2015 Lexus GX460 Off-Road Muddy AWD Review: Technology vs Mud

[@aportilla007]

#1 feature: I DOESN'T BREAK DOWN.

[@japnikki]

I use my Gx for towing, off road in Texas and day to day traffic, I love it!

[@loganb6361]

Those things are awesome but are gas hogs!

[@eketony]

@@loganb6361 : @ gas hogs! lol

[@penvon]

The pursuit of Perfection,that's Lexus for ya.The build quality in a Lexus is outstanding(especially the ones assembled in Japan).

[@aeirsone9045]

All GX and 4runners are and always have been built at the same exact plant

[@bendriscoll302]

Seven year later: updated interior. That's about it. If you ask GX fans, that's all it should have been.

[@colinkennedy8523]

7 years later, it hasn't really changed. So I bought one :)

[@noonedidthistome]

Nathan in 2015: "it's old - i'm curious to see what Toyota & Lexus are going to do to replace this baby soon" Lexus in 2015: "hold my beer & watch me not replace this baby til 2024 at the earliest..."

[@yoitsmearwyn2519]

😂 thats how Toyota does it. The 70 series Land Cruiser has been pretty much the same since it came out in 1984

[@paulsukhu]

Go with car based SUV if you don't plan to drive off road. Get this SUV if you want ultra luxury and the ability to handle basic trails and deep snow. The stock tires on the GX 460 don't take advantage of the 4x4 capabilities. Definitely upgrade to true all-terrain (A/T) tires for both functionality and aesthetics. Just keep in mind that A/T tires lower fuel economy and make the vehicle feel unstable above 100 mph (160 km/h) compared to stock all season tires. The tire shop will advise that A/T tires have much more road noise, but it isn't that bad in reality because of Lexus sound proofing. Lexus should offer a TRD off road option or edition for people who don't want to deal with after market shops.

[@RagingBad]

Why would you go 100 mph on this truck? Are you insane? 😄🤦🏻‍♂️

[@willy7968]

@@RagingBadhow is the truck

[@RagingBad]

@@willy7968 huh?

[@arabiantxn]

That fact that it's old is what makes it appealing to it's owner base. As someone who is wanting a SUV That's Body on Frame, AWD or 4WD with reliability Durability and robustness that can translate into a off the pavement ready vehicle..Lexus GX and Toyota 4 Runner are the only 2 vehicles are available

[@mitchjruiz]

I love the GX! As little technology as possible and super reliable.

[@rajkirannatarajan9276]

4 years on, it’s 2019. I’ll bet that in 10 years this Lexus’ air ride suspension mechanisms will outlive the audio amps on some econoboxes made in 2019 lol.

[@user-nf5zt4kr6p]

over my head, I am confused by your comment, are you saying that the air ride mechanism is reliable? because my understanding is that the air ride is one of the least desirable traits of this vehicle because it is one of the only thing that breaks on this vehicle

[@ISwearDownOnMeNansGrave]

They do break down eventually over time. However my wife's 2009 gx470 has 110k miles and were still going strong with the air ride and literally every other thing in the car. 0 problems with the exception of replacing a 9 year old battery last year. Fluids and timing belts and everything works like new. Very happy with our purchase

[@eg4449]

@@ISwearDownOnMeNansGrave the GX460 has a Timing Chain.

[@ISwearDownOnMeNansGrave]

@@eg4449 Cool, I said I have an 09 470. Because he was talking about the air suspension being around 10 years later which at the time of this comment was 10 years from 2009 Gx and stating that not only the air suspension but everything else is still in perfect working condition.

[@eg4449]

@@ISwearDownOnMeNansGrave amazing vehicles and build quality

[@dermotwallace5533]

Yes, it's old but we love them the way they are, durable and reliable. We do not want them changed but ever so slightly modified and especially, the infotainment. Everything else is as good as they come.

[@208230706]

No cheap Jeep can ever compare to this beast

[@crashandburnbirner]

Mohammad Sadiqi Yeah ok

[@chillinxxpaki69]

Truth hurts

[@crashandburnbirner]

So solid axles and lockers cant compare? Yeah maybe not in ride quality,

[@crashandburnbirner]

So far our 2014 has 50k miles and we have not problems to report.

[@crashandburnbirner]

iqmygift2u Well if i must be true its my moms... I have a F-250, a JK, and a S80 LC, but that dealership sounds like a joke.

[@PokedNStroked]

The Lexus LX and Toyota Land Cruiser are, in my opinion, the best off-road vehicles in the world.

[@everythinggoes3564]

PokedNStroked Have you ever heard of the phrase "you're go in to the Safari with a Land Rover, you're leaving the Safari in a Land Criser

[@PokedNStroked]

No Daniel Nguyen...but I believe it. :-)

[@helennguyen1746]

PokedNStroked You are absolutely right.

[@helennguyen1746]

Daniel Nguyen you know why they say that? That mean, you use Land Rover to go to Safari, but then you got stuck and the you rock the vehicle and the vehicle broke down, you take a Land Cruiser take you home and haul the Land Rover to the body shop

[@herojam.slava.]

They 100% are

[@bigslacker666]

End of the video in 2015. "It's long in the tooth, wonder what Toyota will replace it with." Now 2019, same vehicle still being sold. LOL!

[@benbowman7818]

2021 rolling in and Lexus is essentially rolling out the same 2010 vehicle

[@CodyBosch]

@@benbowman7818 Makes for a good deal though if you can find a good priced used one!

[@joejohnson3145]

Just bought my 2023, its beautiful, it's like having Apple Car play back in 2010!

[@drwisdom1]

​@@CodyBoschWe recently bought a babied 2013 with 21k miles.

[@Mac-be4qe]

Still haven't replaced it. Why? Probably because it works and works for hundreds of thousands of miles. After an agonizing month of shopping this segment of vehicle in the current market (new cars hard to find and going for over MSRP, slightly used cars scarce and overpriced ) I just bought a 5 yr old garage kept, 2017 L/Certified GX with 30k miles that had open checkbook maintenance every 5k miles since new. It's the oldest car I've bought in 2 decades but other than the infotainment system and facelift, (I actually prefer the 2017 grill) the 2022 hasn't changed much at all, and I saved almost $28k off new! After looking at probably 25 cars, new and slightly used from several automakers, this was the first deal that didn't make me feel like I was getting ripped off and, I trust this car to last and be fairly trouble free for years with the miles we drive. My plan is to have my wife drive it until it's paid off, get her something better on gas and keep this one for a 3rd car/something to play with.

[@TheRoopDhillon]

"If you're looking for on road comfort look at the others" WHAAATT?! This thing drives like a stick of butter through my bare ass! So comfortable lol its not like its on offroad tires or something

[@drwisdom1]

No it doesn't. It drives like a truck- a very nice truck.

[@many4173]

I love my 2015.. I'm old school anyway so I like old school trucks... And I agree with you about the tires. Rock on 2015 GX460!!!

[@chuckback73]

Though it has been around for years the refresh is nice. Also it doesnt seem "old" because you rarely see one on the road. Most likely because it is still rather costly used. Im leaning towards getting a premium 2014 or 2015. It doesnt feel old because you dont see your truck coming and going every 5 mins like say the RX or many other SUVs out there.

[@akarimsiddiqui7572]

GX460 is by far beats anything comes out of jeep or range rover. And its more reliable and as luxury.

[@vmt2000]

8 years later and we still have the exact same car, which is the one I got recently, aside from the infotainment it’s the exact same car.

[@Elmatt13]

Great review. I am contemplating this or a Landcruiser. Blind spot shouldn't be a deal breaker. Side mirrors eliminate that if adjusted properly.

[@muhammadibnkilab7026]

5 years later, I will still get the Lexus GX460. I am curious to see why those other trucks breakdown frequently.

[@andybub45]

I bought a 2014 base GX460 a month ago and I love it. Would have been hard to make a better purchase.

[@surfingtothestars]

How much did you pay for it? I’m looking at buying a 2015 one

[@ABCXYZ-lj7uc]

Just came across this video, been planning to get a used Lexus GX460. That driving in the mud is the real Fast and Furious: Tokyo drift.

[@ebon79]

I love that 4.6 liter V8

[@IYG-x7c]

One of the best off road SUVs (minus the new grill)

[@brandonweber3178]

Can't wait to get this truck, about to upgrade my '05 GX470 to this!

[@SaudiGameplay]

Was your 2005 model reliable , Im thinking about gettin a 2019 model full option.

[@MrRanvic]

Its long in the tooth because its best at what it does and can do. Its a all rounder vehicle

[@drewschumann1]

I know this is an old video, but most automotive commenters just don't get it. The Toyota Land Cruiser customer is someone who don't gives a rat's ass about "new." They want ultimate reliability and durability. Something the typical consumer with the attention span of a gnat cannot understand. And obtw, new, feature filled cars suck.

[@Rockdaground]

Use the available front camera when going over the hill.

[@milemoule]

Love how you say goodbye in every language, and love your Chinese !

[@davidscott5595]

Honestly there isn't a thing you couldn't go though in here with a front wheel drive honda accord. That said this "4runner" is an enormously capable vehicle. I've gone up extreme grades in an ice storm that you can't walk up without busting your ass while on road tires. Its total confidence.

[@GamerHeavy]

+David Scott Its a Land cruiser prado in the rest of the world, completely different from the 4 runner imo

[@sebastianromero420]

A Camry or Corolla would own an any Honda including a pilot!🎉

[@sebastianromero420]

@@GamerHeavy actually they are both built in the same plant. Below the cabin, they are the same except for the power train

[@drewschumann1]

@@sebastianromero420 And the different, heavier frame. And the transmission, and the suspension, and everything else. But hey, keep living that fantasy.

[@sebastianromero420]

@@drewschumann1 did you read what I said, “except for the powertrain?” You must not have done very well in school…

[@Skippingdude]

Is this model year worth buying for everyday driving in 2022?

[@mixwellusa]

8 years later, and we're still waiting for the replacement 🤣

[@joola7082]

This Is an amazing Car!

[@shaunr9635]

The Lincoln Aviator from over 10 years ago made the same numbers from its 4.6L V8. Kinda interesting.

[@artukr5935]

very beautiful car! very reliable!

[@Karlkn]

If "my" 2017 passes pre-purchase inspection later today, I will have one tomorrow😎

[@waleeddarwish716]

Thats not why the tail gate opens to the side, it opens to the side because this is a rebadged toyota prado, which has a wheel on the back, so they cut costs by not changing that with the lexus

[@roroguapo3]

2015: this car is old, needs a refresh or updated power-train Me in 2020: new one still has a 6 speed lol...

[@corwininadsm]

4runner still has a 5 speed. Both can go close to 1mil miles, with regular fluid changes. No other car/truck can do that. Tundra with this engine/trans has done 1mil miles.

[@harrisonb7486]

my 2015 gx came with bridgestone tires which are great off road

[@JCiL4Ever]

Be interesting to compare it to an upper trim (Overland/Summit) Grand Cherokee. Gotta get Nathan with one of them out in the mud :)

[@danpeoples6402]

You only buy a Lexus if you want the best reliability, quality and resale value. Like many have said its really just a fancy Toyota and that's why they are so reliable. There are allot of other good alternatives for consumers that only plan on owning their vehicle for an average of 3 years.

[@zeeb7846]

looool

[@luisasanchez011]

Hello You guys I love your videos you made a lot of GX470 Videos but never one where you are towing. I would love to see a Video of the GX 470 towing a boat or the Trailer 🙏😊

[@buraqabdul67]

It is like my 2014 lc prado but with luxury trim the best cars everrrrrrr ! So luxurious 😍😍

[@snactimusmaximus]

I know I'm a few years late but that offroad system is for more than going up hills. It'll pull this out of sand diff deep.

[@masterdriveroftoyotazupr4164]

A/T -hybrid tires like Nitto Ridge Grapplers or Toyo Open Country will solve the tire issue.

[@Queensizemusic]

Of course it's great off-road! It's the Landcruiser Prado badged as a Lexus! Yeah nshould have mentioned that to your viewership.

[@ZhangWei0513]

Did you say "Zai Jian"("bye bye" in Chinese) at the end? Nice video! Lexus do needs to refresh the gx!

[@youtubecomments5951]

Actually it translate into see you again.

[@JessicaCepelePhotography]

I just got this Lexus GX 460 2015 a few months back. I'm hoping to take overlanding soon, but I'm wondering what tires you would recommend?

[@shossain50]

Lx570 for the win!

[@rajkirannatarajan9276]

I disagree with the interior. It’s kind if sad that the adjustability of the seats is so limited. But I’ll take power steering adjust and seat mechanisms that are tried and trusted over the 20 way adjustable seats in an x5 😂

[@NL-in6uj]

You say the rear hatch is built for japan due to the way it swings open. My 2015 Jeep Wrangler swings open on that side as well and those are made for the US

[@jimmimocha3417]

N L but jeep is shit.

[@11shadow19929]

How about taking it up the Ike Gauntlet towing?

[@luckyyou774]

This truck is #1 in its class, if you dont like way rear door opens then move on.

[@ejshelby5460]

Nathan, how would you rate the steering feel? I heard the LX/Cruiser has much better steering feel

[@Moondoggy1941]

How is the A/C ? Death Valley good, in August??

[@LeMauKhien]

It's very good. It even has individual AC vents for each passenger, yes even the little ones in the third row have their own vents that they can adjust and open/close.

[@vandang129]

Ahahaha 6 years later and they haven't replaced it! I want to buy this so bad, but I'm waiting for the new one... Still waiting and waiting...! If they make it to where the 3rd row and updated tech can compete with the 2021 Tahoe /yukon/escalade.... Omg, it would destroy them all!

[@personalfunfest]

got me a 2021 GX.. love it... nothing needs to be changed lol... it simply goes anywhere

[@many4173]

Has to be in neutral to put in low and high

[@rohansingh494]

At 4:40 watch they cut the camera because he couldn't control also look at him in side he one sec struggling to control it

[@aeirsone9045]

“See what Lexus does to replace this baby soon” **laughs in 2022**

[@mact7766]

great and honest review.

[@rafeekwoods837]

Can you please do a comparison review of the LR4 and the GX460?

[@koston777]

I got both. Its got pros and cons but there both the best offroad real body on frame SUVs. I would say both of them are equal.

[@drewschumann1]

LR4 is typical British made garbage. The GX460 will outlive the LR4 by decades.

[@drewschumann1]

@@koston777 Equal except in reliability and durability.

[@alexsystems2001]

8 years later… they still haven’t replaced it 😆

[@dell7054]

in other parts of the world this is called a LAND CRUISER PARADO

[@ChuddleBuggy]

@1:35 interesting comment by Nathan. I drive like Andre myself. It's amazing how different people have greatly differing driving ergonomics. I'm curious to find out if this has anything to do with culture, physical attributes, etc. As for me, I would feel so out of element if I sat too close to the steering wheel and too high off the floor. Its really weird cause I don't even feel cramped, just plain "uncomfortable" such that I would develop real (as opposed to perceived) discomforts in my shoulders, neck, and feel a general feeling of malaise and fatigue all over.

[@saudalyaqoub28]

Great review as always thanks guys ^^

[@djsworld_Tv]

I have one but I have the highest trim but I don't have the front camara but do have tvs all in the back seat! I think I got the family package not the off road package. But I don't need that!..lol

[@rayyanrashid9676]

You should make a widio on land cruiser 2016 model

[@chadsteele1]

I dislike the front of thus SUV as I do all the new Lexus's now. I loved the older model truck. Lexus what were you thinking? Fu Gly! Chances are, you'll never see this offroad.

[@everzamora9031]

Get this thing in some real dirt! Im talkin jungle hillbilly rock climbing muddin ish;)

[@chikken_soup]

Looks good in silver

[@MH-go9wn]

How about getting a guy that really knows the vehicle for a video review.

[@yurybutorin2107]

Can someone tell me, if air suspension controls only the rear of the car? It does not seem like the front of the vehicle is going up when the suspension is raised . Thanks!

[@aportilla007]

Hill ascent for pulling a boat & trailer out of water? ;)

[@yonatanghebre]

This car reminds me of the 4Runner

[@MrJeronimo94]

This is sold as a Toyota Land Cruiser Station Wagon/V8 in Europe.

[@briangarner]

Love these vehicles, unfortunately I don't know if we'll see a true replacement, it will probably die as crossovers(big cars) are the money maker. It's old, yes, but it's awesome old.

[@Zavarcerealtor]

This car doesn't compare to a Benz Gl just because it has a third row seat. It is set squarely for the Benz ML. Now imagine that you're adding a third row seat to the ML and there you have this Lexus. And yes, this car is very long on the tooth.

[@kingdomofhavean]

I LOVE YOUR SHOW COME TO IRAQ PLEASE

[@DahmerKavorkian]

Nothing about the center locking diff, eh?

[@dougie281]

people drive on the other side of the road....what does that have to do with opening the rear door?

[@iceman5815]

Dame I want one...

[@Fastar76]

IMO, SUVs like this, including Bmw Audi, etc are going to be used for off roading primarily. This suv in particular is probably going to be driven by wives who takes kids to school, or husbands who don't really care about off roading. The sports mode is probably more noticeable ON a road.

[@edwardlaw797]

Are you kidding me take it to a real trail!

[@manimalworks7424]

I am getting a 2016 one because it’s the most reliable car rated by CR. My current Buick Enclave is a piece of junk.

[@svg571]

how bout testing the Infinity qx 80

[@aky19832001]

it's essentially a Toyota 4 Runner Limmited. with Few luxury features from Lexus. This is almost identical to the Prado.

[@bl00dra1nn]

+aky19832001 just like any audi is essentially a volkswagen with few luxury features but when german cars are involved, that argumen doesn't make sense right?

[@es3502012]

+aky19832001 Do some research, it is not directly related to the 4 Runners. So Toyota can't build a luxury brand then eh? Just because everything Lexus offers are designed, built, engineered by Toyota. LOL And yet I will buy this over a Porsche Cayenne or Audi Q7.

[@MrPrado999]

It's based of the Toyota prado

[@aky19832001]

+es3502012 I own a 2015 4runner Limmited. I'm not sure how ubconclufed that toyota can't build luxury.

[@edwardlaw797]

4-runner is an extremely tiresome busy vehicle I hate to drive on long trips... How does it compare to this?

[@peten6445]

I own a 2013 lexus gx460. It is ok, I would prefer my fj cruiser.

[@bubbledrawings947]

I wonder if the Toyota can do this

[@makeamericagreatagain7314]

Nothing but the front grille

[@mattversteeg4864]

Why do they do these things with stock tires? I want to know how well this will do with off road tires.

[@user-od5fi7xn3u]

+Matt Versteeg well just think, if it can do all these things with soccer mom tires multiply it 10x to its capabilities if it have proper off road tires

[@mattversteeg4864]

+tan l the thing is, it kinda sucks with these tires. Why would I drop that much money on something that seems to suck, but probably doesn't if it has good tires? I'd rather be sure. Do you have a Lexus GX with good tires? You should make a video...

[@user-od5fi7xn3u]

i dont have lexus gx but i do have 4th gen 4runner and with general alticmax winter tires on right now this truck plow thru mud and snow like a tank. however i did got stuck once when i went in mud hole with michelin latitude lol but overall they're essentially the same vehicle and with the right tires these things are tank

[@mattversteeg4864]

+tan l I'd love a 4 runner but I guess they don't make a v8 anymore.

[@JimBering1]

+Matt Versteeg Yeah, good question. I bought a new GX and the first thing I did was change the tires. I guess if the truth be told most people do not care because they never really take the thing off road. For the majority of consumers the terrible Bridgestone HT are fine or even better than a good AT tire.

[@ljefferies2012]

lol, the 2020 "replacement" is the same truck with a new grill, yet again. This is a great SUV, but it honestly gets uglier with every refresh. The 2010-13 model with bumpers that didn't hang down to the ground and a normal sized grill looked so much better IMO.

[@AlanTrades]

I went with the rx

[@cavifl45]

I'll take a LC Prado diesel over this any day for offroading

[@joliettraveler]

How about a comparison with the Toyota Land Cruiser.

[@BLAZEDGODD]

tires tires tires

[@Prachka1]

Nathan, admit it - you are just short. Not Andrey’s fault ;)

[@thermalgeothermal451]

Is it body on frame ?

[@ericksanchez7787]

Yes its body on frame with a solid rear axle with coil springs

[@jacobreed47]

I hope you took off your muddy shoes before entering this nice Land Cruiser, Um oh I mean Lexus GX.

[@ZarqGujjar]

not a landcruiser u can say prado. landcruiser is lexus lx.

[@geethsan1567]

+Zarq Gujar In some markets the Prado is known just as the Land Cruiser and it's bigger brother which is known as the Land Cruiser in some other markets is known as Land Cruiser 200.

[@ZarqGujjar]

San s lal the official thing matters. The offical title of this vehicle is toyota land cruiser prado for lexus gx models.

[@jacobreed47]

Zarq Gujar Ill stick with Land Cruiser. I lived in Japan for 19 years I know there is a Prado as well. And yes, this might just be a Prado.