New 2024 Lexus GX550 Expert Buyer’s Guide - From the Least to the Most Expensive

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Alex and Andre bring you the latest all-new 2024 Lexus GX550 SUV expert buyer's guide. We configure the least expensive, most expensive, and most off-road-worthy new GX550 and show you all the colors and options.
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[@jimbrown7082]

TFL needs to get the Overtrail as a long-term vehicle.

[@bryanhersman4037]

The old grille was ridiculous, that looks much better.

[@youtubecarspottersguide1]

thats for sure like the overtral no 3rd row

[@sacramentofoodforest]

That price is HILARIOUS Andre “ it cost less” Lexus in the same photo he showed “ car pictured is 72k”😂😂😂

[@chrisheffner3024]

LOVE the new GX

[@nothingtoseaheardammit]

Was pretty happy to see my build come in at $70k.

[@user-jm5dw3gm8y]

Happy? How do you know your build is $70k? Toyota doesn’t allow factory orders. I bet there will be options you don’t want that will significantly increase the price.

[@marcelrodriguez2067]

Thats robbery lmao

[@michaelhalstead64]

I'm super curious about the Overtrail +. Looks so good.

[@NigelNaughton]

Between this and the Land Cruiser 250, Toyota really has a hit on their hands. These are awesome!

[@sacramentofoodforest]

How can you have a hit when only rich folk can afford them?

[@NigelNaughton]

@@sacramentofoodforest I am very very rich 🤑

[@venom5809]

@@sacramentofoodforest My subdivision alone has at least 20 GX460s. lol

[@grantmcbride2238]

​@venom5809 You are from Texas aren't you 😂

[@venom5809]

@@grantmcbride2238 No Michigan, but I did live in Texas and Oklahoma before and it would be double if I was there. lol. So many Lexus and Infiniti there.

[@venom5809]

Perfect timing, this is actually on my list. I just test drove the Range Rover Sport and I loved it but I am having a hard time justifying the price of it, especially knowing the potential problems it will likely have but damn it looks good and is so comfortable.

[@pacattack81]

Whatever you buy, don't buy a range rover. You will regret it if you do. The good thing is you already know this ahead of time so you know deep down you shouldn't buy it. You can get the same features and ride experience with so many other brands and models. It's not worth the expensive problems you will wind up having.

[@venom5809]

@@pacattack81 Literally everyone of my friends says no. LOL The problem with the Range Rover is its issues may not allow me to buy it even though I want it. The residual value is so bad it makes the lease payments astronomical. If I pay cash or I finance at full price that's dumb too and even if I get it for a decent price used now I am looking at less warranty and a greater chance of paying for problems out of my pocket sooner. Everyone says get an X5/X7, GLE/GLS or GX460. Shame, the Range is awesome and the local dealer has very nice people.

[@brettweltz8135]

ITS A TRAP!!!!

[@pacattack81]

@@venom5809 I'm not sure if you're looking for comfort over capability, but I rode in a gls 450 and it was an incredibly comfortable ride. You could barely feel the bumps in the road and it was quiet inside. If comfort is what you're looking for it's a nice option.

[@venom5809]

@@pacattack81 The GLS is a nice vehicle, I just find it bland and kind of ugly. The X7 is better looking. The Cayenne is ok but the amount of options and customization are too much, just a headache. Lexus pricing is fair and they make it dead easy to pick one. The Range Rover is literally the hot girl everyone tells you is trouble and not to date but you still want to anyway. LOL. Based on the prices of the GX, the spec Range Rovers to me should be priced at $80,000, not $100,000, I feel like they can justify a $10,000 premium at best, not $30,000.

[@silver3157]

Really looking fwd to driving,and prolly getting, this truck.. 👍🤠

[@jaredhaberer233]

Cousin Greg is great in this vid, wonderful casting 😂

[@rugged9769]

Agree OverTrail is the one to get, not the +. All the goodies you need for off-roading are there

[@kaiviti2013]

Any ideas when the hybrid version maybe coming out?

[@ryanw.975]

Ur choice match with mine exactly❤

[@user-jm5dw3gm8y]

Just bought a 2024 4Runner off road premium for $47,350 …with only options I wanted. Very Lucky. KDSS, 4 low, high; rear locker, crawl, multi terrain,cameras side, front, 360, rear, etc. Put on WildPeak LT tires, rock rails, Uptop overland Bravo roof rack installed. Total cost around$51,300 with destination. GX550 great vehicle; however, could not justify the Overtrail cost and dealer markup, options added that I don’t want. Plus still need to install a good roof rack , rock rails, and wanted Wildpeak tires. Also wanted that proven V6 engine. Adding a suspension and lift in future for $3000. I am very happy. Have driven 2000 miles, drives great, KDSS makes a difference. Roof Rack very little wind noise, tires quiet, and getting about 19 mpg on highway.

[@cenewton3221]

I'd say you chose wisely.

[@CJ-rk5eg]

Why does the middle seating position in the second row have an intrusion into its foot area? It looks like an extension from the center console

[@sacramentofoodforest]

5:52 it has a subscription 😂😂😂😂😂

[@GTAYLOR1972]

I wonder what kind of a dealer markup they will put on this and the Land Cruiser, 69 thousand sounds great but I just am not seeing them let roll off the lot for that price given the hype around it. I would not be surprised if there are 10 or 20 grand markups when it gets to the lot, at least for a while.

[@jaredstrauss617]

No camera mirror on the overtrail+ is a shame

[@christopherwilson9140]

If you scroll to the bottom of assecories you can get rock rails.

[@2URLex]

Overtrail plus is the way.

[@fenixa2z936]

No panoramic sunroof or fog lights on the base model at least as an option is criminal IMO. I’d had to go all the way up to $80K+ for the Luxury+ model and I wouldn’t even want the 22” wheels. The 20” are great.

[@kane5445]

Yes I got angry that the premium plus is identical to luxury but I cannot add the mark levison on the premium !!! And if I choose luxury I'm forced to get 22 inch wheels

[@desert4seat]

Geez. It looks about one thousand times better than the old gen.

[@bienaimeedwine]

Cant wait to see the the market adjustments these dealers will add😅

[@fritty9927]

All those aftermarket add ons (ARB) can be had for pennies on the dollar if you buy direct from them instead of paying dealer prices.

[@kyles3203]

If it's recommending premium gas, isn't that what the MPG ratings are based off of?

[@wartowne]

It’s ridiculous that Lexus doesn’t have the rearview camera mirror available in the Overland +

[@NickKlonizos-dq7ks]

You missed the overtrail +?

[@daved980]

Lexus is getting a lot of great press for this new SUV and rightly so. They are not being criticized however, for the configuration decisions on these initial releases. I hope others will join me in calling on Lexus to provide for the option of the Mark Levinson stereo on the premium +trim. Currently the only way you can get it is to spec the luxury, luxury + or overtrail +. Lexus is basically forcing you into leather interior and the harsher riding 22" wheels for the privilege of adding a decent stereo system. These are not cheap cars in any trim level and not being able to spec the vechicle that way a buyer would really like it is un Lexus. The IS line provides for ML in every trim. The RX line provides for ML in all trims starting with premium +. With the GX line Lexus seems to be telling its loyal customers they are nothing more than an ATM ripe for the plucking.

[@fenixa2z936]

Yeah I really hope these configurations change over time. I dont want 22” wheels. I’d at least like to spec out the Premium model with fog lights and a panoramic sunroof with the premium sound.

[@Lion_King_143]

​@@fenixa2z936Yes that's the configuration I want as well.

[@cloudypac]

Incorrect. ML is not provided in all IS trims

[@WideAwakeHuman]

I despise how car companies make trim levels - just have 2 different exteriors but allow both to spec off road tech, seating and such instead of locking people into one trim because they want a good stereo system in it or a sunroof the

[@gmercede]

Any idea what the Hybrid specs will be? More powerful, or more efficient?

[@krane15]

More issues. Now you have twice the number of drive trains to go wrong.

[@gmercede]

@@krane15 For a company like Lexus/Toyota I wouldn't think that would be an issue. If GM and Ford can have 4 or 5 different engine types, Toyota can certainly do so. I'd like to see the hybrid produce more power and torque.

[@Lion_King_143]

I want only Premium + but with an option for Mark Levinson stereo and a Panoramic sunroof... Why can't I have that with Lexus? Considering I'll be spending huge amount of money!?!? I don't like 22" wheels and i am not going off road!!!

[@perryrhodan1936]

I am asking myself though - as so very often in past car generations - why I should buy the new GX instead of the new LAND CRUISER PRADO.

[@allanw6103]

Well, i know everyone is excited about this new gx and i myself must admit the overtrail is prob the best 2row offroad, body on frame suv to come out in awhile...hey it even has 33" tires on 18" wheels and no hybrid/sunroof option. is it better than a wagoneer? maybe. i think if i was building an overland rig i would take a used ford expedition stx w 2 rows for around $40k and build that up instead. it has a similar engine w more hp and i could get alot more offroad goodies for the same or less money. sorry ford, the timberline looks cool but doesnt cut it. captains chairs, 3 rows and sunroofs do not make a good overlander. a diesel tahoez71 would make a good build as well if you could delete the 3rd row. im tired of lextoy dominating this market. the potential is there for the american full size suvs so id like to see someone actually compete w the GX. please build one TFL and stop buying landrovers. oh i forgot, you just bought a landcruiser80... what will you do with that?

[@MichaelAllen-td1uu]

Lexus is not offering a base model for 2025 so the delta is less than $4k

[@LeatherandLuxuryCarsd]

That means the Land Crusier will be around 40 $45,000?

[@patoman9147]

Word is 55 starting.

[@hypebowl7715]

has anyone truly confirmed the delay in production? i feel like ive read some people say it has and others who say it hasnt.

[@gene80]

Was Q2. Now being told q4

[@Bigbillyrayfan]

What about people who get dusty and dirty? We’re stuck with a black interior that looks dirty in 5 seconds?! Even the 90k version doesn’t have a dirt friendly color option.

[@nateisright]

Personally, I prefer the looks of the LandCruiser. If only it had the six cylinder engine, it would be the best choice. That’s probably why it doesn’t have a six cylinder engine. Car manufacturer games are so tiresome.

[@MichaelAllen-td1uu]

The site is not available on east coast

[@sgbradley]

My wife prefers her V8 Nissan Armada over the GX550 looks, and don't forget that it hasn't been tested out in the wild trail yet. Armada or Patrol has been tested, don't count your blessings just yet.

[@jonascampelo871]

Lots of boring colors, makes sense its a Lexus, if you want crazy colors buy the Land Cruiser.

[@InternacionalBoxing]

Poor gas mileage should've just kept the V8

[@krane15]

@2:13 Various shades of depressing gray.

[@jcberb]

Pricing on that website means nothing. These things are going to get insane dealer markups.

[@gagehindle210]

I’m going 2021 LX 570 over this at same price point.

[@aussieadventurestimetoplay]

Nothing under $100k for us in Australia

[@krane15]

The car cost the same to make. Blame your legislature.

[@aussieadventurestimetoplay]

@krane15 The taxes here are over the top on cars , and this will occur a luxury tax too for being over $80k

[@tonyabailey1028]

Wait so the sunroof won't open

[@krane15]

Typical for EVs. I can't think of any where the sunroof opens. A Tesla invention.

[@1984mrdale]

Overtrail plus needs a third row option. That’s what I want to buy.

[@henrikhook.]

🤔

[@CraigSmith568]

Better looking than last year, but still not very good looking.

[@Jimmy-zq2mj]

The Premium model should have a 360 camera. It's $65K. All models should have a real, opening panoramic roof, at least as an option, not a glass panel that doesn't open. A Moonroof is for letting the sunshine or fresh air in. The Overtrail is a good price for what you're getting.

[@MS-mr4zm]

Overtrail is sixk

[@tmwei396]

Does it require premium (91+ octane) fuel? If so then no thanks.

[@erickisel8668]

It says premium fuel is “recommended.”

[@jimmy-buffett]

@tmwei396 every Lexus vehicle's horsepower rating is using premium gas. The engines will detune themselves (i.e. lose horsepower) if you only give them regular gas, but that's not a smart thing to do on a turbocharged engine. If you're buying a $72K truck then complaining about an extra 30-45 cents a gallon for gas, you probably shouldn't be buying a $72K truck.

[@tmwei396]

@@jimmy-buffett This is just the kind of canned response I expect from a badge buyers. I'm fortunate enough to be very comfortable financially but I didn't get to be this way by spending money where I don't need to. I don't know where you live but here in NJ the price difference between regular and premium is over $1/gallon so it's not as insignificant as you say. Your suggestion that I shouldn't buy a $72K truck because I'm concerned about fuel cost is ignorant, elitist and typical of "luxury" buyers who considers paying more for no relative gain is a luxury privilege. You probably demand to pay more for an oil filter because it says Lexus on the box instead of Toyota even though they are identical, not just in looks but in material and construction. They come from the same factory off the same assembly line. But I suppose if I'm going to complain about paying a few bucks more for a Lexus filter then I shouldn't be buying a Lexus.

[@jimmy-buffett]

@@tmwei396 "but I didn't get to be this way by spending money where I don't need to. I don't know where you live but here in NJ the price difference between regular and premium is over $1/gallon" But you do spend money where you don't need to: you live in the state with the 6th highest tax burden in the country. My point wasn't so much to defend Lexus as a brand, but to point out the hilarity of you complaining that a luxury vehicle with two turbos requires premium fuel to make its rated horsepower. Every luxury vehicle from every luxury vehicle manufacturer in this price range that uses turbocharging is rated for premium gas. Have you not shopped vehicles in this price range before? Please share the luxury vehicle you're considering in the same price range that has a turbocharged engine rated for regular gas. Can you make do with a ~$45K 4Runner? It's practically the same truck, just as capable in bad weather and offroad with a little less horsepower, but regular gas. My daily is a Chevy Bolt, it costs 3 cents a mile to drive and fits 4 adults well. I, too, am "very comfortable financially" but I don't buy expensive things then complain about what they cost to use as intended.

[@cameronj9890]

Premium over the lowest grade possible only makes a difference of a few hundred dollar/year. If that is your deciding factor you shouldn’t buy a new car period.

[@moya45]

You said you were going to through all of the color options but then dove into the power train??

[@Matty23134]

The colors are black, white, grey, silver, tan, green, and dark blue

[@Gnargoyle811]

Wasn’t much of a buyer’s guide…

[@moya45]

@@Gnargoyle811 they usually do alright

[@cinthe3]

"I want to show you every color." Shows 3

[@chrisgray4239]

Know your Base...😢

[@Thankyou_3]

It is really unfortunate that GX460 is going away. It’s a oldie but it will last a lifetime even with marginal maintenance. The New GX550 will be disastrous if you ignore the maintenance.

[@ktpinnacle]

How do you know that?

[@Thankyou_3]

@@ktpinnacleit is called wisdom 😂. Knowledge applied. Anytime you add more moving parts, more pressure on the engine and more heat…it is disastrous. Let’s not be ignorant but be wise.

[@MrTechnics]

Less power, smaller engine, more electronics that can fail, turbo and a smaller engine, premium gas = stick to older models.

[@kevinbreese5739]

For starters, the the new one has 48 MORE HP, and 150 lb-ft MORE Torque (And a much better transmission to use the power). The new one is MUCH more powerful and will be much quicker. What are you smoking? In terms of more electronics that will fail, that argument can be made for every new model of every new item for the past 100+ years. New technology is not always a bad thing and Lexus is a brand that understands reliability is a priority to it's customers.

[@jimjones-pz1tt]

NO LOW RANGE ON ANY MODEL.

[@undefeatedgaul3201]

false@@jimjones-pz1tt

[@jimjones-pz1tt]

I don't see a low range transfer case on any model including the Overtrail. OverMall special.

[@AussieDazza]

The Australian delivered one all have a low range transfer case. I guess the US spec models would as well.

[@christopherwilson9140]

They all have low range and center lock. the overtrail has a rear locker too.

[@jimjones-pz1tt]

@@christopherwilson9140 Show me any Lexus document that says so. I couldn't find anything about low range at all. All models of the new Land Cruiser have low range and rear lockers.

[@jimjones-pz1tt]

@@AussieDazza I don't see it on the Lexus media site.

[@christopherwilson9140]

@jimjones-pz1tt it's a little hard to find in a Google search, but Google gx550 center console and look at the 4th pic. Buttons are behind the shifter. Also there is like 50 other KZbin videos where somebody sits in the 550 and they point to the buttons and talk about them. Plus it would just be silly for the 470 and 460 to have low range and center lock, but the day they make an actual overtrail get rid of the most granular off road features.

[@ava9oh1282000]

1- never buy the first new production of any vehicle 2- they ruined it when they took out the reliable V8 and bullet proof trans. enjoy replacing those turbos. lol 3- overpriced for what you get.

[@kevinbreese5739]

The first year year thing isn't as big of a deal as it used to be. Modern engineering and processes have minimized problems. And generally speaking, Lexus tests at high levels and to great lengths to ensure integrity before releasing to the public. And remember these are built in Japan. There might be a few bugs, but likely not anything significant and easily fixed under warranty.

[@WAYNENYC100]

Just admit it. fuel economy is terrible.....

[@ryajsmit]

So easily 10k to high

[@elliottlee1050]

When adding "all the goodies" part, reminded me of when "we" were configuring our new Grenadier & our most label/material obsessed bf wanted EVERYTHING why? Bc in his mind, if it Cost more? It MUST be Better. He drives G63-also him Oooh let's have 2 of those freezers😂. Alex: Ohh have to get the Freezer combo😂. & idk rear Capt chairs bother me, unless in an executive or conversion van type vehicle. But SUVs & or vehicles that are p/u sort of based-ish it negates storage. And why I dislike trucks as a general rule today. See 1 person driving this massive behemoth. They complain about its fuel & price as IF ANYONE FORCED them to buy the PO💩 to keep up with the Jones's. They never tow&Biggest obstacle is the Wholepaycheck speedbump 🤣🤢🤮😒🙄

[@user-jm5dw3gm8y]

Listening to this, you guys are in fantasy land, very out of touch. Saying you want this option and then this etc. Hopefully you get the color you want. Toyota doesn’t allow factory orders. Recently talked to three dealers. Two general managers, one owner. They are pissed off because Toyota Motor Sales doesn’t allow any input on the vehicles they receive. The dealerships are on allocation from Toyota Motor Sales and they decide what the dealership get, …algorithms and their divine knowledge. Getting exactly what you want is almost impossible, you would be very lucky especially on this new model. I got lucky on a old Toyota model that I wanted, but had to fly to pick it up and drive it 30 hours back home.

[@krane15]

Good news, there's more than one manufacture of SUV. If you don't get what you want from Toyota, shop elsewhere., That's what I'd do.

[@SuperSnakePlissken]

So let me get this straight it has less horsepower and less torque than the tundra but it requires premium gas? What the hell.

[@kevinbreese5739]

It's recommended, not required. Basically, to get the advertised power numbers you need premium. You can still use regular it will just detune it a bit.

[@SuperSnakePlissken]

@@kevinbreese5739 According to what I have seen up to a 15-20% deficit. That's not acceptable but pretty common with turbos.

[@kennethjinkins8967]

so this is a report for the wealthy ... ???

[@fritty9927]

But then again it’s about the same price as decent half ton pickup from the big three and Toyota.

[@markcoopers1930]

It's a more rugged SUV, which is what this channel is all about. Price is secondary if not tertiary to the mission. If they put out a poll and only covered what everyone could afford all videos would be about 20 year old jeeps with rebuilt titles

[@XBEAST2023]

1st

[@undefeatedgaul3201]

"expert buyers guide" to jabronis clicking a bunch of buttons and chatting about nothing

[@jdunlap007]

Lexus front end designs are hideous. Looks like a Cylon

[@kevinbreese5739]

Not a big fan of several of their front end designs, but the front end on this new GX550 looks awesome. Anyone who calls it hideous needs their opinion card revoked and/or their eyes checked.

[@jdunlap007]

@@kevinbreese5739 Well thank you Mr Vehicle Design Police 🚔

[@kevinbreese5739]

@@jdunlap007 You're very welcome. I'll let you off with a warning this time but howabout next time you exercise a little better judgement. Have a good day young man.

[@bobb.7899]

Predatornot cylon😁