Josh please also review MDX Type S.

Knew it was an Infiniti from the door card thumbnail!😅 They’ve been making gorgeous door cards and interiors since around 2009. Sad that they’ve gotten rid of all their sporty RWD cars, but their SUVs are nice and luxurious and extra points for keeping the naturally aspirated VQ35 around! It’s a nice niche engine.

Hi Josh! Looks enticing. I thought it was a Mazda at first, which I had years ago stolen brand new. Infinity in my area people drive like they are driving a race car . Looks nice but I do notice they don’t have that longevity of a Lexus. Do you see a 20 year old Infinity on the road?

Amping up video production quality! You’re getting really good at this!

Mazda!!

Nissan can certainly build a beautiful car. It's too bad they can't build a car with Toyota reliability.

I’ll either look for a pre-owned Prime or RX450H with service records from private seller for less 👍

With Lexus losing its luxury status and downgraded to premium - now just a nicer Toyota, would you say Infiniti is going to take its spot as a luxury brand? How does Infiniti compare to Lexus and Acura (itself maybe a nicer Honda)? Is Infiniti most luxurious of the three or feels like a nicer Nissan? 🙃

Hey Josh - willing to bet the QX60 is actually more luxury than the RX350/h it competes with. Similar price where I live but you get a V6, the interior is genuine leather, soft surfaces etc? The RX350h I drove had strips of wood on steering wheel and dash. it was nice but the options for UL trim come to 75k CAD! I mean you need to spring for UL (leather) or Executive (SA leather) around 80k to experience luxury. This is before taxes and the 4 cyl IMO is very econobox sounding. I never drove the turbo though. That Infiniti is what old school Lexus was: Wood, leather, tons of value for the money, and oh - decent looks. I'm very excited for the QX80 2025 - the interior looks worlds better than the LX600 and the digital display looks promising. What do you think of Genesis? They're killing it. The GV70/80 are the best looking in their class. The EV only GV90 is gonna be on top of the world for full size 3 row SUVs. :)

I’d put a Toyota 2GR-FXS engine on it 🏆👍

Hey Josh, Your good at this, really good. Thanks. We love our 2024 Prime even though we waited 21 months to get it !. The lack of a spare though is worrying, especially as our roads can be plagued with "road sores". Our winters always come with many freeze~thaw cycles, often several in one day. That gives us huge road damage. It's common to see cars/trucks parked at the shoulder with busted tires and rims and you'll also see vehicles with entire hub assemblies collapsed. With the regular Prius, you can source a kit from Toyota that includes a tire and rim, jack and wrench. It also includes modified foam inserts and,. a metal cover that protects that cable junction under the floor. The Prius has a threaded hole to secure the wheel. But, sadly, the kit is not compatible with the Prime (too much battery in the way). I understand that the Temporary spare from a Prius V will also work (storage-wise and functionally), with a Prius. But not with a Prime. What to do............ Also concerning for us is that at the moment, no brand has a winter (M&S), tire in the 195-50 size. We really need winter tires here as we always get deep snow.

Such a beautiful interior! Shame it is an Infiniti, with such a poor record of reliability. Maybe this will motivate Lexus to take a page out of their and get back to producing true luxury vehicles...

At first I thought it was another Mazda cx70/90 video that every KZbinr is posting. Glad Infiniti is getting some love

YES! Thank you! I obviously posted my last comment too soon (at about the 2 minute mark I was already commenting, lmao) as you actually made note of the headliner right away.. Seriously, photos + video don't do justice to the differences in "old vs. new" Lexus quality. When you actually physically experience the difference in headliner, carpeting, plastic & trim feel/texture, you really see how downhill Lexus quality has gone. Thank you for pointing this out.

The 2nd generation GX (such as yours) still has the same build quality (and vibe) as the 2nd gen IS- Classy, well built, high-quality, soft & cushy interior, well made buttons and handles, etc etc. Basically "true" to the *original* Lexus standards. The *new GX* is now similar to the 3rd gen IS when it was released a decade ago, and the interior was just completely the same as a Toyota Camry; Sure, 3rd gen IS was still "solid" and well built, but it *wasn't* "high-end." The _impeccable attention to detail_ was gone. Things such as the type of material used for the headliner, the carpeting, trim pieces, the type of plastic used on the *lower* door panels (that you don't really touch) etc, were *all a much higher grade* in older Lexus models like the 2nd gen GX and IS. Toyota is much more focused on profit than providing a vehicle that's a step above the real luxury vehicles they compete with. Which is sad.

I am considering this vehicle and have just watched another 3 reviews here on YT. Yours is so much more thorough and honest, none of the others picked up on the subtle, and even not so subtle, details like you did. You definitely know your stuff when it comes to Toyota products. Thank you.

Josh; your authenticity and honesty will set you apart from other reviewers who are in it to get sponsored from big corps. Ironically, your videos are like old Lexus-good quality and integrity. Keep it up!

I drove GM trucks for 20 years and recently purchased a 2020 GX 460. I bought it because of the V8 and you don't have to be a mechanical engineer to figure out that the new GX is over stressed and needs a naturally aspirated V8 for that size

I have a Garmin D47. Gonna buy a Mini 2 for the rear view on my 2019 Tahoe and wirelessly connect to my D47. Gonna try out for a while. I plan to buy a Garmin D67W & Mini 2 for front & rear view on my 2024 GMC Sierra. I’ve researched several different Dash Cam brands and in my humble opinion I feel Garmin is the best and most user friendly to use especially with the app.

I’ve seen many Lexus owners migrate over to the Genesis brand for the exact thing you mentioned. Lexus is no longer putting luxury as its priority, they’ve become more of a sport car division. One Lexus owner said this exact thing, “Genesis is what Lexus used to be.” Watching you dissect this SUV made me realize that people from Lexus are not exaggerating regarding their dislike of the new vehicles being released. Don’t get me started on the reliability because as of right now Tundra is facing recalls and now I’m seeing a few Toyota Camry’s from 2020-21 4 cylinder engines having issues… Then, there is the plastic. The plastic in the GX550 resembles a Chrysler/Dodge grade of plastic.

I just bought a 21' gx 460 last week. The old infotainment doesn't bother me. Hardly use it in any car. Got it at a great price in great condition. Hope to have it for the next 20 years or more

Totally agree. Its the main reason we bought our 2023 gx460. Wife was worried what she would replace it with, and it will not be a 550.

You nailed a lot of what I have felt about this truck without even having driven it. it just isn't there for a Lexus product and seems more Toyota premium quality than Lexus quality. I currently have an 2022 RX 350 Luxury and it seems vastly nicer inside at $22k less than the current GX luxury. Regarding your comment about the different levels of sound dampening between premium, Overtrain, and Luxury trims - I reached out to Lexus and got a response that all trims have the same amount of sound dampening and vibration reduction materials. On Ih8mud (or another forum) I saw a thread where someone identified the differences between GX and LC and one of them was that the GX has sound dampening glass (or whatever the term is) on all windows and LC only has the windshield.

BMW will still eat dinner and sleep well, knowing Lexus is not having the reliability it once hold

Nice review

My 23' GX460 interior is cooking this interior.

first time watching your channel, very balanced and articulate review. subscribed. I think Toyota's decision on implementing more of their eco-plastic is just a bad choice. I shouldn't have made that wish back in 2020, I had a 2011 LX570, the wood trim and that they detaching just pissed me off, so I kept saying "I wish Toyota/LX made one with more simple plastics in the interior", I think my wish did come true....

I have three Garmin 45's (older model) in my Fit (forward, reverse, interior). I love the magnetic mount. They're over 5 years old now without problems, although I don't drive much. 8000 miles total. I also have one Garmin 57 (forward) and two Garmin 47's (reverse, interior) in my Civic. These newer ones don't give you the option to keep recording (30s, 1min) after power is cut off. But Garmin did abandon the "we'll only charge if using our cables" nonsense in this generation. On the 45's, I had to make special micro-USB connectors with a resistor in them to mimic Garmin cables.

Great, extensive review Josh. Covered a lot of points other Toyota fan-boys did not.

So I have been watching your videos and really feel the new Lexus models are all question marks in terms of reliability. Lexus reliability can be claimed on all their old models which is why it is the perfect time to buy slightly used Lexus right now. Totally different class but that is why I am going with the IS500 for the quality, reliability and V8 before they redesign it in the next couple of years. I think in 10 years we will look back as this is a step backwards and hopefully they get it right in 3-4 years.

I’m considering a Prius but I’d probably want to put snow tires on… I’d guess based on this video it will be very hard to find snow tires that would work with this car?

Can you please do a review of the new Crown Signia and compare it with Lexus RX 350/350h.

Even though I have a 2022 Toyota Venza Hybrid you make good content and informative videos. It’s good to know just in case I buy a plugin Hybrid in the future!!!!

I will stick with my v6 4 runner until the later gen 4 cyl turbos proves they are good engines... We all know what is happening to the current Tundras.

Goodbye to the PURSUIT of PERFECTION ~ Hello, lack luster PLASTIC FANTASTIC!

Hi Josh, I can’t buy non ethanol gasoline in Vancouver British Columbia Canada for my RAV4 Prime XSE I plan to use it up the tank of gasoline within 3 months of time! Thank you for your video.

Can I put non ethanol in my hybrid toyota venza?

Cool. I run ethanol free in my motorbike for the same reasons. (Don’t get to ride much). Older carbed vehicles really hate ethanol, but I’d never thought about gas sitting in a hybrid. Super useful info (if I ever get a hybrid anyway). Have you tried buccees? Some of their locations have ethanol free too. In DFW it’s hard to find. Not impossible, but challenging.

thoughts 1) i buy non ethanol gas for my lawn mower, used once a week. still add stabil to the gas can. make sure i run the carburetor dry after mowing. this gas is only available at lowes/home depot. ethanol is very corrosive. 2) ethanol gas is required in my area for pollution/emission issues. 3) there is a net NEGATIVE energy output for producing ethanol= growing corn to produce ethanol. it also increases the cost of food.

the thing I notice with my NX PHEV is it forces itself into hybrid mode once a while. So every week or so it would run in hybrid mode for a few minutes no matter how full the EV battery is.

Would not it be cheaper and simpler to just drive your RAV 4 Prime one day per week on hybrid to burn the ethanol gas’s up?

Learned something new today. Wasn't familiar with ethanol free gas. Wonder if you might do something on RAV4 hybrid vs. NX 350hybrid. Thanks.

We’re in the middle of researching for our next Toyota. After watching & reading a lot of material. We’re now leaning more towards the RAV4 Limited Hybrid.

I have so many questions. How does one "force" the gas engine to run (aside from depleting the battery)? Once your initial battery charge (from being plugged in) depletes to a certain level, does it just revert to hybrid, where power is being put back into the battery via regenerative braking and perhaps the IC engine? I also wonder how Toyota manages warming up the ICE. Suppose I leave home for a 50 mile trip. I start from home with a near full charge, driving at urban speeds as I leave the subdivision. I reach the interstate after 10 miles, so I can reach that easily on battery alone. Some miles down the interstate, the battery is depleted to the point where the ICE needs to fire up. Unless the vehicle manages this in some way (or I do it manually), the engine will need to fire up, dead cold, but now at 60-70 mph. Seems like you'd want to get the fluids up to operating temp before going from dead cold to freeway speeds or a heavy work load on the ICE. Does the vehicle manage this, or does the driver? If it is the driver, I'm wary about how this is going to work. Lots of people in "regular" cars fail to "go easy" on the accelerator while the car is near dead cold (although at least most situations allow a tiny bit of warm-up before needing to "mash it".) But we were always told that most engine wear happens at/near start-up when fluids are cold. Firing up an ICE that hasn't operated for weeks (perhaps normal commute is all within battery range) at 70 mph seems like a bad idea. Yeah, ethanol can attack some of the elastomers in the fuel system for one thing (wreaking havoc on lawn mowers that sit all winter). While the ethanol free is more expensive, you get a little return via the higher energy density. I think you gain 1% in energy density for every 1% of ethanol reduction. (So, you might get about 10% better gas mileage with ethanol free vs 10% ethanol.) What intrigues me about the RAV4 Prime is the power/acceleration vs the hybrid RAV4, and apparently, they've added extra sound insulation (maybe even thicker glass). Consumer Reports raves (RAV's? :)) about them. Lots of problems if your vehicle never gets the ICE system fully warmed up. I guess the modern exhaust systems can tolerate short trips better than the old mild steel systems (where the short trips allegedly never allowed the whole system to heat up enough to drive off the moisture, and they'd rust out quickly.) How do they heat and cool the passenger compartment? If you aren't running ICE, the heater core wouldn't do anything, and if there IS a heater core, the fluids are going to stagnate if you go long periods without flow. Lots of interesting situations with the PHEV, as it quietly enables repeated short term trip issues.

Appreciate all your videos on the RAV4 Prime. We’re currently shopping and having a tough time justifying something so new feeling with the PHEV powertrain. Can you provide your insight on the long term value of a this vehicle over five or 10 years?

Another great video!

I think you nailed it when you said that this GX is tailored more toward the people that are off-road-focused. A lot of your criticisms may actually be good for off-roading. A tan suede headliner will get filthy loading things in and out, camping, etc. Plastic is easier to clean and replace when they inevitably get scratched and dirty when camping, etc.

We have something similar in the PH called Petron Blaze. It’s 100 RON and Euro 6 compliant. What would be the euro rating if that?

All gas should be ethanol free. Ethanol costs more and causes about 10%+ Worse gas mileage. Ethanol will gum up your lawn mower carburetors as well. It's a horrible product.

Hi Josh. Another informative video. Do you think you could do one on non plug in hybrids vs plug in with the gas mileage for each. We have a RX450h. It is really interesting how they function. How the battery recharges itself. Again, thank you for your non biased opinion as an actual owner.