3 WORST And 7 BEST Things About The 2024 Lexus GX 550

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0:00 - Intro
BAD:
0:16 - No Hybrid…Yet
1:13 - Third Row
2:23 - Second Row
Good:
3:16 - Style
5:21 - Substance
6:08 - Towing
6:27 - Drive
7:48 - Price
8:17 - Interior Luxury & Quality
10:06 - Cargo Space
12:50 - Tech
14:44 - Duo Drive

[@dwnshft]

Special thanks to our Patreons for their support of the channel! Would you rather have a GX or Defender?

[@fredmagic09]

I think Toyota/Lexus really hit the nail on the head of the 2024 GX 550. From the Styling, Ride Quality, Performance, Tech Package and Off-Road capabilities, you really can't ask for a more complete package.

[@MyLifeISLEGENDARY836..78]

Agree

[@youtubecarspottersguide1]

like the over trial no 3rd row ! and opt to delete the moonroof, id buy over the sequoia TRD pro or off road

[@marcochavanne]

I wish the 3rd row was still an option on Overtrails. Some of us have big families and will have to buy something else.

[@youtubecarspottersguide1]

@@marcochavanne sequoia trd

[@marcochavanne]

@@youtubecarspottersguide1 I am not interested in the Sequoia. Much less capable off road.

[@zhichaocao5990]

Does this preimum+ trim have the laminated glass at front? or both front and rear? Or no?

[@wackit6756]

Such a great design, love the boxiness. In my opinion the grille is way too busy with all the plastic slats. The shape is nice, but it needs less slats and more simplicity.

[@dnice362]

Nothing with the design at all. I think Lexus nailed it

[@MyLifeISLEGENDARY836..78]

​@@dnice362 you are right

[@paulbugoni2846]

Bronco side profile not a bad thing but yeah busy up front. Best feature of the GX is the exterior styling.

[@daveybro]

The front is too angry looking especially in lighter colors where the grill stick out and honestly- the tow hitch cover is hideous - new Land Cruiser looks better overall.

[@jamisonjamisonx]

If you need a 3rd row alllll the time and you don't want to (or can't) spend Suburban/Escalade/Expedition/Navigator money, buy a minivan. If you need a 3rd row rarely and for short drives, this is fine. If people are looking exclusively to mid-sized SUVs for their 3rd row needs, they are likely either uninformed or more focused on image than substance (both show they don't really care much about their own money). Sure, there could be some edge cases where a 3 row luxury mid-size SUV is the best choice, but I can't think of any. The Overtrail is def the best trim for the new GX.

[@sillyboy32]

Agree. If you need a 3rd row all the time don’t get this. If you’re a mom/dad and drop off only. Get an awd minivan. This is a nice mix. I’ve a dedicated off-roader, daily driver. And 2seater fun car. The GX tho is a pretty good impressive one car so most of it all.

[@claudehopper6192]

I’m married and have two kids. Would love to get the overtrail, BUT we do go out for events/dinner/day trips with my mom occasionally. We need the optional 3rd row. I don’t want a minivan for the 5% of the time my mom is with us and our family doesn’t need a large SUV. Even if we did go to the beach or a long a drive, we will be the cargo pod for the roof. The GX 550 premium plus (with captain chairs) would fit our needs/wants perfectly.

[@LovelyLA100]

Why do you think Overtrail is best? Solely for the off-road advantage or anything else? I would only use it for pavement. Very rare will I use it for off road.

[@Kevin-leatherneck]

Great job gents!!!

[@jennak808]

Great video! 3rd row is a game changer for 2 more seats in the back. As a mom of 3, kids like to have friends over and you need the seat option. I was thrilled to see 3 rows. I’ll probably use with on seat down for sports bags etc.

[@bggees]

Not comfortable for adults. Maybe kids can find it useful. But try it yourself first and see if you are going to like it

[@rouz.cryptobulls]

Subscribed! Greetings from Philippines! 🫡

[@rodneykelly1651]

That color is magnificent.

[@hlb0111]

Is your math right?? How much cubic square feet of cargo space do you get if you put down the 2nd row seats (no 3rd row)?

[@Ta50039]

Why is the camera guy inserting his muffled voice into the host’s walk-through?

[@thefilmpoets]

The host needed no help with his words...hopefully lesson learned.

[@wwalsh0351]

hey what sunglasses are those

[@dwnshft]

Blenders - there's a discount code in the description too!

[@CJ-rk5eg]

This vehicle undercuts the Grenadier by several thousand dollars

[@costaricasurf66]

How’s the base sound system in the premium plus ?

[@dwnshft]

it's ok, a little flat - the Levinson is great though so worth the money if you care about audio quality

[@costaricasurf66]

@@dwnshftthanks. Agreed but the ML is not available as an option on the premium +. I’m starting to think the $8000 up charge to the luxury model to get massaging seats that you have to go through five menus to get to along with puddle lights and larger wheels aren’t really worth the $8000 premium. Then pay $1180 for the ML. I’m thinking if I can delay till 2025 they may have more options.

[@TheEclectic]

I wish the overtrail had overhead air vents. Only the luxury and premium do.

[@BsurfChillin]

Forerunner style, slide down glass to vent (dogs or just heat)

[@jamisonjamisonx]

oh lord, at 16:38 I swear I thought I heard you say "Chef's piss"...

[@dwnshft]

🤣🤣🤣

[@K.T.789]

Why all reviewers/GX brochure said GX550 can tow at 9,000 LB, however, Lexus specification website shows 8,000 lbs. A bit confuse!

[@CJ-rk5eg]

The Overtrail does 9000 lbs towing

[@mikenewton2563]

It's a great looking ride, too bad you can't find it anywhere.

[@LovelyLA100]

It’s several in Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama

[@mikenewton2563]

@@LovelyLA100 there's absolutely not a single one in the PNW. They are all enroute and purchased. Still have yet to see one in person.

[@joshwise6127]

Might want a Lexus? Land Rovers are the most unreliable vehicles excluding India, Italy (AKA Dodge), and France… sorry but I can’t afford a second Range Rover while they repair the other one… and Mercedes… or Audi… Cadillac/GM.

[@Silverfox1982]

“It never shouts V8 noises at me” said no-one ever😂

[@ccabando]

KDSS not ABS

[@edenfinch5299]

With bigger power comes with bigger responsibility.......bigger TAX!!

[@hooverelondono9946]

Big elephant in room blown engines 🥹🥹🥹🥹😌😌😌😌

[@hooverelondono9946]

Toyota will have to offer a Japanese V8 version of this design they will have to

[@toddgersh]

4Runner style

[@dwnshft]

100%

[@toddgersh]

@@dwnshft had a 4Runner traded that in for a GX. Only thing I miss from the 4Runner is that window sliding down. Should be on every Toyota SUV

[@2URLex]

I swear no one cares about gas mileage especially with the way people drive in this country, premium gas is cheap when you’re buying at this price point in the first place.

[@sillyboy32]

It does crack me up tho. Seeing some dude making 150 a yr driving a 80k truck and driving 90!! Pissing away all his relative money and having shit to live on retire in……..

[@2URLex]

@@sillyboy32 sometimes with a trailer!

[@SuperBacDoc]

Absolutely! Any person buying a luxury SUV at this level is not concerned with fuel economy!

[@bggees]

@@sillyboy32yeah how can you judge people’s financial situations when you don’t know them?

[@jamessingleton7537]

My problem with this vehicle. It requires premium fuel.

[@user-mg4bw5ly8r]

Premium gas only cost 0.60 cents more per gallon than regular gas (even more cheaper at Costco). If someone is buying a $80k+ vehicle, they not worried about 0.60 cents extra.

[@ucd3658]

The cheapest fuel has the same amount of detergent as the premium one. They done a study it’s all the same sht

[@user-mg4bw5ly8r]

@@ucd3658 what? Detergents have nothing to do with the demands of the engine and has no effect on how an engine runs. What you're paying for in premium gas is the higher octane level of the gas. The manufacturer designs the engine to run optimally on higher octane gas and cannot guarantee it will run as well on lower octane gas and sometimes even advise against using it and possibly void the warranty if low octane gas found in their engines. Some of the reasons being how the higher octane gas combusts better than the lower octane gas which can prevent knocking, increase response time, etc. That's why higher demand engines like planes, jets, premium cars require more expensive fuel.

[@ucd3658]

@@user-mg4bw5ly8r modern engines are designed to take cheap fuel. They’ll adjust the combustion if the sensor senses 87. Now I say detergent because it used to be the expensive stuff was better or cleaner for the engine. But u are right, higher octane fuel does regulate better in terms of combustion. But I want to add …in terms of combusting. The 87 is actually more sparky hence the knocking. We get pre combustion

[@user-mg4bw5ly8r]

@@ucd3658 understood, but it's not true all modern engines take all gas. Some higher performance or premium cars strictly prohibit lower octane gas and have warnings of using lower octane gas right on the gas cap or cover. I remember the BMW had that. Lower octane ran, but caused knocking and sluggish performance and low mpg. Long story short, if your car says use premium gas, use premium gas. It's what it was designed for.

[@sikco]

It's a hard pass for me, at least for now. Greedy dealers are charging $10-20k premium over MSRP. Disgusting!

[@TheSquish34]

I paid MSRP today and got pretty good value on my trade

[@sikco]

I’m getting MSRP offers too now. Definitely a good sign. And congrats!

[@richarddeihl8972]

I paid MSRP on a incognito overland + in Virginia

[@dogsnoop963]

good looking, but not practical.

[@Tracertme]

The very best thing about this truck is the zero hybrid EV nonsense 💯❤ that would be a deal breaker for me, I wouldn’t even watch the video.😂.

[@sillyboy32]

Slooooooow down your speech. Watch it. Then look at others. Nice review. Just slow down. Just trying to be constructive.

[@meenam300zx]

I hate the 3rd row. Toyota should completely remove it. If you need a 3rd row for your 5 kids, get a F%$king mini van and a subscription to condoms.

[@bggees]

Why don’t you go make your vehicle if you are this hateful? At the end of the day you are still a consumer of other people’s products, which is disgraceful. Go invent something of your own.

[@mschiffel1]

No hybrids in the GX...keep the hybrids for the smaller econoboxes. Don't ruin a great vehicle with a hybrid system. There. I said it.

[@beri232]

Highly disagree! Give us the same power and torque specs (and the V6) but get us at least 26mpg. A hybrid can do that!

[@mylifeislegendary942-mh6kz]

​@@beri232 agreed .

[@deanrotering879]

It’s coming

[@steveeschweiler8603]

I drive a GX now. I am at the gas station twice every week putting premium in it. Love the car but have been hoping for a hybrid for a long time. 16mpg sucks.

[@maribogukun]

How is this interior “nice”!?!?

[@juanshaftpatel7488]

two gays

[@yueteng4333]

G wagon interior design is a lot better than GX550, there is no comparison. I can not call GX550 Luxury, not at all!

[@bggees]

Not luxury at all. You will go to LX 600 for that

[@deanrotering879]

4Runner style