2024 Lexus GX550 vs. Land Rover Defender 130 vs. Mercedes G550: Which Luxury SUV Is Best Off-Road?

It's great to be an off-road fan with cash to burn. Automakers have been hard at work improving their established 4x4s. Pole position is now held by Lexus with its new GX550. So we took one to Pennsylvania along with a Land Rover Defender and a Mercedes-Benz G550 to suss out which rock-crawls past the others in this high-brow, high-luxury, high-profit wheeling segment.
Which would you take home?

[@RoadandTrack]

For the detailed comparison review, check out the story here: www.roadandtrack.com/reviews/a60310465/2024-lexus-gx550-2024-land-rover-defender-130-2023-mercedes-benz-g550/

[@yrrah89]

We want to see more of how the vehicles performed off road, the video is way too short

[@stop_lying_bro]

Where is the actual off-road footage so we can come to a conclusion ourselves? All the random clips together and on repeat doesn’t paint a picture at all of what they are actually capable of.

[@ericfan1223]

We need a 30 min long vid.

[@81lordnelson]

Totally agree that the GX is the clear winner! Reliability alone should put the Lexus in a class of its own.

[@kyle9482]

glad to see the gx and Lexus as a whole is getting some recognition for their offroad capability that the public already knows so well.

[@camilogomezkeep2324]

The cheapest one will be the most expensive one in some years from now.... Also the most reliable.

[@michaelcheslock4849]

Well even if the Lexus didn't win this test, it would outlast the other two 4 times over, so it should get some points for that.

[@pinkipipe]

Lexus 🏆

[@mwangeemmanuel371]

Loving the GX ,but the 4 runner is also coming

[@petergazarek9466]

LEXUS GX 👌😎👍 THE LUXURY OFFROAD KING 👑

[@cshader2488]

Would only trust the Lexus. I'm surprised the Defender survived the testing.

[@steves8322]

How bout telling us WHY the GX won? And what the capabilities are for each?

[@maureencora1]

I Rather Have a Land Rover Defender 110 V8 Instead of a 130.

[@StephenFogarty2023]

Both great vehicles If u want / need a spacious 3rd row of seating, the 130 is the way to go.. OR Pull out Row 3 on the 130, to give yourself even more cargo space, for long road trips…

[@maureencora1]

@@StephenFogarty2023 Touche' (smile)

[@blu_is500]

Awesome video, I wanted it to be longer! 😂👏🏽 The GX was always my favorite SUV. If I ever wanted ti jump into the SUV world, the GX would be it all day everyday. 😎 Thanks for posting!

[@Flo-po5fu]

Lexus all the way no -1-

[@exploringtheworld1991]

Benz G550 and G63. Still the top vehicle holds its value among many other features, but I guess everyone has there opinion especially when it comes to what they can actually afford.

[@abdullaalbraiki5331]

I was waiting for this

[@richardtodorov]

This should’ve been a 30 min video review easily

[@electrikoptik]

Land Rover and Mercedes simply can't compete with the Lexus' legendary reliability and durability.

[@lukearmitage1533]

People who buy these new don't care about reliability they keep for 4 years and give it them back😂

[@MercOne]

False. This is a G, not a C-Class. The G can go anywhere the Lexus can go and the Lexus is brand new with a turbo now so it's "reliability" is hardly a given.

[@firstlast-wm3li]

​@@MercOneYou shut your heathen mouth.

[@Salsgarageadventures]

With a whole new engine for Toyota... that reliability your talking about is going out the window. Despite what many say, that defenders p400 engine has been very reliable. No engine or transmission failures have been noted.

[@martinwilliam5536]

Your just broke they would have stopped buying them

[@CLaFong]

Looks like they film this in The Upside Down.

[@rajsteint6487]

I'm a Toyota owner - 3rd Gen Tacoma TRD Off Road done out with kings and whole lot of other stuff. I will admit if money wasn't an issue the G Wagon is the top dog for a true SUV in the Luxury segment. The GX 550 is the 2nd best True Luxury SUV and it is less than half the money of a G63. Some other videos try and compare the GX 550 to a Jeep or Bronco and they don't even compare to a Lexus. I will be upgrading to a Lexus GX 550 Overtrail and build it similar to how my Tacoma is but on 35s instead of 33s. I cannot wait. Lexus = Reliability, Quality, Capability and Luxury.

[@getinthespace7715]

Yep. They hit the design out of the park. I'll look for a nice lease return with 30-40k miles on it and pick one up deprecated 40%. The 460's only run a few grand more than the 4 runners used a few years old with low miles. I'll lift it and put 35's on it.

[@mattw1406]

You mentioned you have to dig for the diff lock button on the screen in the defender instead of having a physical button like on the GS, however the defender diffs automatically lock when needed so you don’t need to press anything.

[@sdw7206]

Can you tell us why the Lex was better?

[@DigitalELocker]

Chirp chirp chirp...it isn't so they can't.

[@user-vu2cf1vc5f]

Besides the obvious the Lexus GX550 is the only truck here that won't leave you stranded.

[@franciscoarteaga8149]

It would be nice for the Overtrail+ to come with real leather (Saddle Tan), 3rd row seating option, 3-zone climate controls, and heated middle bench seating. That would make it perfect.

[@JEDss454]

2:04 why do you not have the rear locker engaged?!? 😂

[@getinthespace7715]

I'll be looking for a nice gx550 lease return to pickup in a few years.. depreciated 40%. Save myself $30k-40k. I'll pick up a black overtrail and lift it put on some 35's and I'll have a really capable really cooshy off roader I can put 200k plus miles on. They hit the design out of the park with this one.

[@haomeng3335]

Этот Лексус уже не такой крутой и надежный как прежний

[@marklivos]

This video should have been longer

[@abelpwns713]

for the price i can see why the gx won

[@carloskissoondhan9641]

Easy to believe with their track record.

[@MercOne]

I must have missed why the Lexus won. Motor Trend just put the Defender over the GX.

[@yousefal-assaf2985]

Uh oh, here comes the butthurt Lexus hater.

[@MercOne]

@@yousefal-assaf2985Uh oh here comes the dumb assumptions about an actual Lexus owner. It’s really sad and pathetic that Lexus can’t be criticized without someone being called a hater.

[@Offensivebeast]

@@MercOneit’s so odd, I’ve genuinely no idea why certain Toyota Lexus fans have become such a nuisance the last few years, it used to be a nice friendly rivalry between owners and enthusiasts.

[@mybusiness6125]

"There are no losers here"- man who has never owned a Land Rover off warranty

[@DigitalELocker]

Depends on the LR. Sure they have earned their rep over the years, but the Defender, in its 4th model year has proven to be mechanically reliable with many drivers well over 100k with no real issues. All manufacturers are suffering from software issues in their new gen vehicles, LR has addressed their software glitches over the last 4 years and now has a modern and reliable software experience.

[@dandoe1620]

Hands down the Lexus looks better than the Defender.

[@robp3431]

Look-wise, I'll take the Defender 130. Reliability will likely go towards GX550

[@ahmedsi]

I expected the same results. I consider this video to be a comparison of two SUVs since Land Rover is not comparable for its poor quality.

[@GhostRidersAU]

I feel It’s a very biased review coz the reviewer owns a 2006 Lexus😂. Here and there some footage and drawn a conclusion. All new gen cars rely on technology, every one of them breakdown for various reasons unlike late 90’s to 2015 or so. After that all cars rely heavily on technology. End of the day drive what money can afford , What the heart says and the one that puts a smile every time you drive it ❤

[@user-hi6vr7sb1z]

G 💪💪💪

[@politicalbandit3904]

Don’t need this, can’t afford it 😂!

[@DigitalELocker]

Seriously out of reach for most. R&T doubling down on Off Road Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous.

[@Hyperborean_2]

Infiniti and Acura should be here.. they are 2 classes above Defender

[@jmartini2387]

While I appreciate the competition, this the wrong configuration for the Defender (they should have sourced a 110, not a 130). But then again, when you're comparing a vehicle with an MSRP almost double the other competitors, why bring logic into the situation, lol.

[@dr.emilschaffhausen4683]

Really should have shown each vehicle going over the same harder obsacles for a longer period of time. Too many cuts.

[@jasonb4988]

The Lexus is absolutely an amazing value. G over priced. LR, worries me particularly about the electronics & airbag suspension. I’ve owned both the G & LR. That Lexus is the first one I’d ever consider buying. Congrats on building a fantastic product and at such an amazing price .. WOW !

[@Thoughtful8]

Note- the Lexus gx is nothing but a Land cruiser and can compete with the Land Rover and G-wagon. Just put some decent tires on the truck and you are good to go.

[@MarkPhilly-tp2wq]

I prefer the G wagon

[@scandinavia6271]

Is this a paid commercial from Toyota? You don’t EXPLAN - or SHOW - why the Lexus won your “test”

[@squod1]

That was bizarre. What happened to the entire middle of the video? Intro, (scene missing), conclusion.

[@ArtemisiaAbsinthium]

how is lexus gx "new kid on the block", this is a lux version of Land Cruiser car that is more than 60 years in production

[@Oliver-xh7zl]

Pretty sure he meant the redesign GX550 is the new kid on the block

[@RLehman]

Awesome footage! No way id go with the Lexus! Land Rover 1st choice, 2nd the Benz

[@jessiewright1975]

Awesome footage! No way id go with Land Rover! Lexus 1st choice, 2nd the Benz

[@yousefal-assaf2985]

Lexus GX and Toyota LC are the indisputable kings of durable off-roading.

[@omar6820]

Lexus forever

[@marekpyzak2319]

It shows how much you, the icons of companies that are supposed to theoretically go on expeditions into the wilderness, burn 30 liters in difficult terrain and when there is a flood, as recently in Dubai, it shows that the top engineers are so low and not capable of the amount you pay them. Why not create one for this type. cars with engines that you don't have to refuel and count on mechanics' service, because you knew where the designer's idea was, and if we are going to drive luxuriously in the city in cars worth 3 million dollars, I would prefer a private bus equipped with the details, I avoid traffic jams that use bus lanes faster and with less accidents because they travel almost 10 miles kilometers 😀 and what is now, 60 years ago these cars were only for selected elites, now they are available to anyone as long as you pay the subscription fee and let me remind you that in difficult areas there are no mechanics and gas stations and they need them to go there.🙏🌛☀️ test of an ordinary hammer produced in 1950 100 tons and 2023 80 tons shows that we have reversed development

[@dima-zh1yz]

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[@VWkid4life]

Defender for the win.

[@jkems06]

GX🤌

[@TheSandipDev]

4 mins wasted

[@ryanmendy3562]

Very poor video journalism 👎🏽 wish I had two more hands, I’d give this 4 thumbs down 😅

[@Thoughtful8]

And I mean decent offroad tires not those crap dealer ship tires you see the Lexus with here. Give that truck some good bush tires and stop playing games man

[@njdinolover1170]

Video disappointment… GX fanboy verse giving hard data to review.

[@Offensivebeast]

Literally, it’s a bit odd to say what’s best on paper and then give a reason why you think something is the best without any reason and then give everyone a reason to assume you’re biased

[@johnreno8909]

jeep wrangler still best.

[@dholtzjr1]

So a brand with reliability and lower cost of use, wins. Shocking news

[@fagiolo2376]

Toyota lost this one the second they thought it would be a "smart idea" to chop the third row of all their overlanders. Their new direction won't benefit anyone but their pockets. That Land rover has a perfect third row by the way... It's just as capable as the GX, has way most comfortable setting to go offroad, and all that while sitting Comfortably your whole family😅, can't even think they really compete. And the G Class is on a whole other level for a dedicated 2 row Offroader, so this smells fishy... The only thing I see for Lexus which this new proposition is being cheaper.

[@pt-dz8rm]

Again & Again Toyota making small little SUV's that are un comfortable..Old Landcruiser & now the new Lexus.. No back seat room. Disappointing for the outrageous costs..Also too narrow