2025 Lexus GX 550 ANNOUNCED - More LIFT, More Money

[@KirkKreifels]

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[@MountR]

I got a 2024 Premium plus and its unbelievable.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Kirk, The subject of this video is a LUXURY vehicle. Let me assure you, the people who can AFFORD a 2025 GX are the same people who could afford a 2024. To that luxury consumer pool we can also add all the people who inherited the estates of the people who could afford the GX last year. 😉🤑. When it comes to Toyota 4x4s for ordinary Joes and Jills, you have already done a splendid job reminding us the SR5 4Runner is right in line with its 2024 price. The 4Runner SR5 remains the best 4X4 bargain on the market as it has been for many years. 🥳🥳Getting back to the GX, I commend Lexus for quickly improving the ground clearance of the Overtrail but I must ask why the locking front differential has not been included in the general upgrading of off-road capabilities. We know the front locker is coming to the LX but there is no reason the GX should not have it as well. 🤔

[@avdp9095]

Spot on.

[@Piccolo_Re]

Prices of new cars is insane. These companies expect everyone to lease their vehicles. Leasing is a trap and you’re just giving their company money for something you’ll never actually get to own.

[@KirkKreifels]

You can buy out your lease mate.

[@andyleo8418]

​@@KirkKreifelsbetter save up for that balloon payment 😂

[@dorrito]

​@KirkKreifels yes but hes not wrong. Cars, phones, etc... companies found they can raise prices like crazy to make many lease.

[@ytj22]

Then send a message. Dont buy a new car (or phone for that matter). Look after your older car and have it repaired when needed.

[@Tritonal92]

Lol what? In some cases leasing does make sense, you don't know what you're talking about. It just depends on your situation.

[@AA-vr8ez]

How would a suspension lift increase the minimum ground clearance, assuming the lowest hanging point being the rear differential pumpkin (which isn’t affected by suspension lifts)?

[@2URLex]

The LX700h Overtrail is definitely something to think about in the used market. Especially bringing Triple lockers back.

[@jimmy8693]

I assume MSRP will be 120+

[@2URLex]

@ pretty much.

[@dsdddsd4543we]

I was at the Lexus dealership in Atlanta last week. I spoke to the general manager and he said they can’t even keep the GXs on the lot. They’re moving them so quickly, so with high demand, they can still move the prices up.

[@Allfather88]

Still no mention of introducing another powertrain in the GX550?

[@Sunil-he8xm]

A 2.4L turbo hybrid would cannibalize Toyota sales on the LC/4 Runner.

[@danielmartz3145]

@@Allfather88 the 2.4 Turbo hybrid GX is sold in Europe already. At one point, plans were to offer it here as well, but I don’t know if that’s still the case.

[@joec1774]

IDK... You're talking as if people shopping in this segment are going to balk at less than a .5% price increase... I don' think these GX price increases are going to make much of a difference at all.

[@Mylifeislegendary982vd3-vI]

People who are buying a GX is not going to a make Big deal about the price whatsoever. So your are absolutely correct 💯

[@spaulagain]

That's 5% increase on the Overtrail models. I'm still buying a 2025 OT+, but the added features are not worth that much. If they threw in the camera mirror then it would be.

[@williamgalicia6219]

FYI a one inch lift trim from lexus, so the 25 will be the same or actually be over 10 inches, please see the following info: *Note: The ground clearance is listed as 8.66 inches for all trims, but Lexus confirmed that Overtrail trims have 9.21 owing to their larger tires. Toyota also measures “running ground clearance” which is a measure of the single lowest point. I measured several places with a laser and found no place, aside from one point at the front suspension crossmember, where there is less than 10 inches of clearance.

[@dimdim3490]

"Three vehicles on the same platform", but differentiating feature is the price: expensive, very expensive and super expensive :)

[@tropicalwaffle2348]

Here’s a pro tip…. Just don’t buy it 🤯

[@lannylanny8362]

you americans basically don't have the right to even have an idea of opening your mouths to complain about car prices, because where I live a new Lexus GX 2024 costs at least $170k. At freaking least. So, calm down, chill and go drive your cheap affordable nice new vehicles.

[@avdp9095]

Like the LC more, front end design of the GX, not my thing. Think it is a far better choice though than the LandRover Defender. The GX is also reasonable priced..... . In the Netherlands the LC diesel costs in basistrim 185.000 Euro, 100.000 Euro.....taxes because of the C02 emmissions of the diesel...ridiculous.

[@CarsofGlasgow]

yeah the CO2 is bonkers high, ps hello from Scotland. I reviewed the diesel LC last week for my channel

[@avdp9095]

@@CarsofGlasgow good video! Wow, lot 9f info.

[@maxKporter]

For the chinese market they already have the hybrid powertrain gx550h

[@CarsofGlasgow]

Great video Kirk, thanks for sharing. I wish they would bring the GX to the UK, we get the Land Cruiser and its a diesel unit limited to 400 vehicles a year, priced from £75k ($96k USD).

[@bluedevil0111]

When will you be able to option the Marky Mark Levinson on the base premium model or even the Overtrail (non-plus) model? This is the question.

[@chibbyylol]

Eventually lol. You couldn't get the mark levinson in the 460 non-luxury trim until they introduced the 'premium plus' in 2021

[@noeflores5794]

When are we getting the LX 700H Overtrail update?

[@rostamr4096]

What else do you know about the lift on GX550 OT+? is it fixed or can you lower and raise the lift?..I am glad I waited for 2025 model and that is the one I will be getting GX550 OT+ 2025

[@spaulagain]

It's not an air suspension

[@victorvicc4750]

Will the suspension from Lexus be the same as doing it yourself? I’m worried it would likely decrease the down travel/artinulation compared to the 2024 model without a lift. Unless they reengineer the suspension system with the lift in mind.

[@steveguillory7568]

Kirk, any idea how they achieved the one inch lift? Trying to decide if that can easily be done to my ‘24

[@joechughtai3155]

I wonder if they will make more of them in ’25. I went to my local dealer and they told me wait time of 1 year. Nah, not gonna wait that long thanks though

[@danielmartz3145]

It looks like the OT and OT+ now have the onboard air compressor, in addition to the aux switches and lift.

[@spaulagain]

Throw in the camera mirror and it would make sense

[@CarPediaShow]

Why do you think the lx600 and lx700 have a towing capacity of only 8000lbs yet you can get 9000lb towing capacity from the gx550 Overtrail?? Gx550 just seems like the truck the lx600/lx700 should have been from the start since it offers more for less including a larger screen, e-kdss and massaging front seats and full glass roof (that doesn’t open so traditional sunroof might be better). I really think it's time Toyota gives us an XL Sequioa and LX600 on the stretched tundra crew cab frame to go after the Escalade esv/navigator xl crowd to at least make it bigger to justify the price. Add a full panoramic roof and at least more basic captain chairs with a larger third row for easier access instead of the 4 seater on ultra luxury. The gx550 is basically the same size for less money and offers more towing and most likely better off road with the 1in lift since no ekdss on lx700/lx600 0vertrail yet we get three lockers. Gotta see what a ekdss overtrail + gx550 vs lx600 overtrail RTI score now with the 1in lift compared.

[@ajjax89]

I would buy GX over the new Infinity 3 row SUV.

[@Questtt3]

I am not sure that people wanting the GX Overtrail and Overtrail Plus are necessarily those that CAN "afford" the price jump. Certainly true for some, but for many others, it just means their want may exceed their budget and they will go into deeper debt to acquire the GX they have been wanting for for many years.

[@AA-vr8ez]

What a strange comment. What divination did you use to make such an assertion? Certainly a KZbin commentator cannot know the finances of the faceless GX550 buyer.

[@kelvinlee8193]

Love my GX550!!

[@马k]

Lexus GX 550 overtrail for the 6 cylinder

[@JJS432]

I guess people don’t realize how raw materials, logistics, duties, parts manufacturing and taxes work hence why vehicles (and everything else) has gotten so expensive.

[@F85M]

Printing $ & policies have consequences. Yawp

[@brem02]

Regarding the wind noise, I would imagine the 4Runner be little quieter than the rest due to a raked back windshield no?

[@CeeJay591]

My take is that Toyota is now just rolling dealer markups into the MSRP so they get they the additional cash. They are marking up the most desirable version of the GX, but I highly doubt any of these 80+ k MSRP vehicles will find their way off-road - instead, people will buy the 4Runner 4wd Sr5 and build that aftermarket

[@brianfl33916]

Wish they would have added a 3rd row option for the Overtrail.

[@danielgarcia228]

What’s the new approach and departure angle with the 1” lift?

[@bamafam]

Leaning towards Land Cruiser Premium, but can someone tell me why the Land Cruiser requires premium fuel compared to 4Runner’s regular with same 4 cylinder turbo hybrid engine?

[@tampaguy6370]

Kirk when are they breaking out the land hopper ?

[@KirkKreifels]

Frickkkk not soon enough

[@tampaguy6370]

@@KirkKreifels so true , I’m really interested in the land hopper and the redesign Mazda MX5.

[@oman968]

GX Definitely ❤

[@thomas735]

Adjust your expectations people, you can’t have a large body on frame luxury SUV for 50k anymore. I don’t understand why people think the new Toyota trucks are so expensive, aside from the dated Nissan products they are still a value compared to domestic and euro competitors.

[@jonathanratliff4780]

That’s because most the respondents are rather uneducated or certainly naïve. They’re not doing any comparative price shopping on new state of the art vehicles. People complain that Toyota truck based SUV’s were dated and begged for them to be updated. Now they are updated and they’re complaining that the price has gone up too much! Good grief! SMH

[@PTLUX15]

Oh my gosh! A couple of comments with common sense. I was beginning to think I would never see such a thing on KZbin again.

[@rightlanehog3151]

The wealthy people who can easily afford the GX will undoubtedly find much amusement in the outrage expressed by 'peasants' who could never hope to buy one. I wonder if those same peasants would take some solace knowing our weird and wacky income tax regime actually means their wages help subsidize the purchase of luxury vehicles by their social superiors.🤔

[@F85M]

Nah, that mentality is why we’re in this inflation situation. People grooming the masses that $12 eggs are normal. Deal with it.

[@Mylifeislegendary982vd3-vI]

You are absolutely correct 💯. Fact In this day and age vehicles like 4 runner land cruiser wrangler or bronco cost at least 50k . Funny thing is the actual buying public knows this. Sadly this comment section doesn't

[@tlaccord]

hi Kirk does that mean when my gx arrives in february it will be 25 model thanks

[@cue03]

How does that 1inch plus lift do to the MPG of the Overtrail and Overtrail+?

[@chibbyylol]

It'll go down, 17 to 16 at most

[@2URLex]

You lift any vehicle and the fuel mileage suffers a bit.

[@cue03]

@ for sure but the question is how much?

[@ytj22]

To be honest, if you know the fuel economy will suffer a bit, and you have to ask exactly how much, then this probably isn't the vehicle for you.

[@LivingRetirement]

I would get the LC250 Premium. But in general, the pricing for what you get is insane. That is reason for me to keep my old car until the wheels fall off.

[@oman968]

we do get the 250 land cruiser here in the middle east, non of them is hybrid, 2.4 turbo , 2700 n/a, 2.4 turbo diesel, price starts from 40k

[@rightlanehog3151]

The 2.7 litre 2TR-FE petrol engine would be my one and only choice. The price of $40,000 makes it an absolute bargain. 😁

[@CarsofGlasgow]

oh wow, that diesel is £75,000 in the UK for a base model

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@CarsofGlasgow Does that price include VAT?

[@CarsofGlasgow]

@@rightlanehog3151 yes, £75k base including VAT

[@JA-zh5xi]

The Lexus is a better looking version compared to the Land Cruiser.

[@dineshjagar7447]

I dislike the endless KZbinrs saying everybody is a mall crawler with an LX...GX...4runner..LC. Maybe it's where people live? I feel a good amount of folks use their vehicles' abilities occasionally. Of course its a smaller percentage than mall crawlers, but not enough for every KZbinr to say the "Mall Crawler" cliché and to just discount the fact that people buy these vehicles for their intended purpose. When it's time (when it is some day released), I will be getting the LX600, triple-locked, KDSS, with proper front/rear/breakover angles that match the LC300 GR Sport...and head straight to the trails.

[@InvestBetter.]

The Overtrail is the one selling the most, so it gets the biggest price increase The Overtrail should have had almost 10" clearance from launch

[@nickh5049]

A one inch lift is a nothing burger. They had to raise the price on the GX to not cannibalize 4Runner/LC sales next year.

[@spaulagain]

Includes aux switches and the compressor

[@nickh5049]

@@spaulagainStill not worth the $3,700 premium. This is about creating price separation with Toyota.

[@tringula]

Kirk! why in USA it's not available, Land cruiser 300 GR Sport? with much better options than GX 550 Overtrail and Land Cruise PRADO?

[@Mylifeislegendary982vd3-vI]

LX600/LX700H is the very much the 300 series. sequoia is very similar to the 300 series as well. no one is going to buy a 100k Land cruiser full size luxury SUV . Thats why the new Downsized Land cruiser is selling very well.

[@keeblord7383]

Bought a last year 23 gx460 with 1300 granny miles for 54k. I’ll probably get a current gx or lx when it’s on its last year or the year after production ends for big discount. This is the way

[@LeoTheShortGuy]

Mind blowing. So awesome!!

[@Mylifeislegendary982vd3-vI]

Love the new Gx and a excellent a defender 110/G550 rivals.Excellent job by Lexus.❤. Best GX ever period.

[@bizzfo]

Ridiculous price increase on the Overtrail

[@AnimalTingz]

This will change if ppl stop buying these cars esp when they update them like a iPhone super trash

[@jibosnjak9840]

Not cheapo my friend, SMART!

[@arhamkhakwani5851]

Bring back the Scion brand, make it non-funky so we can have cheap vehicles once more lol

[@cyrusortiz-luis291]

There’s a reason why scion is gone.

[@darrellgant7549]

People look at Scion being second rate.

[@ronpearce7198]

Price jump is ridiculous!

[@wd8085]

I've only bought toyota the last 20 years but no more. Greed will turn me off faster than anything. I understand marketing is trying to train people to say 50k is a good deal and im sure most will fall for it but that's a ton of money for a material item that depreciates daily. If you saw how much it actually cost in materials to make these trucks you would fall out of chair but at least the CEO will get another private jet.

[@Ken-vl4wk]

You people are rich

[@lexusguy-u2g]

no hybrid

[@CarsofGlasgow]

no hybrid land cruiser in UK either, just a diesel

[@Mylifeislegendary982vd3-vI]

Hybrid version is coming and its going to use the turbo I4 hybrid from the new Tacoma/4 runner

[@MissouriAdventures]

It's shocking how theres almost no sound deadening material in the GX. The LX600/200/100 Land Cruiser has so much more. I wonder how much the 80 series has.

[@highpro1394]

Sad that if you want a new 4runner most people will only afford the sr5. Lexus is turning into bmw/Mercedes prices.

[@myqaveli]

I wish they gave us no screen options and an fj size GX

[@mikeboatright5349]

If I was looking at the SR5 4runner I think I would get the new Honda Passport. I think it looks better and just has a NA V6. I think Toyota is pricing it's self out of the market.

[@Mylifeislegendary982vd3-vI]

New 4 runner is a excellent ultra rugged SUV and its turbo I4/hybrid turbo I4 are miles better than any V6 at every level from power performance torque and more. Importantly passport and 4 runner are not even rivals. FYI stop complaining about prices because 4 runner cost is perfectly justified and inline with its rivals plus this day/age. Get with the times Mike

[@mikifloyd8919]

Price to high bad engine baby trany sorry Toyota 😢

[@Mylifeislegendary982vd3-vI]

Stop crying 😒. GX has no issues whatsoever unlike the tundra had. lol

[@brianmilam7157]

Again Lexus has lost its way. The GX is not luxury inside, nor does it have a power sliding sunroof.

[@Mylifeislegendary982vd3-vI]

New GX has a excellent luxurious and rugged interior .same way the new defender does. Stop talking nonsense

[@normanli7085]

It has a sliding sunroof, what are u talking about?

[@JDMSwervo2001]

I’m losing faith in toyota/lexus

[@jonathanratliff4780]

Why?

[@JunYamog]

We still have a LC90 Prado, as much as I was a Toyota fan before. All these different cars and trim seems to be a company that can’t make a new real car. They just keep on pushing different trims and body… putting in what was aftermarket stuff. All driven by marketing and less about engineering… seems Kodak or Nokia days cream as much those who can’t see a walking zombie company.

[@SuperSaqer]

wow first!!

[@Rdrunnersac]

It’s time to abandon Toyota and Lexus. They’re going down the same road as Stellantis and Jeep. They made their bed.

[@arhamkhakwani5851]

The issue is, people keep buying, even at the absurd prices. As long as people are buying, manufacturers won’t mind raising prices even more. What differentiates Stellantis from Toyota at the moment is the fact that within a span of less than a year, Stellantis tarnished their brand reputation so badly. Toyota, while they have more issues now than ever, still has good offerings like the Camry and the cheap Corolla.

[@thomas735]

What body on frame SUV is more affordable?

[@preoksaha4504]

The difference is, Toyota and Lexus are selling like hot cakes while stellantis is not…

[@jonathanratliff4780]

Most daft short visioned statement I have heard in a long time 🙄

[@youngblood23rb]

As someone who left the Dodge brand for a Lexus, you couldnt be more wrong

[@onetwothree7502]

That is why aftermarket is good nowadays i think. So you are not overpaying and you can actually get a really good Toyota in good conditions for a very nice price. And prices are like that all across the world. More i see videos like this more i think that i made good decision and bought aftermarket GX460 2018. It is a LandCruiser anyway with V8 and it is a very reliable car, and you don't have to pay enormous ammount of money and you still get a very good car. I think wise people all are buying on aftermarket. Yeah, if i had that kind of money of course i would prefer to buy brand new cars, but since i don't have it, GX460 for 18-20k with ~80-100k km on dashboard is pretty good. Yes you should move your ass to find good one, but it is nowhere near that crazy 80-100k for new Lexus. And all the TLCs Prados LXs and GXs are very reliable and durable.

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