Build Quality's Important.. // 2024 Lexus GX550 Review

My review of the new 2024 Lexus GX550.
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[@douglaseweber]

The Sarah hair accelerometer on that braking test was off the chart

[@bitkarek]

coz of the nose dive :)

[@LearningJeff]

True that, big front dive, short distance.

[@Wallamoose59]

The Sarah brake test HAIR ACCELEROMETER will also need to include a hair departure angle measure

[@WayneSchowalter]

It’s the jokes I look forward to. The jokes about seeing the burned-in sun in your eyes and the deciphering of the symbols on whatever that was next to the driver’s seat were hilarious. And I agree with the person about the Sarah Breaking Hair. “O.K.!” and then POW!, out flies the hair. Love it all. Thanks.

[@peterhowells7309]

Greetings from Scotland! Of all the vehicle reviewers I watch - your humour (English spelling) is way off the charts compared to any others! Your wackiness (is that a word?) fits with me perfectly! Keep it just the way it is young lady! Love it! 😊😊

[@bridgecross]

Wow, a palatable grille on a Lexus! It's been years! I hope this look will be carried through all models.

[@SarahnTuned]

Agree, very storm trooper helmet looking.

[@kevintompkins3843]

OMG yes! The grilles on all Lexus models have been hideous for a long time. It looks like they are finally moving away from those tortured trapezoids or whatever they are.

[@Primus54]

I was behind one of these at a stoplight yesterday. Was surprised to see the “LEXUS” block lettering on the tailgate because it looks nothing like previous generation GXs to my eye. Love the off-the-cuff humor you always manage to include in these reviews, particularly the deciphering of symbols. 😆 Thank you, Sarah 👍👍👍

[@kidd7359]

Did the back look Chinese K carish, in real life?

[@carlashton9331]

I usually hate the way newer cars look, but I saw one of these at a light the other day and was pretty impressed.

[@StirlingLighthouse]

All my Lexus live in Texas. Thanks a bunch Sarah 🙏

[@trainsplanesandotherthings5187]

100% True " for those that will never take it off pavement"... for Westside Soccer moms going to Gelsons....

[@MasterBlaster69]

Do you really care that deeply what other people do with their belongings?

[@housepianist]

Lexus knows their market. That's why people buy them. I'd buy one if I could afford and it would be my on-payment daily driver.

[@SarahnTuned]

I don't even know what that means. lol

[@Holloweve]

It’s great people have disposable income to buy this sort of thing for flash… nice

[@wild_lee_coyote]

Closest to off road most will get is the lawn on the edge of their driveway.

[@bsmirnov]

Watching how you're testing a luxury SUV on your off-road course is a special pleasure. It's like watching a battle of engineers who engineered off-road techs against the marketing department who marketed in a bunch of luxury features into the car. Also, wishing you that some day you'll get a new 2025 G Wagon for off-road test. It seems Mercedes-Benz likes you, so there's hope.

[@SarahnTuned]

Man, I've asked for a G Wagon about 100 times already, lol. They don't want me reviewing anything too high society I guess.

[@bsmirnov]

@@SarahnTuned or too gangsta 😁

[@noo4pass]

​@bsmirnov yeah, all the rappers (who are all recently implicated) driving them has definitely changed my view of Mercedes owners.

[@peeweeacres]

Missed Sarah on Sunday.

[@fredericdeblois]

Lexus paints the driveshafts, at that price it's normal too 😄. Too bad you didn't get the off-road version, but your test drive already gives you an idea of its capabilities, which must be impressive.

[@bliers]

Super review as always! Not bad climbing for open f/r diffs.

[@George-rk7ts]

A new car review and and hieroglyphics in one video! Only from Sarah!

[@ToyotaChrisWI]

The camera inside the tailgate is for the digital rear view mirror to show an unobstructed view. Flip the switch on the rear view mirror to turn on the monitor. 😊

[@Jc-bv9fd]

Really appreciate that you put all of your vehicles reviews up on the lift. Great tech information. Plus I love all the humor! Great channel!

[@implode_]

Supernova Blue Steel. Sarah knows.

[@kavalere]

20:39 best comment of this vid. That number truly did have a purpose. Thanks for calling that out.......

[@twotrackjack2260]

Agreed. The only reasonable solution to this, imo is a stronger transmission that will support 550 lbft tq and power output to match.

[@WrenchingOnCars]

YES!!!! The seat bolster test.

[@EdwardKeefe]

God I love how you are always surprised by the breaking and the extreme joy you get when you discover something :)

[@SamIAm-yd8cs]

Great review, love the looks on this generation! I am still driving my first gen 2003 Gx470, with the 2 UZ. These trucks last a lifetime if you take care of them. Ps, you have the best car reviews on KZbin, well done!

[@mrwest5552]

@SamIAm-yd8cs - agree

[@niklaswejedal463]

I like it that it looks purposeful and utalitarian despite being the Luxury Plus - no chrome! yay! - and I love that you take it on the Rally Special Stage 2.0 and off-road test, even if it is not the dedicated off-road version, Sarah! ❤ I don't need to say it was another top-notch review, but I will anyway - this was another top-notch review! Thank you for what you do and Stay Awesome!

[@Frogdog0007]

Love your content sarah

[@John-hw3ds]

Was a signature away from purchasing a white overtrail about a month ago. They were about 5k over msrp with stupid add-ons. I asked them to remove them and they wouldn't budge. I walked, and a week later they called and said they would remove them😂! It's a sweet suv. I loved it. Maybe next year I'll get one. When they called back the sales manager said he really wanted my 21 Toyota ORP with only 19k on the odo. They offered me 38k for it. I paid 44k 3 years previous.

[@sickjohnson]

Sarah delivering some of the best car reviews on KZbin like always! Lexus looking real strong with their heavy weight contender GX550.

[@bradbyers7505]

Amen to your observation about buying an “off road” vehicle with an over emphasis on luxury features at the expense of capability. Also, 22s probably wouldn’t be any off-roaders choice if there are rocks any larger than a tennis ball lying around. On the other hand, if you live in Indiana and encounter crappy blacktop roads, snow, gravel roads, etc. just to get to a mall, maybe there is a niche market.

[@chibbyylol]

Think off-roaders looking at the GX will buy the base premium / premium + and add their own stuff or go for the overtrail

[@karlroebling3316]

It has a "half-a-sandwich holder"? Sign me up!

[@karkacesub]

Just subscribed, can’t wait to see more of your content!

[@JosephRybenski]

My 2015 armada was just as nice, and after watching this review that Sarah does an amazing job with, no thanks, thank you for all you do, Sarah. You are awesome, and thank you for your service.

[@mtacoustic1]

Out here in the real wild west, this SUV would be considered a perfect vehicle for 'drugstore' cowboys! Love your opening statement saying much the same!!

[@mattsb5196]

"upper middle-class shades" 🤣

[@deetee3153]

Love it, half a sandwich holder 😅

[@adergas1]

Waiting for all your uploads like a drug...THX

[@MarkNaccarato-gz3fr]

Best reviews on the internet! Bought my Corolla Morizo Gr after watching your review on it!!

[@johntamlyn6383]

That’s a great opening statement 🤣 I live in central London which is an excellent place to see numerous Range Rovers, Defenders and many other off road capable vehicles!

[@michaelclark3667]

Finally! I can’t wait for YOU to review this!!!

[@_intrepid]

Ah yes, the GX-Wagen. Great as always, Sarah!

[@spaulagain]

Bummed you weren't able to get the Overtrail trim. Hopefully you can get one to test in the future.

[@baronofgreymatter14]

Hair looks marvelous

[@ashtonmasters9831]

This thing is freaking awesome!!!!!

[@neoanderson7]

Always an honest and truthful review. We all know these suckers will never see off pavement adventures. But you still put it thru the rally stage test! 🙂 Pricey grocery getter...

[@Andrew-jh5uv]

So waiting for a New Order repeat on bolster 😂

[@JosephRybenski]

Lol, you have the perfect sense of humor.

[@tomdrummy4984]

“Luxury” and “off-road” don’t seem to go together…….but I guess it makes sense in 2024 ☺️. Cute boots 😁

[@escdefender]

The real one to be looking out for doing a review is the Ineos Grenadier. Severely overbuilt for offroad, extremely heavy duty undercarriage, triple locked differentials. Can’t wait for you to get your hands on one of those.

[@mitchellsteindler]

If you can get them to lock!

[@fknbastages]

That's some hella stopping power. You almost did a Polish wheelie. I would die for one of these, even if only its mother could love it. ❤

[@garyworokevich2524]

Nice vehicle for limo service. I've noticed a few at the airports I service.

[@SethHalstead]

The GX550 review, it's finally here!

[@RYTHMICRIOT]

I came here to see if Sarah would mention spun bearings and she did not disappoint...

[@DaddyBusAdventures]

I won't give up my GX470 for a long long time. Sure it is antiquated, but it has an engine I know will never leave me stranded. The recall on this new motor and it's longevity is still out for jury, but I doubt it will ever be as iconic as the 2uz-fe 4.7V8. Now if I only could get some of the trail cam gizmos that would be awesome ;-)

[@ahent1975]

This is the test drive I was waiting for! Thank you.

[@davecaporicci6015]

Well,definitely hard to breathe during this video…..great dress choice🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👅👅🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🍑🍑🍑🍑🍑

[@mikew1352]

What didn't sound right sounded perfect!

[@ReubenAStern]

In England we call them Chelsea tractors.

[@tony5enna821]

Im addict to her reviews

[@jessebettis501]

5th matching wheel same since Gen I GX. "Pavement Princess"! If your HUD adjusted correctly. Left column CAP A has a diagonal line until you tap it to set to AUTO. Rear mirror/rear camera like having a drop top. Shapeology cover hides 9v charger/fuzz buster plug. Your custom digital gauge cluster is set to your profile. If by chance after setting up your cluster you want to change yes pull over don't drive and customize.

[@bobuncle8704]

Top shelf review as always, Sarah. Heck of a sound system, and lots of cool options.

[@mostcom]

$18,540 in options, fearful of what the off road over trail addition addition would add to the total coast. Oh who the phuk am I kidding? It ain't happinin. So looking forward to the delivery of your line of scrubbing products.

[@SarahnTuned]

She's processing orders at this very moment, you guys kinda broke the system on that first day! Haha, she should have all the orders packaged up within a week by the looks of it.

[@mostcom]

@@SarahnTuned to much of a good thing

[@warrencarmichael9092]

Hey Sarah! I’d love it if you would do a review on the newly redesigned 2025 Cadillac CT5, either the 4 cylinder or the 6 cylinder. It’s a great car with all new tech!

[@NigelDeForrest-Pearce-cv6ek]

Fascinating Review of aIncorrectly Equipped Lexus!!!

[@rcmakingtracks18]

Nice video... excellent job. John

[@dannoyes4493]

Well done. P.S. Thanks for the shoutout to Spacehog

[@robcarnaroli269]

Ha! The LCD glass was my Senior Project when I went to Widener. I wanted to make welding helmets with it but right after I graduated I saw one in a Eastwood catalog around 1999. Oh well. Great minds think alike.

[@iainf6]

Sarah know her stuff 👍😉 a review that you can trust completely 👏👏👏👏👏🔥

[@johngrant1337]

good review thanks

[@mrmister385]

Hi Sarah! Thanks for the review. What a land yacht. Way too big for me. Chatted with Chappell Roan last night and told her you're about to put the engine back in the Celica. She said "Good Luck Babe" and wants you to meet her at the Pink Pony Club after it's done. Getting chilly here in NH............

[@Tectonicia]

The New Land Cruiser just hit the South African market and its already of the streets. I wonder if the Lexus is coming as well.

[@yardarm5]

. the shampoo stop , glorious . ❤

[@timothycheuvront8284]

Hoping you get your hands on an Overtrail model to review! The shades are commonly called "peasant" blockers.

[@jamesellsworth9673]

I LIKE the white boots with the lab coat. Your undercarriage assessment led me to believe there would be a higher wrench score.

[@frankkeel8410]

Nice ride!

[@YT98765]

?550? I believe “Tinkers Adventure” asked a Toyota engineer about this… Engineer said the 3.4L GX550 V35A Turbo engine puts out power and torque of a “equivalent” of 5.5L non-turbo ICE engine. Like many I’d preferrer they named it GX340.

[@ned8249]

I’ve been waiting for this review. Just started hoping you ❤ it.

[@davidblalock9945]

Well Sarah, we don’t all live in the desert. Some of us live in areas that snow, so we want a family hauler with the ability to get two and home again from Grandma’s house for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

[@TOPOM42]

Trigger the techie overland Bros 2 mins in. Love it

[@kurtburkhardt5862]

The new Lexus does look great and has the towing capacity I would like. Wish it got better fuel economy. I know you have to pay to play, would be nice if it was about $20K cheaper too. Will probably get the 4Runner less money and better fuel economy.

[@kmonto1971]

It's definitely sharp looking...

[@Variable-2-actual]

yes, but what about the car?

[@PortableHamSandwich]

I believe that second rear facing camera that is behind the tail gate glass may be the camera it will use if you are towing. Or, it might be one of the cameras the system uses for the driver assists.

[@PeterFusco]

Hmmm, never quite thought about the crossmembers on the roof rack having a negative effect on fuel economy, but it makes sense.

[@georgehofgren6123]

My older (1993 i think) Suburban had a nice smooth roof, and i loved it for fuel reasons. Always thought the roof crossbars looked stupid, but that was the last generation Suburban you could Not get the crossbars... all subsequent years they became integral, which again just looks ridiculous from a company like GM that Always makes you buy a lower axle ratio to please the fed for mpgs... but deploys hundreds of thousands of SUVs with crossbars grabbing the wind all over the country 🙄 ~

[@peterfusco8461]

​@georgehofgren6123 I have a 2022 Honda CR/V Hybrid Touring. It has the roof rails for the cross members, but the oem versions are ridiculously expensive and now that I've seen this video I'm not going to bother getting them. I don't even know why i would except that they kind of complete the roof package. I'd never use them.

[@scotf.5893]

Great video. Love your channel. Hope you get the chance to attend the Duct Tape Drags this weekend.

[@psyberiusblack]

I sure hope Lexus has an OT/+ for you to review at some point. You’re gonna like that one!

[@JoeEngineer]

I fell in love with the new LC/GX twins, but I dont feel bad at all after buying a 2015 GX V8. It gets the same mpgs as this one and makes V8 noises. 😄

[@Sam9wilson9]

Chose to go with a new 23 GX460 in June based on test drive of both this and new LC. I agree on your statement on the LC for sure. Rad boots btw 👍👍

[@johnmbell4642]

Hey Sarah, ultimately I think the forerunner will win out unlike Tacoma it’s made in Japan and I think it’s absolutely doable to do a 6 speed swap. don’t get me wrong I really like the Land Cruiser but if both of them were sitting there. I would take the forerunner. Have a great one.🐧🐧🐧👍

[@Jay-sb2xs]

You look absolutely beautiful beautiful today Sarah love your boots❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@markkimber6901]

You’re as nice as any model on the runway 💙🐅

[@lordwalker71]

Back in the 80's I remember an automotive journalist saying that you should always wait at least one model year before buying a new or updated model of a car because the manufacturers are usually still working out the kinks when they release a vehicle. I doubt anyone takes one of these off road even if the buy the overtrail model. Some Toyota have the sunroof glass that can go opaque and Mclarens have it.

[@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD]

The 550 is already offroad on the trails out here... they said the same prattle about "never will go offroad" about the 460 and 470...

[@1GulFF]

Great review taking it off road as well not like most reviewers

[@loveme2judy]

An excellent review. Alwas rhe best

[@deanh7190]

First time viewer and at first I thought, oh no, another ditzy, look at my body review. When in fact, I enjoyed your knowledgeable fun style of review. Subbed.

[@SteveSabbai]

"Pavement Princess". 😂😂😂

[@craigpennington1251]

They need to make one of these that hauls 9 kids/family size.

[@manifestSD]

The factory Rays spare hidden away for no one to see. That's how you do it. Was hoping the Gloss Primer paint trend would fade, but ...

[@xanthis5413]

Should you review the new VW Bus, please consider dressing as April O'Neal in yellow jump suit.

[@Jay-sb2xs]

I really love your outfit

[@tonygiraldes7848]

Just the greatest 🙂♥️

[@viranjith]

Love this truck!!!

[@Patrick94GSR]

Ah yes, must have a heated and cooled center console, and thanks to the hieroglyphics symbols, we know not to store meat or fish in there! And thanks to Alec’s Tech Connections video yesterday, I understand why and how it works!

[@Kevin6t8]

Remember when the numbers on the badges represented the engine displacement? GX340 TT would be a better representation of this LEXUS. When I saw GX550, I got excited thinking this GX has a 5.5L V8 .

[@chrisbailey5055]

i tried to order the Luxury minus package. I will keep you informed.

[@dariustambasco5457]

Sarah, you are beautiful!! Appreciate your videos!