Can It Hit 20 MPG? 2021 Lexus GX Highway Efficiency Test

Tijmen takes us on our #MPG loop with the 2021 #Lexus #GX460.
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[@JuiceBoxScott]

I love the old school interior. I feel like a GX buyer is someone that wants a tried and true last forever type of vehicle. You get that by using what works.

[@tomluxworth8012]

2021 Gx460 Chicago il - Orlando FL 9.18.21 Avg 20.1 mpg Avg speed 65 mph 2 passengers + fully loaded car with baggage. +40% of trip heavy rain 30% Cruise Control

[@alphawolfadventures1470]

87 octane?

[@artgressick]

We are on our second GX460 with the middle grade options. You don’t buy on of these for gas mileage or even the tech, you buy it because it is the most reliable vehicle on the road. Third row, super comfortable and quiet. I am 6’3” and have sat in the third row.

[@shawnhuntermark3995]

It really does not matter what it gets in mileage .Because it so reliable it wont ever break down either like other brands or a diesel that is gas/fuel misers and under powered .Gas is cheaper than parts in the long haul mark my word these GX 460 will still be on the road when the others are put to rest in the junk yard so my thoughts is money well spent . What is 15 to 20 dollars more on a fill up any way when you will never have go to a dealer again for service other than oil service once every 10,000 miles to me that’s piece of mind

[@GXTOLX]

Get 23 mpg in my 2014 gx 460. Keep your foot so it's between 60 and 70..very achievable

[@daurenkaratayev245]

That's crazy man... 23? Well done.

[@1mihayes]

Wow, that’s amazing!

[@mogotsi_]

7:39 You know what else is boring? Your heart doing the same thing over and over and over, keeping you alive, "reliably" despite a lot of abuse.

[@jayczyzyk9707]

2022. Will bring major difference in the interior options and most cars wish they can have the reliability and residual value

[@torocars9227]

Yeah we got 2023, big difference in front interior . Little buyers remorse for not waiting for 2024 new generation model. Then again 2023 model is the last v8 with CarPlay GX ever, hopefully that helps with lower depreciation valuation over time .

[@neilbraun11]

The only gripe I have is the climate control fan speed not having a physical button. He complains about apple car play and all that .... it has Bluetooth, I mean what the hell else do you need? I think some people just like saying that their car has EVERYTHING, just to brag. I have owned all kinds of other car brands and they are all JUNK. Toyota products really are the best on the market.

[@TORTLESSS]

comfortable and will last forever, some people value that part, although you can remedy some of it's oldness with an aftermarket head unit

[@jerryclleung]

Highest I got was 21-22 mpg… trailing semi’s and lg vehicles, that’s the key 😉

[@LLCoolPass]

bad to paint

[@henry.favela]

And windshields

[@technox8166]

15/22 is not bad. People are ridiculous to assume this is “bad” gas mileage. Many drive like maniacs and accelerate too hard which takes away much of the mpg. 2010 Honda Pilot gets 15.1 MPG in the city and 22 on the highway which is practically the same as this GX. The key is to drive like drivers and not racers in this vehicle.

[@bogart5131]

Smooth driving in short

[@technox8166]

@@bogart5131 Yes, I drive 55 mph and sometimes 65-68 mph and get 18.4 MPG, sometimes 20.2 MPG. In the city, I drive 5 below or the exact speed limit. Takes me a week to fill a gas tank which is normal for a SUV. It’s all about driving like it’s luxury, which it’s built for.

[@bogart5131]

@@technox8166 tnx for the comments. Any suggestion if do i need to be concerned enough about mpg over gmc acadia?... with those reliabilty issues etc, which can you really recommend.... im a nurse going to Ohio soon by the way

[@technox8166]

@@bogart5131 To be honest, I wouldn’t recommend any American built vehicles like that of GMC or general motors company. Depending on whether you are a float nurse or you are going to stick in one place, I would recommend Lexus GX 460. If you are doing a lot of travel, I would get a Lexus RX. The Lexus GX 460 is mostly built around for two long trips in a month, running a few errands in a week and going to work. Not necessarily a “show-off” type of vehicle; more of a “I have a GX 460 parked in my driveway.” Reliability is off the charts with 460, 470, 570. Nothing beats Lexus/Toyota I my humble opinion. GMC Acadia Denali is something you could go for. It’s just that the engine is a 3.5L V6 and all GX 460s are 4.6L V8 with Eco. They recently made an LX600 which is a V6 but it’s more than 100K. Whichever suits you or gives you the best vibe. 👌

[@bogart5131]

@@technox8166tnx for the reply. I will be working in a hospital, so basically house to hospital and vice versa. Honestly i had a prado 2008 b4 and i felt so comfortable which has similarity with gx.... ummmm i will be considering your comments when i reached Ohio, I just hope that there are later models of gx for sale their when I arrive.

[@mikeyc7072]

NOT boring - Timeless!! Will look and feel good years from now - your exciting cars will Not!!

[@binhdangvn]

when the lexus is about 60-65mph, it can reach 22mph easily.

[@NytronX]

I flew to a non-rust belt state to buy mine used. On the way back, I got 23mpg on a road trip across the country. Once I got it back home, I now get like 19mpg at the best, but still ripping it occasionally. In city style driving, more like 15-16

[@richardum8078]

What was the verage mph for the 23mpg trip?

[@NytronX]

@@richardum8078 Not sure, very high though. That was between Vegas and South Dakota, which includes Utah and Wyoming roads where I was doing like over 80mph. So unless you do long trips, you'll likely never see anything above 20mpg.

[@trigganometry168]

Supercharger. Who makes it?

[@largelarry2126]

Looking at buying a low millage 2019 and your video was a big help thank you.

[@largelarry2126]

@Peter Kim I'm a cheep ass so we are hunting for a low mileage 15 to 18 and plan to change the grill insert, headlights and remove the side door trim. We have neighbor who has a body shop so I can get the parts at cost then sell the old ones on eBay.

[@alsokameron]

@@largelarry2126 I want to do that too but there updating the interior for 2022 so idk what to do

[@largelarry2126]

@@alsokameron We just bought a Toyota Land Cruiser black with tan interior.

[@jamesparker5811]

So is the driver trying to tell us that the interior is old?

[@juliosdiy3206]

For a v8 anything 20mpg is top notch, 3.5 v6 dont even get close to it.

[@Mlachake]

The GX has a special clientele that doesn't include people like you. There is a reason this vehicle has gone for a decade without change. This is not your average automobile that goes through metamorphosis every year (look at the most iconic vehicles; Porsche, Rolls Rosie. Lambo etc). How often do you see them change their formula that's working to please some gt game player to give them instant gratification? THINK!!

[@scotthofland8858]

I have a 2019. Recently took a road trip. Oddly, my highway mpg was 19.3 on the flat portion, but almost 22 in the mountains. Spent lots of time manually switching from “D” to 4th in the mountains.

[@alphawolfadventures1470]

Regular gas?

[@chopperpl]

The good news is those new GXes exterior was built for soccer moms and not offroad use, so in 5-10 years they still will be in excellent condition and ready for overlanding mods at bargain price ;)

[@tferg6738]

I get about 17mpg with hwy/ city driving. I’m a construction manager so I have a mix of driving with a slight lean towards city driving. I’m in Houston.

[@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD]

the perfect off-road vehicle

[@Rafa_guitars]

I probably get like 5mpg on mine in nyc 😂

[@tomquimby8669]

i wonder if they have considered making the whole car out of the grill material. do you get your tesla wheel bearings warm before you take it on a trip?

[@ronkemperful]

To me a Lexus is to grills as the 1959 Cadillac was to fins. The grills will not age well, but that is what Toyota had in mind, visual obsolescence. To have a hideous visual feature on a car will give an incentive to buy a replacement as soon as possible.

[@hassandawudi4810]

Not sure why people fill up their cars like this. Just putting fuel in your evap canisters. Manual specifically says not to do this too.

[@briand.5321]

Ehhh this car suppose to run on premium not regular

[@garyclark6747]

Not bad for an Ol School ride.

[@luckyyou774]

I hate when idiots like this dont get this vehicle, this is truck for people who dont give a sh$t about apple car play or android auto. I own this truck, i get city 15mpg hwy 20mpg. Love this truck because it wont brake down ever, rides like a tank, looks like a tank, if u want apple car play get something else. People who own this truck most i know dont care about gadgets. Amazing body on frame truc that rides like a tank

[@induction7895]

10:30 "Let's calculate the math."

[@ThisisPhillip]

Highest I reached so far is 19.3 mpg

[@daurenkaratayev245]

23.9 is pretty good result That's 8 speed gear auto.

[@luckyyou774]

6spd auto

[@personalfunfest]

my meng, where'd you get those clear framed spex from doe? They look Hella fly on you. Peace from SoCal ✌🏿

[@haduong5828]

Does Eco mode setting help mpg? Will it feel much different in power while driving?

[@marcospaiva2015]

I’m in a point of my life that I’m even scare to look at a Germany car ! I wanna some thing the has quality and last forever

[@pancho1071]

Make no mistake these GX will outlast any of German crap.

[@1mihayes]

I got all the German fever out of me after two mercs and a 740IL BMW. Constantly had to work on those cars almost seemed like once a week. Something was always wrong or missing or just plain broke. BMWs now use plastic all around the engine Bay Area so parts can melt and you’re forced to buy new parts to replace. It’s literally planned obsolescence in action. I wouldn’t buy another German car to save my life. They’re great to drive brand new because they actually work then. But after about 40,000 miles or so start looking to trade it in for something more reliable. How about the GX460? Lol

[@stupid8911]

Obvious observation, but I wonder how much better it would be MPG-wise if it favored FWD and had the 4WD options for you to choose when applicable...

[@thejakein7867]

none. either way it carries the same weight with 4x4 engaged or not. 2WD trucks get slightly better gas mileage because they are lighter without the extra drive shaft, pumpkin with gears and lube and drive axles.

[@bmunch86]

I noticed you put 85 octane in and it calls for premium lol

[@ffflll7224]

Filled with 85 and got 23.9 mpg in dmn Colorado(!!!!)... wonder what it will be with 91 and 93

[@michaelsteele678]

I saw the 85 at first fill also. I was wondering how it would do with 87 vs 91 but now believe 87 is safe after this video

[@pahanin2480]

Dang, it’s been a while since viewing this channel that’s a weird looking Tesla

[@daniellanzotti2391]

I test drove a 2017 and my wife has a 2010 rx350. She literally said is this older than my car. It actually felt smaller and slower. I really can't understand who buys this or why with the better options out there. You get pretty bad gas mileage but you also get a slow 7.7 0-60 Zero tech Less cargo than a outback or rav4 Tight interior space oh and its $71k new super tall but also somewhat skinny so feels suspect in turns What's the appeal? I am also in love with Japanese cars/Lexus so I was really wanting to love this SUV but really can't see it.

[@torocars9227]

Same here until I found out where and who builds all GX and 4Runner in existence.

[@DEATHGRIP360]

2021 love mine. Don't care about the mileage at all.

[@vpरॉयल]

Who can tell me what does mean Comfortable?

[@sc4799]

why? because its R E L I A B L E ... and tough as nails ... all the modern tech == less reliable

[@PriusTurbo]

Cruise control kills MPG! I get 21.5 to 22 in my 2018 GX in mixed driving with 80% highway traveling 75-80mph. Gotta have that light anticipatory foot and you can make it happen.

[@1malikalik]

Thanks for the tip there priusTurbo. Big Thumbs up 👍from me

[@torocars9227]

Truth. To Hyper Mile , must not use cruise control

[@AdilKhan88]

Highest I have achieved is 20.5 MPG

[@jsix2404]

not bad for a v8

[@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD]

I think I hit 2mpg 😢

[@chongqinghotpot]

My highest is 21.4

[@petegalindez9961]

Wow…that would make my stomach turn to just drive an ICE around for hours and burning all that gas just to see the MPG…Also, not a good idea to do the second fill of the tank after the first click…could ruin the evaporative fuel system…also, there’s a good chance the extra pump isn’t going into the car at all.

[@alphawolfadventures1470]

Cope

[@Luketa1978]

Yeah...GX is definitely not a snow flake type of a guy dude.

[@jrladislao]

Just get a supercharger? This guy acts like that’s cheap.

[@JohnnyRexville]

Unleaded gas???????? Isn’t supposed to be premium only?

[@glennnichols4220]

When did a vehicle become a he or she?

[@DCexpat]

It looks like a Hearse. I don't understand Toyota/Lexus design language over the past 10 years, and it seems to be getting worse over time.

[@ronkemperful]

Lexus is to grills as the 1959 Cadillac was to tail fins. The grills will not age well, but that is what Toyota had in mind, visual obsolescence. To have a hideous visual feature on a car will give an incentive to buy a replacement as soon as possible. Unfortunately, all modern cars are not to age well with fragile plastic grills and bumpers, delicate electronic LCD displays, and internal combustion and electric drive train technologies that will be all obsolete in ten years. There seems to be no honesty or integrity in building cars anymore!

[@glennnichols4220]

Have an idea DON'T BUY IT

[@MrCumminz]

lol comfortable to drive, last forever. But its out dated without Apple CarPlay. so you don't like it. I must say I have apple CarPlay in my cars I don't even use it. Myself I will take quality and reliability and something that will last. Over a lot of the tech stuff including apple CarPlay.

[@gazmazkOG]

You obviously don't know quality saying lexus boring and not exciting Lexus is by far highest quality vehicle you can buy

[@mikeyc7072]

👍💯

[@jd2plus2]

Does everyone forget this is a truck , body on frame? Find a truck that lol go anywhere off-road especially lifting it slightly with so much class ? Find any Lexus owner who doesn’t enjoy his ride . It’ll still be driving when the North American vehicles are on their multiple repairs . Also 2022 / 23 Lexus will kill it . Better electric vehicles than Tesla , better hybrids , better built .

[@sly9263]

I mean, theres plenty of trucks that can go wherever the GX goes and have plenty of class and quality interior. I've got a GX460 and an F250 King Ranch Tremor... the F250 has 3 inches more ground clearance and a steeper approach angle. The King Ranch interior is on par or better than the Lexus. The technology and seats in the Ford are certainly superior. That's not to say that the GX is uncomfortable- it does have good seats, but not quite as comfortable as the Ford's nor as adjustable and no massage (not that anyone uses massage aside from super long road trips anyway). The GX has a noticeably better ride quality though (as it should) and it's a solid vehicle. It's funny because both trucks are port injected... the only direct injected vehicle I own is my tractor, lol.

[@americandude3825]

I’d buy a Toyota or Lexus for a mark up before I ever own another ford or gm. Except maybe the f250. Just because it’s the second best truck ever….after the second gen tundra. I’m here for the gx review tho. But they require super unleaded and that sucks. Aha. I just bought a 22 sienna XLE AWD over the new sequoia bc I think it sucks. It’s roomy smooth and gets 35-37 mpg. For a full size vehicle…insane.

[@sly9263]

@@americandude3825 Agreed- not a fan of the new Sequoia. I love the outgoing gen Sequoias- always thought they were great looking trucks with simple, throwback interiors and they had that great Toyota v8. I know the Rav hybrids (compact) get upper 30's, didn't realize that the Siennas do too... that is nuts

[@americandude3825]

@@sly9263 yup. Love my 08 sequoia. 5.7L. 205k miles. No issues.

[@jd2plus2]

@@americandude3825 true f250 was the best work horse . Next five years I guess they’ll have to really up the electric situation to get a reliable ,durable ,dependable heavy work horse that one won’t have to send back to say Tesla for everyday maintenance.

[@MusicRepostz]

I see more russian people driving it and they don’t give a shit about the apple car play or anything they just like the design of the car

[@TheWinwin4all]

2023 here. Hwy only with speed 62-67mph gives 22.5-23mpg; 65-70mph is about 20-21mpg. 80%hwy-20%city im having around 19-20mpg. If you are easy on gas, this dinosaur eats around 19-20mpg combined which is very good for its size and weight .

[@Vlad6525]

I've yet to find anyone who bought a GX hoping for amazing fuel economy...and sometimes old and proven will get you further than new and unknown...just sayin'

[@jdubrowa]

The car is so beautiful!

[@snakeplissken9540]

I purchased a 2014 Lexus GX in 2019. The key is buying these used. The tech is old but at a used price I think the vehicle is absolutely worth it especially over the 4Runner counterpart. The problem with the 4Runner version is that 4.0L V6. Once you load up the family and gear it is absolutely gutless. The V8 in the Lexus version makes up for that with more power and more torque and better mpg. Yes you pay for premium gas but it evens out in the end. If you are on the fence of a 4Runner or a GX 460 go with the Lexus. I saved about $20,000 buying five years old and remember outside of the front end the vehicle is essentially the same going back to 2010. Personally, I recommend finding a 2018 or older because they are 4WD and not AWD. You will save a ton of money in gas long term because you save 1 mpg city and 1-2 highway. Also, AWD destroys tires over the life of them and you'll squeeze out more miles on your tires than the 4WD versions.

[@1mihayes]

Great advice, thanks! I’ve been contemplating which one to buy… the 4Runner or the GX460. I love them both. Either way I’m buying used to save cost and paying cash. I thought the 4Runner got much better gas mileage. But maybe not! Ultimately, my wife has kinda fallen in love with Lexus so it looks like I’ll be getting the GX.

[@bogart5131]

Tnx for this suggestion. Im hoping toyota still have unsold 2018 model which i can buy... im hoping so... cheaper price for sure if ever they have

[@snakeplissken9540]

@@1mihayes Yeah get the Lexus for sure if you can. You mentioned the mpg issue but do not worry it gets better mpg. I just took a trip for work to Missouri from Central Texas where I live, and I got 20-22 mpg pretty much the entire way there and back. For a vehicle that is all-time 4WD that's pretty impressive IMHO. The 4Runner is so underpowered that I don't think it could touch that.

[@1mihayes]

@@snakeplissken9540 Wow, hey that’s pretty good! I live in Dallas and I’m constantly taking long road trips. So this is music to my ears. Thanks so much!

[@1mihayes]

@@snakeplissken9540 btw What do you think about the LX570?

[@robertliss1700]

bad advice you can destroy the fuel pump that way. search scotty kilmer. got a card no sense rounding off

[@SuperSnakePlissken]

I have always wondered why the GX 4.6L V8 required premium while the Tundra's version of the exact same engine does not. Same horse power and same torque.

[@StraightUpRainbows]

Engine tuning? It can’t be “luxury buyers want a luxury car so luxury fuel it is,” because the ES takes regular.

[@jdesmo1]

You young urban putz don't get the brilliance of the GX 460

[@bigjohnson9561]

Not bad highway gas mileage. It may have a dated interior but I’d rather have that than a vehicle that’s updated doesn’t last. One invest in a Lexus mainly because it’s a luxury brand that outlast the competition. If maintained correctly, one can get 300,000 miles out of it and maybe more.

[@vincecaruso7503]

This is the greatest vehicle available for sale. The 2022 has updated infotainment with apple car play and android auto. Wait until the Kia engine starts burning oil in a couple of years.

[@salvadormellasr.2753]

The manufacture suggest not to put more fuel after the pump stops

[@charliemcclelland4428]

My opinion is you can get away with charging 60-70k for a car built to last 20 years. The reliability is what it has to offer.

[@rightlanehog3151]

For a purpose built , off road, V8 4x4 the mpg was outstanding. For a commuting, soccer practice and mall shopping car the mpg was terrible.

[@sly9263]

I never fully understood why people want to "settle" for high MPG luxury vehicles- I guess it's a mental thing. I get it, a lot of people buy the unibody with a hybrid or smaller displacement turbo engine these days if possible. That said, if you can afford a $60-70k luxury vehicle then the extra $1,000-1,500 a year in fuel shouldn't even be a blip on your radar. On top of that, these days chances are you may have an office job that has work from home part to full time, even further reducing your fuel costs. You should be able to just as easily get a fast or high utility luxury vehicle and it doesn't make a difference. If that's actually a financial impactf for you, then the bigger question is why is your budget so tight and why are you spending nearly double the money on a vehicle you don't objectively need in the first place. A luxury vehicle is 100% an emotional and arguably "irrational" purchase. Just my 2 cents

[@alphawolfadventures1470]

@@sly9263 why are you here then?

[@sly9263]

@@alphawolfadventures1470 why are you necroing old posts? Reread me the minutes like a good little stenographer or move along

[@alphawolfadventures1470]

@@sly9263 because I’m researching the vehicle to potentially buy retard. Nice deflection though troll

[@sly9263]

@@alphawolfadventures1470 you came here to argue, call someone a retard and a troll. What are you, stupid?

[@mensajecargo-bezaleel]

Definitely can, I averaged (highway/interstate driving - 75/80 mph) around 20/21 (roughly) mpg on my 2011 GX460 Premium (with the luxury trim package), when I went on a road trip (5 adults plus gear for 3 days) to Niagara Falls, NY from Elizabeth, NJ last fall... I love that old school feel of my GX. I like my Lexus truck, thats why I own one.😎👍🏻

[@rightlanehog3151]

Agreed.

[@torocars9227]

How did you fit luggage of 5 adults in this ? 2011 come with benched 2nd row? Noticed with 3rd row up there no usable storage space on the back.

[@jmoo876]

Let’s compare the cost to own of a new gx460 vs any of its competitors, depreciation factored in as well

[@sergioiannino7228]

I SEE YOU GUYS DID NOT USE 91 FUEL WHEN YOU FILLED IT UP BEFOR THE TRIP

[@bogart5131]

I dnt understand how they make the hp... 4.6 liters which only makes 300+ hp but the denali gmc which is only 3.6 makes also 300+ hp.... how come... 4.6liter should have 500hp and higher torque i supposed. Right?.... any explanation why toyota cant make higher hp for a bigger engine like gx 460

[@Feroce2023]

reliability

[@ovid4]

Detuned for towing performance and less stress for higher reliability I believe.

[@owenw809]

After i get the car. First time at gas station, i added 87gas. Is that a big problem?

[@user-tb7rn1il3q]

You took 100k miles off the engine. Actually it runs just fine on 87, but will lose a few horses.

[@michaelsteele678]

They used 85 on first fill up