2024 Lexus GX 550 Overtrail Off-Road Test

Testing the off-road features of the 2024 Lexus GX 550 Overtrail. Is this the ultimate luxury overland vechile? We put it to the test!
#lexus #toyota #offroad
CONTENTS
00:00 - Introduction
00:32 - Features
07:00 - Course Layout
10:26 - Off-Road Test
17:10 - Crawl Control
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[@cshader2488]

The GX now has rock sliders as an option

[@dfaro8453]

Boxier vehicles are making a comeback.

[@jgusr5550]

lol… they will never see a single rock

[@alanbildzukewicz7336]

Speak for yourself. Considering one and games on if I pull the trigger.

[@mononeo]

I'm taking mine off road the day it comes in to prove all the naysayers wrong. @@jgusr5550

[@thebig12conference73]

@@dfaro8453 yes I expect to see more models soon The correct terminology is BODY ON FRAME SUV vs unabody

[@Elijah-fc3ex]

That's one of the best looking vehicles I've seen in a long time

[@nathanielschaffer]

I agree love the modern boxy look

[@redwhite_040]

and one of the most expensive

[@Elijah-fc3ex]

@@redwhite_040 yeah I'll be damned if I'm going to spend 70k+ on a car

[@plutodestroyer12]

toyota has been on fire lately

[@danielluo6499]

Best looking lexis suv in the decade. What is funny is that. This vehicle is the same company that designed the Lexus tx. The most ugly looking vehicle of the decade 😅

[@nazmulhasansajib7568]

this thing is masterpiece... luxury and off-road combined.

[@chrisridebike8]

And reliability!

[@Nigel8Chelsea]

@@chrisridebike8 but 250mi on a full tank.....

[@chrisridebike8]

@@Nigel8Chelsea not sure where you got that number. rated at 15 mpg city with a 21 gal tank. that's 300+ miles there. 21 mpg highway....you could probably squeak out 400 miles from a tank on the highway if you are stock

[@Nigel8Chelsea]

@@chrisridebike8 I got that number from the video lol. But yes, theoretically, you're right. Regardless, that's a lot of $$$ per month to top up

[@chrisridebike8]

@@Nigel8Chelsea ah. I watched the video like 3 weeks ago so I didn’t remember that.

[@XtianJade]

This has everything: Luxury, comfort, ruggedness, good looks and reliability.

[@marekw.9816]

Never thought a Lexus SUV would look better than a Land Rover, but here we are.

[@necbal]

More off-road content never hurt anyone :)

[@calvin-]

This is probably my favorite vehicle to come out in a long time. I would have a _huge_ payment, but this Lexus is beautiful.

[@matthewschiebout7384]

beautiful until a very few owners actually "overland" with it...

[@SaltyDog69]

@@matthewschiebout7384Means that you should be able to get a good used one in a few years.

[@spdcrzy]

@@matthewschiebout7384 not true. Lexus owners do a LOT more overlanding than owners of their competitors' trucks.

[@thedetective8150]

My local SoCal Lexus dealers are selling the new 2024 GX 550s that start at $103k+. I am glad I bought my 2023 GX 460 luxury edition with an off-road package for $63k and 2.49% Lexus financing.

[@johnfitzgerald1879]

Let that dealer know you won’t be rewarding their bad behavior of price gouging. And let them know you are going over to the Rivian showroom-that’ll piss them off.

[@OldelCpt]

Off-road package on GX 460? Do they trim the front grill to get better approach angle?

[@stormforge68]

@@johnfitzgerald1879I’ll take an Ineos Grenadier over a Rivian any day. But that’s just me.

[@thedetective8150]

⁠@@OldelCptI wish they did. I will eventually trim it when I install a stealth bumper.

[@jaredpowell4108]

This Overtrail at 69k is a bargain

[@rsKayiira]

This machine looks sick in black!!

[@TheSandipDev]

Nice start to a Saturday. Thank you sir

[@Chineywhale]

Such a great redesign. Can’t keep my eyes off it. Gonna age so well.

[@rondail5675]

I like the exterior lines, the squared edges, and the rugged look. So many SUV's look similar.

[@Douglas.N.]

I appreciate that you built and put this test vehicle through a respectable off-road trail!

[@Android-Zen]

If I had money, I’d get one of these. 😅 love how boxy and functional it is. And it’s a Lexus!

[@garrettdraper3609]

I’ll never get tired of Ryan’s video structure, super detailed and organized, not to mention entertaining and so many new vehicles. Keep it up!

[@gritnltw]

Owner of an RX, love this one. Shall we change it and have the budget, that's the one I will consider. My 4yo son this morning asked me to play your video of the Rav4 and Forester on the snow, while he was holding his Rav4 toy car.

[@redwhite_040]

indoctrinated by his dad.

[@bluethundar]

Start him early dad

[@bluestt6898]

Was he playing with barbies too?

[@AndyNC]

I was never a Lexus Fan, but this one is quite nice. Looks great and awesome performance.

[@WW-wf8tu]

That (E)KDSS is fantastic. Love my KDSS on my 4R. I hope more people tune into that and make it a standard feature, instead of an option. Glad you got to experience it on your course here. I think it sort of proved my theory about how much easier it is to get through there with it, then w/out it.

[@drivingsports]

The flex at 20:08 is 🤩

[@nickcheema907]

The perfect vehicle for the thousands who will off road their new GX's! Lexus needs to offer a version with a winch, rock sliders, ladder and roof tent.

[@Dmeech100]

Majority of people buying this new will NOT off-road it, so why offer those things? It’s the second/third owners who will be modding for off-road, and Lexus is out of the loop at that point so why bother?

[@ozman528]

Aftermarket will look after this mate I have a twin turbo V8 Sahara and I am looking at a deposit on an overtrail next week. In Australia it looks like we only get three grades - our overtrail being a mix of overtrail and overtrail plus. I don't live in the outback anymore so diesel vs petrol is less of a thing. The only concern I have is fuel tank capacity.

[@ozman528]

It's a fair point although plenty will, I'm happy to be an outlier in this respect. Got some thinking to do between this and a 300 series GR in the next week.@@Dmeech100

[@tomweaver7723]

@@Dmeech100I will. I ordered one as a strictly off road vehicle. It will not be my daily.

[@Dmeech100]

⁠@@tomweaver7723you’re gonna use an $80k luxury as your strictly off-road vehicle? 😂😂😂

[@lukiw7044]

I was just waiting for You take it to Yours course. Great off road review. Greetings

[@303MoTo]

Yep this would definitely get me to Costco. Great video! Been watching you a while, your channel and content has really expanded and grown! Awesome work.

[@05EVORS]

Yes this is the ultimate 'Kirklander' flex

[@caseyalves256]

Man she looks good in black!

[@jamisonjamisonx]

I love the new GX...I often daydream of a hybrid powered version (or even the current twin-turbo version would be amazing)...and I start thinking of what body parts I can sell to get one. but, gotta say, I'm not in love with the pop-out rear glass. My current 5th gen 4Runner (and I think all 4Runners) have rear glass that rolls down with a button on the center console and by putting the key in the tailgate and turning it (left down, right up). It's awesome, and I often roll the rear glass down to give my pups some fresh air or just whenever it's a beautiful 70ish degrees outside and I can. I've even rolled it down on the freeway at 75mph and I could barely even perceive any difference in sound. it's just really cool. The tech exists, it's been around on 4Runners since Napoleon. I get the pop-out glass is cheaper, but this is a lexus...cheaper isn't exactly the point. Not sure why, but I fully expected the new GX and Land Cruiser to have roll down rear glass...it makes me a little sad that they don't, but I guess happy that I have what I have and get to keep all my body parts.

[@HONORYOUROATH]

Absolutely love this channel. Ryan is just such a down to Earth likable guy.

[@slvrbck8741]

Great video, as always... I recently took one of these on a short test drive at Lexus... loved it.Smooth,light and very nimble feeling for its mass. Perfect ride position as a driver with a nice high perch and comfortable cockpit. These videos are great. What a life! Lol

[@juliocontreras7985]

Excellent review! Good job!

[@Sertsch]

Fantastic Test! Thank you.

[@thinker2328]

Awesome video man!

[@FCBoulder]

Excellent video - great course you built as a testing ground. Bravo.

[@2URLex]

Fantastic video, can’t wait to see the aftermarket approach with these new GXs. Looks even better in the offroad environment.

[@rayandolina11]

Thanks for another great video on this vehicle Ryan! My allocation is the OT+ in this color. Rock rails from factory (didn't want them but after this video glad they're on it). Due late April...we'll see. 👍

[@jakemaughan3818]

You can option rock sliders with the gx aswell. It's on their build site at least. Can't wait for 2040 when I can afford one!

[@drivingsports]

Just checked and you’re of course right. Missed that when we first looked.

[@RichardVac]

It's such an amazing! Vehicle, love! It

[@alexwong553]

can't wait for the hybrid version!! Great video as usual!

[@gunzyb]

Great test!

[@miggs.countrymusic]

This is such a great build. Great video content too. Question, did you air down at all for your off-road test, or did I miss that?

[@pinkipipe]

Wow …..👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Love it !!!

[@ta3000]

Great review.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Ryan, I hope you have been over the course with a metal detector to determine whether or not more saw blades are half-buried on your property. Besides, you have probably always wanted a metal detector and now you have a valid reason to get one. 😉😉

[@timd7947]

Great video. super informative. Looking forward to getting one of the first Overtail +'s in April - at least that's what I'm being told right now:)

[@Gvrpguy]

I love your automotive content. Your reviews and adventures are top-notch and always hit the spot. Keep up the awesome work, looking forward to what’s next! #DrivingSportsTVFan”

[@artsmsp]

Love the way this new GX looks.

[@MegaRetr]

Thats such an amazing vehicle) thanks)

[@mikedurling2111]

Yesssss best off road reviewer around!

[@flubberlane8437]

That's a beautiful interior !

[@jaredpowell4108]

Love this. A real SUV.

[@thimvannthai7017]

Nice review 🎉🇰🇭

[@citadel1999]

That front door closing sound at 14:18 is where it gets you gelandewagen daydreaming. :)

[@rsstnnr76]

I'd buy one today if I had the money. I love the boxy look.

[@gerardcura8768]

Toyota / Lexus really need to up the size of tires on its SUV’s and trucks to at least 285. These 265’s just look wrong. “Like skipping leg day” in the gym.

[@crazygrey8706]

Nice review fam.. guy's what yall think about the gls off road capabilities

[@aktr9955]

A unique combination of everything.. 😮

[@nicksteinberg6621]

Dream machine!

[@thebig12conference73]

Solid review mate, I am debating between the OVERTRAIL and OVETRAIL +. I think you did a SOLID review and you can liv with the OVERTRAIL save that $8,000-10,000 mark up(if you add ML audio). Engineering background, I think we would all appreciate if you for you next video, do a SIDE BY SIDE COMPARASON BETWEEN THE OVETRAIL AND OVETRAIL +. You could break it down if the upgrades are worth the mark up.; Solid review hit the like button most likely my next SUV Body on Frame SUV's are making a comeback

[@christianbolt5761]

It is a handsome vehicle!

[@asonagod6394]

I have a 2013 gx. It is the best car I've ever had.

[@hanifsubedar2547]

Thats such an amazing vehicle!

[@BrakeForLoop]

The GX makes me want to go explore. Will definitely keep an eye out for the hybrid version.

[@DavidCartwright-ih6ds]

Clearance needs to be increased to 10" for better offroading.

[@randallhill7979]

Very nice 👍

[@XtremeCoke]

Love this viceo - curious how the land rover terrain response handle the same situation - like you said in the video Toyota is a little brutal in braking the free-spinning wheel. Thumb up

[@wesleytingey248]

So happy Lexus kept this as proper off road vehicle.

[@tar6805]

Incredible articulation.

[@paulm6481]

Wow this is such an improvement over the old GX. Very appealing now.

[@Thulebeez]

oh Yeah spending my weekend on Off-Road videos.

[@williamvanshellenbeck8643]

Great video! Really explores the capability of the truck. If I had any critical feedback it would be the timing of showcasing the Crawl Control feature. It would have worked superbly through the rock garden, but you don’t really “crawl” through mud. For mud you need some wheel spin to fling the mud from the all-terrain lugs. My worthless opinion.

[@french0103]

Very nice truck

[@M.G.jun.]

A really great course. It has now become a really extensive route. The only thing missing is the steep climb. And the Lexus is great too.

[@WayApp]

Masterpiece

[@krakentide808]

I’m going to be out on the peninsula this weekend with my brand new 24 Ford Expedition Timberline….we should test her out at your proving grounds!

[@ConfirmedPatriot]

The tread depth on that press vehicle looked pretty minimal. Great off-road stuff ….thx !!

[@stefanoshaju7566]

crawl control is a feature where it is used in sand. when you get stuck in sand it helps with wheel breaking and gets out of the sand easily

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

That looks like it’d be fun to wheel!

[@MetalsForBrunch]

i wonder if the honda pilot trailsport can perform just as good as the lexus with a 1.5inch lift kit and better offroading tires. what do think @drivng sports tv?

[@garym51124]

Good looking vehicle.

[@edgarbenjoseph3879]

What a beautiful car. Well done Toyota, well done.

[@bigstraz]

I love these videos. I will never be able to afford one of these 😀

[@lunamaria1048]

I have one reserved. I'm 29 years old now, have a new excellent medical career, and owned two 5th gen 4Runners over the past 11 years, dislike the current GX, so happy to FINALLY be getting a trustworthy 4x4 that is actually modern lol

[@fpartidafpartida]

Big thumbs up to whomever denied Toyota the trademark for overland. Glad to see someone is all over their job and understood the assignment.

[@harrietcarpenter6013]

Would a higher suspension or beefier tires make a difference? Would a hybrid come out in Overtrail plus or only in a luxury? I have an old Rx, but am looking to upgrade soon.

[@kadimsilahtar]

Hey Ryan, are you excited about your Ranger Raptor? Is it coming up soon?

[@TribecaPaddler]

Thanks for the video! Are those factory rated recovery points or are they just tie down points? (they look like just tie downs, which in 4runner manual they say not to use as recovery points)

[@drivingsports]

They are recovery points according to Lexus

[@TribecaPaddler]

@@drivingsports as in rated recovery points (where they state the working load limit they are rated for)? Or do they just say they are "emergency tow eyelets" (which shouldn't be used for offroad recovery) in the manual? Thanks again!

[@Nick-dc6qk]

This incredibly impressive, luxury with purpose.

[@user-jk2hv6mr6f]

does it have laminated front and side glasses ?????? how is wind noise insulation ????

[@FineLinePimpin]

So few years ago I ws looking to replace my awesome mildly lifted 2012 4Runner as I had grew bored with it, like I do with many vehicles - Hey at least I admit I have a problem lol. I had wanted a new bronco, but after looking at them that changed. So I figured I would wait, sold the 4runner to a buddy and bought the wife a Explorer ST. This new GX550 is now my next vehicle as I prefer its non hybrid drivetrain over the LC. It will be interesting to see what Toyota does with the new 4Runner coming later 24/early 25.

[@bradbaraniuk4085]

nathan from tfl is proud of you for using his method momentem

[@drivingsports]

What? TFL doesn’t own physics. 😂

[@PrestonGladd]

How do you think this compares to the Wagoneer Series III in terms of off-road capability?

[@braalo07]

The best luxury off-road SUV since Covid. In fact the best overall SUV since Covid

[@Kdavis8377]

I have a paid for 2022 4Runner. Absolutely love it. I’ll definitely be in the market for a new GX550 when the interest rates go back to a realistic number. If we had 2019 interest rates now, I’d have one on order. I refuse to overpay for vehicles. Built this is a finally built Lexus from Japan. It’ll be an amazing vehicle.

[@kneepayne]

Same. I have a 2023 ORP that I got great interest rates on and as much as I love what I see here, it’s not enough to justify current rates.

[@off-roadingcars]

Great video. You said you have a Landcruiser on order and that you can get that with factory rock rails. Is there any other advantage of Landcruiser over the GX or vise versa? Thank you!

[@drivingsports]

Being a hybrid the LC should have much better economy.

[@Neberheim]

This in Nori Pearl Green and a Rivian R3X are the dream. Now how to afford 🧐

[@jml9550]

Easy, save $1k a month for 6 years.

[@javierjavier-ht3yu]

Today, Saturday 16 March, I´ve realized that this Lexus is a great car, and I ´d lie its infotainment and its exterior aspect, if I could , I drive this car on the highway and in the city.

[@joney5495]

This channel produces really great content.... but why no review of Rivian?

[@drivingsports]

They haven’t provided a test vehicle. We’ve asked multiple times.

[@mononeo]

Rock rails are an OEM port-installed option available on any GX 550. Mine is having them pre-installed before being brought to my dealer!

[@emikomina]

Overtrail is definitely the sweet spot, but as with everyone, if money wasn't a problem then overtrail+ for sure

[@deanrotering879]

Same with me

[@theluminary5324]

Curious how this would do on the hill when he compared the LX vs 4runner

[@jezza6575]

Rock sliders are indeed and option on the GX Overtrail at least!

[@wicked_smaaht]

This car continues to impress me.

[@Alphabet7]

God this car is so beautiful

[@waynehuang2983]

Need to see Rivian off-road test

[@tar6805]

It is a real looker but every time I see one of these reviews it reminds me of how much I hate dealing with screens tech and settings. Very fancy electronic gizmos abound as will user frustration IMHO