Is Newer = Better? - Lexus GX550 Overtrail Review. How Does it Compare to the GX460?

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Will the GX550 upgrades convince diehard GX fans? There's a lot to like about the new GX, but it comes at the loss of what a lot of GX fans really love about the original
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Index:
0:00 Intro
2:02 Exterior
8:17 Interior
15:34 Driving Experience
21:37 Conclusion
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@hussam9433 2 ай бұрын

actually, this is the first time you feel GX is truly independent car and gave it a care it is need from design point . that is alone is enough . the previous generations is just Prado cruiser with VIP treatment.

@derekfoehr9264 2 ай бұрын

The third row cupholders are nice if you are out camping and sleeping in the back of the vehicle you have a place to set cups or other items.

@tonyjiang6418 3 ай бұрын

"Heavily wooded field" aka a forest lol

@showmemorefunthings9208 3 ай бұрын

Much better look than the latest outgoing model. Durability and reliability yet to be determined.

@Karlkn 3 ай бұрын

98% sure I will be keeping my GX460. Such an amazing vehicle!!!

@JStryker7 3 ай бұрын

I mean unless you already have extreme mileage, there’s no rush. You can always wait and see if there’s anything to be worked out

@Karlkn 3 ай бұрын

Just about 60,000 miles. I am at 19.4 mpg average on 460 V8 compared to 16.1 on 2022 Tundra non hybrid twin turbo V6. Pretty sure there will be no fuel savings in new GX. @@JStryker7

@edmundcharles5278 3 ай бұрын

Agreed. Too many electronic items on the new 550 GX! Also, why limit the EKDSS to only the GX 55” Trail edition? There is no standard opening sun roof across all new GX models.

@dylanfgarrison 3 ай бұрын

I’ve got a 2008 GX 470 w/ 198,000 miles. Drives and runs great. I’ll be replacing it with something all electric with more safety and convenience features eventually but if the mileage wasn’t so bad (and I drive a lot for work) I’d keep it much longer.

@healer81 3 ай бұрын

Getting a used LX or GX for half or more the price of the new GX has strong arguments, especially when comparing the mpg not being that much better on the new one.

@MrMikeDao 3 ай бұрын

That goes for every generation of cars to every brand of cars though. There are people who are reluctant skeptics and people who are curiously interested enough to just get it

@healer81 3 ай бұрын

@@MrMikeDao Generally it takes 2-3 years for manufactures to get it right. Thats when id consider the new version. Tundra's are now sitting on lots asking to be sold. People take vehicles too seriously and buy too quickly which is why so many people change cars every 2-5 years

@_beanswick2054 Ай бұрын

If G Wagon and Defender Had a baby !! 😊

@MichaelPederson-gv6mo 2 ай бұрын

Great review

@rajsteint6487 Ай бұрын

The best true offroad Luxury SUV other than the G Wagon. Reliability and quality that Land Rover will never match. I will be buying the Nori green Overtrail and dump another 20 or 30 Gran (CAD) and make this thing the ultimate beast in the British Columbian Mountains.

@marcochavanne 3 ай бұрын

Such a bummer that the Overtrail isnt available with a 3rd row. My wife said thats a dealbreaker for us since we have 4 kids and I dont know how easily I could install seats from the base model back there.

@meenam300zx 27 күн бұрын

Get a mini van for christ sake!!

@aldrinsantodomingomartinez3356 3 ай бұрын

Excelente información la que proporcionaste👍🏼

@2URLex 3 ай бұрын

How did you get one of these outside of the Arizona press release? I’ve been waiting on the off-roading channels to get one of these overtrails to put it through the motions. I think you missed out a lot by not taking the most offroad ready trim on a good trail.

@lozada1971 3 ай бұрын

I waited for the release specs of the 2024 and went that day to the Lexus dealer and bought a 2023 GX 460 Luxury with Sport package.

@Booster6969 2 ай бұрын

Wow what a horrible decision 😂

@meenam300zx 27 күн бұрын

Are you crazy? The ugly grill 2023?

@johnminichielli8957 2 ай бұрын

I'll wait for the range extending plugin version, like the new Ramcharger is offering.

@speroconits6901 2 ай бұрын

I can’t believe how much the media is so crazy about these new Lexusii!,,

@rostamr4096 21 күн бұрын

Great review. I am going to trade in me 4runner 2020 limited for a GX550 overtrail plus in the next few weeks. Do you know if you can change the color and font size of the heads up display?

@Meltdown900cc 3 ай бұрын

Where was this filmed at?

@CJ-rk5eg 3 ай бұрын

Can you turn off the eyeball monitors?

@mercboy111 2 ай бұрын

Is the new 550 Overtrail more capable than the 4Runner Limited or TRD Pro? :)

@Math-zl8kq 3 ай бұрын

Have you tow with it? How does it feel?

@JStryker7 3 ай бұрын

While probably not the smartest choice given the prices, I still like the new LC more than the new GX

@deechicago25 2 ай бұрын

They should make a mini v4 or v6 at least 30mpg .the size of a Jimny , under 30k

@hassandawudi4810 3 ай бұрын

Does the base model have gps navigation that doesn't need subscriptions? I've asked 2 dealers & they mention apple car play, so they're clueless.

@AlphaOmega333 3 ай бұрын

It is a subscription that is based off of Google maps, so you’ll need internet connection regardless.

@dhuntington6009 Ай бұрын

Wish you covered how the ride quality is

@oni-one574 3 ай бұрын

Thought the GX had the inflator in the back?

@youtubecarspottersguide1 3 ай бұрын

like it its more utilitarian ,than the v8 3 row luxury GX460 ugly front end GX460 has a 109" wb new GX550 has 112' wb is really good , one could spec a base GX550 overtrail moon roof delete under $70k.

@reyd8609 3 ай бұрын

What's the gas consumption? and does it need premium gas? Thanks.

@ShiftingLanes 3 ай бұрын

Needs premium for this one

@americandude3825 3 ай бұрын

My wife and I want the GX550. However, I like to cry once, buy once (spend good money for a quality product). While I know Lexus is literally second to none for reliability and quality, I don’t see how the 550 can be more reliable simply due to more electronics and the turbos. I know they are not new to turbos. The original supras had them, etc. I know I can go buy a 2022/23 GX460 with the interior tech, and I can drive it 300k miles with no issues - which is what I do with vehicles. My 2008 sequoia has 219k miles and I just had a new bumper installed, new headlamps, new 9” touch screen, new door speakers, new all over paint job in Toyota cement gray, and it’s worth every penny to refurbish. However, I know Toyota/Lexus will stand behind their product with the GX550 so if there are any issues, they will fix it. If not, I can always get rid of it for a 460. 😂

@honda116969 2 ай бұрын

Dealership gonna have to discount $15-20K on vehicles costing 70K or most ppl can't buy/afford it. All these dealers filing up they gotta do something if they wanna move metal like their use to

@kchak88 2 ай бұрын

No dealership is going to give discounts and they’re still going to sell out of all their inventory

@honda116969 2 ай бұрын

@@kchak88 have you looked at any dealerships lately?

@er98ah Ай бұрын

@@honda116969this ain’t a Honda civic 😂

@honda116969 Ай бұрын

@@er98ah i thought it was, sorry i can only read brail 🤥

@drexhaus 3 ай бұрын

wonder if the black trim comes off easily. looks like plastic that would be prone to fading

@ShiftingLanes 3 ай бұрын

It does look like that type of matte black finish. And I noticed on the Premium and Luxury versions that it’s a painted version.

@hawaiianrailway9927 3 ай бұрын

Did it drive on road as well as a 460?

@ShiftingLanes 3 ай бұрын

It felt a lot better. Felt very light on its feet, and confident on backroads. Rough roads will still remind you that it’s a body on frame though.

@paulbugoni2846 2 ай бұрын

Depends on the model. Some reviewers state that without KDSS it’s very floaty with lots of lean.

@daveywaraich7033 2 ай бұрын

Does this one has full time AWD or 4WD system?

@ShiftingLanes 2 ай бұрын

Full 4WD only. So no 2WD mode.

@daveywaraich7033 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the info

@seikocitizenwatches 3 ай бұрын

Lexus and Toyota are far from being perfect but they are the best in automobile world overall. All of our family’s Toyota and Lexus vehicles have driven past 300k miles and last beyond 20 years with just regular maintenance and few minor repairs.

@BobbyDeniroX 3 ай бұрын

They are messing it up in London where you can't collect cars anymore and just keep them

@blu_is500 3 ай бұрын

I absolutely love the GX…all flavors, but this one is pretty freaking bad ass.

@drwisdom1 11 күн бұрын

I don't want all the fancy new electronics that will break destroying the key benefits of the Lexus GX - dependability and longevity. I don't want lane keep assist, a screen for the dashboard, adaptive cruise control, ... I'm sticking with the GX460. I think the boxy styling is just a fad, like the Honda Element and Scion xB. In a couple of years the new GX/Land Cruiser won't look as good as all the GXs and Land Cruisers of the last 30 years. What I find interesting is the government is forcing Toyota to move from larger naturally aspirated engines to less cylinders with turbochargers in order to save gas. But Toyota complies with the engine size reduction by significantly increasing the power instead of increasing the gas mileage.

@AS-bb5op 3 ай бұрын

Doesn’t make sense to put a less reliable twin turbo v6 and gain 1mpg on the highway instead of the old and proven v8. Sticking with last gen GX.

@edmundcharles5278 3 ай бұрын

True -the 550 does not offer enough upgrades over the 460, maybe getting anew 4Runner is a better option than a 550! Paddle shifters on an SUV!!! Are they kidding?????

@ksk3746 3 ай бұрын

So coool!! This car is Japanese car. But we Japanese cant buy this car yet…. I wanna buy GX550 immediately.

@PaulSmith-vq5hf 3 ай бұрын

Sequoia looks like a better deal

@AlphaOmega333 3 ай бұрын

Sequoia materials are subpar compared to this and has hard seats

@CeeJay591 3 ай бұрын

I stopped watching when I heard that Lexus took their design cues for the hood from the Porsche 911. I’ve read a lot of reviews and somehow no one found a way to mention the 911 in a gx550 review 😂

@HabitualFixation 3 ай бұрын

99% sure I'm getting rid of my GX460. 550 is amazing

@speroconits6901 Ай бұрын

Why not keep the V8 as an option? People already are trading in their tundras.

@Marc-nc9yv 3 ай бұрын

So odd that Lexus people are worried about the new GX. yes the old was very reliable, but also sooo old. low power, crazy bad gas mileage, messed up rear barn door and really not very good looking. This new one is great looking better power and efficiency and more functional door. Just better in every way. If people believe in Lexus then it will be reliable

@edmundcharles5278 3 ай бұрын

…..the gas mileage on the new 550 is only 1 mpg better than the V8 460- not a great improvement for a twin turbo V6. Also no wood trim and minimal leather on the 550!

@er98ah Ай бұрын

@@edmundcharles5278it’s also much more capable engine wise. 0-60 1.2 seconds faster, 2500 lb more towing capacity and is much more off-road capable. I’d say overall those are good improvements.

@meenam300zx 27 күн бұрын

I hated the 2023 GX460 and here are the reasons: 1) Very ugly front grill, I really hate the look of it. Why would you pay so much to drive such an ugly car. 2) Small windshield giving it claustrophobic feel 3) Many of them have KDSS problem which the dealer will not fix 4) rear door opening should have been changed at least 8 years ago 5) 13 mpg gas mileage 6) Useless 3rd row seats. They should have just removed it 7) it was neither a luxury SUV like Mercedes or BMW nor was it an off roader like Range Rover. The new GX550 is at least an off roader that can compete with Range Rover.