All-New 2024 Lexus GX 550 review // Like it or love it?

[@johnmartin7158]

As I’m a fan of boxy semi rugged vehicles, I’ll vote for I love it. Cheers.

[@omendarklight1526]

Wow, never seen a better couple. I mean the GX 550 and Andrea 😂😂, just an amazing match up. Like this vehicle was made for you. Great video!!

[@john335i]

Definitely need that FULL TIME 4WD for all the mall parking lots 😊

[@MUISHAGGY572]

And for taking the kids to the soccer game😂

[@kurtbeck5809]

And I used to drive my old 71 Plymouth on rough fire roads to go camping 🏕 and just carried a shovel....and the other 95 percent of the time drove it to work

[@omendarklight1526]

Didn't know that about the hood, really a ingenious idea to design the hood to show where the wheels are. Brilliant engineering 👏🏾👏👏🏾 Love this vehicle from top to bottom. Great vehicle on a great channel 👍🏾

[@andreaspencer9813]

That design helped me so much when we were off-roading.

[@omendarklight1526]

@@andreaspencer9813 Nice, very nice 👍🏾

[@nickdiacos8655]

Great review, great show, fabulous hat! Next up Land Cruiser ?

[@andreaspencer9813]

YES! We hope we will be able to drive the Land Cruiser in the spring, stay tuned!

[@Fuentes6544]

Helll yeahhhh! 🤠 coming from someone from Dallas Texas lol. She has her cowgirl hat on so she’s standing on business

[@spursdynasty7378]

Milf 😂

[@jrd5403]

I petition to have Andrea do all future car reviews in the hat! 🤠

[@robwoods5434]

This was a fantastic review. Love watching your reviews. We owned a 2008 Lexus GX and it was a tank. The fuel economy was abysmal - which is why we ultimately let it go. This new GX looks amazing and could get us back in a Lexus.

[@Richardak600]

Would maybe consider if I won the lottery.

[@IKnewMickey]

I feel that way about a lot of cars these days. $30,000 down and $1100/month over 5 years isn't something I'm doing.

[@TheLanard]

@@IKnewMickeyEspecially since it’ll depreciate almost as fast as you could pay it off.

[@mervinprone]

95% of buyers don’t need it. If you live in the desert or the mountains or the north (and you’re loaded) then go for it

[@mopheousredpill7462]

​@@mervinproneI'm going to wait and get a used one.

[@wjm3018]

Feels like a small mortgage lol😂

[@mrmr1734]

You guys are so much fun--I feel like I'm riding along with you!

[@бредлит]

Что ты принимаешь?

[@johnholst]

These body on frame rigs are my favorite vehicles made by Lexus. They're like Range Rovers...but much more reliable! LOVE THEM!

[@asianstud7]

No they are not like range rovers. Range rovers are unibody now.

[@johnholst]

@asianstud7 I just meant luxurious off road machines. :)

[@blackgrandpa7652]

Looks like something I would buy but I want it in a hybrid fuel economy sucks and I'm sure it only takes premium gasoline

[@10OF9OFBORG]

Ouch! Poor gas mileage! Overall it’s a beautiful vehicle but I will stick 5 passengers. Nice hat Andrea! You looks like you are driving or riding on the hard working horse! 😆 Great review Andrea! 👍🏻☕️☕️

[@christophercheek8464]

Living vicariously through you two. You are blessed to have your adventurous job. I was looking at a Phoenix trip recently. The airline ticket prices are def in the Lexus category not Kia…lol. Like this truck you reviewed. Thanks for the great review. I’m sure it’s not all fun and games. I’m guessing a ton of work goes into editing, creating, etc….👍

[@andreaspencer9813]

So glad you enjoyed the review and yes we feel very blessed to have such a great job that we get to do together.

[@ned8249]

Andrea knows everything!❤️

[@michaeldaniels8556]

Would love to try one, need to test drive it first!!!

[@andreaspencer9813]

We would definitely consider buying one of these, we really like it.

[@michaeldaniels8556]

Agree, Just think its going to be a year or more before we see any available at Lexus Saint John @@andreaspencer9813

[@andreaspencer9813]

@@michaeldaniels8556 These haven't even gone into production yet so there is no firm date of sale. But Lexus thinks sometime in the spring.

[@paulgyro]

Man you guys have been hitting my AZ hood a lot lately! Hook me up with all these awesome test drives. 😂

[@josep9599]

AZ is the testing grounds for many new cars!

[@michaelgarvin8621]

Good review guys!! Andrea, looking good in that hat! 👍🙂

[@AJ-jr2cs]

Excellent reviews… you guys make it so much fun to watch you all the time. Keep it up please. I’ve been waiting on this SUV for quite sometime. Why did you compare it to X5 vs X7? Although Luxury + starts at $81k US, I am comparing up X7. Should I look at it differently?

[@andreaspencer9813]

X7 is another good comparison but it does have a much higher starting price so we went with the X5 instead.

[@seanh2390]

the only think I don’t like is that your choice of replacement tires may be extremely limited for the first few years and getting suitable winter tires may be a problem too.

[@TheCJUN]

Much better than the last model

[@BigdogLarry]

Do you think it will have the reliability as the bullet proof 8 cylinder?

[@samkeino6810]

15 mpg is “criminal” in this day and age!

[@john335i]

If you can afford to get this, you don’t worry about gas mileage

[@Niles-Guy]

@@john335iignorant statement

[@john335i]

@Niles-Guy I don't think it was an ignorant statement. Yes 15 MPG is not good, not really any different than other vehicles in its class. It has the aerodynamics of a brick and full time 4 WD is a waste of gas. This vehicle in Canada starts just below $100k and quickly goes up from there. If you can afford that, then how efficient it is doesn't really matter. Maybe next time state your case instead of calling someone ignorant.

[@petevincent74]

Sorry but you can’t tow 9000 pounds or load up with 1500lbs payload, go offroad, and get 45 mpg.

[@billr8564]

Terrific and fun review as usual! I would really appreciate your comments on comfort. My wife and I are in our 70s, and we currently have a 2022 RX450hl. As you know, the 3rd row is a joke and completely useless. It is just the 2 of us, so we were appreciative of the extra cargo space. The car is very comfortable, smooth and quiet. My biggest issue is that, the sloping sleekness that makes it so beautiful, limits my ability to easily enter the passenger side (when my wife drives) without scrunching down to avoid hitting my head. This is uncomfortable to do, and I am only 5' 9". I see the GX as a much easier vehicle to enter, but comfort is most important. My wife has numerous back issues and arthritis, so it is extremely important that the ride and seats be soft and comfortable. With all that being said ( sorry for being so wordy), will we be disappointed in the comfort as opposed to our RX? Thanks as always! Bill

[@FilmScape4K]

Yes RX is more comfortable. Not sure why you got the hL, its heavier, longer and useless 3rd row. The regular RX450h is a much better car.

[@billr8564]

@@FilmScape4K Thanks for the response. I got the hl for the extra trunk space. We keep the 3rd row down always. It's an excellent and beautiful car.

[@jsfbay1]

Who designed/makes the 3.4TT engine? Someone said that Yamaha supplies this engine to Toyota and I was quite skeptical (even though apparently Yamaha *has* in fact designed and built some Toyota engines, including the V10 in the LFA.)

[@kellingtonlink956]

Love it. Probably the best… the safest… option if you had $90,000 to spend on a luxury SUV. And because it appears to be such a sensational vehicle, all whilst being leaps forward from its predecessor, means … ‘finally’!!! … the last generation models will be (somewhat) affordable for someone like ME!! … (despite being ludicrously styled… in a bad way). I say that’s a win, both ways. Thanks for the video.

[@omendarklight1526]

Yes yesssss, agreed 💯😂

[@Beer20001]

Amazing video so far!

[@andreaspencer9813]

So glad you are enjoying it!

[@Ulvaeus]

Don’t worry about buying the 1st year; they’ll be such a wait list for it that it will take 2 years to arrive!

[@mopheousredpill7462]

Good I'm going look at a slightly used one and let somebody else eat that depreciating cost lol

[@kurtbeck5809]

And potential dealer markups

[@jmsmikey]

Love the 2 row Overtrail option!!!

[@edmundcharles5278]

Not enough improvements over the older GX 460. No opening sun roof? Needs better mpg.

[@mervinprone]

Omg it sounds good. Long live V6!

[@andreaspencer9813]

You won't miss the V8 in the previous model, the V6 is terrific!

[@timothyburnside3229]

Just wonder if the interior without wood and classier looks will turn off long time Lexus buyers. My Ex had 3 in a row due to classy highbrow interior and reliability! This looks like they are changing their target market but when you do if you miss you will lose big!

[@petezee6645]

Loving this truck. External design is on-point. Internal design? Well it’s Lexus for sure 😂

[@andreaspencer9813]

I love the boxy and rugged design!

[@бредлит]

Интерьер от трактора.

[@brianoconnor4305]

Thanks so much for another great review! Any idea if the upcoming hybrid will include a 3 row option? And, any idea why Land Cruiser doesn’t have a 3 row option?

[@бредлит]

Есть!

[@YananoBere]

I absolutely ADORE you two and your reviews. Such a joy to watch ❤ This car is clearly very well thought out and so many people have instantly fallen in love with it

[@seanmonaghan4681]

Perfect hat for the gx both look great!!

[@Bonjurro]

Anything added to help keep it from being stolen so easy?

[@truyentruong9015]

Finally! A reliable Land Rover!! If the seats all folded flat like the LR4, it would be perfect.... I would love for it to get at least 25 combined MPG but its bigger, stronger, tows more and with better gas milage than before so we can't have everything.

[@danielluo6499]

great video, Lexus did a great job. please take my money.

[@andreaspencer9813]

I know, right!

[@GaryGraf]

Oh they will

[@mopheousredpill7462]

95k after taxes, dealer costs, title, tag!

[@hereigoagain5050]

Wonderful for towing your 911 GT3 on track days.

[@ivanjortiz8]

You are my favorite! Congratulations on your channel

[@andreaspencer9813]

Thank you very much, we appreciate that.

[@cricket_v8]

If only it was sold in the UK, and it would also compliment my ISF nicely!

[@michael1326]

Is this the beginning of Andrea’s hat-augmented car reviews?! 🎉🎉🎉 Looking forward to the Spring beret, the Summer sombrero, perhaps even a holiday themed beanie

[@cristianstriblea792]

Same engine and transmission like in my Toyota tundra 2023 😊

[@tomdrummy4984]

Well, I was going to call you Tex, but I don’t know if it fits since you are in Arizona. 😎 Very nice vehicle……looking forward to the hybrid version

[@sphaera3809]

One would want to wait the first year to avoid dealer markups. The Land Cruiser first edition is being marked up by Toyota dealers in my area by 10K to 15K USD. Which brings the price close to a GX550 Luxury.

[@Trekgalaxi]

Will buy used in 3 years when the premium plus is less than 55k CAD.

[@jeffer1101]

I think Zach is right, Lexus should sell tons of these. Several trims to choose from, so if you just want a nice mall crawler or a capable off roader, there's a version for you. The Overtrail trim also has electric sway bar disconnect and I believe all models have locking diff options as well so certainly options for the person who wanted something trail capable. A couple of things regarding the engine. While some may miss the 4.6L V8, this new engine is the essentially the same with 2 cylinders chopped off to make a 3.4L V6 and the twin turbochargers will add a mountain of torque down low and a bit of top end. While the engine is shared with the Tundra, the turbochargers are slightly different. They are slightly smaller and tuned for more immediate torque response. The fuel economy isn't amazing, but it's never really about the size of the engine, it's about the power. If you are requesting 350HP from your engine (by flooring it), you are going to burn an amount of fuel required to produce 350HP, whether you have a 2.0L Turbo 4 cylinder, 3.4L turbo V6 or a regular V8 engine. For example, our previous Sorento with the 2.0L Turbo 4 cylinder used about 13l/100 kms in the city. Our current Forester Wilderness with a 2.5L 4 cylinder (non-turbo) uses about 10l/100 kms in the city. The engine in the Subaru is 25% larger, but it uses almost 25% less fuel. The difference being the power, the Subaru has about 180HP and the Kia had 240HP. You are burning a lot more fuel to get the extra power. Turbocharged small displacement engines will rarely (if ever) actually give you "better fuel economy" (at least the way we are given them). It's marketing hype. If they were smaller displacement, lower powered engines, then yes. But then people complain about the "lack of power" (like they often do since Subaru dropped the turbo engine option in the Forester). A future hybrid option will likely improve the fuel economy numbers if that is something important to you.

[@foxlake6750]

As soon as the turbo kicks in, forget about fuel economy, it will be worst than the 6 cyl. it replaced

[@jeffer1101]

@@foxlake6750 I think you mean "8 cylinder it replaced". And yes, it may be. It's also more powerful, meaning it needs more fuel to generate the increased power. To generate more power, you need to burn more fuel. You can either do that with displacement (larger engine) or forced induction. In either case, the increased power increased fuel consumption.

[@wyw201]

@@foxlake6750 There is a 6 cylinder GX?

[@jamesvelvet3612]

Beautiful ! I can see myself in this! Would be a great touring car for a North American road trip. Hitch up the cargo trailer w/kitchenette (and garage for toys) and supplies for extended camping and hit the highway ! EDIT: Ok, while watching this I'm thinking close to $100k USD. To see the OverTrail version at under $80k? Time to take advantage of the market and sell my RAV 4 Hybrid and grab one of these.

[@rostamr4096]

I have always enjoyed your reviews...

[@pedramazimzadeh4241]

I’ve heard that this does not ride as smooth as the new RX, what is your experience about on road ride quality and noise?

[@gregalber4468]

Looking good

[@davejones538]

I just like the hat 👍 have a great weekend

[@6ec6YRFPTcC]

The Green in the video one is sweeet!

[@planbparadise2046]

Nice hat 😀

[@williamgalicia6219]

Recalled! GX 550 stuck at ports, the V6 are self imploding. Plus cheap interior and the hood vibrates.

[@paulbugoni2846]

Agree re the interiors-more Toyota then Lexus.

[@CarolynMcCullough-m7h]

The steering wheel seems small. Is it the standard size?

[@бредлит]

Спасибо, потратили свое время на это!👋

[@kirakjear9812]

On the waitlist for the hybrid. So excited to drive it!

[@ngs2freak12]

Does it still have the KDSS or adjustable height control?

[@Motormouth...]

No adjustable height control

[@mopheousredpill7462]

​@@Motormouth...😢😮☹️

[@JimAllder11]

Interesting truck. And I love that big 14" touchscreen. I WANT A GREEN ONE! As always, thanks for the info. You guys are the best!

[@chriss1762]

same MPG as on old V8 so what is the point? i'll take the V8 any day. I think the cheapen the inside from the old design,

[@412griffon]

What! 22,000 $ difference between the CDN base model and U.S base model?

[@Motormouth...]

Oir base model is the base plus a package in the US. Not base-to-base...

[@jonallan392]

Great review, Great hat!

[@Michael-ii9fs]

My 3 cents (adjusted for inflation)...THANK YOU Lexus for deleting the 3rd row in the Overtrail. That vehicle is meant for overlanding and offroad trails. Probably should up the tire size a notch, but that's what it is. Gear. Not a family bus. If you need a family bus with some offroad capability, you get it in other models. An upper-level trimmed serious overlander is a legit niche. Nice to drive around, but legit. On days it isn't a commuter for a business person, that model is meant for a couple of people, maybe 3-4, to get in and road trip, overland, offroad, camp, etc. Gear without the seats in the way--even if folded. Get 'em out. It would be worth an aftermarket removal. The Overtrail accomplishes that for us...along with a few other things. If I still want a bit more tire, I can deal with that. It probably handles 1" more of radius with 35's. That's good. Wrong trim if you need that third row. This is a scenario where Toyota matched the trim to the correct consumer.

[@kurtbeck5809]

Does either the Overtrail or the LX 600 have turn assist?

[@billurban1581]

That 2.4" wheelbase bump got wasted, could have been used to reduce the front bumper to axle overhang, big styling miss. It would have helped the offroad angle of attack too. But attractive otherwise. Mpg needs fixing with a PHEV drivetrain, surely in the wings.

[@haduong5828]

I’m waiting for the new Hybrid GX. Hope it’ll coming soon. This new GX550 didn’t improve mpg despite more hp and torque. Even though some people can afford it but still why not save gas cost and environment. Nowadays the car manufacturers tend to do just that! Thanks for your video.

[@petevincent74]

Lexus likely won’t introduce a hybrid in their GA-F platform that is fuel-savings oriented instead of power-oriented. See Tacoma, Tundra, Sequoia.

[@boxsterviper]

when do you expect the hybrid variant will come out? expected mpg?

[@andreaspencer9813]

Lexus wouldn't say, I am thinking next year sometime.

[@boxsterviper]

Thank you for the reply. love your reviews!@@andreaspencer9813

[@timothyburnside3229]

Only change would be Black Cowboy hat, one question is will Engine hold up like V8 did! Fuel economy is not relevant if it is in the shop!!! I just do not like turbo Engines for Towing and the heat in SW is well over 100 degrees. There have been issues with Tundra with this engine so we shall see, but as usual, HOME RUN!

[@dnavas7719]

v6 engines finally coming back!!

[@TheDarkgel]

This looks MIGHTY 😮

[@hipposnakeyo]

I really like this new GX, my only gripe with this is the same engine in the lx has 400hp, and in tundra without requiring premium gas has 380hp

[@omendarklight1526]

They didn't want the GX to step on the LX toes anymore than it already did.😂 Just a fact.

[@OldelCpt]

Tundra has apparently two larger turbos. Thus, not identical engines.

[@A3A4Tom]

Unlike our American neighbour, GX (and LX) didn't sell exactly well in Canada. Perhaps its because most customers lease their Mercedes, BMW and Audi equivalents. Luxury segment is usually generate from emotion, GX and LX are possibly too sensible for luxury buyers.

[@Motormouth...]

This will be sold out

[@andreaspencer9813]

I bet this sells so much better than the outgoing model!

[@robertom883]

I disagree with Zach, this GX does not look anything like the new Defender. This is a modern take on the old Lexus LX450 SUV from the 90s

[@vishalgirisagar3236]

This is awesome. Waiting for the Land Cruiser….

[@andreaspencer9813]

Looking forward to driving the Land Cruiser, hopefully in the spring. Stay tuned!

[@akilghosh]

I would love to get this. But i prefer not to be in debt. So ill continue to use my lx470.

[@mopheousredpill7462]

Right😂

[@mopheousredpill7462]

Oh buy a used one 😅

[@westcoast708]

I'd buy it right now .

[@danielluo6499]

you think they will have hybrid??

[@andreaspencer9813]

Yes it is coming, we think maybe the same hybrid the Land Cruiser has. But, Lexus hasn't confirmed that.

[@stevecastro22]

First of all, love your channel. You give honest reviews and I appreciate that. I do really like the overtrail model. PS- what kind of watches are you both wearing??? Thank you guys.....

[@andreaspencer9813]

Thank you so much, glad you are enjoying the channel. I am wearing a Datejust 36 pink dial and Zack is wearing a Marathon Navigator.

[@stevecastro22]

I thought I recognized them, thanks so much, and keep up your valuable work.@@andreaspencer9813

[@Richard-xv7yf]

So this makes the sequoia basically obsolete now?

[@TheCJUN]

When will the PHEV arrive?

[@andreaspencer9813]

There is no plug-in hybrid, it will be a hybrid.

[@TheCJUN]

@@andreaspencer9813 A mild hybrid?

[@andreaspencer9813]

@@TheCJUN No my feeling is it will get a similar or possibly the same Hybrid powertrain that is in the Land Cruiser. The i-Force Max Hybrid, a 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine with a 48 horsepower electric motor. It has an 8-speed automatic transmission and a combined 326 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque

[@Dechkaon]

Is it worth waiting for Hybrid ?

[@charlesthomas6987]

How about cool box?

[@zabinitro]

How many people would actually buy a Lexus GX550 or Toyota Land Cruiser in Canada? I hardly see any dealer have in their inventory

[@Worldoftanksdriver]

I don't think they are available for sale yet.

[@ttown918]

The 17 MPG combined is horrible in 2024. And yet, I still want one.... Lol.

[@rezwan9329]

I love ❤ the hat ! Great review

[@troothhertz6297]

I want this car in South Africa ❤

[@gagehindle210]

This compared to a 2021 lx570? Ride wise. I don’t need the “tech”. I just want a great on road ride.

[@gagehindle210]

@Motormouth_00_ I’m all ears.

[@Nightwing01010]

What a babe😍

[@myronyoshioka8742]

Da Hat did look good. Wish I needed a big SUV like that...but not.

[@rewantasubba5180]

Awesome. Time to buy gx550. Hopefully grill doesnt dominate in next 4 yrs.

[@mopheousredpill7462]

😂😮😂

[@slighwentwalking2024]

Its actually less than I thought it would be. The styling looks like Land Rover. Those look to be prime for modification. 1st thing I would dump is that 3rd row seat 🤔

[@adamgoldenbear]

I’m sure we’ll see tonnes of these on the west side of Vancouver and the North Shore soon. Elsewhere … not so much.

[@samkeino6810]

Love your videos! Are all Canadians so ridiculously polite? If money were no object which 3 row ICE SUV would you buy? Also, which 3-row Lexus ICE SUV would you buy?

[@johnniestockett2523]

Great review 👏 I love your hat, you look beautiful 😊

[@zhaohuibenchen7166]

Would wait for a hybrid one. Glad it keeps the independent rear window. Many people won’t know how convenient it is unless you own one. Currently I am struggling to move several 12 feet long curtain rods. Miss my total loss GX460.

[@MohamedrachidSaidani-ql3cu]

Une très belle femme ❤❤❤ vous être magnifique 😊😊

[@Captainhairyass]

We have the bronco raptor but for the price difference, I think this is a much better buy. Unless.....dealers ruin it with stupid markups

[@fernandovargas7562]

Cool video….