2024 Lexus GX550 vs Land Rover Defender - Luxury Off-Roaders Compared

Hi guys, and welcome back to Petrolhead Podcasts. The all-new 2024 Lexus GX550 has been hotly anticipated in the midsize luxury SUV segment, and has created a stir for its boxy design, much improved technology and advanced new powertrain compared to its predecessor. By targeting a more lifestyle-oriented buyer than its predecessor, the GX now seems squarely aimed against the Land Rover Defender, which has enjoyed tremendous sales success since the current generation went on sale in 2020. So between these two highly desirable off-road oriented luxury SUVs, which is better? Join me as I go through an in-depth comparison to give you the answer. Today, we will be comparing the similarly priced flagship Lexus GX550 Overtrail+ against the Land Rover Defender 110 P400 X-Dynamic SE.

[@Rancejunge]

I looked at both and agree with the body style and ride of the Land rover is better but I went with the Lexus GX550 because I don't want to get stranded in the outback of Alaska pulling my Oliver Elite II travel trailer. Utility and practicality much better with the GX550!

[@rigo5106]

Lexus is just a car. Land Rover is heritage, 4x4 passion and cool style.

[@avdp9095]

And most unteliable carbrand on the market.

[@josebisquerra8269]

The reliability says it all! The land Rover will get you there the Lexus will get you back and home. When the Land Rover is in a land fill the Lexus will still be working on and off road!

[@brendanm5705]

You completely miss reliability, I just got ride of my Landrover for the new 2024 GX. You’ll spend 50% of the time in the shop, once you hit 50k miles. The only thing that’s better from Landrover is the suspension air ride, and the interior is slightly more luxurious with more up front storage. The GX missed the boat on storage with only a center console and small glove box. The GX is still a substantially better car and will cost you way less money overall. My last Landrover had over $25k in repairs in 4 years. If Landrover could just get ride of their plastic cooling systems, fix their turbos, and super chargers, their cars would be the best on the market. But they won’t because they make millions on repairs.

[@maureencora1]

2024 I Take the Land Rover Defender 110 V8.