Can the 2024 Lexus GX 550 Twin-Turbo V6 TOW Better Than Ever?

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[@TFLtruck]

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[@americandude3825]

Is this y’all’s vehicle or did Lexus lend it to yall? I can’t find one anywhere and my local Lexus hasn’t added it to their website yet even as an option.

[@nikb6695]

Do you guys have a Promo code for this, TIA.

[@krashnpa]

Can't wait to see how the Overtrail does when you get it! Hopefully Lexus gives you the Plus, so Roman can be comfortable👍

[@Tinovodanovic]

I love the videos with Mr Truck, the new GX is very nice.

[@MrTruckTV]

Thanks

[@The_Hi_Life]

This vehicle is a home run for Lexus, they won’t be able to make enough of them! It’s so versatile. Rugged yet luxurious. Much like a G wagon, it looks at home anywhere!

[@larryman2707]

This is NOTHING close to a G-Wagon! 😂😂😂😂🙄🙄

[@SuperYoungblood123]

​@larryman2707 yes it is, it's what the majority thinks the only bug thing g wagon has is history

[@NigelNaughton]

@11:35. The greatest moment in TFL Truck!!! 🤪🤣😂

[@Doingdadthings]

He got away w it

[@briansmith8405]

Mr Truck calling Andre a 🐱 had me rolling! Lol

[@brandonstewart7145]

Me to 😂

[@MrTruckTV]

Thanks

[@pryme2013]

“This is a heavy little rascal” 😂 -Mr Truck. Never lose Mr Truck

[@MrTruckTV]

Thanks

[@hhjones9393]

A truck review and a sing-along! Fantastic!!

[@alexbradley5835]

Fast lane for the win in 2024 thanks for the video

[@guentherwilke2055]

Toyota/Lexus call out a WDH for the GX above 5000lb (p182 "If the gross trailer weight is over 5000 lb. (2268 kg), a weight distributing hitch with sufficient capacity is required. "). I just don't understand why TFL insists on running around without one- let alone that extra long Gen-Y (which worsens geometry).

[@joeman255]

been googling and can't find the source document with the above information. Can you post a link?

[@malifestro3319]

Need more content on this vehicle from TFL! How about a video a day! This is the coolest Lexus to come out in a super long time!

[@davidkelly4400]

Looking forward to hearing MPG especially towing. Will stand-by for the GX 550 Overtrain review.

[@LarsDennert]

Usually a weight dist hitch is called for when towing over 5000lb

[@F_e_l]

Only channel with this kind of review, you guys are awesome!

[@MrTruckTV]

Thanks

[@mwangeemmanuel371]

This vehicle is really awesome.

[@braalo07]

What a vehicle 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@shaneh734]

I love when you tour together!

[@MrTruckTV]

Thanks

[@bigslacker666]

You guys did a great job of simuating the typical yuppie towing experience. Buy brand new vehicle, buy brand new trailer that is too close to the upper limit of tow capacity. Don't use WDH, don't use anti-sway and immediately jump on the highway! :D Looking forward to the overtrail and a proper setup + Ike test gents!

[@larryman2707]

True!! I was absolutely bursting with anxiety the whole time!! People are generally clueless…

[@journeywithstu7199]

Engine is up to towing 7800, rear suspension would be happy with 5000.

[@brandonstewart7145]

Lol Mr truck I lv what you said under your breathe to Andre about the Ike lol!!!!! Excellent video you two, keep on trucking 😁!!!!

[@stevekniess3665]

Andre are you guys buying an Overtrail? That's the one I want to see on the Ike, off-road, etc

[@kevinferguson530]

Thanks guys, for this video. I'm looking at purchasing either the Land Cruiser or Lexus GX 550 with towing a caravan in mind. It will be a 19ft caravan so I'm glad this video shows the GX towing a 21ft caravan with relative ease. Hopefully with the slightly smaller caravan it will be more level and lessen the sway.

[@brandontierney9489]

It’s amazing that some Land Cruiser trims are as much if not more than half ton and 3/4 pickups.

[@tuan.hoang_]

Dunno why Toyota decided to sell the Prado (which this GX is based on) as the "Land Cruiser" whereas the world get the actual LC300 which the LX is based on.

[@SunnynPhilly]

Likely because the 200 series LC only sold a little over 3000 units per year in the USA. The 100 & 200 series grew in size and price (85k in 2001). The new LC 250 series returns to the size of the 60 or 80 series, I hope at some point it will come with an NA version of the V6 in the new Lexus GX.

[@tuan.hoang_]

@@SunnynPhilly the new Lexus GX is twin turbo V6, isn't it?

[@CS-tj1rc]

11:31 Mr. Truck makes me laugh 😂 He’s my kind of guy. I feel like this video should be on your car channel, not your truck channel. Keep this just for TRUCKS.

[@davidlusk4350]

Lol it's a body on frame suv, that's a real suv . But more reliable than the reg f150, rams ect. But eshhh it's expensive!!!!

[@MrTruckTV]

Thanks

[@alexkostenyuk]

Thanks for a video , I herd you complain about trailer plug 🔌 and chain hook 🪝 up kinda hard but I’ve never seen First generation and second generation GX hauling things, love everything about new GX except those hideous wheels 🛞

[@chopperpl]

100k for a trailer, which takes fraction of engineering effort comparing to GX. I know the difference is in sold units, but still the cost of design and producing such trailer is waaaay below 50k.

[@djdye115]

What was your avg. MPG while towing? Also, I am planning on a 25' TT with dry weight of 5,800lbs and hitch weight of 681lbs. Will this vehicle tow it?

[@Rancejunge]

What was your mpg while towing? I will tow a similar wt. trailer and wonder what rangeto expect? Thanks!

[@xaralampos1959]

The chain hooks are a bit overkill. You can use smaller and withstand all the forces the big hooks do.

[@WW-wf8tu]

This GX550 is more suited for Roman than the IG is. But I reckon he can pick and choose what he drives home every night. I thought the RR was a good fit for him, but then he replaced that with the IG. Which is not suited for a daily driver. IMO.

[@b4triangle]

The Dunlop Grandtrek have been standard tires on the LX for quite a few years now. I haven't been impressed with them, and finally Michelin makes a tire for the LX 21" rim size.

[@jaimewery9654]

I would love to see you guys tow the toy hauler with the GX up the IKE. With the new tow capacity this new platform allows people to look at travel trailers in a whole new way

[@Jay-me7gw]

Payload capacity is always going to be the limitation on towing with a truck like this. Yeah it may be rated for 9000 lbs or whatever but if it only has 1200 lbs of payload then you can only tow that if its just you a maybe one passenger. Forget packing up the whole family and all of your belongings. Plus, travel trailers generally have a 12-13% tongue weight which means a 7000 lb trailer will have 900 lbs of tongue and blow through most of the payload.

[@Kingromstar]

that SUV is way too nice for those roads.

[@brianlowe753]

Love your channel,I have a deposit on one on east coast. Have you heard of delivery dates by any chance?

[@redracerproductions]

I'm surprised the luxury trim doesn't have at least air suspension in the rear. Our mid-grade GX460 has rear air suspension. As far as sway goes, I think in this case it's more about the short wheelbase on a relatively narrow and tall vehicle. This GX weighs more than my '15 Sierra 1500 crew cab with 6.5' bed. I'll bet I'd get less sway towing that trailer with my truck than with this GX.

[@lukemarvin]

I got an ‘07 GX for towing last summer. It is terrible on fuel but I won’t and up spending $80k on gas. So for me it’s worth it.

[@russellriggan2088]

Lookin' good, Mr. Truck!

[@TFLtruck]

Heck yea!

[@MrTruckTV]

Thanks

[@perpersson559]

Good locking again!

[@jamest6850]

Gotta admit its pretty awesome with those wheels

[@naashuman5503]

Body-on-Frame rules! And 👋 Defender.

[@kevinhines6066]

So, when might these actually arrive at our dealerships? I thought I was hearing January/February, but that obviously didn't happen. It looks like you're right in our neck of the woods... I recognize the Hwy 58 route toward Golden during your towing test.

[@bigdlife86]

Built in Japan & in transit now, after ocean then port processing. So late April & May.

[@liberatorxxx]

Curious what was your mpg cruising down the highway say 55-70 towing that toy hauler? I have a gx460 and looking at getting a “lightweight” toyhauler this year for my dirt bikes, wondering how light i need to go to feel comfortable and safe while not losing all my mpg’s

[@jqentertainment6966]

I tow a 3000 lb RV with my GX and I'm a averaging 11mpg

[@diggermolly5927]

Mr Truck is a true gem!!!

[@MrTruckTV]

Thanks

[@PR-lu7tu]

Thanks so much for the towing video. My name is next on a GX550 Overtrail allocation list so it looks like I'm in the hunt. Although the torque and HP blow away my 4Runner I really wanted see some actual trailer towing. Currently I get run over on interstates when towing. How much tongue weight was on the hitch for this drive?

[@thesuesinator6087]

Did I miss the mpg from your towing route?

[@SuperBizalz]

Is there an option for bench seats?

[@mrbrowz1000101]

Good to see how the regular hosts of the show let their dad's host this time.

[@gordonn4915]

Did it exceed the real axle rating? Seems close.

[@aluminumtoyhauler]

Nice Trailer. 😉

[@claywalbrook5239]

Nice ,we have a 2020 and thinking about the new one. I have question for you guys, does anyone make 5th wheel brackets for the new tundra?

[@cliffordmontana4562]

I gotta ask, what’s the point? If you want a 5th wheel trailer get a heavy duty truck. These small turbo engines will get HOT towing heavy.

[@rickyparab3572]

Andre just give the damm vehicle to Mr Truck....I want to see him drive the Normal as well as the ike...

[@golfbravowhiskey8669]

I wonder why this thing would be on TFL truck? More like on TFL grocery getter or soccer mom edition.

[@SPLURGEOLA]

Андрею Смирнову привет от Тарана! Почему тут нет видосов с преподаванием Английского языка?)

[@kevinbatchelor3819]

I'm surprised it didn't have rear air bags.

[@Vultite]

How about an update on that broken Taco?

[@TFLoffroad]

We will publish it in the next day or two.

[@beri232]

@@TFLoffroad lol…. I came to check out your vids for the same thing. Waiting to hear the outcome of that front differential and what Toyota had to say about it. That truck was not being abused or pushed to its limits in any way whatsoever. For what they charge for these trucks, that was incredibly disappointing.

[@joefucilli2032]

Did u guys fix the tacoma?

[@chrisclark7795]

Hey Andre, are you 6’3” ?

[@Trucksntravel]

Dude when he said "pussy" I lost it 😂😂

[@PatrickRich]

I think I measured 50 mm of rake, so dropping 2 1/4 inches with 1000 lbs tongue weight is pretty good considering the nature of the vehicle. That puts you only slightly off level in a worst case

[@UACat56]

I am very surprised they didn’t talk about payload with that tongue weight.

[@user-uc1tt3ji9v]

Привет от Жени Тарана ) ❤

[@michaelpopp1783]

I think we will be upgrading our RX350 to this. My wife loves how it looks. Being able to tow in a pinch will be great.

[@lowermichigan4437]

7800lbs towing will work for me, 9k would be better. I like this and want one. I do not want that glass roof. Maybe at some point I will find one that fits my spec did a build and price, 70k for what I want.

[@romairoblackstock5100]

Some GX models can tow up to 9096lbs

[@ALMX5DP]

@@romairoblackstock5100where did you see that? Lexus’ website just shows a max of 8k lbs.

[@zacharygoeden1282]

Why doesn’t Andre use the cat scale app don’t need to go inside to get ticket

[@Thatbeardedguy1031]

What's up yall

[@jakes5530]

Major annoyance, I dont like how the windowsill armrest is sloped down and basically non-existent. Forces you to use exclusively use the lower armrest by the window controls which may be an awkward reach depending on your seat position and height. Even if youre seated such that you can comfortably use the lower armrest, it’s nice to have 2 options for places to rest your arm on a long trip. The new Land Cruiser has an actual windowsill armrest, just not the GX. Weird decision.

[@machfive916]

Looking forward to the Ike Gauntlet.

[@pahanin2480]

That gx is squatting like its about to fail

[@DC-si8xw]

Why didn't they use the tundra motor 3.5l

[@rajsteint6487]

When you review vehicles should have full knowledge about the vehicle you are reviewing and it's various trims. When the guy beside you asked "does it have massaging seats? Oh probably not" - you should have told him and your viewers that the Overtrail Plus does and the Luxury Plus does. Another thing worth mentioning is that the Overtrail has the better E-KDSS and Variable Adaptive Suspension with 650 settings that change on the fly according to terrain and driving conditions. Which make a difference in the "sway" you mentioned. The trailer hitch area is clean and nice and a lot of people bitch about it looking tacky on nice vehicles so they did a nice job of making it look clean. Most people won't be towing everyday in a vehicle like this so if it takes 30 sec to take off that cover... Who gives a shit. 😂

[@yp5387]

I can’t wait to buy one of these here in Toronto so thief can steal it. I am sure he would love it. 😂

[@LoneWolfSparty]

That exploit that thieves use won't work on this one. The can lines were moved and aren't in the location that they used to be.

[@boguraevmv]

Привет из Сызрани от Евгения из Сызрань Лоджистик. 😂 Буду язык учить по вашим роликам.

[@hi533834]

Don't forget the tow mirrors

[@mikess308]

Been waiting for this. Overtrail+ next.

[@Land_Raver]

Really like the looks of this generation.

[@brohammer]

First time I didn’t skip the ad lol. That game looks sick!

[@user-yj1py2jw1i]

The bigger Toyota Tundra most like feel better towing the ATC Camper trailer I like to see when it is possible a 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser vs 2024 Lexus GX Overland to see is it better to get the Lexus over the Toyota in a side by side test

[@solarforfuture]

i want one... can i get the free gass for life upgrade... thanks

[@sophaman9193]

The roof glass call stargaze roof the same like my venza why you don't mention oh the same like the venza hybrid by beautiful SUV thanks for sharing your video

[@lokochomm]

What happened to the Trashcoma Blueberry?

[@TheStevo1208]

I had to rewind to make sure I heard what I thought I heard 😂

[@cliffordmontana4562]

He called Andre out! 😂

[@TheBMurda]

I think the biggest factor holding this back is the short 112.2 inch wheelbase. That's 6 inches shorter than my Audi Q7's despite the GX550 being rated to tow more. I would expect a lot of sway with longer trailers and while a WDH will help a lot I'd stick to a longer wheelbase, even for my 21 foot long Geo Pro.

[@redracerproductions]

Longer wheelbase is good for towing but it's not so great for off-roading. Geo Pros are pretty light, you could easily tow one with a new GX but use a weight distributing anti-sway hitch.

[@Jay-me7gw]

I tow a 24’ 5500 lb trailer. Just bought an LX570 with the same wheelbase as this and took it through 35+ mph winds doing 65-70 mph without even the slightest amount of sway. The crazy part was the self leveling suspension unloaded the wdh bars so they were barely engaged the whole time. Had to go readjust the hitch head angle once I got there. Before that I put probably 2000 miles on my GX460 with the same trailer and that was only a 109” wheelbase.

[@TheBMurda]

Not saying it's impossible, just not as ideal. Ideal is always a dually though haha. Thanks for sharing your towing setup.@@Jay-me7gw

[@TheBMurda]

Very true. I do think this GX550 could handle the Geo Pro fine, just would prefer to keep my Audi. Granted I didn't buy it new, I bought a like-new 2018 Prestige with air suspension and 17.5k miles for $38k. If I were going to buy new the Lexus is no brainer for the depreciation.@@redracerproductions

[@Jay-me7gw]

@@TheBMurdaProblem is I dont think its necessarily worth buying a Lexus LX or GX if you don't intend to tow AND offroad. I've said that many times which doesn't always make me too popular in the GX groups 🤣 I bought the LX570 because my GX460 was not a good enough tow vehicle but my F150 was too big for most trails I do and was always dragging running boards or getting pinstripes. The LX570, and this GX550, kinda land at the happy medium where you can still tow a decent trailer but then still hit the trails in a nimble/capable truck. At least thats how I see it. If I wasnt doing both towing and offroading I don't think I would own a GX or LX. I would own whatever was more optimized for the one I was doing.

[@jnmaher1967]

Elbow room looks tight between Mr. Truck and Andre.

[@rondejean7668]

Gx is a little tight. I’m a big guy and my wife’s 460 is a tight fit. I think this one is actually bigger

[@shipdog44]

I'm 6'4 and sat in it at the Chicago Auto Show and I wish it had more room inside.

[@Antonkrsk]

Андрюша, молодец 🙏🤝

[@KT_One]

That receiver hitch plastic trim is ridiculous. So much for the relentless pursuit of perfection…

[@kyle9482]

lexus motor, quite different than the tundra's motor. Much more similar to the LX's "3.5 Liter" with smaller turbos.

[@cdbnum1ify]

I was looking at these but decided on getting a Durango hellcat it can tow 8700lbs

[@davidlusk4350]

Ugh,,, you'll regret that in few years . But dodge did make a sporty Lil wagon, but not a true suv for off road riding.

[@JarmelSingsKaraoke]

🔥🔥🔥

[@truyentruong9015]

Who is that old guy? It felt like you forgot you were watching pappi today so you had no choice but to take him along with you...

[@stevenpeterson7234]

Still can't beat a V8. Those TTV6 won't last!!

[@lyndonhamby7432]

I want one 😳👍

[@darrengray2309]

So this is basically a Landcruiser 300 series which has been out in Australia for nearly 2 years.

[@madclone84]

No

[@Jay-me7gw]

@@madclone84Yes. Same motor, same transmission, same TNGA-F chassis, E-KDSS on the Overtrail, etc.

[@madclone84]

@@Jay-me7gw motor is different. EU includes a 3.3 diesel when NA has a 3.4 v6 turbo

[@Jay-me7gw]

@@madclone84they have both engines in the 300 series over seas. The 300 has a higher HP rating but that is purely due to tuning differences in the engine computer. I think Lexus wanted to differentiate it from the LX600.

[@madclone84]

@@Jay-me7gw completely different vehicle and upgraded versions off the previous generations, E-KDSS is “new”, the turbo 3.5 v6 is exclusive to Lexus, the chassis is the same as the tundra. The 300 series doesn’t have good reviews so let’s not compare apples to oranges

[@NightNurseMike]

It’s cute that he thinks only luxury models have safety glass on windshields

[@brohammer]

Lottery goals

[@tycotoys]

Look at that Lexus bounce up and down in the rear with trailer hooked up. That’s not too confidence inspiring, this is why I went with a GMC Sierra 2500HD

[@davidlusk4350]

😂😂 the 98 percent of buyers won't be towing a camper with these. It is near the max towing to close for comfort, I agree! But this will by far outlive your gm product and as a former HD 2500 owner myself it had soo many Lil bugs quality or lack their of really showed after a few years.

[@tycotoys]

@@davidlusk4350 My 2018 GMC Sierra 2500HD has the Duramax/Allison combo. So far has been 100% reliable with no issues whatsoever. My last two Toyota Tundra’s have not been nearly as reliable. Too many issues with transmission and brakes. Now my 2020 4R has been bulletproof

[@RJ-vc2ju]

The comment about the cost of the trailer being more than a Lexus GX550 shouts how absolutely insane prices are. Anyone that pays that for a toy hauler may actually have more money than brains lol!

[@markperry762]

You're good at math 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Brockdorf]

The mirrors alone make it a hard pass

[@beri232]

That is a ripoff for that trailer!

[@meymoto4810]

They are made insanely well, with aluminum, propw insulation etc. Expensive but not an insane rip off at all compared to the crap on the market.

[@daviddavid1320]

Felt like 70% actual content and 30% in video commercials. With YT commercials added making it worse.

[@philguzman6932]

Mr. Truck 😂😂😂

[@MrTruckTV]

Thanks

[@MrBillsfishin]

Scary to think for that S.U.V, Trailer and Nice Toy in the back your out about 225k. Ouch.