2025 Lexus GX (inc. on/off-road) detailed review! Is this the end of the Defender?

[@davematthews255]

Had my GX550 about a month . Pleasure to drive , I’m averaging low 13L on freeway in economy mode . Mid 15L around town . Sports mode add a couple Litres . The 10 speed box is smooth, quiet on freeway for a boxy car , visibility in car is remarkably good . Sharing the same size frame as 300 , the GX doesn’t feel nearly as big when driving . My wife was hesitant at start having a smaller car , although is quite comfortable in it now with cameras and parking displays . Off road I’m yet to do anything more challenging than this video and probably won’t in future. 2 teenage kids in back are happy with leg room and comfortable , reclining back seats . It’s not for everyone I understand, although we are loving ours . Yes , it’s thirsty and I’m yet to crack 500km on a tank with mixed driving, it’s a downside that our driving situation doesn’t throw the purchase into negative. For those that drive average 15-20k per year , the GX fuel bills would be approx 2k more per year than a similar size car (eg new Prado) that averages around 8-9L / 100km . Update .. 350km freeway trip. Cruise control 116km , no traffic. Average 10.9L /100km. (As I’m up near 4000km , the car does seem a little better on fuel consumption) Original 13L consumption I stated above was running between Syd and Coast , which includes standard freeway traffic and various hill climbs .

[@chrispaterniti8142]

Are you in Australia? Keen to know if this thing runs on 91 or 95?

[@Expedition_Tranquilo]

13L/100km is very poor in this day and age… especially compared to the upcoming Tank 500 PHEV with more torque and around 2L/100km.

[@davematthews255]

@@chrispaterniti8142 yep I’m in Aust.. Lexus recommendation is 95 , im just going 98 for my own comfort.

[@davematthews255]

@@Expedition_Tranquilo yep it’s up there , each to their own . I’m ok with it

[@davematthews255]

@@lorins8687 The Lexus is cheaper than Land Cruiser vx & Sahara’s . Do you ask those owners what they do ?

[@AGHybrid]

My mate really wants to get the GX550 to go camping with. But, he doesn't want to push it hard and just do simple dirt roads. Given its the "Overtrail" spec, we've already given it the name "Overkill".

[@CarExpertAus]

😂😂

[@aksahdev01]

@@CarExpertAus great video, just curious - how would the Sports Luxury do against the new GV80? I’ve been trying to find Aussie reviews of the SUV but haven’t been able to. They plan to do a novated lease on the car but they wanted to know which car is just better in general. Cheers!

[@LafemmebearMusic]

Then why buy this if you’re not going to use it? Boring 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@noelyoungman3353]

80L is too small in Australia The nose dropping under hard braking is so Toyota. I want one.

[@AliRaza-bn7fl]

hilux also 80 litres goes 500 ks

[@nicholaswicks3077]

95% of people are going to Woolworths and school drop off in this 80L will be fine 😂

[@Wtrxprs007able]

Miss the days of big tanks. My 120 Prado holds 180L

[@_wat2do]

Can you include fuel tank size and kerb weight in every review, that’s great thanks!

[@uno6174]

Yep- and while you are it it get rid of those inane things included in all test drives: Horn sound, durometer test, max reverse speed, rear window rolling down all the way.

[@daweigo6851]

​@@uno6174maybe don't watch this channel if you dont like if....then your problem solved

[@uno6174]

​@@daweigo6851 if you can't handle criticism maybe don't read comments.

[@mattymagoo22]

Hit the Tow/haul button which may lead you to brake controller settings. There is also a mode where you can see on the screen what is under the vehicle when off-roading. Pretty amazing car.

[@crewzincool]

I really hate that the rear seat don’t slide. Like the 200series did. This was a great feature. And the storage is crap too for a new car

[@paulmcintosh5589]

Taking up all the rear space against the windows.

[@sassall4284]

Please Lexus NZ bring it here. Thanks mate Great looking wagon great review 🤙🏾

[@ej4439]

This comment needs up voting. I would have been all over this coming from my 90 series V6 petrol, have asked Lexus a couple of times if its possible to bring them in, but they dont want it in NZ.

[@sassall4284]

@@ej4439 ye I also have a 90 series haha and would buy in a heart beat

[@drfuzz8773]

​@ej4439 Yeah bro. Same, I spoke with Lexus a couple of months back and they said they were looking at bringing in the petrol hybrid version in Q2 25. No go with the petrol V6 unfortunately. I told them this is insane as the vast majority will want the petrol v6 for towing and will buy the Prado if they want a bloody hybrid. It will be interesting to see how well it sells in Australia. I'm going to sell my 2021 gutless 2.8 diesel Prado and buy and old LX470 for towing.

[@sassall4284]

@@drfuzz8773 ye mate 100% I’m gonna go with a 2024 Hilux for now. But if it comes I’ll trade it in tomorrow

[@bobjuniel8683]

Modern 4wd vehicles are really very capable. What is clear is that drivers do not understand what settings to select for given road conditions. When Car Experts do not automatically select the best setting for the conditions, it is clear that the manufacturers and sales staff are failing in the all important area of providing driver information and training. It would be good to see car reviews where the drivers are from the manufacturers and know how to get the best out of the machines, and that knowledge is passed on to new comers of four wheel driving.

[@rc2333-d8o]

The brake controller is an option in Australia and is just a redarc unit with a specific bracket

[@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD]

*Lexus GX is always the answer* ❤

[@jaxlexus384]

In the states, the towing capacity on overtrail models is over 4 tonnes, Idk why they didn't bring that in cause that is a standout feature in this segement but then people with normal licenses can't drive them but for the people who can it would be a great selling point being the only SUV here to tow more than 3.5 tonnes.

[@interceptor7905]

Too many rules down under

[@gleniseppi2483]

WTF - 4 tons is equal to 3.850 tonnes!

[@kmuinde]

just love it and it comes in petrol too if u don't wanna deal with modern diesel problems

[@jasonparsons]

In my opinion the best looking SUV there is on the roads at the moment. You see quite a number of Prados already driving around here in South Africa but can't wait for this to come to our roads.

[@NPauza]

I actually find them pretty ugly compared to euro rivals like X5/GLE/Cayenne - but beauty is in the eye of the beholder I guess.

[@daviddodds935]

are you blind

[@jamiemagdeleyns9152]

@@NPauzathose are soccermom cars this is a 4x4

[@NPauza]

@@jamiemagdeleyns9152 agreed they're not as capable off road. But why drive a plasticky, cheap feeling, slow, boaty box - when 98% of the time you'll be on well paved bitumen roads. For the other 1% of the time those soft roaders will be just fine, and the last 1% sure, you'd need a 4x4 like this. Worse fuel economy and a worse drive everyday.

[@jf8315]

Are you blind ? You are looking at what we are all looking at aren’t you ?

[@jarahkaren8074]

I need a 4WD for round Australia trip - as much as I would like the power and torque of this engine I can see I'm going to be having to fill the tank more often, and worrying about long drives in outback areas between towns/petrol stations. Thinking I will stick with 2024 Prado - bigger tank, diesel economy. But this Lexus does look good.

[@LafemmebearMusic]

Jerry cans my boy Jerry cans 😅

[@chopperpl]

Ask your loca ldealer about availability of Prado hybrid. It has similar torque and better fuel economy. You will loose some space in the back, but will gain 2400W plug to power accessories while camping.

[@swagging_sisters]

​@@chopperplno hybrid Prado in Aus. Incoming model is 48v battery assisted 2.8L Diesel, 110L fuel tank.

[@ClipsByMiles]

The trailer brake controller is an optional extra here in Australia. It's just a rebadged RedArc TowPro Elite V3 - you can buy the towpro yourself and just purchase the installation bracket and wiring harness as a kit. The kit won't be available until later in the year (2024) according to Chatswood Lexus Service.

[@pavansai9066]

We want off road comparison with defender and land cruiser with gx550

[@kareembaba7498]

Defender will demolish in offroad capability, but will eat shit when it comes to reliability. Especially the electronics.

[@pavansai9066]

@@kareembaba7498 GX550 has better articulation and better traction control tuning snd sharing lc300 platform means it will leave defender in dust. Have you seen off road comparison on this you tube channel where lx600 and lc300 climbed 45 degree incline without front and rear lockers but defender needed rear locker. Don’t forget Gx550 uses torsen limited slip differential which is more durable and reliable then clutch lock system used by defender.

[@Expedition_Tranquilo]

And throw in the Tank 500 into that comparison.

[@user-yl9vs9eh1w]

@@kareembaba7498 in what world would it "demolish" anything? Have you ever driven either of such cars? Better traction system doesn't make better off-road car on any planet in this universe.

[@fahdabdulaziz5067]

​@@user-yl9vs9eh1wthe defender in stock has better off road angles and better ground clearance and yes its traction control is above the competition. Now reliability wise is a different story.

[@wafive]

0 to 100 faster than a Walkinshaw VL Group A SS.. Incredible that an out of the box 4x4 is faster than the quickest car made in Australia in the late 80s

[@simonnaughton2272]

Paul. For cars that have voice assistant or any monitoring of driving, we need to know what info the car maker is farming from the user. It’s important to know this stuff when they sell this info to our insurers.

[@chopperpl]

you can always disable onboard sim card

[@ubernoob103]

Feel free to correct me, but I believe GX overtrails come standard with Toyo Open Country A/T’s in aus. Bloody fantastic tyre.

[@clives681]

They are AT3 “lite” - they are specific to the OT 550 and Prado Altitude very shallow tread blocks, less chunky sides and also not LT rated like the AT3 you buy at a tyre shop.

[@ubernoob103]

@@clives681 very interesting. Cheers.

[@566johncena]

I loved this review ❤ especially the parts where you do the horn, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, hardness tester, and off-road test with details of its suspension on/offroad, etc. 👏🏻

[@hotpursuit75]

Great review thanks Paul. Love to see the comparison between the variants in terms of off road capabilities.

[@wolvoman1]

Love the comment at the end ''deep into the bush'' !!!

[@Landonstein]

Reminds me of the ol mitsu challenger from the rear.

[@rostamr4096]

Great review, I have put my money down already for Overtrail Plus..it takes about 4-5 months to get one now in the US..

[@swallis1236]

Great review! It does make my Prado Altitude order look like good value though 😁

[@Stevegrande1]

Biggest let down is full tank capacity. Should have kept the original Prado opening door with the spare on the back and give us a bigger fuel tank

[@Anonymous-so4nl]

Not sure about the GX but for the GS, Sport S quicken the response of the accelerator and the sensitivity and the S+ stiffens the foot work

[@dercioduvane]

Great review. It'd be great to have you review older second hand models as well

[@matthewanderson3964]

I picked up my GX550 a week ago. Fuel isnt as bad as i thought (around 11.7 combined after dricing approx 850kms so far) , but its not frugal by any strectch either. The biggest WORRY i have though.. is that there is no option for a BULLBAR and every aftermarket place i have contacted all say they have no plan to develop one. n

[@chrispaterniti8142]

Keen to know if it runs on 91 or 95?

[@matthewanderson3964]

@@chrispaterniti8142 95 minimum

[@ngochuybk]

@@chrispaterniti8142 modern Lexus never run 91

[@HermanFourie-q4c]

Only technical let down (ignoring price) for this vehicle, seems to be its small fuel tank, for such a nice Petrol V6... Previous 2 versions of Prado Petrols had much better tank sizes, for longer distance traveling. I really hope we see this coming to Southern Africa

[@pacman5590]

Generally a good review Paul but please realise that crawl control is not for going up steel slippery slopes. It’s for going very slow over rocks where you’re trying to avoid jerking the throttle!

[@ericsamizamwenda]

❤ AMAZING THE GX55O TICKED UP AND WOULD LIKE WITH A MASSIVE SUNROOF ELECTRONICALLY

[@bobjuniel8683]

An off road and back road 4wd without a spare wheel is a sure way to get stranded in the wilderness. A puncture repair kit will not fix the kind of tyre damage one gets from sharp rocks and tree stumps. No spare wheel, no deal.

[@scottcochrane638]

I’m a self confessed Toyota fanboy, this so disappointing no luxury in this for the money.

[@user-pp6kw6yl6z]

That's toyota in a nutshell. People are happy to pay overs for perceived reliability and resale value but then have to deal with mediocrity. I guess if you can't see outside of the Toyota bubble then things will never change

[@angusnz7910]

Going by the US reliability surveys that engine has a few design flaws…maybe not Ranger 3.0 crankshaft snapping, but I think more head and valve train related

[@YZJB]

It had a manufacturing flaw, not a design flaw, and that’s been rectified so no GX550s are affected anyway.

[@BW-nd5uc]

You have to wonder how on earth could Toyota end up with close to 100k engines possibly containing engine filings? Recall order is out in US…

[@willtally]

@@BW-nd5ucThere is no recall on GX engines in the US

[@williamgalicia6219]

@@BW-nd5uc no recalls on the 24 GX models,,, those are built in Japan, the trucks affected are 22 & 23 models not built in Japan, the issues was caught. This engine was first used in the LS sedan in 2017 and was tested to a million miles... no issues with the GX.

[@user-pp6kw6yl6z]

But people keep sprouting about how reliable Toyota's are 😂 and they can't seem to come up with anything else positive to say except 'resale value'. My lifes too short to drive a boring Toyota built on a foundation of antiquated technology

[@roberthocking9138]

I don’t mind the look of the exterior, but like you, I think there are a few shortcomings inside and it’s very dull, for well over 100K surely you should get, some two tone materials and decent storage spaces.!! I suspect those giant exterior mirrors would be adding to the wind noise you mentioned.

[@bobjuniel8683]

The lift up rear door does not allow for a spare wheel mounted on the rear door. Why do car experts these days ignore the importance of a full spare wheel and an easy wheel changing system?

[@andyk5473]

Great detail video. Good timing, as I need to fix the cupholders

[@-PORK-CHOP-]

For something starting at $128,000 it's pretty plasticy and crap inside, regarding the plastic side steps you mention these will be replaced by someone going off road, NOBODY buying this is going off road, let alone changing side steps, Toyota better pick their act up quickly, the Chinese variants are years ahead of this one inside. In white with all the cheap looking unpainted grey plastic it looks like an old entry level Landruiser.

[@tm92489]

This is for boomers with multiple investment properties. "Judging" others is their strong suit so relax they are not gonna do any off-road stuff. If you've got such in-laws, you get to see this vehicle on your driveway once in a while. Learn about it while you can 😂

[@ramanjitsingh4340]

I have been hearing same thing for many years yet nobody can beat toyota in sales hard working does not give a fuck about plastic for them reliability is important

[@Puntun0]

Lexus GX470 from 2004 is still going strong in USA, can you name a Chinese SUV that can last half of that ?

[@sylviam6535]

@@tm92489- Actually, it’s for people who want a Land Cruiser, but with a v6 petrol engine.

[@sylviam6535]

Chinese cars are high on bling and low on reliability. No, thanks.

[@rollsroycenetwork1221]

Do you guys think it’s better to have a center locking diff or both center and rear. The Prado’s in my country doesn’t come with rear locking diff. I’m thinking I might as well order in a GX overtrail just to know you have it when you need it twice a year.

[@AD28197]

@@rollsroycenetwork1221 you could buy the prado and get aftermarket front and rear lockers

[@pete6234]

If you’re a family with a boat/caravan, etc. I can see the sense in the Lexus with it’s 3500kg towing. If you’re just after a family vehicle, the gigantic price hike over a similarly sized Sante Fe or Sorrento is so hard to justify these days. Would love to see a comparison on each of those tops spec models and the reasons as to why the Prado/Lexus is so much more expensive.

[@sylviam6535]

This is not even the same type of vehicle as a Santa Fe. It’s basically between a Prado and a Land Cruiser, but petrol.

[@MrWah79]

Comparing a sorrento/santa fe to a Cruiser/Lexus is like comparing tinned tuna to caviar.

[@pete6234]

@@MrWah79 years ago, I would have completely agreed. Progress is progress. The justification of the badge is just not there anymore.

[@sylviam6535]

@@pete6234 - They’re not even the same type of vehicle: SUV vs. 4x4.

[@mraduldhakar8406]

600 kg payload,put 350kg towbars, yourself,missus and 2 kids with camping gear and you are over the gvm. Who said this is for towing?

[@BattleScar09]

Brilliant review, my black GX OT is due end of Dec, cannot wait! 😀👍👍👍

[@swayls351]

He said he gets mixed results using the crawl control from various Toyota vehicles but I never hear him say that he dropped the tire pressures at all, which would play a big part in the tires getting the traction they need to perform properly.

[@hadihojatpanah8106]

How do you compare it with your Rangers Raptor

[@rusadinurima7260]

You cant say the end of Land Rover until you own, drive and live with one. Having three generation of LR, I hardly believe any brand can make similar "feel" of LR

[@tkaymdala]

9:26 Nylon strap on the Sub, very cool

[@dean8367]

Such a beast!

[@MissGabi45]

Awesome wagon.. 👏👏👍 We need it here in NZ 😢

[@ezragovender452]

This looks much better than the new prado, idk maybe the prado looks better in person??

[@raeh5355]

Thank goodness the front grille smile was relaxed a bit....not perfect, but an improvement in visual appeal

[@markhansford5930]

Love it.

[@seapen9608]

Wow, Toyota(Lexus) managed to get the Cruise control on the steering wheel rather than on a stalk. The rear seating looks like its from a ute.

[@travistowns6131]

Hi Paul will you be tow testing the GX or are you under the option that it’s will tow like the LX ? Cheers

[@atiksepbintung2147]

With what they’re offering inside, it doesn’t match the 130k asking price

[@Puckerization]

I agree, it's utterly boring, bland and uninspired. Not what I would have expected from Lexus in this day and age.

[@sleepyjoescumbag1663]

​@@Puckerization lol caked up poormans totyota

[@chopperpl]

Wondering why you had mentioned Defender in the title. All offroad features included with Defender are as good as their reliability and we already know they keep failing. Why would anybody looking for a comfy offroader consider Defender in first place? The last thing you want out in the wild is your car going to limp mode. However, if you have a LR service crew following you during offroad adventures then yes, Defender is a great choice.

[@grantgray8688]

Well Paul impressed with the reviews But as we know Australia is a big rock and a long way btw fuel stops. Assuming range will be a disadvantage for those country buyers not to mention towing will further challenge klms and range Are they likely to offer reserve tank options??

[@hamoudy07]

Aftermarket, similar to what some companies are offering for the Raptor.

[@Sinecure11]

This is one of the best adverts for the Defender.

[@graemelow7516]

Drove the defender and this back to back and really wanted to love the Lexus as a more sensible option, thought the Lexus drove great then got in the 110 and instantly was smiling . One is a boat and the other drives and handles like a car, it was chalk and cheese.

[@ulehuleh]

One will end up on a tilt tray and one wont

[@tm92489]

​@@ulehuleh Lol he/she/they know which one 😂

[@dynamicsoulslayer]

​@@graemelow7516 because one is body on frame while the other is not...

[@ulehuleh]

@@tm92489 land rover are very a accommodating brand for their customers, to their credit they go out of their way to ensure their customers are sat in absolute comfort whilst broken down

[@VincentCollard-d2q]

the blank is because of the 12v cover, so that it can slide out of site.

[@69memnon69]

Toyota\ Lexus really do the bare minimum but I guess that’s what their customer base accepts.

[@adrianjliu]

I would love some clarification on this remark: "Especially given it was sort of tuned for the American market I thought it'd be a bit sloppy, but this actually feels really great." 😁😂🤣😂😁 Do they tend to like a sloppy ride over there?

[@darkwar-sf3kw]

14.08 the new Prado .. Yes, that is what it is.

[@JasonDrake-y5g]

Damn thts fast for an SUV tht size ❤❤❤❤ and the fact it's a Lexus we can count on it for reliability

[@jamesgeitz6719]

No Diesel, so not a great long distance tourer, not without fuel tank upgrades. Plus no 7 seats, so not ideal for families.

[@CarExpertAus]

Other variants of the GX have 7 seats, only Overtrail has 5.

[@rich7447]

It looks like the GX460 has more space in the second row. Unless you plan to have three kids across the back seat the 2nd row captains chairs are a great addition.

[@AeroDr]

The 300 series does have the 310kW version of this engine in the Middle Eastern market

[@brianm5753]

I'd buy this thing for the design alone 😍

[@flamesfan2635]

I saw one of these in white pass me on the road. The hood / fender gap really jumped out. I can't unsee it now! It doesn't seem as obvious in the other colors.

[@pinkipipe]

Love it

[@DavesIneosGrenadier]

It looks ok as a Landcruiser but not up to Lexus standard

[@jwz-y6w]

I think the exterior is so damn good. Can't find any SUV that looks as good as this one.

[@williamgalicia6219]

@@jwz-y6w true

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

Lexus is cost cutting hard. Toyota too but Lexus quality was really great so now the cheap materials really show.

[@williamgalicia6219]

@@imnotusingmyrealname4566 Its not cost cutting, its the new way of making cars, trucks. Even so it's Heavier than the GX 460 and can tow a hunk more. The OT is bad ass off roader.

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

@@williamgalicia6219 the new way of making cars is cheap plastic and charge 10k more for it??

[@sportsmaster8729]

Paul can you tudo a hill test where you don't put the car in low range and don't lock diffs just wanna see how much of different it does

[@spotty1666]

Looks like the rear wheels were nearly lifting off the road under braking? Would be interesting to see in the dry

[@albertbao6549]

Interior does not look better than toyota, maybe because of the color?

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

It's because it has cheaper materials. These car journalists are just marketing people for car makers. Look up Josh's Cars of Japan. He loves Japanese cars and has a very detailed approach for judging quality and he said the GX has worse quality than the Prado.

[@samnnamani]

Just hope this comes to the UK

[@2URLex]

Always keep momentum. Always..

[@Cryptopublican]

could you say more about the "particulate filter? is that an in cabin air filter or what? I have not heard of it from other reviews, was just curious

[@TheRealanswer-ez7hr]

Did you know paul the land cruiser 300 zx cost $65000 from japan so dealers take around 90% profit

[@Mikroserr]

Can you please add noise level in the excel sheet?

[@rapps101]

Hi Paul. What brand and pattern tyres are on it? Thank you!

[@SherylShane]

Having issues with rear door open and close. Some other issues. Running well.

[@philtait62]

I liked the look of these but the interior and performance fall short of my Defender (is cheaper however...) Yep, think I'll order another Land Rover next year!

[@Reznor_Meeks]

Fact Toyota is charging over $120,000.00 for this vehicle is the very proof another 5 years these OEM’s will all cancel themselves out once the Chinese sorts it out the build quality.

[@morganazzopardi2187]

China is makes shit quality from the 2 doller shop

[@FOM_extras]

I like this guy, he's cool

[@michaelandrich]

Toyota 4WDs (e.g 200, 300 series) have a terrible back seat for such a big car. The Patrol packaging is so much better

[@kaleplatzer]

Every single time I see a review for a new Toyota 4wd, it completely baffles me how Toyota are charging such ridiculous prices for what you get.

[@williamhyma]

Bullet proof reliability

[@kylegriffiths5990]

Most Japanese tools built with a high level of quality ask a premium price. Look at their knives; they're amazing engineers and craftsmen and surpassed the Germans quite a while ago in my opinion.

[@jackh4787]

@@williamhymadpf class action says hello

[@BW-nd5uc]

The reliability argument no longer applies to Toyota and hasn’t for a few years now, yes pretty much since the DPF fiasco but even before then competition overtook them wrt value and by now is either on par or even better reliability

[@plaisbois951]

GMC Sierra 1500 100k usd Ford Bronco Raptor 113k usd now that's ridiculous

[@tonyprior80]

I was very interested until I saw the 16k on road costs, nearly 10k luxury car tax. Back searching for a 300 gx unicorn

[@craigmcclure1819]

14lts/100kms and perhaps 20 plus towing... should be a law against it. Still can't design an efficient engin

[@Navapex]

Toyota makes great 4WDs but always more expensive than equivalents. The "Defender" is great to drive on and off road but not with LR reliability track record. If I was going throw that sort of cash I would definitely go for the Toyota.

[@sylviam6535]

Toyota has always charged extra for their build quality and reliability. People spend a lot for these, but keep them for a really long time.

[@user-pp6kw6yl6z]

​@sylviam6535 reliability? Toyota are certainly challenging themselves on that recently. I don't subscribe to the blind toyota loving that many do based on perceptions from decades ago. I've got a new defender and build quality is excellent. While they deservedly have a bad name for reliability, land rover do seem to have picked up their game in recent years. I've got a very capable 4x4 that shares a platform and power train with range rovers and its unbelievable to drive and I'll keep it that way. Same price as this lexus prado too.

[@sylviam6535]

@@user-pp6kw6yl6z - As you said, if that Defender turns out to be reliable, it’s a recent development. They do indeed have a bad reputation for reliability.

[@Navapex]

@@user-pp6kw6yl6z I don;t have a toyota but I know from my son who is a mechanic, that toyota reliability is starting to get tarnished. I have the original Defender shape 2013 and yes it has had a few issues but I love it. My cousin has the latest version which is built on the Range Rover architecture and mechanicals and he has had his share of electrical issues same ones off course as the Range Rover.

[@user-pp6kw6yl6z]

@Navigator-apex this is the exact reason I was not afraid to try something other than toyota and so far so good but at the same time fingers crossed it doesnt go bad. The defender is such a nice vehicle to drive on road as well, as it should be on a monoque platform. And your 2013 sounds great, I do think land rovers are a car you love regardless of their faults. I've had a hilux and it was far too uncomfortable and actually unreliable for me to put up with its deficiencies.

[@allentd55]

What you you buy? Lexus or Prado?

[@kitsze1088]

When the land cruiser prado video coming out?

[@thehuonpine]

If you are paying $100k+ for and off-road luxury, I'd prefer the LR Defender, it's got the style and less thirsty. The GX front grille just looks cheap as the Toyota LandCruiser.

[@ErzbergAdventures]

I was super keen to get one of these. But sadly it feels like a mishmash of Lexus features. That sadly do not make sense from a driver's perspective. 1st being a tiny 80L tank in something touted as a serious off road vehicle. Then you just trickle down a very long list of premium Lexus features that get cut from the spec list. If you sit in the GX then move to the LX, it becomes way more obvious! The interior also feels very cheap and plastic. If you put the GX over trail against the upcoming Prado Altitude. The value gets even worse! The altitude is much more useful with more tech!

[@chibbyylol]

Not sure why you bring up the LX when you get things in the GX you don't get in the LX (eKDSS, massaging front seats etc)

[@ErzbergAdventures]

@@chibbyylol because if you sit in each vehicle you quickly realise why the GX feels like a cheap build.

[@peter27241]

All Lexus LX 570 very good . good size good quality good design and Land Cruiser V8 also why they change

[@DJJaayL]

I think it looks great. But I’m not sure I’d take it over a Defender for similar price and equipment. The Prado is more appealing since it’s roughly 30k cheaper than the Defender. Also Lexus with 6 month servicing intervals is ridiculous

[@JeremyGeduldt-m2h]

Lexus GX550 September 2025 landed down under new Toyota Land Cruiser Prado yet to come down under now South Africa is waiting for Lexus GX550 .

[@amode8761]

With the e-KDSS, could Toyota/Lexus have had air suspension or ride height control?

[@AD28197]

It would seem Toyota has the same problem as Mitsubishi with its Traction control system, in which you have to use terrain select. Wish they would fine tune it to where the auto/default setting is superb then MTS improves it further.

[@warcrabcyber9908]

@ 27:14 there is nothing wrong with the system , the system was tuned this way for a reason, traction control is not meant to be aggressive for on road driving. There are no obstacles on tarmac that require that much power to go to an individual wheel The only slip you get is on a wet road , the main problem I have here is the lexus bias, He bashed the triton at this point , he also didn't put the triton in mud mode as he did for the lexus , it's very inconsistent and unfair to the triton.

[@IanDriemeyer]

It’s just such a pity it doesn’t have the 3L diesel from the 300

[@joeblogs4295]

A shame though that it is not a real contender for towing anything around Oz. Small fuel tank, no diesel option and no ability to upgrade GVM - so once you add some tow ball weight, you aren’t left with much or any payload.

[@titanx04]

Have a look at the wear on the front drivers seat that was shown when sitting in back.

[@fatmanoverlanding]

Any reason why the GX media videos in Australia where just released now? I thought the GX was released in Australia a few months ago. I even saw one on the road in Newcastle NSW back in August. I would not thought the one I saw was a test vehicle as it wasn't camouflaged.

[@ClipsByMiles]

I'm an overtrail owner in Sydney. There was a delay on the delivery for a few months, but most deliveries started in late August/early September. Not sure why they're releasing the press videos now.