2023 Lexus LX on/off-road review (inc. 0-100): The ultra luxury LandCruiser!

The new Lexus LX feels like one of those cars you should take your shoes off before riding in. But, Paul Maric wanted to put it through its paces anyway! This is our detailed review including some off-road driving of the 2023 Lexus LX600 Ultra Luxury.
Hardness tester, noise and lane keeping results: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...
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Intro: 00:00
Exterior 01:01
Interior 03:43
Infotainment 05:18
Safety Tech 06:56
Practicality 07:55
On the Road 14:31
0 - 100 km/h 18:05
Off the Road 20:31
Verdict 26:51
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#lexus #lx #review #offroad

[@tobyfellas6086]

I bought a 2015 LX570 and I take it off-road regularly. Biggest difference compared to a Prado or Landcruiser is that at 80km/h on dirt rutted roads the Lexus is absolutely quiet. The Prado/Landcruisers have that tyre roar. Downside is that approach angle is bad ,departure is fine. I’ve already scratched front bumper. Looked at a Range Rover but my mechanic scared me. Said that Range Rovers struggle with reliability issues on bitumen. Has never seen anyone regularly off-road Range Rovers but was scared to find out. Anyway the Lexus is just a better all round choice. Luxurious and quiet around town and a 80% offroad ability of a Landcruiser. Just swap the wheels for 20s and then at least you can put the largest AT wheels on it and go off road.

[@dr.emilschaffhausen4683]

Sucks that Toyota doesn't offer bumper options for off road.

[@kindorroad1645]

Just a suggestion. While you test 0-100, can you also test 80-120 but from cruising rpm and floor the accelerator, this is closer to real-life situation when you need to accelerate hard to overtake a truck or on a narrow road. Some car might have a lot of power but the downshift of the gearbox is laggy and you need to wait for the turbo to build up pressure to give you all the punch.

[@petecotter6790]

4.3, on his screen

[@jerrymyahzcat]

I’ve said this several times. Going from 80-120 while already flooring it from 0 isn’t a valid “passing” test.

[@seanreddy7268]

I have always thought the same thing. Great suggestion

[@nyashamajoni7735]

There is no better car journo right now. You are my go to guy Paul. Keep it up!

[@Mark.AUS.]

Totally agree, he is the only journo that l enjoy watching his reviews about cars I’m not really interested in.

[@simoncouch1523]

Another wicked review, thank you 🙏

[@nammmy1]

Would love to see what the cars you review look like at night time like the interior lighting and the headlights. Cause in my eyes it's quite a major selling point for me.

[@fbmrus]

Agreed

[@improvingurlife]

Great review. We looked at a 2022 yesterday but we decided to go with the 2023.

[@ngselectronics1997]

@carxpert team. Please note your fuel consumption conversion is incorrect. 17.9L/100km = 13.1 US mpg, not 30.4 US mpg wich is 7.7 L/100km

[@j.p.8137]

Great review and great car!

[@MegaRetr]

What a beast! Love it!

[@geffeniz]

The landcruiser guru..good work

[@therealkrisjenner]

What a great review Paul, alongside a great sized car! I have a new feature suggestion that could be incorporated into your videos if you think it is suitable: the time it takes to open power tailgates on cars that have them.

[@Cougarsamurai]

Pretty sure I drew that car shape.....when I was 9! 😀

[@daweigo6851]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@msizimhlongo]

I can relate t that😂😂😂

[@bitzel]

You obviously went to a special school

[@raghavshankara5601]

Don't worry another 20 years will be in same shape lol

[@bockerstar]

lexus is using child labour...

[@davidshepherd3365]

Great review as always Paul.. but geez that body roll looked disconcerting!

[@jenishgandhi5442]

most awaited one thanks for excellent review, Genesis please next time if possible

[@Developer_Zack]

nice one paul

[@farazala1498]

Love it ❤ Nice suv 🚙

[@nickpowell4806]

Here is Saudi we get the LC 300 in both petrol and diesel, all 7 seaters and most with remote start. The diesel models all come with 3 locking diffs

[@tempestv8]

Australian spec 300 Series miss out on the front and rear diff locks except for the (expensive) GR-Sport variant.

[@chandamusonda6883]

Same here in Africa we get all 3 diffs. Diesel comes in the limited and F-Sport trim levels.

[@DMEU77]

@@tempestv8 Stupid as can be. Off roader without diff locks.

[@daweigo6851]

Australian market for some reason has allways had more limited range and options with Toyota and lexus

[@granttrevail6185]

Hey Paul love your reviews. Are you going to do any reviews of the Cupra range? Cheers

[@JamesZ888]

I remember the last LX had sequential turn signal, strange how they didn't incorporate that into the new gen LX would look amazing though, especially with that 200k price tag

[@lamborghini0610]

Toyota and Lexus sequential turn signals always look extremely glitchy. Certainly not like the euro's do it..

[@tiagotecnologia7369]

@@lamborghini0610 Not really I owned a 2019 Lexus NX 300h (European spec) and the dynamic turn signals in front and rear always did a great job In my opinion Lexus didn't incorporate that because now every cheap car (specifically peugeot and Renault) have it now🤷🏻‍♂️

[@lamborghini0610]

@@tiagotecnologia7369 Next time you see the new Landcruier on the road (one of the higher specs) look at the rear indicators. They look like a joke, they are so glitchy! I remember seeing an Lexus RX with something similar. Not even close to something you'd find on an Audi. The 2019 NX had much shorter rear turn signals so it probably appeared smoother.

[@angusavery8686]

@@lamborghini0610 I see it all the time, I can't beleive how they managed to fuck it up so hard

[@lamborghini0610]

@@angusavery8686 Yeah right? They should've just kept them static if they don't know how to do dynamic indicators properly.

[@TheHayabusa09]

Great review as always, Paul. Also, love the little 'hints' you give for the upcoming review..Bentley Bentayga anyone??

[@justanotherguy4339]

The best car reviewer on KZbin

[@Thulebeez]

I would definitely get the LX500D F-Sport with all terrain Tyres which is available here in South Africa.

[@MrSimon1909]

I thought toyota/lexus was banned in south africa?

[@Thulebeez]

@@MrSimon1909 that’s must be misinformation Toyota is the top selling brand in the country / Lexus is more of a niche low selling volume brand since it’s a Luxury brand.

[@FriendsPride]

kindly do side by side comparison with LC300. standing side by side, facing fronts, facing backs, top view of both together, dashboards etc. if possible.

[@jacobheston]

Hey Paul, would love you to check/grip the interior door handles when you do your “build quality” segment. I swear, so many cars I jump into have plasticy squeaky door handles!

[@joelcarterramadge183]

I know that the 200 series has the nicest/best interior door handles I've ever used!

[@abdullahelnabi3266]

Any chance you guys can review the Passat all track 162tsi? Any time soon ?

[@mojoproductions9571]

hey Paul, do you think you could maybe do the Suzuki Jimny? that be really cool. thanks 👍

[@TheAthavanleon]

Love that Lexus...

[@tobyfellas6086]

The body roll looks a bit off. I tested the LX500 (diesel version) at dealership. The body roll was far less in Sport mode. In comfort mode tho, yes it will virtually tip on its side wheels. So I’m not too sure if he was in sport or comfort

[@aimanfitri0iv]

it's looks good to honest but I'm a big fan of lc300 series

[@jaysay.youtube]

Won’t lie, your reviews are the ones I watch when I want to turn myself off a car 😂

[@samartz]

Put some smaller wheels with all terrains, will be a beast on the sand dunes!

[@kokopaingkokopaing2768]

i noticed when u washing the head light, the wipers also running. i thought they are working on different buttons

[@stardustmusic448]

I wish they made it bigger at least. The 3rd row has shrunk, and at that price allow us to customise it at least with options.

[@stardustmusic448]

@@electrikoptik I think it was by the middle east customers. The patrol is more massive and people don't complain

[@stardustmusic448]

@@electrikoptik I doubt it needs to be bigger. It's just a 5 seater and it's got a waaay smaller clientele. I doubt ppl that rich have that many kids. Max 2

[@user-bz5kg1ek4y]

Clearly the driver is an expert in offroad driving.

[@kajak012]

mark levinson sound system what would know about sound quality?

[@richieduck67]

Beast

[@fahdssekanyo5480]

I like how you greet 🤝

[@alexi21san]

210k with plastic step rails wow 😮.

[@sethuramancbi]

Paul, please do the Toyota corolla cross. I'm planning to book one. TIA

[@ajipaul8303]

@16:00 isn't it 17.9L/100KM equal to 13 US MPG ? (miles per gallon)

[@BomberFletch31]

Quick question: does the function that allows the rear seat passenger to move the front seat out of the way still work if someone is sitting in the front seat? Is there some lockout to prevent this feature from being used? If this is being used as a family car, I certainly wouldn't want the kids to be able to move the front passenger seat.

[@abdullahbinshahid3199]

Nope, it won't do it if someone is sitting up-front

[@MrRED1125]

How come it competes with the lands cruiser??

[@zaamuro8408]

With the price of Diesel being so high now, wouldn't it favour the petrol now?

[@vladthe3rd414]

What a vehicle

[@Samsung_Samuel]

4:02 Why can't you use a fingerprint sensor to unlock the car from the outside so you won't need a key in most cases because your finger is the key and if you want to let a friend drive, it could send a message to your phone so you can confirm that you want it to unlock.

[@peterwiles189]

What a great review, I always enjoy your unbiassed reporting, it always seems very fair. I considered the Lexus over and above the ZX Sahara, and compared the two side by side and evaluated which would be a better vehicle to buy, for me anyway. Looks, are very subjective and the choice between these two was very easy, The ZX looks more robust, less blingy and with the availability of many more aftermarket accessories, that’s an easy choice between them. Not a great fan of the front or the rear of the Lexus. Interior I must say is also a very personal choice, and although you mention that the interior is light years in front of the ZX, is in my opinion, not my view at all, Yes, there are many beautiful enhancements in the Lexus which I would love to have, but unfortunately, I feel it’s a little over the top, particularly in the rear which I don’t feel the reduced space and limiting the passengers to only two, really justifies the need for a full reclining and massage rear seat…. I personally would hate to be the driver whilst my passenger is in the back stretched out…I wouldn’t like the experience being the driver at all, but that’s just me. Putting money totally aside, I could go on for many pages discussing the differences and if they are really enhancements, or just a bit of useless bling. Nevertheless, I chose the ZX because it’s what I preferred, but I’m sure there are many which disagree. Once you go into the territory of this level of luxury, I would choose the Range Rover Sport Autobiography every day of the week. Having had 3 of them prior, I didn’t even consider the Lexus to be in that territory at all. To me, it’s just a less offensive looking Toyota Granvia with 4x4 capability.

[@dragospahontu]

How high can the LX get in the highest suspension mode?

[@bgehsen]

Which model Y do u have that does 0-100 that slow? A special one lol.

[@krisk1547]

Nice but i won't l would expect it to have diff locks at this price point. I am guessing they're trying to sell gx asxwell

[@Ziger33]

Those side steps are similar to the 2005 landcruiser Prado’s side steps

[@zayedyaseen1673]

I THINT I JUST SAW A BENTAYGA ON THE REAR VIEW CAM

[@AeroDr]

It's not the same engine as an Aurion; the 2GR-FE is a 3,456cc (94mm bore x 83mm stroke) engine; it did come in direct injection as the 2GR-FKS in the IS350 and RX350. The LX600 uses the V35A-FTS, which is a 3,444cc engine (85.5mm bore x 100mm stroke). It's part of the Dynamic Force engine family. The V35 is marketed as a 3.5L engine because in many markets with taxes based on engine displacement, it is classified as a 3.5L unit, but if being pedantic it's actually 3.4L (3,444cc).

[@valentinorossi7771]

3444 is a 3.4l but had it been 3451 cc (cc bigger) then it would be 3.5. Ford Mustang V8 has 4951 cc displacement and is considered being 5.0 L

[@AeroDr]

@@valentinorossi7771 It makes sense to use for marketing what can be a regulatory hurdle. In Pakistan for example, the 1.3L Honda City got taxed the same as an an engine marketed as 1.4L because it was 1331cc. Same with the LC300...mathematically it might be 3.4 but from a taxation PoV in many Asian countries it's a 3.5L engine because it's more than 3401cc.

[@samyeomans6710]

Is this just a 300 series body?

[@deerghayuphukan1215]

LX doesn't have the option of front and rear locking differential like the LC300?

[@hughfh]

Rear present on F Sport trims, available in some markets. Front and rear on Offroad trim, only available in Japan. Why, I don't know.

[@kiandominicmercado792]

Please review the Rolls Royce Cullinan as well😊🙏💖

[@petergazarek9466]

LEXUS LX ❤👍🏻 FIRST CLASS ULTRA LUXURY OFFROAD KING 👌🏻❤️

[@jorgeson3586]

How many times did you say as well ?

[@jigsaw7019]

Way better aesthetically than the LC300 for sure. Would I shell out more than $200k for one? No freaking way.

[@garysmithers01]

Wireless charger in front is in Lux. Why drive the 4 seater totally different to the 5 seater

[@frank21cn1]

Paul did you forget the window test? 😂

[@PETERFRITZPHOTO]

I want one. Just a tip: when you say, “Click up here…”, make sure you add the link.

[@No-thing-ness]

You missed the standing start on the light off-road hill :(

[@samuelbaker6542]

That is leaning A LOT!! My Y62 TiL doesn’t lean nearly that much.

[@davidgomesdonascimento5463]

They should’ve give it the hybrid v6 like the tundra and change it to a unibody construction, as the Pajero

[@ballaki]

Good

[@Booyakashi7]

I know that lexus have a lx600 with rear and front locks. Interesting to see this modification.

[@ArmenMkr]

What have they done with the interior?! 2021 LX is on a different level.

[@dr.emilschaffhausen4683]

Damn you Toyota, give us some factory offroad worthy bumpers.

[@integrasolara4331]

Ordered one with Diesel engine and waiting in a queue of 12 months lead time.

[@tempestv8]

Wow, that's a lot of body roll. So no different to the 300 Series in that regard either. The fuel consumption seems pretty good, all things considered.

[@EastWood2004]

@@craigdavid6668 sounds like you can afford? These are simply overpriced though.

[@tempestv8]

Sounds like you are experiencing post purchase cognitive dissonance and cannot handle negative viewpoints on your purchase decision. Not to mention your irrelevant comment to the facts presented in this video.

[@craigdavid6668]

@@tempestv8 👍

[@craigdavid6668]

@@tempestv8 Meh, I have a few cars that have minimal body roll, I just don’t ever find it relevant in the 200 or LX.

[@craigdavid6668]

@@EastWood2004 All relevant to what you deem “overpriced” though, especially when you look at selling after a few years & get your money back.

[@geokemersonchiu5018]

I more likely recommend the land cruiser 300 vx luxury because it's more realable

[@bounnongkhoukone7234]

IT'S NICE CAR.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👌

[@Alingkii_888]

Wish the interior was in the Y62

[@aanttila867]

Never would take this over LC, would be constantly explaining to people that its really a LC with proper frame and solid axel etc. ...everybody always says these dont have enough second row space, well wheel base is just 2.85 like its always been because of the offroad capabilities....no RR 3.15 wheel base here😅

[@comedianfellow]

That turbo lag😂😂

[@viti8347]

Should send the designers for some work experience in Italy!

[@druggsrus]

if its so massive then how big is the bigger nissan patrol y62? i will say the 6 cylinder sounded like a 6 cylinder which sounds like shit compared to a big block v8 whats with the turbo lagg you had to press brakes to give the little 6 time to spool up, but i guess with those tiny weeny 31 inch dinner plates it should accelerate a bit harder, love the wood grain just like the y62 already has along with the crome, go the diesel, i bet u missus smells like a mechanic every time she uses the truck diesel pump or does she glove up...

[@kwequay5605]

Very nice interior but very happy with my LC300. Would buy this for my wife though if I won Powerball 😂

[@salamov963]

LC300 imo much better look

[@Mark.AUS.]

Agree with totally with your thoughts about plastic sidesteps on a two hundred plus car. Lexus you can do much better.

[@samkelohmsimang-hs7uo]

Top screen is the same as UX 🤧 please lexus put RX interior on the LX

[@albertobiggs2611]

Reverse lights at the down side of the bumpers , not such a good idea

[@emergingit]

Who buys a Lexus LX600 to go offroad...??? LOL

[@ahmednisar2359]

me

[@vamsikrishna1995]

Me

[@riamriam6758]

All the Arab’s in the dunes

[@breeana2879]

The look of it is giving the previous Toyota kluger

[@amode8761]

The woodgrain doesn’t suit the tan/orange interior… black woodgrain like used in other Lexus’ would have been better Be interested if the F Sport handles abit better

[@TheOracle1984]

Developers should redesign the front grill. It is good. But it does not make me feel the luxury of BMW or Mercedes.

[@nancypresto1309]

I ❤️ Toyota

[@ChrisDied]

so somebody complained about this not being hard off-roading?? Yet this is more off-roading than 95% of these cars sold will ever do in its life.....

[@jimj2683]

He said it wasn't that good in terms of road noise, yet the measurement he shows is lower than any other vehicle they have tested (including stuff like BMW x7 and iX). Why is he lying?

[@user-fh1gg7bz5t]

How tall are you 🙃

[@Deatomizer]

Holy HELL that grill is unbelievably hideous. Reminds me of Emperor Zurg from the Toy Story movie.

[@zainkhan1205]

The best one was the lx570

[@jasonpb27]

Can't believe this does 0-100 in 6.6 and the Everest ~9s, bring on the Everest Raptor

[@AD28197]

This one has the petrol 3.5L v6. Not the diesel 3.3L v6. Its closest competitor would be the ranger raptor.

[@Malc664]

@@AD28197 Ranger Raptor is less than half the price. Makes it look like a bargain. The diesel V6 is a 3.0.

[@AD28197]

@@Malc664 the new raptors come with a petrol option only, no diesels. Jason's original comment was about the (0 - 100) time, not the price tag. Just to be more clear, the ranger raptor does 0 - 100 in 5.8s.

[@AD28197]

Strange that the LX 600 comes with both the diesel and petrol options but the LC 300 doesn't.

[@ADVANCEDTECHTIPS]

Traditionally the Lexus Lx was petrol only due to the reduced nvh of a petrol that made it smoother, more powerful and therefore more luxurious.t was only recently in the last generation they offered the diesel.

[@lucky.penguin.slots14]

With the Toyota it’s meant to be mainly a 4x4 for towing and diesel engines are better for towing cause when was the last time you saw a petrol truck towing a couple of trailers behind.

[@kajak012]

One could buy just a Land cruiser that will also show you spent big $$$ on a suv ????

[@sly9263]

It's a nice step up from the LX570 but the center stack is a fragmented mess with multiple screens. The tacked on infotainment screen is what manufacturers were doing over 5 years ago on mid-model run updates- this isn't something I'd expect from a brand new model like this. Also, I'd expect massaging seats and a panoramic sunroof at this price range- my 2016 Ford pickup truck came with that at half the price. I don't see double the value here for the LX when compared to the GX; the LX just seems overpriced and lacking features it should have released with.

[@dr.emilschaffhausen4683]

There is a lot under the hood that makes our expensive. It's an extremely variable off road vehicle, crappy low bumper aside. That's part of what you're paying for here.

[@sly9263]

@@dr.emilschaffhausen4683 there's not much more under the hood than a $30k Ford F150

[@dr.emilschaffhausen4683]

@@sly9263 There is. The hydraulic suspension for one.

[@sly9263]

@@dr.emilschaffhausen4683 it doesn't have kdss anymore. Hydraulic shocks, sure, but that's nothing special.

[@sly9263]

@@dr.emilschaffhausen4683 I don't think you realized that suspension is gone

[@mirmurtazamuhammadhassanic4567]

LAND CRUISER LX600

[@sportsmaster8729]

No I don't get it sooo much money and I don't get a remote start why?

[@AUTO_TECH_TRAVEL_EAT]

I like this new Lexus LX, but to drive a car like this in Thailand You must be a very wealthy person. because the import tax is very expensive

[@youtubevoyeur4104]

No way is that water 650mm deep!!🙃

[@kulaak-krii]

That's some REALLY bad swirl marks and holograms in that paint finish. WOW! Dealers really do know how to ruin paint at pre-delivery.

[@adasolo382]

Boss