Mixed Feelings on the Lexus GX 460 | CAR MOM TOUR

Today I review the 2020 Lexus GX 460. Now this body style has remained the same since 2010 so as far as spacing is concerned, this review is relevant for 2010-2022. The technology and infotainment center has been redesigned for 2022 however. I had some very mixed feelings on this luxury SUV... what do you think?
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[@rizwanpatel9640]

this GX460 will outlast all of the cars in this channel put together.

[@nardos5448]

Was thinking same thing. This review was so painful, missed the whole essence of the car. Car Care Nut has a way better review, told by a Toyota master tech.

[@jodibadger]

Reliability and longevity -- some of us weight those factors really heavily, and these are the Lexus strong suits. I like to buy long-term. I don't have a GX, though -- I have an RX and would like a 3rd row next time -- either RXL or GX or 4Runner or MDX or Highlander. Some of us aren't into "sporty performance" or infotainment bells and whistles. I essentially want a dependable Toyota, but a little nicer. Not willing to pay for Range Rover/Audi/BMW repair bills, headaches, and earlier replacement. The GX has a great engine and is pretty darn rugged -- big pluses for those of us who live up north.

[@Ctak18]

We have a 2004 gx and my god this vehicle will out live me and I’m 34. It’s the same vehicle she just reviewed and yup they didn’t change anything in nearly 20 years lol. No issues with transmission or motor, thing runs as good as the day we bought it…it was my parents first and boy this car is special in the longevity/reliability segment.

[@helloterran]

@@Ctak18 Hey we have a 05 GX at 180k miles ! We only replaced the driver side wheel bearing and that's it. Think about it: the engine / transmission outlasted the wheel bearing.

[@ohmyjenmorris]

I love that you always keep your reviews so honest!!

[@katiemcmahon5473]

I learned that my GX460 has a sunglass holder today!! Thank you! I only thought it had the back seat mirror, which I do love. Everything you said positive and negative, I experience with mine.

[@sethpinckney5942]

We still have our old 2005 Lexus RX330 and it has the same annoying climate control! But also is running great with 231,000 miles, so not a bad trade off for such good reliability.

[@eddiet2729]

I think it’s worth noting the 2024 model is expected to see a complete redesign. For basically a 10+ yr old car it’s aged very well. Love to see your take on the newer LX 600

[@NataliaAndrea]

Im loving the way the trunk opens for some reason

[@Ecuador006]

Anothet great review as always !!! 🔥

[@kathrynbell7570]

2022 infotainment is SO much better! But still could have pulled out more logical buttons. And yes, the trunk is the same 😬 luckily our fam rarely needs the third row. Definite pros and cons but it’s a beautiful, powerful vehicle that’ll outlive us all haha

[@jamestu34982]

Love the review!! Would love to see a 2022 Subaru Outback wilderness. We are about to have a second little guy and really enjoy your reviews!

[@hollylibera2393]

There should be a first aid kit in the compartment where the umbrella is. Also, there is a cup holder in each rear door. I love the barn door and window. After driving mine for 3 years now I’m more in love with it than ever. Kids fight over 3rd row when needed. Overall perfect for our family of 4 plus dog.

[@michaelwiebe4282]

Do you love it although the GX is somewhat dated ?

[@alh06]

@@michaelwiebe4282 She clearly states the car is perfect. You don’t need to make a point about it being obviously a bit dated.

[@Redstriker265]

@@michaelwiebe4282 Dated is fine though. I worry more about reliability more than anything and the gx still tops the charts for that

[@hollylibera2393]

@@michaelwiebe4282Sorry I’m a bit late here. lol. Yes, still love it with it being somewhat dated. I get overwhelmed with everything being digital or things being buried in an interface. Give me all the knobs and buttons!

[@hollylibera2393]

@@Redstriker265100%. Had it 4 years and done nothing but routine maintenance.

[@soonerborn9073]

Finally you feature a car that is actually worth the money. The new redesigned Lexus NX 350h is one to test.

[@AAhmad3449]

Lexus isn’t rlly luxury

[@trdsc1]

@@AAhmad3449 That’s what the Germans thought before Lexus almost put Mercedes out of business in the 90s.

[@Stanley-gi9nb]

Finally taking on the GX460! After debating between the GX460 and Q7 for months, picked the Q7 as our family car after watching your Q7 video.

[@yurizluvinit]

How has your experience been? I’m on the same boat and would love to hear feedbacks! TIA!

[@john1198]

Lots of mechanical issuesQ7 over 140000 miles . Gx460 no mechanical issues till250000@@yurizluvinit

[@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD]

This is a Landcruiser Prado! Excellent off-road vehicle! We jam 4 kids a 2 parents in ours...

[@briannastines8043]

My Hummer H3 trunk opens like this. I love it! You can definitely “hip it”!

[@jennypreston9755]

Love our 15 GX460, and the size. Lexus owners for life, currently a GS350 awd, Rx350 and the GX in the garage. I do agree the headliner it way too light. Shows everything, along with the tan color leather our car is.

[@e.little4108]

I would argue that this is a car for those who like to off-road, camp, and take their family for a more luxurious road trip to the great outdoors in a reliable vehicle.

[@etasi5619]

Yes everything you say is accurate and correct. Personally, I would put up with everything you mentioned just because of the reliability. Another thing you did not touch on was depreciation. Try to find a cheap used GX and you will not. Because of its rugged build quality and its offroad capability its very popular with overlanders thus being very sought after in the secondary market. You don't see any Tahoes, Explorers or Honda Pilots being converted to off road vehicles, but you see plenty of GX's. Out of all the cars i mentioned, I would buy the GX if I could.

[@stephen19655]

Thanks for the practical review! It was helpful to see 2 car seats in the middle row.

[@michaelwiebe4282]

An excellent review, Kelly! I live in Germany, where we get the Toyota Landcruiser, on which the GX is based. I love Lexus as a brand. Anyway, this GX needs a new generation. Long overdue. The seats in the trunk space could really be made into a folding system or something more current!

[@Therealestrunnerluda]

There is a new generation

[@michaelwiebe4282]

@@Therealestrunnerluda the GX? I didn't see anything about it. Only the Landcruiser-300-based LX600.

[@hansdoreen]

The GX is actually a narrow and tall vehicle. It has smaller overall dimensions than a RX. The 3rd row seats are like for emergency only.

[@mkabs19]

I have the RX350L and me and the hubby love it but we looked at the gx in 2019 and again last month and there was too much about it that we didn’t like. As a new mom I couldn’t handle not having the power tailgate

[@helloterran]

BTW this is one of the very few vehicles still available, that's equipped with full time 4 wheel 60/40 power distribution through a 100% mechanical torsen differential. From a 4wd design POV, the only better option possible is with 4 electric hub motors.

[@fmhaq]

I think people like this because of it's versatility. You can drive it like a soccer mom and at the same time your husband can take it off roading and camping.

[@kosanmr2]

It's a luxury off-roading rig. If you're not into off-roading, lots more options that's more spacious and gets better gas mileage.

[@kellygrant5394]

Thanks Car Mom! Can you please try to review a Toyota Sequoia ?

[@zsgymnastics9355]

You're spot on in your description of the inside. "Old man's car from 2005". The inside needs some serious updating to match the outside.

[@christianj.2389]

I love your videos, keep it up :)

[@t-jh4236]

The appeal of the Lexus and for that matter Toyota counterparts is their consistency. Constant reliability and continuity of styling. Side note... Is that a cashmere car coat? Looks nice with a Lexus. The car fits you. My wife loves these. She wants to trade her 2015 SQ5 for a 2022 GX.

[@KatzWorldOfficial]

Starting to think I did goodnwith my Renault Triber 3 row is good and ceiling vents. Take out the 3 row and fold the back seats and you can fit a surfboard haha

[@laurenbrinker1157]

Besides trucks, what are your favorite taller vehicles? I’m weird about wanting a taller car and you’re the first person I’ve heard even refer to the height of the car

[@priscillamarie394]

I would love to see you review the new 2022 Lexus RX350!

[@asvpab]

People buy these for their offroad capability and proven reliability

[@sirleonard1]

99% of the things you pointed are subjective.

[@genieofdalamp]

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?

[@greasemonkey5025]

RX450h if you want something smaller and a hybrid which always questionable when it comes to reliability. Get a GX460 if you want something faster, tows, fits more people and will last 300K miles

[@sjs1555]

If you can afford this vehicle, one would assume you can afford the expensive fuel for this vehicle.

[@vagabond734]

As a owner of a 2010 GX 460, a lot of this is opinionated complaints and whining, more than design flaws. I fucking love the dash design, and the climate button's better customizability, you literally have to press 2 buttons instead off the same button that you would still have to look at to know which one you're pressing, and once you press them regularly you literally won't even have to look at the screen anymore. The GX isn't made to appease mom's it's a off roader not a parent on the go car, and will always be one, even if it works as a family car due to it's size it's not one, that's like buying a jeep and complaining that their no space. It wasn't made for that dawg.

[@kyliewhitehill500]

I would love to see a tour of the Mercedes GLS. :)

[@michaelwiebe4282]

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[@jeffwenger7202]

Yes! 2019 model year!

[@MrRED1125]

That Lexus is what Toyota sells as a Land Cruiser Prado in other markets

[@rich7447]

Same vehicle, but with a different engine than other markets. It's a Land Cruiser 200.

[@shannonbassett7221]

"Not to be overly specific" HAHA!!

[@papagrande2006]

the downside of that swinging door is that if you're paralell parked against the curb, its in your way. it opens the wrong way

[@long_fellow]

Haha enjoyed this review. GX is not really designed for picking up kids but it will last forever and hold as many as 12 kids safely if you had to lol

[@alexw.8999]

I’ve got a 2022 blackline and the drivers seat is absolutely killing me.

[@paulstein9258]

My wife is 4 ft 10. She wouldn’t be driving it. Is the step too high for her? We have a 2021 Venza and she loves the easy access.

[@Chfschork81]

Can you tour the RX350L?

[@adamgreiner1901]

As I am reading the comments, it was mentioned of being “outdated”, well the 2 items that I have in my truck are a CD player, and a tape cassette that came originally from factory.

[@michaelwiebe4282]

This is really dated, Adam! My BMW has also a CD player, but cassette is really dated!

[@mariepaukowits1709]

Can the middle seat in the second row be removed? I have a big dog that I would want to have a path back to trunk to sit.

[@BrianMiller1973]

No. There is an option for Captains chairs though, which is what you want.

[@theladyerika4153]

Such an honest review. I love how you kept it real as you always do. The car could definitely have some more updates and refreshes to make it less outdated and competitive. This disappointed as a third row option. Great review very helpful.

[@ennigmaa]

You realize she is reviewing a 2020 model and goes on a prolonged rant on the infotainment while it is fully updated in 2022? I got a brain freeze watching this.

[@MaksMaks-ov8nd]

Nice mom!

[@alisonbundgaard1401]

Can you review a Cadillac Xt6!

[@myramillers9700]

Third row up, trunk space LOL!

[@smalls92505]

Please review the 2022 Chevy blazer!!!

[@addisonjacob3092]

You should do the new Toyota Venza XLE!

[@meganrussell446]

really wish you could’ve gotten your hands on the 2022! You can change the climate control better. This interior is dated compared to the 2022

[@jamesmaccari9128]

The mpgs are my only issue. Premium fuel to be more direct...

[@jennifergagan6546]

Would love for you to do a new Yukon! Sorry if you have already and I missed it. 🥴

[@pcfry8732]

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[@jennifergagan6546]

@@pcfry8732 Awesome thanks!

[@MSDOGS1976]

Hey....I'm an old man. We're not all bad. But the SUV does look a little oldish in some areas. I'm an old geezer and don't need one this big anyway. But enjoy your videos.

[@chromaticdelirium]

"I like this skinny cubby, it's good for like a wallet or some trash." 😂😂 the absolute accuracy of that statement. And this is coming from someone who has a freaking trash can in their car.

[@nathandeparis9852]

I like how Kelly dresses for the car she is showing. its pretty spot on.

[@michaelwiebe4282]

She is always well dressed.

[@filup7419]

You are a train wreck! This is a Land Cruiser Prado and probably the most invincible vehicle on the planet. The vehicle is made at Toyota’s best factory with the most experienced craftsmen building each car. Yeah, it’s older and that’s what makes it perfect. In 40 years, absolutely everything will still be working perfectly.

[@heatherhiggins6905]

If the fan off button doesn't turn off the fan, what does it actually do? I'm just curious. Seriously considering getting one because of the reliability.

[@rich7447]

It does turn off the fan. My wife has the 2021 and the only issue is that you have to use the screen to adjust fan speed if you don't want it to automatically adjust fan speed for you. You can go between auto and off with dash buttons.

[@bigjohnson9561]

Dated instrument panel doesn’t define reliability. I had a RAM Limited with all the bells and whistles and I can say with confidence the instrument panel was junk. Also, not to mention the transmission was also junk cause it needed to be replaced at 69,000 miles. So when I see reviews like these I ask myself what about reliability? Hands down reliability should be the biggest factor in choosing a vehicle. This vehicle’s reliability track record is well established! Simply put it, if you are looking for an SUV that’s reliable and low cost to maintain look no further. Oh and Lexus customer service after the sale is second to none.

[@peeweeacres]

Dang girl not afraid to rip on them finally a totally honest car review your one of the best.

[@JoshNkarina]

GMC Acadia review please

[@ve2166]

Yet it’s a young yuppie favorite. I love the naturally aspirated V8, but couldn’t get over the fact that it just didn’t have enough room for the size. Went with MDX

[@michaelwiebe4282]

The GX is an old dinosaur, compared with the MDX! You already have the 4th gen MDX!

[@sly9263]

It's really just a V8 only in name and fuel consumption but not in performance. The GX is barely quicker than a Honda Civic 0-60. Base trim pickup truck V8s accelerate noticeably quicker than the GX. It weighs in over 5,000 pounds, on par with a full size pickup truck but is lacking the additional 100 hp and torque. I got a GX for my wife and I really like it but it's absolutely anemic to drive... I don't think I could handle the crawl to speed and 65-70mph highway with everyone passing me by (fortunately, that's how my wife drives anyway, lol).

[@Redstriker265]

@@sly9263 Its intentionally undertuned for longevity, bud.

[@sly9263]

@@Redstriker265 so is my 7.3 port injected pushrod V8 but its noticeably quicker than the 4.6 in the GX

[@georgesnyder5337]

Why wouldn't you review the current update?

[@dashiki9882]

Lady stand up straight. Looking like a giraffe up in here. Great video though, nice review.

[@cathleensprauer7474]

Review 2022 Chevy Traverse please!!!

[@andybub45]

You do not buy this car for the technology and the amount of space. You buy it because it will last over 200,000 miles. Is it dated? Yes. But you pay for the dependability. Not to mention the off road features on this vehicle are virtually unmatched in this segment.

[@thivinem]

You should do a video of a Porsche cayenne

[@DaWAFFLES1]

Taking a few extra seconds to change the climate control is a lot better than dealing with the headache of owning a BMW or Hyundai

[@brianbrianbrianbrianbrianbrian]

If you think this trunk and cargo space is small you should see the new Sequoia. It's terrible.

[@rainmaker927]

Yess!!! You nailed it at 4:45. It's a man's SUV for sure.

[@AlsoAlsodogwatergaming]

She is saying that the cup holder is small small but her cup is huge

[@NataliaAndrea]

The 2022 infotainment looks so much better! The one you’re touring looks like a 2010!

[@1133972nmr]

Can you please review a Dodge Durango!!

[@Papeeshka]

I am an English speaker and I had to rewatch first 18 seconds 3 times and then put on the cc to understand what is being said. Slow down please! Stop slurring words together. I want your channel to be easier for people to understand. It’s awesome and I learn a lot from you.

[@dominickatx478]

Do the Bentley Bentayga! So sassy.

[@jayallen7368]

These trucks will clear a 1 million miles and just regular maintained

[@NataliaAndrea]

I can’t fit an egg carton in that trunk 💀

[@jill5006]

LOL to the trunk!!! Omg that’s horrible

[@andreipretorius92]

Great review but this Lexus is in dire need of a complete redesign. We owned a 2010 and there is barely any differences between the one you reviewed and ours. The trunk is fun but it should swing the other way. For example, when you are at the airport you are protected from the cars passing you and you have to walk around the trail gate to get to the curb. Not a fan of this vehicle

[@sergeydudukin4214]

I dont know why i am watching this? It is body on frame v8 atmo fulltime awd with diff lock vehicle that is legendary Land Cruiser Prado in the rest of the world but more luxurious and same longevity and robustness. If nothing above sounds familiar to you do not buy this car, you will find it outdated and consuming too much gas. Get yourself Audi with oversized cupholders . There are simply no more vehicles like this one in 2024. Go get it until they are gone if you need one.

[@marieshort2876]

I looked at the 2021 model and ended up buying a Toyota Highlander Hybrid platinum. It’s just as luxurious (probably more so) and Infotainment and trunk space are better and gas mileage too. The only thing it doesn’t have is a Lexus badge.

[@Brittany07ily]

Please please tour a Dodge Durango RT I’m wanting something fast/sexy but mama has kids 🤷‍♀️

[@hnhardin1217]

Nothing to do with this car specifically, but I would not like buttons for gears or push to start.

[@ryankyte6914]

That cheeto dust will get ya!

[@moosergs]

Why did you choose do a review on a two year old lexus? The GX460 for the most part are ranked as the best, most reliable vehicle on earth. How many parents can afford the 460. All things concerned even the 460 luxury is cheaper than a Ford or Chevy, GMC. I finally found the luxury five hours away and I'm buying it you cannot find them so a lot of people most want one.

[@ravin747]

oh Please

[@aj-li4ly]

Probably best just to avoid Cheetos and spray tan

[@MotionMayer]

🤗

[@heatherjohnson8841]

Mitsubishi Outlander 2022

[@morganbiddix9626]

my wife gets better fuel mileage after I clean the trash out of the side compartments of the door

[@A_Von]

Lexus always misses the mark with infotainment and features. Sorry. I agree just want to change the temp easily while driving.

[@rich7447]

You can. The only thing that you don't have a button for is manual fan speed. There are buttons for auto fan speed and fan off.

[@A_Von]

@@rich7447 That is true more I think I do have the red and blue buttons for climate. I guess the hardest/biggest distraction is changing radio station. Steering wheel controls only change through presets, vs being able to seek or tune with steering controls.

[@rich7447]

@@A_Von The steering wheel button preset thing seems to be pretty common. My Ram has the same issue.

[@lakittawoods7457]

Spray tan??????

[@digital_0630]

Keep in mind this review is coming from a soccer mom, and this vehicle was not designed for a soccer mom.. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@danreed9787]

Too bad dealerships are marking these up minimum 5k over MSRP…. Also i don’t like the back door opens sideways instead of up, which may be a problem in tight pull in parking spaces. There are much better options for similar pricing.

[@rich7447]

There aren't many body on frame midsize SUVs options at all.

[@nadine180]

Old man's car from 1995 lol. Great review, completely agree on everything you said!

[@PeterSmith185]

“An old man’s car from 2005.”Couldn’t agree more, Kelly. What is Lexus thinking with these dull, outdated interiors? At this price point, you’d be crazy not to opt for an Audi Q7.

[@maxaudi2804]

Anachronistic vehicle. Works for the 4Runner but this is a different price segment that’s for Range Rover buyers

[@grenjith]

What review is this? You are stating the obvious. This is door panel and it is plastic seat is good and it is leather. Waste of time.