I traded in my 2020 GX for the 2022 to get apple car play and the upgraded infotainment. Also, Mark Levinson sound was only available on the Luxury trim, but now an option on the premium trim. This vehicle is just perfect. Yes, mileage could be better, but that’s the trade off. I get 19.8 mpg overall with mostly highway miles. The barn door is cool. Not an issue. Third row is for kids in every car. Touch pad is fine too. It’s not over sensitive, imo. This thing is designed to run for decades without major repairs. That’s a BIG deal. The base off-road package is great for most uses.

Yup... they're reviewing the Lexus GX again. That means the new one is right around the corner.

I bought a my gx when we were living on Manhattan, i exclusively street parked and i had no problem with the rear swing door opening. To me it makes more sense its on the side of the driver.

I know it's not cool to say nice things about about still having a CD player but if I'm going to spend the money on a Mark Levinson system, I want one. Lexus knows I want a CD player because I'm their target market. I appreciate that. Good review.

Just bought my 2023 GX Luxury model and I LOVE it! I am coming off of a Toyota old school SUV and this is a huge step up in luxury and handling! The V8 is super smooth and this promises to be the last year of the old reliable V8. Gas mileage is the same as my old V6 Toyota. I could have waited for the 2024 GX, but this will have a different engine and transmission- so will it be as smooth? No one knows for sure. The new GX will probably be more expensive, have some levels of tweets to be fixed in succeeding years, and it will be back-ordered for USA delivery for about 6 months. I took the plunge to buy the 2023 GX Luxury and I have zero regrets and I will not envy the new 2024 GX either. I have reached a stage in life where I do not care about paying for premium gas and I want to ride in comfort in my 'forever' Lexus GX!

Just got our ‘23 this week and LOVE it. I had an Eddie Bauer Expedition for 12 years and used the (pretty good) third row ONCE. Think of the GX as having great storage with an emergency third row. If you really MUST HAVE that many passengers get a van.

I just bought a new 2023 GX, and I love it ! I thought I loved my RX until I got this GX . It’s an awesome vehicle !

If I ever find myself not living in the concrete jungle anymore, this is the truck I would get for the country/suburbs. I have *always* loved this freaking thing! Thank you for recognizing the value of build quality and longevity; most reviewers harp on 'this is old', 'that is old', blah blah blah... Old = Tried & True 🙂 Thanks for posting!

This thing is a beauty. MPG is low, but I like to think we even out as a family with the Model Y my wife drives. 3rd row is electric on mine and it works well for kids. It's a really good feeling when you know that you can go cross country on your car at a moment's notice and not worry if it will make it there (as long as you have enough money for gas). To each it's own, I really like my GX.

Im excited to pick mine up today. Its been a long week. Everyone dislikes the touch pad. Maybe im super lazy, but i still use the touch pad. Im to lazy to reach forward to touch the screen 😂

It's easy to use the trackpad with your thumb while driving. You can also use the Menu button to quickly get to the main screen without having to touch the display. As far as the third row, you want to access it from the other side instead of the driver's side. The seat slides further, allowing you to climb to the back with more room. If you opt for the Premium Plus or Luxury package, the power folding third row makes it easier to use the seats when needed. We have the right seat in the third row up and the left one down so we can have more storage and an extra seat available for our child.

I have a 2017. Gas mileage is 15 city 20 highway at around 75. Premium required. Which going in you know this. 6 years of ownership and 75k miles, changed brakes and rotors around 40k miles and OEM Bridgestone to Michelin. Otherwise bulletproof. Few things I’d like changed would be a bigger tank. Range is around 300 miles. 3 blinks on turn signal when you tap it. Otherwise been very satisfied.

I've had my 2013 for about a year, and absolutely love it. The earlier iterations do have slightly better approach and departure angles. At 160k miles, mine drives like a dream. I do currently have it torn apart for some repairs and maintenance (leaking radiator (very common), and chose to replace the water pump, belt tensioner, and idler pully while I'm in it). If looking at an earlier 460, be sure to check for the intake valley coolant leak, cam tower oil leak, and timing cover oil leak. Mine looks to have recently developed the timing leak, but I can likely monitor it for years before it becomes an issue. When the time comes, it's going to be a costly repair (maybe a bit more than I'm comfortable DIY'ing). My only real complaint is the lack of a transmission dipstick. Some dealers will try to claim the ATF is lifetime, even though the manual gives a service interval for it. Changing it (properly) is a huge pain, and could have been simplified with a damned dipstick.

I think we need a better definition for what defines a truck besides the frame because by that definition a crown victoria and several other things would be called "trucks."

Great video as always. I am a GX 460 owner and I don't think the mpg is that bad at all. My brother has a Ford Explorer that gets pretty much the same mpg and it is trash compared to my GX. Also, I did a DIY third row seat removal and used a kit from GOOSE that replaced the floor where the seats were. I insulated it as well and it works great. I am so glad I did it because it is just the wife and I now that the kiddos have moved out, and the GX 460 is the perfect road trip vehicle.

A Toyota that has been in production for many years is hard to beat from a longevity standpoint. That's why the 4Runner sells so well. They go forever.

Last I checked, the off road package is only available with the premium model. I think that's 7-8k more plus the 1.5k off road package. I own a pearl white 2023 GX black line edition, installed full RCI skids (engine, transmission, transfer, fuel and diff), Full Amsoil MP undercoat, Ironman foam cell pro 2.5inch lift with Cooper Rugged Trek all terrain tires. I average 14mpg city and can get up to 20 mpg hwy, not bad. Off road and on road, this thing is incredible. Most importantly, this truck has so much character, and I plan to keep it a long long time.

I want one of these in a few years when used ones pop up in the used market

The single biggest issue with buying a GX for off road is you just bought this nice lexus and now you need to take a Sawzall to the low hanging body work. It's for me, but emotionally, not for everybody.

Did you forget you can open the back glass and pass things through when the door is between you and the sidewalk?😂

I purchased a brand new 2022 model with the premium plus package with the sport design package back in December of 2021 and me and my entire family love it! The Starfire Pearl is so plush and elegant!

You are funny but sometimes lazy. Access to the 3rd row in the GX is from the passenger side rear door, not driver side rear door. Try that sometimes. or read the owners manual.

I purchased a lightly used 2017 GX back in January. It had a perfect Lexus service history, every 5,000 miles! I love everything about this Lexus, EVERYTHING!!! As far as fuel consumption, its on par with, or slightly better than my 2022 Tundra non-turbo. The infotainment system is great, does everything I need. The huge screen in my Tundra is pretty, but not of much use, I have it almost always turned off.

The sensitivity of the touch pad is adjustable. I like the pad. My arm and hand fall there more comfortably then holding it up to the touch screen.

Australia sells this as a Toyota Landcruiser Prado (baby brother) same body different grill and a 3l desiel engine, and ready for offroading angles ground clearance etc

Absolutely love my GX!!! My husband found a custom base model that was used for the PGA in New Orleans and we got an amazing deal 2023 with 300 miles base model with premium features including black on black, 2nd row captains chairs, upgraded rims, sunroof and mark levison for the price of a base model!!!Will drive this forever!!!

On our third 460 and we love it! It will go down as one of if not the best in it's class and I can see the demand for these late model 460's (2020+) going up in the years to come for those looking to build overland vehicles. I am excited for the next Gen GX and we will likely get one in the years to come but we just might keep the 460 around for our town car because it will literally run forever.

My wife has a 2015, and I loathe that you have to go into the infotainment to do anything, even turning down the A/C fan speed. Nice that they changed that in the newer ones.

A number of videos are out there showing the GX on some damn rough terrain, so I’m not worried at all about some moderate off-roaring.

The price of 62K is actually reasonable for what you get. Especially considering it could last for 20 years easily.

We’ve had 2 now(traded in the first one just to get 80K less Miles) and we love her! Just an awesome Vehicle. Solid. Capable. Comfortable. Bulletproof. Love. Her.

Love your videos but particularly this one!! It’s a damn bargain and that’s why I’m buying this vehicle in about 2 more months!! I’m so freaking hyped to get one! Thank you so much for a perfect video! I’ve had nothing but problems with my 2015 Silverado so I sold it. I need DEPENDABILITY. This is the ONLY vehicle after a crapload of research that I narrowed down. I decided that this particular vehicle is a perfect choice between pulling my 3900 pound trailer and giving my wife her dream vehicle. The PERFECT comprise! ❤️

I bought a mint condition 2015 model luxury gx with every feature available - offroad crawl, driver safety, some extra under carriage protection. Last summer there were only 2 used ones on Autotrader within a 500 miles of me. I paid a little over 30k with 100k miles. It drives, behaves, and looks nicer today than any vehicle i've owned in my 40 years of driving. Including many teutonic money pits! And gx's are so hush quiet inside. I feel spoiled 😄

I was hoping you would of gotten more into all it’s bells and whistles. Great review none the less.

I'm keeping my 2021 forever!

I have the captain chairs for the mid-row. Only kids ride in the back. We love it!

Great review. And I thought the same thing about the tailgate even before you mentioned that. I understand why a Toyota product might have it that way, but I've also noticed that the Jeep Wrangler opens from the left as well. I would find that particularly annoying for the same reason you mentioned.

What a great deal. Especially these days when everything is crazy expensive

These are only getting more popular as the used samples are getting cheaper. You will these rigs on the road for the next 10-15 years

I have 2800 miles on my new GX I fill up every week and I don’t feel the gas mileage is as bad as some people say.

Am I the only one that finds Toyota/ Lexus interiors to look modern and dated at the same time?

Nice to see you in front of the camera again Nathan🤟

is this gx the canadian version? nori green doesn't appeaer to be available in the US website.

The GX460 is an off-tank. It's the Landcruser Prado in the world market. 4runners are GX460s with with features removed. Cut the plastic junk and take it anywhere! ❤

Nice review. Thanks for posting. Love my 19. Beautiful...Solid...Smooth...Quiet....Best in class reliability...Made in Japan...and an Excellent V8. What's not to Love about this thing. And will last Three times longer then Anything else on the road.

Anyone know if you can still get an off-road package for a 2013 - 15 from the dealer? I’m looking to get one but finding on with crawl is pretty hard.

I’m getting about 18MPG combined with my 23 GX. The actual fuel economy is better than advertised which is rare these days. Also don’t think you can get off-road package on Blackline edition. You have go up to Luxury trim to get that package which is another 10K more. Honestly with GX one doesn’t need the off-road package. With ATrac/Center Diff/4L it can take you anywhere. The ground clearance and approach/departure angles are the only limitation

Have a 2018 GX and my biggest decision will be whether to buy a 2023 GX or the soon to be released 2024 GX.. Leaning towards a 2023 as my last car before I die.. :)

I’m on the hunt for a first time truck!! I’m leaning towards 2023 Lexus GX 460 or 2023 Chevy Tahoe. Any advice will be greatly appreciate!!

Nathan 👏👏👏.......have a good one everybody ✌️

Trim the Chin - Cut the Rear - remove the Side Steps and install sliders - put on 4Runner TRD Pro 17inch wheels - 255/75/17 All-Terrains = Good to go 👍

Love our GX460..... Did not buy it for the third row or gas mileage. 💪

The side folding rear door on this and what is sold as Land Cruiser here in Europe, is something i don't understand that they keep: The reason for side folding backdoors were the mounted spare wheels on the door. And Toyota/Lexus has moved the spare wheel under the rear end of the truck and there's no factory way of mounting it to the backdoor. So why not make it swing up then? And as i encountered such a siefolding door has another disadvantage: imagine two people carrying something large and trying to put it into the storage area of the car/truck. With normal up swinging doors you can be on each side while lifting it in. With a sidefolding door that doesn't open more than 90° you can't. (On the positive: a fork lift can drive closer than with an up folding dor.)

Good, fair review. I disagree about the touchpad, but otherwise you're right on.

Glad it has a GRILL!!

It's a bit silly to complain about a 21 degree departure angle and a side opening trunk for parallel parking situations; it's kind of talking out of both sides of your mouth. The implementation prioritizes BOTH on-road and off-road benefits while it's critiqued for not being fully committed in both directions. A 21 degree departure angle is more than sufficient for non-extreme offroading while the lower front valance that reduces that angle helps with aero/MPG on the highway. The side opening trunk is an off-road feature that gives access to the roof while standing on the rear bumper; you don't get that with a top opening hatch and otherwise need to install a ladder for the same access. Also as already indicated, the rear glass opens so the side opening trunk isn't that big of an issue for parallel parking anyway.

Mpg is just the same with the 2024 gx,... even the tundra turbo gets 16mpg..... the only thing here is no worries about turbos cause its natural engine.... 300hp is good enough.....

Have 2022 Pearl white with the Mark Levinson since April 2022 with 26,000+ and it is the family vehicle now but, primarily the wife's 2001 4 Runner 246,000 4WD replacement. That 4 Runner is now with our 17 year old son. I was not crazy about the GX during the test drive. I hated the "ECO mapped" A/T that short shifts until you get into the throttle. But, have grown to truly enjoy the vehicle and as with the 4 Runner, simply feel at ease with full fait that it will "just work" for many years to come. Personally, I have a 2001 Boxster, 2006 Ram Cummins that I use. I love both and both are reliable. But, both require parts replacements at times due to age/wear of non-"wear" items or items that should last a long time. Porsche's water pump is supposed to be replaced every 30,000 miles because of a plastic impeller for example. The GX is really and yes a second really good at everything it does. It is now the best at anything to my way of thinking except being "bullet proof". It tows well, it off roads well, it has good space, it has good power, and the list goes on. In every segment, I would have preferred a used Range Rover (Full size, not a silly Range Rover offspring) but, the Land Rover will never be "bullet proof".

The only reason why I'd buy this over any other SUV is because of the 4*4 system and RELIABILITY thats it. Other SUVs are better in every way, we talking about safety, performance dynamics, efficiency, power, speed, technology,Multiple engines, flat cornering ability etc....Buut they will all stay behind in terms of reliability as they age. Also if you're on budget these are easy to get plus they still run like champs with close to 200k miles. Also the kind of people that have lots of money and switch cars a lot, this is less likely to be on the menu. Wonderful car alongside the LX570. These things will always be there for you, Just regular maintenance thats it. I know its toyota/lexus but buying a used one, always get it checked because people abuse cars.

Just bought a 23 premium. Itll hold its value well especially when the next gen comes out with a hybrid 4 cyl.

I don't think I would feel comfortable taking any luxury SUV off road unless I had to. The most I would do is a rut filled muddy parking lot before a hiking or bike trail and parking next to Hondas, Toyotas, or GM sedans/CUVs.

Awesome!

Snagged a 2022 GX 460 last year for the wife to drive just because I heard the GX was eventually going to lose the V8. It's been amazing. We love it. She had a CRV which was great, but the Lexus is just so much more comfy and powerful.

Completely agreed with U!, With all honesty no real midsize suv can ever compete with gx460 or 4Runner!!, These 2 suvs can really do it all for 10 years with no sneeze!

Are the 3rd row seats removable in this like the were in the older 470?

The GX 460 with a V8 engine will be a gem and most sought after years from now. The smoothness, refinement and reliability can’t be compared to newer generation of Lexus engine.

I'm a big fan of Nori Green. I saw it on a Camry which was a special color on it at one time. I always thought that Toyota should dip into the Lexus pallet with their "special" editions. Lexus has some really good colors in their catalog. Nori green is among their best IMO.

My GX 3rd row is powered. No trouble at all to use. I know. I put it down with the button when I bought it and it's still down.

I see Nathan has been using keeps!

I liked the old GX470 better. Easier to modify for offroading...

some long term issue the GX460 will have are like radiator leak around 80k miles. Coolant valley plate leak around 120k mile. Timing cover leak around 70k miles. Other than those it's a great truck

Man 105K views and i am just seeing this. Now I want a 23 GX460 to build into a over lander. Or do I get the new GX550?

Get them while you can since this is a future collectible because of the box frame and V8 engine.

Looks like our Aussie prado.

I hate that I bought one because supposedly super reliable, but then I find out about this coolant valley leak flaw that Lexus won’t recall is why my coolant disappears

The only think i hate with my 2016 is the mileage...other than that, its perfect

Is this the same as the Prado or Landcruiser?

I don't care about the mpg's I want one 😁

It's okay about the 3rd row, we're just throwing kiddos back there lol

I'm waiting for the GX550. Hopefully the dealers don't jackup (Markup) the price.

Good video I always appreciate your take on things. Now on a personal note, please leave the sugar alone you’re going to be dead by your 50s get this book “Fat Heals Sugar Kills” and read it. We wan’t you around doing videos. This book helped me.

Lexus doesn’t sell well because they don’t update their vehicles. They don’t update their vehicles because they don’t sell. Never ending cycle. Really wish the GX460 got more love for the price.

My Tacoma with a V-6 only got 18mpg without nearly the power. So I guess the 4.6 does ok.

I am sure you can adjust the sensitivity of the touchpad...

gonna get a 18 y/o 460 once my 19 y/o 470 dies, chop off the skirts and some of the bumper, throw on a 3inch and some tires. then go anywhere I want

I do wish they would have gone more down the design path of the LC Prado Kakadu to get better off-roading angles from the factory, but let's be honest: no new Lexus buyer is going off road in these - that's for the second or third owner to do. I also much prefer the removable third row seats of the GX 470 as while they are equally useless, you can remove them completely and get a lower loading floor in return.

This and the 4 runner are the last real Toyota's. And they are both going away. Seriously thinking of picking up a GX 460 but in my heart I really want the overseas Prado version with the D4D diesel. Either way, I just can't get myself to take that much money out of my retirement. If I could get the diesel without that ugly grill I"d probably spend stupid money for it. But even the Prado's front end took a dump for the worst. Seriously considering just buying a 1997 JDM Prado import. Japan has many low mileage examples in great shape. Because the bottom line is that Toyota's best land cruisers are NOT made here.

They should have made the third row seats an option

I have a 2018 GX 460 that i bought brand new. The new infotainment screen/climate controls is what I wanted on my 2018 model. I think it's sad that Lexus lags behind in adding features to this model line. I get the fact it was selling well for them and so they don't feel the need to update it. I don't think I will buy another because I really wanted a pickup truck, but my timing was bad for options back in 2018. Also, I don't enjoy going to the gas station to fill up because you need to use 93 octane gas. I wish Toyota/Lexus would make a pickup for the Lexus line based on their Hilux line. I would be more incline to buy it than a GX 460 the next time I'm in the market for a new vehicle. Hopefully that won't be until at least 2028 model year or later.

As this review is posted on 5/23/2023, several days ago, Lexus just put out two tease pictures for the upcoming release of the fully redesigned 2024 GX550. The V8 will disappear, and in its place, a twin-turbo V6 with updated tech, safety and a wider and longer (and allegedly) more rugged appearing "off-road" chassis on top of their newer more rigid frame. This begs the question, if you need a new car now/soon, do you buy the current GX460 with its proven dependability refined over 14 years of updates to the same basic platform (released in 2009/model year 2010), or wait for the 2024/25 GX550 realizing that the first few years of a complete redesign inherently have bugs to work out. As a Tahara-built vehicle though, this should put the 2024 slightly ahead of most new model year vehicles built elsewhere. Lastly, will GX460s still hold their value once the GX550s are released? These are questions I am wrestling with myself.

The Blackline did not come with the Mark Levinson system.

You are just another guy who does NOT get this vehicle! You don't even know how the 3rd row seats are accessed! Stop conveying WRONG INFORMATION. YOU STOOD ON THE WRONG SIDE AND TRIED TO GRAB THE SEAT! The 3rd row is accessed from the rear door AND the right rear door on Passenger side NOT on driver side. So many of you out there not knowing the GX. What you are showing is a blackline edition. You mentioned Mark Levinson. ML is NOT included or an option on the blackline. The numbers you read are wrong too! Try finding this "PRIMITIVE TRUCK" for the price you quoted. Its a shame you all review a unique vehicle like the GX and don't know it well. That said I do agree on the reliability piece. And yes it's a tank! I request that you do good research on behicles and then speak about them. Thank you!

What! Does that thing actually have a CD player? Are you sure that isn’t a 2003?

The best of the best

Get the power third row seat.

Call me crazy, but I just got my 4th GX460. Was gonna wait for the 2024 but the V8 in the 2023 is a tank.

Everyone this v8 will outlast the new twin turbo v6

Just traded my 2021 4Runner Limited Nightshade another last of a legend. Love my GX so happy I finally pulled the trigger. Anyone on the fence - do it. You will not regret it.

Bummer you can't get the Mark Levinson on the Black Line

I would get one for my wife, let her put 100,000 miles on paved roads then take it when she is ready for something new and remove the plastic that would get hung up on rocks. Except I don't want to make a 250,000 mile commitment to 16 mph. That and she's not willing to give up her power sliding side doors any time in the next decade.