2024 Lexus GX 550 Night Review // A Stealthy Family NightCrawler

#LexusGX #gx550 #defender #landcruiser
We test out the new Lexus #gx550 in the #luxury trim at night! How is the headlights, taillights, and interior lighting? Is it better than the outgoing #gx460 with the #v8 - How does it compare to the #landroverdefender ?
First-ever Overtrail and Overtrail+ grades with standard 33-inch All-Terrain tires/18-inch wheels
3.4L twin-turbo V6 produces 349 horsepower; 479 lb.-ft. of torque
Hybrid powertrain available; introduced in the U.S. at a later date
Standard Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 and Lexus Interface with 14-inch multimedia touchscreen
Up to 9,096 lbs. towing capacity
Starting MSRP of $64,250* (includes Delivery, Processing and Handling Fee)
Expected to arrive at Lexus dealerships in early 2024
00:00 - Exterior Lighting
02:25 - Back seat lighting
05:00 - Front seat lighting
08:24 - Ambient Lighting
10:29 - Night Drive Impressions
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[@jr1885]

For the older crowds that hate LED interior lighting, you’re going to love this . Reminds me of the 90’s.

[@KirkKreifels]

Except Lexus in 90s had nice wood 🪵

[@conghoangnguyen6132]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@bloatedtonydanza7798]

This is my dream car. Thx for making the vid

[@jayd8547]

I. Want. This. ❤

[@45snakebite]

Thank you, thank you for the Night Review. I wished more Auto Journalist would do this.

[@AustinBruner]

5:08 when you said it had an illuminated Lexus skid plate I almost choked on my water 😂. I think the word you were looking for was door sill plate my friend. But as a side note can you imagine if it had an illuminated skid plate? 😂 it would be like a factory underglow

[@tjmark67]

Yes, but your head up display should be up in the middle of your window. So you don't take your eyes off the road.

[@jayd8547]

I like the roof… but IMO… if it doesn’t actually open, it’s kinda pointless.

[@samsonchan1488]

Hopefully the hybrid would lean towards improving power and performance versus just fuel economy.

[@ytsux9259]

It's beautiful!

[@VAIF19]

You should show the low and highbeams from outside and show a little bit more of the beam pattern, maybe against a wall and at the distance (in the same place for several vehicles so that we can compare)

[@ymo6096]

I am keeping my Nori green V8. I love it and it is a keeper. Will consider this as a daily driver later down the road😊

[@MarkR973]

Wish Range Rover was reliable for what they charge they should have figured it out by now

[@AustinBruner]

@MarkR973 they never needed to since yall kept buying those shit buckets for 100K 😂. Just supply and demand my friend 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@LovelyLA100]

Why would they need to figure it out? They don’t focus on reliability as their customers that keep it one of the most popular car brands in the world don’t worry about that.

[@Passportbros8]

Maybe if people stop buying Range Rovers. Then the boards might consider making the cars more reliable.

[@MarkR973]

@@Passportbros8 good point

[@cotyl939]

I would say the light bar looks more Lincoln than Dodge's racetrack inspired lighting. Overall the GX is a great design....minus the tow hitch cover.

[@lifescope]

I bet there will be aftermarket covers that might make it look better.

[@xxxpensive1415]

😍😍😍😍

[@mrgurulittle7000]

Very nice.👌

[@Mylifeislegendary836.]

Agree 👍

[@Reu_ag]

The tow hitch on the new 4runner was well integrated into the bumper compared to the gx

[@yellomonky4272]

Can you do a review on the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV? Love your videos as always, maybe spicing things up by reviewing Mitsubishi as well would be nice!

[@KirkKreifels]

We did a couple years back! Love to test it again

[@yellomonky4272]

@@KirkKreifels the next model one is supposed to have a better battery with more output as well as better front display i believe, thank you for the response though! I am currently watching it.

[@JohnJohnCrusher]

Night review! Brilliant!

[@stormforge68]

Love the triple beam LED headlights, very cool looking.

[@alejandronopasanada5302]

I’m on the list for an Overtrail but this thing is beautiful, just gorgeous. Definitely gonna aftermarket that HUD. I will say at 2:27 yeah, I was expecting a little more. I thought my iPad was malfunctioning it was so dark but, that’s fine. The hybrid will change the game as the Sequoia has better gas mileage(put it on the upgrade list for me). Wonder what it will be for the GX 🤔

[@beccab2522]

Do u happen to know when the GX hybrid will be out?

[@alejandronopasanada5302]

@@beccab2522 No. Date hasn’t been released as far as i know.

[@beccab2522]

Ok. Ty.

[@1984mrdale]

The sequoia is a v6 hybrid the GX will be a 4 cylinder hybrid, so hybrid won’t be a plus for the GX.

[@stormforge68]

Aftermarket HUD is interesting! What brand do you recommend? Ideally I would want to swap the RX HUD into the GX if it’s possible. RX HUD is sweet, had a 2024 RX as a loaner. I thought the HUD was impressive.

[@noniespam]

Soooo she thinks pugs are cute, don’t be so hard on yourself, after all she DID marry you and you don’t remind me of a pug in any way. LOL

[@Mylifeislegendary836.]

New GX is a home run for Lexus from every level and brilliant rival for the defender plus better than the discovery. 👑👑👑. Obviously there will be some haters online post seriously dumb and invaild comments 😂🤡

[@avdp9095]

Here in Europe and certainly in the Uk, Land Rovers, the Defender included, are considered soft roaders and beyond unreliable...... . There are many examples in the UK press about Land Rovers reliability, or better the complete lack of reliability. The cars are a money pit. This GX is a true 4x4, body on frame and very well build, not to plush inside, if you want that Lexus has a RX or LX.

[@Mylifeislegendary836.]

​@@avdp9095 👍

[@trumpisastump9382]

Yes, everyone that disagrees with you is "dumb" and they make "invalid comments".

[@Mylifeislegendary836.]

​​@@trumpisastump9382 With a name like a trump obviously you love misinformation and other bullshit and then try to justify that.😂😂.

[@MercOne]

@@Mylifeislegendary836. ***priceless comment ****

[@mhwtan]

Great review as usual.- love your analysis. Does the Sport Plus drive mode setting change the off-throttle response at all? Lexus says that it "Enhances the transmission and throttle programs" but I don't know what that means in practical terms, especially as it relates to managing downhill coasting speed or braking into a corner. I drive a Polestar Engineered 2018 Volvo XC90, and the $1200 software upgrade really helps with off-throttle driving dynamics by downshifting more aggressively.

[@UAEM4]

For the price, the ambient lighting is completely useless.

[@besiburukofficial5810]

hopefully you do night drive to for camry 2025 soon!

[@LeoTheShortGuy]

Awesome

[@rightlanehog3151]

Kirk, The ridiculous 22" rims definitely look better at night. 🤨

[@mueldaddy]

Kirk in some preproduction units I have noticed that you can have a traditional speedo and tach. Is that still configurable on the production vehicle?

[@rsKayiira]

Thank you for this. Seems the ambient lighting is good enough, not over the top. I was told at the dealership that the Overtrail has thematic lighting which is different from what you find in the other models. And its brighter. For us younger folks this would be a bit more compelling.

[@jasonhebert2577]

the luxury and luxury + & OT + all have the Thematic Ambient Illumination

[@CJ-rk5eg]

Are you able to turn off the nanny controls that track your eye movements?

[@KirkKreifels]

Disabling traffic jam assist I think helps

[@CJ-rk5eg]

@@KirkKreifels where should I look for the answer?

[@royaltyallen1162]

​@@CJ-rk5eg owners manual

[@jessepastor3729]

Yes you can, it’s called driver attention monitor and can be disabled under the setting cog and under driving assist

[@CJ-rk5eg]

@@jessepastor3729 Thank you for answering my question!

[@TheWinwin4all]

Can you completely turn off the screen and drive without any of the light from that huge LCD panel?

[@KirkKreifels]

Yes entire screen can be disabled! If you turn the climate knob, only the lower end of the screen turns on to show climate control

[@basedondennis]

was ur intro inspired by thetopher kirk? hope i wasnt the only one that noticed lol

[@anthonytran2787]

What color is that? Ingonito?

[@KirkKreifels]

Yes

[@mrgurulittle7000]

@@KirkKreifels😂😂

[@matw1x]

Just beautiful. Makes the previous GX look so goofy.

[@domattaccount3213]

I’m just curious since you’ve reviewed both vehicles… aside from all the technology upgrades strictly from a driving perspective which one did you prefer GX470 or GX550?

[@HiRezViews]

Would you rather this or MDX for family hauler ?

[@gilbertocruz4423]

Land Cruiser looks much nicer. I would take Cruiser instead although I like the v6

[@randallsmith7885]

The vibration. Is this a pre-production model? Guesses about whether this will get fixed.

[@user-tb4hr2ry3u]

What’s the price point on the new Lexus 550

[@KirkKreifels]

mid 60s - low 80s

[@autochatter]

We have had three at our store so far...All stickering in the 80s. No Overtrail yet.

[@seikocitizenwatches]

One of the most desirable new luxury SUVs and is the best GX ever 👍

[@ATXDiecast]

Gonna wait for a year 2 or 3 model. Hopefully some of these initial feedback items will be added and better integrated into the same trim levels

[@user-tb4hr2ry3u]

What other colors are available

[@wilson6387]

Lexus website is pretty tough to navigate to. 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@AliKhan-yg9ky]

Would you buy this or lx 570

[@thisisme999]

The interior is so dark 😂

[@CK-1000]

It is. I have a TX and I hate how dark the interior is. Lexus sucks with ambient lighting

[@jr1885]

“But it’s a Lexus and it lasts forever.”

[@OnkelPHMagee]

The headlights may be great for the driver, but what about the poor guy in opposing traffic?

[@cortezmiller1899]

Love the color!

[@haduong5828]

It looks nice except the price. The rear lights kind of small on both sides for this size SUV. No need HUD imo. Thanks for the video

[@Meltdown900cc]

Glad I kept my 23 Gx luxury

[@donkisler3538]

I have had the Mercedes and Audi's and wanted to move to the reliability of a Lexus. I have had a deposit on a GX 550 Luxury Plus since January. My concerns are I wanted the feel of luxury and handling of German products without the lack of dependability. My concerns are the ride and noise at acceleration and kind of a stark interior. Is there any way you see some of these shortcoming being fixed in the 2025 model year. I am not really speaking of the interior but the drivability and noise and heads up display? When would you guess a 2025 model could possibly be released? I really appreciate your thoughtful and through reviews. Thanks for all the hard work you put into your reviews.

[@KirkKreifels]

NVH can improve year over year with better build quality. HUD isn't getting updated. I wouldn't need it.

[@KirkKreifels]

2025 GX likely spring 2025

[@jasonhebert2577]

Compared to a German interior and handling you will be disappointed and Toyota is very slow at making changes

[@donkisler3538]

@@KirkKreifels Thank you for your responses Kirk.

[@donkisler3538]

@@jasonhebert2577 I know you are correct but I am tired of the long-term dependability of German vehicles. I always commented that my Audi's felt like they drove just as nice the day I sold them as the day I drove them home! Just wanted to try a Lexus once.

[@robp3431]

Tow hitch cover is a parachute .... can't unsee it.

[@user-tb4hr2ry3u]

What area you live in Kirk

[@KirkKreifels]

SWFL

[@user-tb4hr2ry3u]

@@KirkKreifels cool

[@benc2798]

that's why i am waiting for the 2025 because there are a lot of things that need to be reworked and fixed.

[@edmundcharles5278]

Yep= DO NOT BUY the first production year of a model no matter the source of the manufacturer. The 2nd and 3rd GX 550 model years will be very much improved over the 1st year model. Also, the hybrid will be available.

[@JohnJohnCrusher]

Buy now, swap out. That's what I'll do. Life is short.

[@alantong2002]

Yay! I'm first!

[@bigdlife86]

Buzzing shaking vibrations that drive you nuts… Welcome to body on frame Toyota/Lexus SUV’s. 3 of 4 I’ve owned have had similar issues, including both a new LX & GX. Just funky, odd, hard to smooth out drivetrain resonances, alignment issues & weird tires.

[@Z2Z72Z2]

Rear light bar look more like Rivian , than Dodge or Lincoln.

[@gilbertocruz4423]

Don't like the lights they much nicer on land cruiser.

[@Zedties]

Some basic ambient lighting will really wake up the interior. Idk why lexus is always against it.

[@perigosu8449]

meh, not for me. I love the way it looks but sadly doesn't really fit my needs.

[@edmundcharles5278]

Area of Improvement: Interior cabin lighting just like Mercedes Benz does!

[@KOKOBC]

ambient lighting sucks

[@umarbukhari6923]

Big fan of Lexus but not a big fan of their newer interiors, they seem far too utilitarian for their price these days

[@paulbugoni2846]

Agree. Disappointing when I sat in it (Luxury +).

[@lukejeung4615]

My family has been with Lexus for nearly 20yrs. Never disappointed! But I don't know about this one that gives you a truck feeling ride quality. Lexus is about having refinement,quiet, and luxury. Hmm 🤔

[@SuperMacmac74]

That ambient lighting is so lame I’m not sure why they even bothered.

[@shaneh734]

I hope they eventually offer open pore wood trim and light strips throughout the cabin

[@jpmackin]

Like a diaper, how appropriate…..

[@Ameer_30]

I sat in one of these and it felt cheap. I usually lease and drove Range Rover suv, BMW X7, Mercedes GLS and Escalade but Lexus GX and TX feels cheap. Most might think it’s an upgrade if there coming from Toyota or standard brands but it feels cheap especially if your paying almost $90K

[@Mylifeislegendary836.]

1.GX is not a range Rover or X7 rival instead a luxurious and rugged SUV like a defender 110. 2.TX and GX interior is very luxurious high quality and more. So how you felt is wrong and not accurate. Overall you are wrong and that's fine .I respect your different opinion even if it's wrong

[@trumpisastump9382]

@@Mylifeislegendary836. Again with your nonsense stating that someone that disagrees with you on a subjective perspective of the luxuriousness of the vehicle is "...wrong and not accurate". You are a small and fragile snowflake.

[@Mylifeislegendary836.]

​​​@@trumpisastump9382 I have personally seen your past comments and more. So I recommend keep your hypocritical words. to yourself. importantly don't come to lecture me kiddo.

[@Ameer_30]

@@Mylifeislegendary836. Well I sit in all those vehicles and driven those vehicles since I leased a few and few family members also and I could tell you the TX feels cheap for $70K and the GX feels cheap for $90K. There great if you only care about reliability but you can’t say nothing much about them since the Germans basically beat them in every other way, lol I’m not fat I’m skinny so it fit easily in the seats.

[@Mylifeislegendary836.]

​​​​​@@Ameer_30 new GX/TX are excellent luxury Suvs and There is nothing cheap feeling about them and I never said the range Rover X7 and gls not good buddy. I am very much a Mercedes BMW and land Rover fan myself.overall how you feel or whatever about the TX is wrong. Tx is a extremely luxurious high quality and more SUV plus Same case for the GX . GX is not a X7 or range Rover rival instead a defender 110 . So if you are comparing the GX at least do that to its actual rival. Anyway have a excellent day and good bye my friend.👍

[@TeXasDadBod]

No, the doors don’t close because they’re lightweight and cheap not because “they’re so tight “!😅 Now all the German competing vehicles have soft close feature so you don’t even have to slam the door . The lack of ambient lighting in this new lineup of GX and TX is very underwhelming missed opportunity considering the price ,not to mention all the soft touch plastics and molding all one blob of grey and black with no accent stitching makes everything look cheap. I’m surprised Lexus screwed up the interior this bad everything feels subpar. The space is poorly managed and the GX over trail+ has the ground clearance of a brand new Toyota Prius for an off-road trim that’s horrible. Not joking a Prius has 8.0 ground clearance an Over Trail+ has 8.9 !!! .9 could be added to a Prius with bigger wheels 😅 .

[@Youtuberkt]

Prius ground clearance is 6 inches

[@jermainec2462]

🙄🙄🙄