WHICH 2024 LEXUS GX 550 DO YOU LIKE? WHICH TRIM/COLOR SHOULD I BUY?

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4 ай бұрын

The 2024 Lexus GX 550 is one of the most exciting debuts from Lexus, and David Chao is in Arizona to drive all of the GX vehicles. Driving impressions are embargoed until Feb 1st, but in the mean time, let's talk about which trim/color you might like... and also let's help David finalize which version he should buy.
Automotive Press is owned and managed by David Koichi Chao, a global expert in the field of automotive evaluation, engineering, and strategy. With over 35 years of engineering experience, David is able to review vehicles from unique perspectives utilizing technical and specialized methods. David is a board member and a director at AJAC (Automobile Journalist Association of Canada).
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@DonCaprioni 4 ай бұрын

Luxury plus in white for sure.

@FCM415 11 күн бұрын

Im on the waitlist. Must have bench seating though. Might be awhile

@DonCaprioni 11 күн бұрын

@@FCM415 Where are you located?!

@kennygrant4301 4 ай бұрын

Nore green 💚 for sure

@yog2u2 4 ай бұрын

Lexus really hit a home run with the new GX. Great variety and the Overtrail Plus would be my first and Luxury Plus second.👍🏼

@tomkillsall 4 ай бұрын

@@Mylifeislegendary-982 so your account is registered 6 months ago right around new GX released, and all three of your comments are defending the new GX, this is not suspicious at all!

@fjavier19 4 ай бұрын

I like the white with the brown interior

@jasonknight5863 4 ай бұрын

Well it’s my favorite also. In the summers it deflects the heat of the sunshine ☀️ the best. The tan interior does also a good job of keeping the interior more comfortable. We have that color combination in our S.U.V a Volvo XC90 and it’s able to withstand the Florida sunshine and heat being left outside all year. Our other cars can not. Especially our Black on Black cars. They are rolling ovens. Never again!

@shane6115 4 ай бұрын

I like the sandstone color, very 70s and retro, I like a bright interior also.

@ggtelevision 4 ай бұрын

The green is most elegant with the saddle interior. Beyond that. Real Sliders and simple black wheels. Not 22" bright wheels. Would give it more offroad cred.

@chrishamilton1189 4 ай бұрын

Agree. Green is classy

@TXJ232 4 ай бұрын

No saddle interior available for the OT is a major oversight.

@luis.capsalot8124 4 ай бұрын

Nore green 💚 for sure 👌

@lealak613 4 ай бұрын

Get the green, look beautiful 😊

@jamesdavidsmith4033 4 ай бұрын

Reliable and "practicool". Great report, thank you 😊

@seikocitizenwatches 4 ай бұрын

I would prefer the Overtrail version because of its ruggedness and looks for this class.

@tomkillsall 4 ай бұрын

@@Mylifeislegendary-982 so your account is registered 6 months ago right around new GX released, and all three of your comments are defending the new GX, this is not suspicious at all!

@tomkillsall 4 ай бұрын

@@Mylifeislegendary-982 people have something to hide are thinking they’ve been accused. Sure. Your mouth is big and makes you money when it touch on objects, or just touch objects!

@DanQuentinJames 4 ай бұрын

David, anyone of your choices is great. For me, I would like to have an Overtrail trim with Nebula Grey...but the U.S. Lexus build configurator doesn't list the grey as an available color for any trim. Maybe that will change in future but right now for myself, I will order an Overtrail with Atomic Silver. Also, I prefer the 18" wheels for any off road use.

@HYBRID808 4 ай бұрын

I wish they had the white overtrail + on display.

@vinnym8632 4 ай бұрын

You absolutely need that Overtrail in Green/black

@Teraxx23 4 ай бұрын

It's Caviar, not Cavalier.

@andrewwood4013 4 ай бұрын

Great choice; go with your first pick ☝️

@vx6771 4 ай бұрын

Thanks David for showing us the range of colours. Love the Nori green and the OverTrail of course!

@justsayin3600 4 ай бұрын

Just get what you want. There's no need to settle especially if its a business expense.

@CJ-rk5eg 4 ай бұрын

Get Overtrail with Earth exterior and chateau interior.

@elizabethwhite4606 4 ай бұрын

David, the Nori green OverTrail looks fabulous.

@hawaiianrailway9927 4 ай бұрын

Nori Green/Black interior, Overtrail +

@rightlanehog3151 4 ай бұрын

David, I prefer the deep, deep blue of the Nightfall Mica. That is a colour that would not look out of place on a Century. 😉

@youtubecarspottersguide1 4 ай бұрын

GX550 overtrail moon roof delete need a base model 2 row

@edwardpeters4700 4 ай бұрын

I vote for the Overtrail model in Nori Green with a black roof (selfishly, because this is the model I'm interested in for myself).

@rickdonovan1088 4 ай бұрын

Incognito Overtrail with saddle interior would be great but doesnt look like that color interior is available for overtrail so I would select the dark gray/black interior. Nori Green with saddle interior on a premium model would be very nice as well. Can't wait to see some drive reviews on these. Keep up the good work!

@beegees333 4 ай бұрын

Yea agree... big fail that you can't get the saddle brown on overtrail. That with green is so good

@CJ-rk5eg 4 ай бұрын

If not the Overtrail the get premium nori green exterior and tan/brown leather interior.

@artrusso6455 4 ай бұрын

I like your choice - Over trail incognito/black roof

@jimmyamico4713 4 ай бұрын

Hi David , Very helpful video, in making choices for your favorite GX 550… I love the white metallic pearl by for the best, especially in hot climates.. that’s my choice why exterior black interior very simple, elegant and it doesn’t matter if you’re enough extreme heat environment or a very cold environment. The color combination goes well with the sun if that makes any sense.🇯🇵🤍❤️🇨🇦

@sphaera3809 3 ай бұрын

I'm really digging the GX 550. Thanks for going over all the colors and trims available at the Lexus event! I like the earth tone quite a bit... But I don't think the Overtrail trim is for me, I'm more of an urban warrior, I'm looking for something that's a small tank and eats potholes for breakfast. 💪

@nighthawk7151 4 ай бұрын

Nori green ext chateau int luxury +, you can't got wrong.

@arnick2 4 ай бұрын

Overtrail Plus in atomic silver with black roof is a home run!

@tlaccord 4 ай бұрын

I'm planning to get basic premium with Eminent White Pearl with Saddle Tan interior with Overtrail wheels and tires whatever it cost. so 3 row seating with the overtrail looks. in December when my lease is up. hopefully by that time they would have plenty of practice making my first Lexus. So David I can't wait for your new ride GX 😉

@silvervuong4135 4 ай бұрын

Why off road version always has exclusive color, but interior is black? I don't like black interior. Luxury trim is the one I hunt.

@oni-one574 4 ай бұрын

Well, tbf, I want Earth with saddle brown and no ugly green interior suede.

@topmanninc 4 ай бұрын

You didn’t show the blue

@Sam9wilson9 4 ай бұрын

Not digging the two tone interior’s seems to class down. Agree on colors but kind of dig the white a lot.

@andyg5004 4 ай бұрын

Nori green looks better David. Incognito looks dull.

@seasidewalktosand6567 4 ай бұрын

Saw incognito at the O.C. Auto Show in So. California and thought it didn't really pop maybe since it was indoors. Have to see it again outdoors though. Saw a white one at San Diego Auto Show and was nice even indoors. I'm leaning towards Atomic Silver yet would rather see and compare other colors outdoors.

@rajsteint6487 4 ай бұрын

I hope we do get options for this GX 550 here in British Columbia. I'm gonna get an Overtrail plus as well. I'm stuck between the Nori Green and Incognito. I honestly like the Caviar Black and Atomic Silver too but I think final will be between the Nori Green or Incognito. I have a done out 3rd Gen Tacoma and was gonna wait a bit longer for next vehicle but this is gonna be the last of the V8/V6 Twin Turbos so will have to buy a new one before it's too late. I will probably keep the Tacoma too for off roading and hunting trips etc. Any word on when the the last year will be for V6 Twin Turbo GX 550?

@shinkle23 4 ай бұрын

I wish I could buy one. My local dealer has a 1+ year wait and has stopped taking deposits/adding names to wait list. Also plans to add $5K-$10K market adjustment to MSRP. Going to be quite some time before I get one.

@russell9673 4 ай бұрын

A red color choice would be nice!

@yemeniheart3870 4 ай бұрын

I support your first choice kokinedo color

@phil1723 4 ай бұрын

Current pre orders in Canada is a 2 year wait.

@BrandonContracting 4 ай бұрын

2 year wait? So you're buying a 2024 in 2026? That makes no sense...

@panzercommander 4 ай бұрын

I'm in canada and I've put my deposit 3 days before the unveiling last summer. Hopefully i'll be getting one of the first ones at my dealership, who plans on receiving 2 units per month. However, i'm keeping my expectations low.

@jessebettis501 4 ай бұрын

Lux (Massage Seats) Eminent White Pearl and Saddle Tan Semi-Aniline Leather with Brown-Grained Trim. No Rioja this time around.

@PlaAwa 4 ай бұрын

green and grey both good. would have said go for green because that grey is becoming quite common, but you've already had a car in the nori so it's still 50/50. the green accents on the interior helps the nori a bit. but grey is still looks very cool and possibly safer in crash prevention due to visibility. good luck with the tough decision!

@matw1x 4 ай бұрын

I wish captain seat option was available for overtrail. Oh well.

@submissions72 4 ай бұрын

These remind me of the old school range rovers. Need 1!

@BrandonContracting 4 ай бұрын

I thought you said you wouldn't be buying the new GX?

@commbubba1990 4 ай бұрын

I hate the green accent on the overtrail i like the premium but the 20" wheels are horrid looking and for some reason have silver/chrome running boards. WHY?

@fookie-fone 4 ай бұрын

I noticed some models have the glossy B-pillar trims on the exterior doors. Is it only on the (+) models of the three trims?

@garyclark6747 4 ай бұрын

Incognito is going to be easier to keep up with in an off-road version if for no other reason, but the light dusting it would get. Also the interior color is the best. 8:55

@NaiSaetern-tp6fi 4 ай бұрын

Over trail plus ….

@beegees333 4 ай бұрын

Nori green with the brown interior is my favorite... or just black interior with the green suede would be good too

@beegees333 4 ай бұрын

Ah you can't get the saddle brown on overtrail. That's disappointing. Black it is then

@JEB757 4 ай бұрын

Saddle tan LEATHER (no NuLux) with Nori Green Overtrail+. Come on Lexus why crappy gramma couch covers in a vehicle costing $80k+ David keep up the great work, love watching your reviews. Would be interested in hearing your take on NuLux vs. real leather….

@erickisel8668 4 ай бұрын

@Automotive Press: Overtrail Plus in Nori Green and chateau interior with the Black roof. How do you get one of these with moonroof delete?

@mayank281985 4 ай бұрын

Overtrail has to be Earth colour. Love from India. 🙏

@irieify9334 4 ай бұрын

I am waiting for the release in the U.S. It's not at the dealer yet, but I believe I can order it.

@newenglandergray3002 4 ай бұрын

Are the mirrors power-folding?

@45snakebite 4 ай бұрын

I am an Overtrail fan, and I would probably get a set of 20" wheels and tires for the spring and summer...

@zamanwafasharefe1417 4 ай бұрын

If I could afford one 😅😅 any one is great

@TacticalStrudel 4 ай бұрын

Green

@DonCaprioni 4 ай бұрын

For those who reside in the Middle East like me, is it possible to buy a GX550 and get it shipped to where I am ?! Any ideas ?! Anyone🤔?!

@Was-here2 4 ай бұрын

1. Atomic 2. Incognito 3. Nori. In that ordrer.

@Eternalmotors 4 ай бұрын

The black is called Caviar not Cavalier lol. Thanks for showing us all the differences though! Much appreciated!

@AutomotivePress 4 ай бұрын

Yes I know I was pronouncing it wrong... thanks for the reminder

@andyg5004 4 ай бұрын

No blue

@paulmesh8089 4 ай бұрын

Sand exterior and tan interior

@Reallander1991 4 ай бұрын

No white overtrail with black roof?

@jasonhebert2577 4 ай бұрын

Incognito or Earth since it is unique colorway.

@rickmontelongo4230 4 ай бұрын

Well people be ready huge markups . I just wish we could order directly for the manufacture, and delivered to you personally. Tesla dose that 🤷‍♂️

@roadracerqx893 4 ай бұрын

Just checked a SoCal dealer today….they want $10k-15k premium “for the 1st six months” 🤬

@rickmontelongo4230 4 ай бұрын

@@roadracerqx893 yikes 😳

@whatsoevertianyu 4 ай бұрын

Unfortunately, the incognito exterior cannot be combined with the tanning interior colour you liked in the video on the lexus website, only the black interior.

@jasonknight5863 4 ай бұрын

I thought that was the ugliest color you could get. It looks like the factory just applied the Primer on the vehicle then clear coated and that was it. So I bet it costs the factory less to make that color vehicle. The tan is the best interior color. Black interior you notice every little speck of dust. I have both tan and black interior colors and can’t stand the lack interior especially in the heat and sunshine. ☀️

@whatsoevertianyu 4 ай бұрын

@@jasonknight5863 Well...I also selected incognito with black roof like David did. I found the incognito by itself is kind boring but with the black roof, it becomes kind cool.😅

@paulboden7850 4 ай бұрын

Incognito ✔️

@andyg5004 4 ай бұрын

David why don’t you pick the color and buy very one a new GX.

@sikco 3 ай бұрын

My local dealers in Southern California are charging heavy $10-20k mark-up over MSRP for these. How do we make them stop this dirty money-grabbing practice?

@tomkillsall 4 ай бұрын

New GX: off road 10/10, exterior 10/10, interior 3/10, Canadian pricing 1/10, total 24/40. 😂😂😂

@tomkillsall 4 ай бұрын

@@Mylifeislegendary-982 so your account is registered 6 months ago right around new GX released, and all three of your comments are defending the new GX, this is not suspicious at all!

@dtna 4 ай бұрын

I can't afford to buy a new Lexus any more. Prices are ridiculous! The next car I purchase will be an "off lease" Lexus. Akio Toyota was right. No need to jump into buying an EV. Until the battery technology and replacement process is perfected.

@MercOne 4 ай бұрын

This video/camera angle does this car no favors.

@ibanezmakki 4 ай бұрын

Premium Nebular Gray Exterior Saddle Tan Interior May opt for premium plus just to get the memory seats. What a sham though as I'm sure it was by design. And crazy how after two decades of offering the iconic wooden steering, they took it completely off.

@FH-ft7qj 4 ай бұрын

No fun colors at all, give some red and blue atleast.

@BZ1340 4 ай бұрын

Crazy , 100 Grand Cdn for the GX

@tombrodzinski157 4 ай бұрын

Get the LX. True LC 300 with Lexus badge.

@dmitryxxx26 4 ай бұрын

Plastic door trim, plastic dashboard, boring interior colour palette is one of the failures of this new generation lexus gx

@TXJ232 4 ай бұрын

Black plastic broken up by black vinyl.

@americandude3825 4 ай бұрын

I was gonna debate your comment…..then I remembered that is part of why I hate the new tundra and sequoia. Well said. Well said.

@jasonknight5863 4 ай бұрын

Very true it looks cheaper than the previous models interior. With a giant i pad stuck in the middle that will go crazy in 3 years and cost $8,000 for a new one.

@jasonknight5863 4 ай бұрын

He didn’t say what kind of engines they had ? Don’t tell me this comes with a Rav-4 2.4 4 cylinder engine 😂 if it does … then hard pass for me.

@christopherkozal7987 4 ай бұрын

Sheesh man….failures? We’ve found the Land Rover salesman 😂 This thing is home run for Lexus. Gorgeous vehicle!

@newkid185 3 ай бұрын

I wish Lexus would release the Hybrid trim info so we could review and set our plan!

@EJK7 4 ай бұрын

Does anyone else find the interior bland? It looks like a toyota interior.

@maribogukun 4 ай бұрын

Both exterior and interior is bland. Why people think this is gorgeous is beyond me…

@EJK7 4 ай бұрын

@maribogukun exterior is nice. The rear looks like the rivian SUV truck I see everywhere. Theres no way i would spend 80k on a lexus SUV. Idk, maybe it's me. But if an suv is 80k it better have some amazing interior quality and design. Even the landcruise is 55k, which is kinda wild to me. Everything is inflated