Yes, I admit I forgot about the Infiniti QX80, it is also a body-on-frame SUV, but in all fairness, everyone else has forgotten about the QX as well... (Navigator and Escalade are in kind of an odd category to their own, they aren't really GX competitors)

This is a timeless piece. It’s almost like a nice old watch. Just keeps working without any gimmicks

a guy with shirt tucked in will always provide a good reliable information. 😀

Damn Alex!!! This review was 100% real life!! Down to running into those downed trees and cutting em up and out of the way!!! Thanks for the dedication and this upload!!!

I picked up a 2008 GX470 with 120,000 miles for $11,000 last year. Absolutely insane value for the money. Drives like its new. Great power and a beast in the snow with snow tires on. Only mechanical update so far has been a new radiator.

Holy crap, when you first pulled up to that tree I was like oh, it's just a couple of bushes, and then you got out and I was like oh, that's a big ass tree.

Nothing stops Alex. He just cuts and rips through everything!!!

This is not the first time see Alex cutting down trees blocking the road. :) real life experience for people who need gx460.

I love the hell outta this truck. Only thing that can take it out is a meteor, but even then...

I have a 2004 GX and it is a solid, reliable, comfortable, tank of a vehicle. Smooth.

My favorite rolling dinosaur. I have a 16' GX with 40k worry free miles.

Great review. Focuses on the good of the GX not just the fuel mileage, lack of updates and body on frame. Have a 2011 and it's still looks current in most peoples eyes. Whether they look outside or inside. That's a plus. The comments about long term reliability are spot on and the biggest reason I bought this over a BMW X5. I will gladly pay more in fuel for a vehicle that will keep rolling for another 10 years. Keep up the great work Alex.

100% love me GX. Couple changes I would like to see: throw away the third row (useless in my opinion); update the infotainment (but keep those hard buttons); shave the nose for a little more approach angle; and, add vertical lumbar support. With these changes, I think the GX would be pretty close to perfect.

Old school with a V8 thats why it sells!!!

If it's not broken, don't fix it. - Lexus.

"BMW's are endless money pits when the warranty runs out". Scotty Kilmer :)

I love every time you wear that "born without a personality" shirt! Way to respond to the internet denizens!

Love this suv. A proper suv just like it’s siblings.

Longtime subscriber, first time poster. The section with the downed tree was HILARIOUS!! Love your vids.

Well, i just bought this car 5 months ago, and i love my gx460 a lot more than my previous car, gs350! Gx certainly doesn’t feel nimble but it’s soooo comfy.

Thank us Aussies for the side swing tailgate. It's where the spare is mounted on most versions of the Prado. They are incredibly popular over here for off road/remote touring.

Glad your channel is growing! I bought the lexus ct200h for our family a lot based on your car seat review! Very informative :)

Thanks Alex! Excellent review as always. I have a 13 GX w/luxury package. Easily my most favorite vehicle.

This is the best GX460 overview video I've seen. I really appreciate the added commentary about how the suspension system works, how the four-wheel drive system works, etc.

Excellent job explaining every detail, just purchased one and I now know even more on this vehicle. Thanks

One of the better comprehensive reviews of Gx I’ve seen- great job. When I saw fallen tree, I thought it was a set up by some local bandits. 😆

cutting down trees and everything and you are still so calm, love it!!

The GX is an awesome vehicle! I went out with a couple friends from work who have a couple newer F-150’s I think 2016 FX4’s I dunno what they were doing wrong as I’m pretty sure the F150 could be quite capable but they kept getting stuck, it seemed lack of articulation, they almost always had a wheel off the ground and the ride they were complaining about the ride comfort. I switched mine to “comfort”. There was this hill one of them went to go up and he was just spinning his wheels maybe he didn’t lock something? I put my 2003 GX470 in low and locked the center diff. It crawled right up. My GX is 100% stock not even any fancy tires just a set of all season Michelins. It’s not the perfect vehicle but I really like it a lot more than I thought I would.

Great thing about these is that you can go all the way back to 2010 models and your buying the same basic vehicle. Plus, the first few years don’t have that giant Alien grill.

My parents have a 2015 GX 460 (Without the headrest screens and the captain's seats) and I was a bit tickled by how little it has changed, with the exception of the grille in the front and the ventilated seats. And your description of how it handles is exactly as how you described it. Still, I like Lexus' "If it ain't broke don't fix it" mentality when it comes to this SUV. It looks modern enough that the average passer by who doesn't review cars for a living would still think its a very current SUV. Rolling strong at 48k miles.

Great job on this review very informative thank you

I like how you're fast with the information and not too opinionated.

I love this man's review and lack of outright bias. His review goes over almost all of the things I want to know about the car.

Great review as always Alex! One thing to note: all current non M X5’s with the optioned factory hitch get a towing bump to 7200lbs

one of the best and through reviews ever, thank you

Love the shirt, exactly what I was thinking when I found your channel

Very well made video, thanks for sharing.

Best review of any vehicle I've ever seen.... Guy knows his stuff .

I am straight but still love Alex. no one explains it better than Alex. Good job man.

We just purchased a 2017 GX460 Premium. Your review is pretty much our experience so far. Saying that, I love this vehicle. I previously had a 2002 RX300 and the transmission gave out at 181,000 miles. I loved that vehicle as well. But they are two completely different vehicles. The RX300 was quite a bit faster and AWD too. Much better gas mileage. But it couldn't haul our 21 ft SeaRay boat. This can comfortably. It rides beautifully. It is sluggish on acceleration and braking, though not terribly. It comes with the trade off of bigger engine and heavier vehicle. That said, we love it.

Replaced my 2017 640i Gran Coupe with the brand new 2020 GX 460. Being 23 years old, I'm constantly being made a fun of as people wonder I'm stupid to buy a car that they think "old guys" drive. Little do they know what a monster it is. Only car that sort of competes because of the narrower size of the vehicle is Nissan Patrol Super safari which is the Y61 they sell here in Dubai. Full size land cruisers and G wagon are just a bit too thirsty.

best review...this guy knows what he is reviewing ...

Excellent review!👍🏼

I already loved Alex, but now it’s just a whole new level 😂😂😂🙌🏾

We need a new segment - Alex on Woodworking or Alex on Wilderness

Keep it as-is and Just put CarPlay in it already ...!

Mountain Man Alex! 💪😎

My sister's Toyota LC from 2001 was the love of her life for all the long haul trips they used to take. Finally MPG forced them to sell (with 180,000 miles or so) and now there's no love for the 2016 Forester that replaced it ;( ...I do see many similarities from that old thing (MPG) but it was easy to pile on the miles! Thanks Alex!

Awesome personality lol, and you are very knowledgeable too, thanks!

This was a very good unbiased review. I was going to question your scoring but since you fairly pointed out that you were specifically comparing it to other competitors. In that case, I suppose it makes sense. Still, in the general sense, it's hard to give it an A for fuel economy (it's poor), A- in noise and ride quality is being very generous. Good point about the tires. I agree with the C for handling and I would add general overall performance like braking/stopping and acceleration. If Safety is an important consideration, you might want to mention that as far as I know, this has never been crash rated (wonder why?) Body on frames usually don't do too well in that area vs. uni-body. They are too rigid- it's great for off-road and towing, but they don't give much which can lead to whiplash and more injuries in some cases. In fairness, against a smaller, lighter vehicle they can fare well. This is mostly due simply to their high weight, mass and momentum. For most people, who don't need strong off-road capability, the RX is hands down better in nearly every category (inferior AWD system though vs. capable true 4x4 in the GX.) If off-roading is a primary focus, a 3-5 year old Land Cruiser is a tremendous value and rock solid.

Your video was excellent. 😊

GX 460 is for me... and definitely thankful for it!

I really appreciated the clear and thorough explanation of the differences between a body-on-frame SUV and a unibody crossover. I had a 2007 GX and loved a lot about it, but space efficiency and mpg were not very good. I hope that Lexus redesigns and reissues a new GX retaining the vehicle's strengths, but addressing some of the deficiencies. I think there is a place for that kind of SUV.

We just traded in our 2016 on a 2020 yesterday. Bulletproof and simple. We love it.

This is THEE truck.

My wife and i have a 2015 and we love it.

Your encounter with that tree is gorgeous

Def this would top my list when I get older.

Yes, totally agree!! We own a ‘16 GX Prem and waiting for Lexus to address the core missing things so we can move to a newer one. Would love to see way better front seats (ours are very uncomfy), the 8 speed from the LX, a bump in power (don’t want DI), updated infotainment sys (do not add the dumb joystick like the LX), standard trans cooler, off-road mode selection standard, 18” wheel option across board since 19’s less tire choices and not as good off-road, higher approach angle on non-sport pkg model, add optional locking diffs pkg, up the towing to 7500, bring back the higher quality steering wheel and shift knobs and get rid of the older Lexus interior pieces that are too dated, and add more soft touch materials across board. Would be more than willing to pay for those changes! Oh yeah, bump in fuel tank size, she’s thirsty!

Thanks Alex! GX won't have carplay or Android auto like it's land cruiser prado cousin...I just don't understand Lexus 🤷‍♂️

New intro is much better!

i like this version of the intro!

All the things you said are what make it amazing, not negatives

Despite the GX being so old (and most of Toyota's trucks), it really is a great SUV. I think Toyota has found a niche with their current lineup of trucks. They're outdated, but so charming. When I was in the market for an SUV, I wanted something that was body-on-frame, and reliable and the GX just fit that bill so perfectly. A lot of people/reviewers complain that the GX and even the 4Runner are outdated but what everyone doesn't realize is if you want something more technologically advanced, Toyota offers that with the RX and Highlander. I can't wait to see what Toyota has in store for their lineup of trucks though.

To answer Alex’s question: it seems like it would be a simple matter to design more comfy seats, (2) add a couple of gears to the transmission for quicker acceleration and better highway mpg; (3) use the port/direct injection system from the version of this engine in the LS 460 sedan and get 80 more hp and better low rpm torque; (4) add Apple CarPlay and Android auto capability to keep the millennials happy; and lose some of the lower body cladding to improve approach/departure/break over angles. Realize that this now appeals to an off-road oriented crowd. The grille is ridiculous, but it’s no worse than on any other current Lexus vehicle.

Awesome review 👍 awesome SUV... but which is best in class for good on road but capable off road?

Aggressive specs, the front grille looks sharp. Great auto.

Alex, what is your take on these fancy bumper covers from an impact solidity point of view ?

It's time we get Alex to that 500K milestone.

I love it. So elegant

I've had a rx 350 and gx470. Lexus uses the loudest tires they can find. Loved both of them, the GX wasn't particularly fast, fuel efficient or updated, but it was our favorite. When I'm done paying for car and college for the kids we're going back to a GX. They can be found with low miles, and maintenance records as lease returns. Lexus and toyota owners are some of the best about maintenance records.at the dealership

The GX and LX are Bullet proof! I have owned several and never had any problems!

This one is just pure love

The answer is its both. The problem is the 2005-2008 model was better than this The upside is this is very reasonably priced compared to the competition

I wonder how often Lexus loses a sale , simply for having outdated tech in their vehicles. I for one was put off for buying one at least once where I went to the dealer to actually purchase a vehicle and look at the infotainment system and literally just walked away completely from the deal simply because it had an outdated system. I think you can sometimes live without the latest transmission or engine choices if it's a really solid and reliable choice. But for premium cars , you should expect for the vehicle to come with the latest cutting edge technology package.

Alex is offroad car dad goals

My wife bought the 2020 Lexus GX 460 despite NOT wanting to be seen in a Luxury brand, because it had more comfortable ride and front seats than Toyota 4 Runner and Sienna which she also considered. We own older cars and don't care for the hard uncomfortable seats in many late model cars. We did like the seats in the Ford Explorer, which we also considered, but preferred Toyota/Lexus reliability over Ford and body on frame construction for towing and perceived safety. We also preferred the V8 and heavier tow capacity over the 4 Runner and Explorer. Fuel economy is a downside, but the V8 with 6 speed should stand up well. This will replace a 2002 Explorer which was totaled when it hit a concrete wall at highway speed (Vehicle stood up well considering and the driver walked away, thus we prefer the body on frame design though aware of crush zones etc on other designs.) Other vehicles we have owned and liked were Toyota Highlander, Previa, Honda Odyssey, and Jeep Grand Wagoneer (older full size).

This guy lost me at “went with Durango over a GX”

Alex…I have my GX & oh Man U can’t ask for a more nicer ride…hands down its one of the best SUV u can find…luv the Marklevinson sound system 👍🏾👍🏾

Great review!

This SUV is like my sushi knife forged by hands in the most traditional way, its sharpness can outlast modern knife and last a lifetime.

Alex what are your thoughts on the upcoming 2022 model with CarPlay/AA and increased, upgraded infotainment 10.3 inch screen, etc.?

I test rode a used 2016 GX460 last year and absolutely loved the ride, the interior and the rear hatch. Models back then didn't have the stupid ground spoilers or even worse looking grill like they do now. I really do hate the newer grill design and I was almost going to accept it for the other features and reliability. The GX460 has been voted the most reliable vehicle for a few years now. Fortunately we found a used Toyota Land Cruiser for the same price as a new 4Runner TRD Pro and purchased that instead. No funky grill, more interior space, uses regular gasoline and we don't have to worry about the front bumper scratching when we take it offroad. For a 2nd vehicle, I wouldn't hesitate on buying an older gx460 that has the older Lexus grill.

Alex - how to you talk so smoothly and flow from sentence to sentence without breathing? Great videos. Now explain why you bought a Durango? Who does that?

Can you cook waffles on the grill? Handy camping feature.

Excellent

The best deal on the GX is a used one. You can buy them used for less than a 4runner.

Thank you....

BTW KDSS isn't passive, the accumulators are blocked above 12MPH, and open below 12mph, if you unplug the accumulators then they are completely passive and "open" to allow for a smoother ride at higher speeds.

Getting used to the new intro, starting to like it. Hard to accept change!

LOVE IT

That electric saw works great! Link to where we can buy one??? :D

GX 460 is a beast reliability is a 10!

Alex, GX sales were up by approximately 10% in the down market of 2020.

Entire industry lost it soul by moving away from body on frame and into unibody. SUV title should be reserved for body on frame... Call a unibody a crossover...Good to see Ford doing something about it in 2021 with its new products.

I'm stuck. Our 2007 has been exceptional for 13+ years and 155k miles. It's still tight, strong, comfortable and hands-down the most-reliable vehicle we've ever owned. But it's also going to become our soon-to-be-teenage-driver's SUV. So we're looking for the new family SUV. We don't wheel or tow anymore, and I want a Cayenne. Badly. But am terrified of the running costs. BMW would be great, but likely 3x the repair/ownership cost of a Cayenne (have had both brands so have the experience of enthusiasm-crushing pain from truly baffling repair bills). Audi/VW? Hah. Thanks for making the Lexus reliability point at 28:29, Alex. The Lexus RX rides too poorly around town and on the highway (stiff and loud). About the closest unit-body solution I can think of that checks the handling, ride, comfort, design and reliability/cost-to-own boxes I'd *like* to see is - surprisingly enough - the Mazda CX-9. Thoughts?

Alex - you said you were surprised at the elevated noise level, particularly the tire noise. Note that the 2021 GX now has standard front side acoustic laminated glass. I wonder if that helps?

My brother has a GX. I told him to sell it to me if he ever sells it. I am still waiting while I drive my Mercedes ML 400 and Audi SQ5. These German cars are a tank with no problems but I still want his GX.

I think with a body redesign, without changing the frame, they could continue to produce this thing for years to come. I mean full blown interior redesign, ground up. While this gets the job done, its very dated for its price point, and lexus has a history of that.

Goooooo Alex!! Owned the tree 😁🤣😁