stock, but removing the running boards and trimming the bumpers makes a world of difference. I drove a '99 XJ in college and had a TJ for about 6 years after. Those were mountain goats completely stock.
Had my gx for a year now and anywhere I've taken it offroad it just blasts through. It doesnt care and it just drives. I really enjoy it.
@@arailtb Yeah I'd likely be ripping the runner boards off and going up to a 32.5 tire which I believe is the largest you can go before needing to lift. Maybe a little armor on the underside and new front bumper for winch and better clearance and that's about all i will do. I'll be keeping my 99' manual XJ as a toy so no need to go crazy with the GX build.
I have a 2016 with no lift, just 33’s, chopped the front and put rock sliders and skid loader plates. I love that thing.
The new 2024 GX is being revealed on June 8th, should be a pretty good look at what the next 4runner may have as well. The Tacoma reveal also gave a lot of hints for the 4runner as well.
We love our GX460. We’ve done several iconic offroad tracks in entirety with it stock with zero problems but are slowly building it up to take it to the next level.
What tires are you running ? I’ve got a 2020 with the 19” rim. Couldn’t really find a good option.
@@ericschoenert3928 Get some 18in rims and save the 19s for winter tires.
I mean a LC100 just has a solid rear with IFS, full time 4wd and center locking diff just like this GX. But it doesn't have DAC and it's still one of the best offroad/ overlanders ever made. All this thing needs is a lift, AT tires, sliders and a new front bumper for better approach angle and this thing can hang with the rubicons
Got a 2023 GX love it this is my 3rd one extremely reliable and sporty looking too
Glad to see the non luxury model put through the paces. You helped me expand my search range and save some $. Great video!
All of these comments make me feel like I made the right decision by getting a 2023 GX 460 which I love inside out 🙌🏽
Tommy really forgot this has A-Trac? I guess that’s what he meant by traction control.
10:30 that is A-trac working not the car getting “hung up”! The sound of it working sounds terrible but it’s doing what it’s supposed to in lieu of real front and rear lockers.
We have a 21 GX460 with the executive pack which has the offroad package. With a set of proper tires, I'm pretty sure it would be as good offroad as a Jeep/Gwagen. I love it, and it will keep running when the fancy german stuff is long in the junkyard
We have a 2021 GX and a 2022 Wrangler Rubicon 4xe. The Wrangler can go places the GX can't. It comes down to ground clearance and front and rear mechanical lockers.
There are places a well equipped Wrangler will get that a GX/LC/4R can't get to, but you're usually getting into more niche rock climbing hobbyist stuff at that point. For most people who want to take a cool trip, go camping in some remote places, and have a great day to day vehicle (as long as you don't care about gas mileage) then it's hard to beat a GX.
i have a gx470 and i like it more in the sense that there wasnt many spec options through the 03-09 other than kdss or interior things so no matter which one you get all have v8s with a center locker and low range
My 18 has served me well. This video shows Im probably good leaving mine stock...even the notorious clearance issue would take alot to derail her.
Have this car. You can add crawl control and multi terrain select for well under $1k. Added a 2 inch lift, all terrains, and it’s a champ
Have a ‘22 base. Tell me more…
@@danervin2530 it’s basically prewired. You just buy the module from Lexus. Super easy. Search “diy speed garage.” He made a video on it with parts numbers. Takes under an hour.
@@jad19851 ah, thanks- but it looks like the 22’s haven’t been hacked yet. Soon enough I’m sure.
Just got mine today because I want the V8 and can’t wait to take mine off road
I have a lifted GX460 and it is unstoppable. 282,000 miles and it's fine.
That GX sold as Prado with the 500nm torque Diesel engine with rear lock diff is just a dream. Hope you guys come to Costa Rica and try it.
As far as I know, Toyota Motor Corporation does not make a single Diesel engine that would meet US/Canadian emission standards. BTW Ford and Ram have dropped/are dropping smaller Diesel engines.
@@rightlanehog3151 You are right. That is the reason it is not sold in the US. That regulation is not in place here because Diesel is so important for goodies production and public transportation. As of now, Diesel and electric vehicles are getting more popular than gas ones, kind of ironic from the pollution point of view.
This thing is completely bullet proof!! Love it
The 2023 Lexus GX Black Line comes STANDARD with 360 camera panoramic view monitor system. They also have A-TRAC, but it has automatic engagement in low range.
They also have KDSS like the 4Runner has as an option as standard equipment.
Nice review Tommy....you were engaging the A-Trac system when you were climbing the hill,A-Trac is an awesome traction assist which requires a bit of throttle to engage.
Just picked up a 2023 GX black line edition in nori green. Absolutely loving it. 😁😁
Showing LOVE for the channel thank you for another great video once again man. Have a blessed day everyone
The GX is awesome. I love my 2017 GX460. Torsen center diff is standard and, with decent tires (KO2's or AT3W's), there aren't a ton of places you can't go if you plan your line.
that's true... which AT tire do you prefer???
@@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD Right now I'm actually running Michelin Defender LTX2's on mine. Which have still been surprisingly good in mild offroading, superb in the rain, and silly good in snow and ice. But next set will likely be Falken Wild Peak AT3W. I've got a buddy who runs them on his GX460 ands I still cannot believe how quiet they are on the highway.
@@DBravo29er wow that's great... love Michelin... as you know they own BFG too!
@@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD They do. And the KO2's are legendary for a reason. 👍
Have it, love it. I feel like every video I watch just reinforces it more.
I like the GX has a little bit more headroom when built to sleep in for Overlanding
There seems to be a lot of misunderstanding about this vehicle in the US and elsewhere. I blame Toyota/Lexus for the marketing on that. What confuses me is that the marketing here in the US is quite different than the rest of the world and they really let companies like ford/Chevy take the off-road marketing prize even though they are trash off road compared to even a stock GX. I’ve had a GX for several years. Off road all the time and it just works. I had an f150 and a Chevy and had to replace a transfer case on the Ford within a year of overlanding. Just confuses me.
Lexus of America has done a poor marketing job in say the past 20 years... I agree... they don't know who their market is
I don’t understand why it’s stated that the GX is old school. It’s a real suv, not a cuv. A solid rear axle and body on frame is mandatory for true off roading. Independent front suspension gets it done but is a modern standard, a more old school suv would have a solid front axle too.
And the V8 is old? Unsofisticated by modern standards?? Is a 4 cam , 4 valve per cylinder V8! They’re buttery smooth, torque and power aplenty, easy to work on, and reliable. Not pushrod 2 valve, which would still be plenty and reliable, more reliable than the “modern sofisticated” turbo 4 and 6 cylinder engines that sound unrefined, unbalanced, like flatulence, and are more complex than it needs to be! I’d trust this “old v8” over the new TTV6 in the new GX every day of the week and twice on Sunday. Gas mileage? No red blooded American male ever cared about that crap.
I'd love to see what a stock 4Runner Limited would do on a course like this.
Not a lot no kdss
I've found sidesteps like those to just get in the way when I'm entering and exiting the vehicle.
If any other GX owners are looking for validation check out what they drive in Iceland- just got back from a trip there and the Land Cruiser Prada equivalent was easily the most common 4x4 I saw
@hunter,in Asia,Australia and Africa the Prado dominates this market bcoz of its capabilities n endurance it was built for.
I got the same as this but 2014 w/ tow and rear A/C. Indestructible truck monster
Man that sound track really adds to the action. 👍
I have a 2005 GX47- .. with 210k miles … the car still run great.. the engine still purrr like a kitty
As old as it is I’d still take it. Old school smooth v8 and relatively luxurious and it now has CarPlay and android auto
I hope Lexus keeps it around and just changes the interior and the transmission and nothing else
Just bought a 2017 460 love it. Saved alot of money and only had 60k on the odometer.
We have a ‘14 “base” GX & it’s been fantastic. Trying to talk the Mrs. into buying a new one before the redesign & v8 going away.
Just picked mine up. Do it!
@3:25 Yes it is true that GX has almost same ground clearance as a Highlander (8.1in) but with its KDSS system is has limitations on lifting. Accutune has a nice Tech article only to lift 1in rear for KDSS else you get in to problems like panhard bar hitting KDSS ram. When KDSS leaks its a dealer only fix which is concerning too. Also KDSS seem to have less articulation in rear. At the time I look at GX for my wife it doesn't have standard fuel tank skid either. Having small fuel tank for the v8 was a concern too. End up with a 4Runner Limited with 3rd row for my wife. With trouble free lift (right now having Ironman FCP) and 285/70R17 tires on stock 4Runner wheels look OEM look yet fun to play. If I were to get sliders no need to cut anything, bolts right up.
You can actually upgrade this model with crawl control and multi-terrain select, even if it didnt come with it from the factory.
How can I go about doing that? I have the exact same model from this video but would love to have some extra capabilities.
Found a 1 owner 2010 with 113k on it. Such a great vehicle. I’ll drive it forever.
Great find Chris. … curious what you paid for the GX?
$23. Worth every single penny. This thing is like new.
We recently bought a used 2013 GX460 with 21k miles.
The downhill section you did could be a great place to test out different vehicles hill descent controls
When you mentioned that GX460 feels like Crawl Control (around 08:10) that's because in 4Lo it has Toyota ATRAC turned on by default and it works like lockers.
You're absolutely correct. The MTS system is a marketing gimmick with very little, if any gain, over the 4LO ATRAC capability of this vehicle. Even s&^t like DAC can easily be achieved by selecting 4LO and shifting manually into gears. Unfortunately, most "off-roaders" that buy vehicles for those features shouldn't even be off-roading.
@@RJ-vc2ju Honestly I would prefer real locker over ATRAC (from my experience) but ATRAC is better than 0 :)
Starting with 21 model, nothing about this is 'aging'. All we need is for someone to come out with a viable transmission swap, and this is the PERFECT d2d / overlanding vehicle!
My 2023 Premium Plus should be hitting the Oregon port any day now.
Should i change my 2019 4Runner Trd off road premium for this ?
Many changed in our fb groups and they love it. More powerful and the ride is much better.
Buy a used one. They are cheeper than used 4runners. In 2019 I paid $18k for a 2012 with 105k miles on it. I added a $1k 2 inch Dobinsons lift and new BFG KO2’s and it was goos to go!
Sadly, the secret of the cheap, used GX has escaped and prices are up.
I have a stock gx470 I really like it it will handle anything I throw at it
Telephone poles come from logs Tommy!!!! Have a good one. Thanks for the videos tfl folks!!
Ive watched this video a couple of times and it really is very good at describing the capabilities of this truck AND this model, the Black Line Edition. I'm fairly outdoorsy but I don't think I will ever take it out in those situations, 1 because I'm nowhere near terrain like that and 2 not really my thing. However, I do head out to snow country in the winter and for that reason I have a set of dedicated snow tires.
As far as value I got mine in Sept of 2021 and it's the 22 Blackline Edition, green. Right now there are a few that you can find, that is 2022's and most of them with miles on them (15,000 to 30,000) are going for 5,000 or MORE ABOVE MSRP! So much for used car prices going down. Having paid MSRP for mine brand new I guess I should consider myself lucky!
As far as all the extra goodies honestly I would have paid for them if they had offered those packages in the Nori Green color, but that color is exclusive to the Black line edition. I also would havee prefered the captains seats in the second row, since I still consider this truck to be a 4 passenger vehicle. The 3rd row is useless or extremely limited and you would't want to use it for more than a short drive to take a couple of kids to the movies, but I would NOT put anyone back there for a long drive. For me it's the perfect size truck. If you have more than 2 kids I think you will find yourself wanting more usable space when traveling, but you could resolve some of that by using a cartop carrier. I added a rear compartment shelf made by Victory 4 X $ and absolutely love it to stash a few goodies tools etc I like to have on hand.
I definitely think any vehicle with any off-road pretenses should not have fixed running boards. They should be the power ones so they can at least fold out of the way.
The electronic running boards seem to break often on most brands, Toyota might be different but I doubt it... Especially in areas that salt the roads
Why do running boards exist in this class of vehicle? It is not a Kenworth .
If they made the GXOR that they did a concept of they could sell them for 80k all day.
here in SoCal they mark up regular GX460 to 80k anyway... "market adjustment"
The good news is you can make one on your own for far less. 😃
Tommy, I'm pretty sure all Lexus GXs come with KDSS standard. Is that correct? If so, that would help explain the rather amazing articulation this vehicle displayed in your test. All of the versions of A-Trac are a "secret" weapon, and so is KDSS!
You are correct. KDSS standard on all GX460.
Wish these automotive journalists would answer more of their comment sections. I mean come on, they are making money off people viewing and commenting on their videos lol. End rant of the day
The downhill section you did could be a great place to test out different vehicles hill descent controls. Great work!
Skip the offroad package when buying new, just install lockers later if you really need more capability. Mode selection always seemed like a gimmick to me, just one more thing to have to think about and mess with when really I just want to get through an obstacle. I also never got the point of crawl control...you can't handle throttle and steering at the same time???
Nice vehicle, just wish the front end was better looking and did not require cutting for a high clearance bumper. I have a 2017 4runner TRD OR and until recently a 2008 GX470. I prefered to drive the GX way more than the 4runner just for the engine alone. Once I cut the running boards, removed the rear air suspension, installed a 3" lift and put on a lil B fab bumper it became a beast. Losts of fun. Too bad a lady fell asleep in her car and plowed into the GX when my son was driving it to work. Waiting hear back from insurance as to whether or not it will be totalled. I paid $11K for it with 130k (super clean) miles 2 years ago, it only had 156K miles when it was hit. I don't think I will be able to replace it now for under $15K since the secret is out regarding GXs.
The V8 really makes such a difference. My clapped out 04 makes short work of so many obstacles because of the linear off idle torque in a smaller chassis (compared to the Tundra/Sequoia). I have done more extreme off-roading in other vehicles, but what I have done in the GX is impressive. It never broke a sweat, barely spun a tire even when lifted off the ground... best 5k I ever spent on a vehicle.... The thing is so comfortable too.
Sad to hear the secret is out about these. Although, that might tempt me to sell it and get an LX570.
This is the dream truck I wouldn't want that air suspension
it is a dream 😃 to offroad
The best all around car you can buy today.
Only so long as fuel prices aren't an issue for you. This thing only takes premium, and guzzles it like you wouldn't believe :P
@@RPGTKingpin it’s not a big deal. Rather pay extra in gas and have a car I can wrench on. I get 19+ on the highway lifted on 33” tires. 10-12 pulling 5k trailer. I also had this paired with a Chevy bolt for my in town driving…even with completely free charging from my home solar the cost of registration and insurance alone was more than the extra cost of gas for my GX per month to use it 100% of the time. I returned my Bolt which by the way was recalled for fire hazard and I waited over a year in line for a new battery before giving up and selling it back to the dealer.
perfect but for the 😢 mpgs
@@worldwide_wes what kind of trailer are you pulling? How’s your towing experience? Thanks
People forget that the stock GX isn't designed to be a hard-core off roader. The stock GX is designed to ensure that the average GX owner doesn't get stuck without really trying. You'll start crunching bodywork well before you get into something that 4low and locked center diff can't get you out of.
That does mean that the GX is shockingly capable out of the box and you're a lift, tires, and skidplates away from being able to tackle some pretty silly terrain in case there's a rockslide between you and the Starbucks drive through.
It's a Landcruiser Prado with a Lexus body-kit... it was designed for hardcore offroading. Most who offroad the GX simply cut the plastic... but any offroader does that to any stock vehicle anyway...
@@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD Spoken from someone who actually takes their GX to extreme off-roading. Love your channel! I get to live the off-road life vicariously through you as my wife would never let me mod our GX like yours.
@@moloono1 lol... thank you... tell your wife if she let's you offroad the GX she can buy everything sitting in her amazon cart
Great review like most Toyota SUVs and trucks very capable. Currently have a 2019 Sequoia would love to see a review on them . Living in Montana I put mine to use all the time and it’s not afraid. Thanks for the video
Why pay 60k for a 4Runner TRD Pro when you can buy this instead!
Lexus GX460 and gx470 are very good vehicle !
@TFLOffRoad: Perfect timing! Cannot wait for my 2023 Black Line Special Edition GX to arrive…
I'll be interested to see the new US Land Cruiser, allegedly based on this platform. I hope it leans more toward a Defender competitor. Upscale & smooth on the road, but still very capable off-road.
Beautiful machine!
The GX460 is nearly perfect except for the silly body kit and the mpgs. Once you delete the plastic stuff ATRAC will get you nearly everywhere offroad in "luxury"..
I’m definitely a Toyota/ Lexus fan..who’s stupid idea was it to put the 4wd shifter on the passenger side and make it look like dual climate control?
Thank you for this review. Just purchased the 2022 GX Premium Plus and was concerned with the off road capability without the special off roading options.
Same ! All I’m gonna do it add some toyo at3s and I’m gone
I think I will bring my 1950 Chevy 5 window truck up there and with its grannie gears would probably make it thru your course. I enjoy your videos though.
hi Tommy, would you recommend buying a 2020 GX with 50K km (top trim) for along term purchase? Appreciate this awesome video from TFL!
At 50k km (31k+ miles) that GX is barley broken in. Toyota/Lexus fetch high prices on the used car market for a reason. If the frame is rust free, and the GX has had proper preventative maintenance, buy it.
In Aus the Toyota this would be a Toyota Prado and a Lexus variant. Not to sure about the Lexus version but the Prado has a very plastic heavy interior and looks only a mother can love. They also have a class-action lawsuit filed against them for continually selling the problematic 2.7L diesel motor.
My 460 has lots of leather accents in the interior. Not overly plastic like a Chevy or other US cars. The exterior... yeah, I feel like I learned to love it. haha. Removing the running boards and chopping the front for a steel/aluminum bumper makes a big difference. The 4.6 v8 and 6-speed are smooth as butter.
I was wondering how well this GX would do in this type of offroading if you don't rock crawl. I'm interested now especially because all I do is camping, logging roads and so on.
The GX should perform pretty well when you have the right tires; when you say logging roads I'm assuming muddy roads; just slap some mud tires on it and you'll be a-okay. Even if you get the "affordable" 55k MSRP GX (base trim), the brake vectoring system can figure it out. We had a situation (in our base trim GX) where we encountered some mud and slid off into a ditch and killed some bushes, we floored the throttle in 4Low with the center diff locked, the A-trac tried to work but after 3 seconds or so, it automatically disabled TCS or ESP or whatever it is because it knew we were in muddy/slippery conditions. And that pulled us out of that ditch and so we continued on.
edit : i guess im mad at lexus...
trail cams only in blk line + luxury..
mts / crawl [ + real leather] only on luxury models... WHY !??
we wanted to see camra in action 🎬!!
DUDE !!!
1- YES there iZZZ something( else )
you can do which is LOCKING diff !!!
+ 4 LO
2- ur driving BlackLine trim which
DOES have 360 TRAIL CAM 📷!!!!!
please do your homework!!!!
Now every vehicle with an awd an some clearance wants call itself an offroad vehicle; only people who have been out there knows, 4Lo and without 4Lo are in different universe.
It has 4 lo.
@@michaelblock3998 exactly, I'm mocking the vehicles that don't: forester, every bmw/merc/Audi suv with air suspension, amarok, explorer, etc.
I like my 470 better. I put some stock size ko2s on it and it does great both freeways and off roading