Lexus’ Everywhere SUV! 2022 Lexus GX REVIEW | Buyers Guide | MotorTrend

[@edmasoud2826]

I picked my 2022 GX a couple of weeks ago. This is one of the most capable and comfortable SUV ever. I had those German piece of S.. Suvs that had all the new tech gadgets but lived in dealership most of the time due to electrical and transmission issues. I love the new grill and everything about this SUV. I did a trip to Palm Springs California and averaged 22 MPG at 70 miles per hour. Love Love Love this thing. Not sure what you mean by cramped up.... all other SUVs in this class has even worse space accommodations. You keep talking about the unreliable land rover discovery piece of junk, will not touch that suv with a 10ft pole.

[@forsaken8520]

Can I know from you the brake feel of the 2022 GX, please? I read quite some posts online saying the brake is too soft. Thx.

[@edmasoud2826]

@@forsaken8520 It is on the softer side but not as bad as some reviewers have said. This is a heavy SUV but the brake and steering are very responsive.

[@new002one]

@@forsaken8520 agreed brakes are responsive and not as bad. These reviewers are expecting crossover like brakes but they forgot this is a body on frame heavy vehicle. One thing that is rarely mentioned is its small turning circle. I really like it

[@sly9263]

@@forsaken8520 the brakes aren't soft- they work exactly as expected. Whoever is saying that they're too soft is either making a ridiculous comparison (EG, against a sportscar or M/AMG trim level vehicle) or they don't have any experience with driving different vehicles.

[@eurtostance]

just picked up my 2023 blackline, switching from a trd pro tacoma. Absolutely love it... capable and feels so well made, it could last a life time.

[@turo3066]

Some "old technology" like 6 sp trans and the naturally aspirated 4.7 V8 makes the drivetrain bulletproof. Toyota/Lexus has a history of refining their designs in order to perfect them. You buy this vehicle if you value your time and money and are going to keep it forever. You buy the euro brands if you want to show off and trade it in after a couple of years.

[@thepatternforms859]

the greatest and most reliable SUV ever built... 1 million miles easy... very few trucks can say they are more reliable and better driving than toyota 4 runner but this GX is...

[@QuackLoud]

I'm a Relic, my 2008 Sequoia LTD is a Relic, this will be perfect for me. Thanks for a honest and thorough review. I really appreciate it when you guys present facts and let us decide what's good for us. Keep it up.

[@mrmattson]

I wanted a new Defender for a few years, with the constant supply issues and markups, I ended up with a Nori Green GX for the reliability and it kind of oozes 90’s nostalgia.

[@sly9263]

Same here brother- just picked up my Nori green 2 weeks ago.

[@vintageracernyc]

I bought one 3 months...best car decision I have made in years after many European SUV's...This thing will last forever!!!

[@jmoo876]

Just bought one, love it, the apple CarPlay was a nice touch.

[@993mike]

The cool thing about the old school N/A engine and transmission is that these, and the previous generation GX470's, are absolutely bulletproof and can easily run 300,000 miles and more. I've owned 2 GX470's and currently an early GX460 pre-gridzilla styling, and they're wonderful for what they are designed for. The newer huge grills though, both aesthetically and functionally, are awful

[@EncrypticMethods]

so who the f*ck on the design team though it would be a good idea to elephantize the grill?

[@thepatternforms859]

i love the grill

[@dashman154]

Beautiful S Class

[@mshmsh813]

At 61k loaded. It is a good investment for such a long lasting vehicle

[@kwanlinus6999]

Finally. The Mercedes evolved

[@illestBadMON]

ahhh, the Mercedes finally transformed

[@blacktuber1666]

💀💀

[@kevinpraditra]

+100 points for acknowledging the fact that this isn't just "basically a 4Runner"

[@JoeGX460]

GX460 is like a japanese knife, old technology but so sharp compared to modern industrial knives.

[@pireina1]

You know what, why don’t you call this, Let’s bash the Lexus GX to the max. You are so agains one of the best, most durable and iconic SUV in the planet. Anything else out there don’t even come closer. Nothing is perfect out there, but dude!. 🙄

[@markovwms]

I i would definitely get one. This is the type of truck that you buy and keep & it will treat you well when it comes to maintenance

[@JPro194]

I think Lexus must downplay the MPG on the GX. I got the GX when it was redesigned in 2014 and have put 150k miles on it. My Avg. MPG tracker that I never reset says 19.2 mpg. When we do family road trips with all highway/interstate driving I get 22-24mpg.

[@neuro.weaver]

The story should be the car. Not the presenter's bad taste in fleece jackets.

[@EC-ol8nz]

Worked at Lexus Dealership in 2019! The GX was the best. Although the infotainment center was abstract. Older GX before the installation of the dated infotainment were so sweet and interior was a higher build. Sadly, The used car department was giving them away because everyone wanted Bluetooth 🤣🤣🤣🤣 My bro grabbed 2 old school GX’s cheap and loves the heck outa them. Said when they hit 300k he might sell it one 😎

[@Pete2So]

Hey this doesn’t look like a Mercedes 🤨

[@pireina1]

Neither a Mitsubishi, that definitely did it. Won’t be a subscriber. 😆

[@genieotl]

Do you recommend this car even with the rising gas prices? Was in the market for an SUV and was in between this the RX450h and this GX460. Which would you chose and why?

[@asvpab]

Totally different vehicles. GX is a truck and RX is a tall car.

[@mikemc330]

Why don’t all the reviewers spend more time discussing the reliability of this vehicle? That’s one of the best aspects of this vehicle.

[@kevinlee3495]

My new 2022 GX460 Blackline Special Edition should arrive this week. Looking forward to getting rid of my friggin KIA Telluride and the warranty that is not worth the paper it is written on.

[@adeelwarraich4426]

Waiting on mine to arrive in March

[@tndeere2]

How long did you have to wait? We ordered one Dec. 14. Dealer told us 30-40 days but as of today no news on arrival date.

[@kevinlee3495]

@@tndeere2 Ordered it 1/3/2022, They had the exact model I wanted already on the way and unallocated.

[@tndeere2]

@@kevinlee3495 Ok thanks. Hoping to at least get ours before March. We are planning a 2000 mile road trip mid March

[@truongle2381]

What's going on with the telliride? I thought it's a good car?

[@ALT-HEX]

While their display controls have always been wonky, I wish they would go back to the joystick, like I have in my 2017 RX. Out of all their attempts, I feel the joystick was the least annoying.

[@GuillermoGonzalez-zelglez]

Thanks for the video, so this vehicle better then 2019 4runner trd off road?

[@larrysmith1851]

The reviewer clearly does not understand the Toyota/Lexus design philosophy employed on the GX460 and 4Runner - each of which has been in production in their current form (5th Gen for the 4Runner) since 2010. These are time tested vehicles built on the Tahara assembly line, which is perhaps the most renowned and respected in Japan, and one of the most advanced in the world. The competing vehicles listed in this video are no competition at all to the GX460 in terms of build quality, reliability, longevity and product support. Instead of nitpicking fonts, a good automotive journalist should spend more time under the vehicle to truly appreciate what a happy miracle it is that the GX460 changed little in its production lifetime. As an owner of a 2023 Blackline Edition who spent nearly 20 years in a 2005 4th Gen 4Runner, I am honored to have the last best example of what may be the best all-around and most bullet-proof SUV ever built!

[@aguspurnomo381]

And now, the caption and the video is correct 😂😂

[@rehandatoo576]

Nice Mercedes

[@davidfarmer]

The specs are actually very similar to the 100 series, with a smaller rear diff and slightly narrower.

[@M5_Sonu]

It's a 150 series ( LC Prado )

[@davidfarmer]

@@M5_Sonu right but the engine is actually very similar to the 2uz torque wise, with only a higher rpm, and the weight is nearly identical.

[@blarkdexture8899]

Is this the the new S class?

[@sanadbassery4717]

Plus you forgot to talk about the reliability of Toyota and Lexus

[@LionRunner]

I was looking at a GX460 when I was looking for a vehicle for my wife but that small gas tank and low ground clearance was something I did not like. No you cannot remove parts of the bumper to get better clearance you have to cut. Still didn't make any difference to ground clearance. 4Runner Limited won the ticket for my wife over GX460 with 7 seats, retractable running boards, same 23gal fuel tank but for a smaller v6 that gives her extra fuel range.

[@josephsantangelo2801]

I have a 2018 4Runner limited with 3rd row and automatic running boards like your wife’s. I love it but I’m trading it for a ‘22 or ‘23 GX before they redesign it and remove the NA V8. My 4Runner is great but this is my 3rd one and I’m ready for something different and I want more power. But 4Runner is awesome.

[@LionRunner]

@@josephsantangelo2801 Buying N/A v8 is a good thing long term before they use turbo v6 for fuel efficiency. After new Tundra sometimes I think I should have got a v8 Tundra with 38gal tank when they were available. I did like the 4.7 v8 Tundra. My only complain was it had a small tank. Finding a dealer without markup on the GX would be tough. They are HOT...!! You would love the driving feel. Very adequate power from that v8 and 6spd auto.

[@josephsantangelo2801]

@@LionRunner my local dealer- Hendrick Lexus already told me no markup. Worse case MSRP. But I recently read Lexus is or close to pre-pandemic level so with more units arriving soon I may be able to beat them up for a small discount. We’ll see.

[@LionRunner]

​@@josephsantangelo2801 That is brilliant. You'd love it.

[@sly9263]

@@josephsantangelo2801 recently got a GX - no markup. I called a bunch of Lexus dealers all across the country looking for specific colors/interiors and none of them were marking up. They were just putting vehicles on hold before they arrived as most were selling shortly after hitting the lot, with the exception of 1-2 color/interior combos that were less popular. Only Toyota dealers were gouging prices on the 4runners from what I saw (to the point in which I realized I might as well just get the GX instead of throw money to the wind).

[@sunriseshell]

The 4Runner is also based on the Prado, they are essentially the same platform. So was the FJ Cruiser.

[@fantomtuba]

That S class is looking a bit better

[@marcusj4467]

Legendary vehicle. Interestingly those wheels are identical to 2020-2021 Prado spec with a respray. The Toyota Prado Kakadu (GX sibling) definitely has that piece of wood on the dash just slightly different styling, I’ve got one in Australia :) funny to hear it called cramped, it’s one of the biggest vehicles on our roads. What we need is that interior and quality + our diesel (or ideally a hybrid) = the ultimate GX/Prado

[@mcp3000x]

I know is not cramped at all. But for North american/United Stated standars it is, there is a lot of over weight people here. Just look at the guy at the video!

[@chubulu9842]

Don’t mind it being “old” technology but the dismal gas efficiency is a deal maker for me. I prefer going for the new Sequoia (hybrid).

[@saratov99]

It's Prado with huge grill.

[@claudelacasse1276]

Gee was expecting a Mercedes-Benz

[@limpunsing224]

Luxurious robust SUV Though fuel-thirsty

[@fantomtuba]

This has to be one of the last vehiccles to not offer Lane Keep. I mean its been standard on Civics since 2017.

[@sly9263]

2:51 pull all this stuff off and have that much more ground clearance... *immediately pans to sideview showing exhaust below running boards*

[@tndeere2]

What brand of crossbars are on the roof rack?

[@mrmattson]

Lexus OEM. These black line models have the Prado raised roof rails and require a different crossbar than the standard GX. I’m going with Thule.

[@pabi4710]

You forgot to mention you don't have to use the touch pod, the nav screen is also a touch screen.

[@pabi4710]

My atomic gray with red interior will arrive in two weeks.

[@robthatcher2578]

The grill is like your jacket…

[@N8RTH]

So old, but so sorted!

[@ejshelby5460]

Hold on, the 2022 should have EPS now.

[@Bombatron]

Save yourself 10 minutes and skip this review. You’ll see an overgrown man child bitterly complaining about why this bulletproof SUV doesn’t focus on having bigger cupholders and consistent font sizes on their buttons. JFC!

[@richardalfaro4933]

Well it's better than a unibody

[@chubbysumo2230]

its a landcrusier in lexus cloths. when they discontinued the landcrusier in toyota trim, this is what they left us with. also, the US is not getting the V8, its getting a twin turbo v6 like whats going in the new tacomas and tundras. no more V8s from toyota, at least not in the USA.

[@Masonianjar]

That’s the LX…. The land cruiser lexus is the LX

[@leol8658]

Yeah bud, confusing GX and LX. Last I checked, they still run a good old v8 in these. This one is definitely the Prado in a Lexus suit, one for one. I drove one for a few hundred miles and was actually considering to buy, despite usual habits of body on frame with highway sway and overall heavy feel, it’s a solid buy for many cuz they hold value like almost nothing else. I asked to check one of the 22s out at a local dealer, 2 months later still waiting for a call lol, they can’t keep em in stock

[@boevatt9152]

I like any car that ain't electric car I hate electric cars

[@WestEndNAB]

Drive one for a month, won’t be saying that.

[@EC-ol8nz]

Grab a 2011 to 15 GX with less than 150k. You will have that truck till the grave 🤣

[@RestorationObsession]

With that front end the owner could join an old-timey jug band and have a washboard to play anywhere, any time!

[@jamesleonard98]

Where is this past worlds greatest drag race???

[@termit520]

It's easier to buy a Land Cruiser Prado, isn't it?

[@whitebuffalo4904]

not if you're in North America, seeing as the Prado isn't available here.

[@PetrolBeast]

Since Toyota stopped making the Land Cruiser V8, this is its spiritual succesor and I love it

[@sajjeel123]

This Mercedes looks a little funny

[@carterdebelak2764]

this doesn't look like the last video you did on the GX

[@victorjfigueroa-torres8412]

Lexus needs to go back to design school and start all over fresh and new. Besides that's a great old SUV for the price you just can't beat!!!

[@apt62]

Looks great

[@pabi4710]

New redesign GX is coming in 2024. Twin turbo v6 and hybrid.

[@classic-kool]

Hey Lexus!! For the love of gawd ...... CHANGE THE GRILLE DESIGN!!!!

[@theuck5148]

U mean to tell me the the IS in the line doesn’t look good with that grill

[@apt62]

Why? It’s selling like a hot cake 🍰

[@e.o9470]

Solid but thirsty.

[@johnnixon2504]

Why are people saying it is a merc?

[@dashman154]

Yesterday they uploaded a video that was a S-Class but the title was “Lexus GX”

[@Pete2So]

Yeah they uploaded a s580 review with this exact title lol

[@johnnixon2504]

Ahhh. That makes more sense.

[@kentborges5114]

WHO THE HECK IS DESIGNING THE FRONT GRILL ON THESE LEXUS CARS ? YIKES ! TALK ABOUT GAUDY...YUCK !

[@JoeGX460]

Owners like the grill, i love it.

[@CybermodsCoUk]

Would you like some grill on your grill with some extra grill for the grill.... jesus cars get more and more ugly.

[@tool8337]

How about the LC500? lol the only car toyota makes these days that is decent. They used to be the best Asian brand, now its easily genesis and the like.

[@scstough]

Guy probably drives a Subaru…

[@spitfire9610]

No he wouldn’t 😂😂 he would get the RC-F track edition 💯

[@sly9263]

lol I look at the RC F track and wonder why anyone would buy that over an LC... or any other true $100k sports or GT car.

[@spitfire9610]

@@sly9263 that’s true lol I saw a lc behind me it’s so aerodynamic

[@darcynappa2500]

The first rock u go over there goes the front bar .its a suv ffs

[@darcynappa2500]

Im from Australia even the dirt roads i drive on every day will distory this pos

[@jonesjonz1]

Give me the Toyota version....

[@blinkerk5102]

Same car, different makeup

[@hardcoreep]

Lexuses or Lexi? lol.

[@pinkyellowblue007]

How did they make it so hideous?

[@shaft9000]

Indeed, this could well be the fugliest grill of all-fuglin' time. They've cleared their own high bar for hideousity by more than two feet.

[@Unknown-wi8yv]

First

[@ovid4]

Wow another clueless reviewer 😂

[@Aikynbreusov]

This review is so WHITE-CENTRIC.... too biased.... THUMB DOWN.....