Pros & Cons of Having A 2024 Lexus GX550 For a Week!

[@propertiesbyangel]

I knew he was gonna say 10/10 😂 I picked up a Premium+ about a month ago and I’m loving it 👌

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

hah yeah the GX is so cool! Definitely on the list to buy when the X5 is ready to part with us! Glad you are enjoying it!

[@Marc-nc9yv]

I just finished a 10 hr trip to the red river gorge in KY in my 2024 BMW X5 M60 and drove off road to get to cabin every day. No issues and got 24 mpg in a 525 bhp V8 that is faster and handles better than GX. That tank and MPG is so low in the GX.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Well the M60 isn't the on the same level, so that's not a fair comparison. The GX doesn't have that performance and it's not trying too.. This GX handled great for the mountain roads we took it on. MPG isn't as good which is surprising, but X5 or GX are both great options.

[@designerblue]

I have a 2024 X5 50e and I haven’t noticed fan noise while charging. It’s hot here in NM as well. I rarely need to get gas, love that and in full electric so quiet. I like the GX but I wish I liked the interior more. And I wish the panoramic sunroof opened.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Maybe they updated or fixed some parts for the new model. But the sunroof should open on the overtrail models with the pano roof.

[@ledwinka]

I'm in the market for an X5, and once the GX hybrid is out, I will seriously pivot towards the Lexus.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

I'm not sure if a GX hybrid is coming, but both are great, just depends on what you need.

[@ThomasWayne4312]

If the hybrid does come out, it will be used more for towing power rather than fuel efficiency

[@scott48]

I’m going to be in market soon for new wheels. Good video. X5 and GX on my radar. Had x5 years ago. Could have been my favorite suv I’ve ever had except reliability I’m convinced w bmw once you hit 60-70k miles someone in Germany presses a button and the car starts bleeding oil or something. I’ve been reading where the new x5 reliability has improved a lot is that safe to say? I’m in sales so I drive a lot and don’t want a gas guzzling cumbersome vehicle either. The gx looks beautiful but again new drivetrain engine etc. long term reliability unknown right now I guess.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Yeah I think 2020 and up the X5 is pretty solid. I believe it's number 1 in reliability in its class. We'll be selling ours before the warranty expires tho. I don't trust the hybrid system past that. But if we go X5 again I won't get a hybrid. So we'll see but the GX might be what we go with!

[@jonmilburn5259]

So I'm used to my BMW X4 and Lexus 350.........both have very good pickup and quiet. I thought the GX I drove today had a good bit of engine noise on acceleration.....and some road noise. Maybe because we had no radio on, etc. but seemed to remind of the louder engine whine I used to have in my 4Runner........like it was straining a little. You guys ok with the engine and is the noise noticeable with radio on like normal??

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

I didn’t have any issues with engine noises. Didn’t even think about that.

[@jonmilburn5259]

​@@BrosFOURRSpeedgood deal. Thx for reply

[@vinniedaniels3521]

Very interesting comparison. Like you said, it really comes down to your wants and needs.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Very true! Enjoying the X5 but the GX would be a sweet change!

[@akajimbo1]

Thanks for posting. GX550 and X5 are the two cars I am currently considering. How is road noise between the two?

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

The GX is louder but still nice and manageable. BMW is way quieter, but we are still considering the GX, so it’s not a deal breaker!

[@akajimbo1]

​@@BrosFOURRSpeed Thanks. Helps me a lot!

[@canto_v12]

As a non-truck-frame vehicle ("crossover"), the X5 is expected to have MUCH better driving manners, ride comfort and NVH compared to a car like the GX. They are inherently different products so it comes down to what you really want in a car. If it's a daily driver used for commuting, a CUV will always be the more luxurious choice compared to a similarly priced truck-frame SUV.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

@@canto_v12 I have no issues with daily driving the GX, it was still great, good road trip vehicle like we talked about.

[@canto_v12]

@@BrosFOURRSpeed oh for sure. I myself would choose the LC or GX550 too. Great cars, I just don’t expect them to be ride and handle better than CUVs like the X5, dollar for dollar.

[@srl0003]

Really like the look of the GX. Lexus nailed it and definitely would pick the GX over X5. Great video!

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

For sure! They did such a good job on it! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@tlaccord]

that's the trim model I wanted If only the color was white it would have been perfect. great job from a 22 MDX this will be my next vehicle early next year

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Glad you like it!

[@terryell1]

I have a new X-5 and get almost 30 mpg on the freeway. The Lexus is what 22?

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Yeah the GX isn't nearly as economical as the hybrid X5.

[@paulbugoni2846]

X5 destroys this thing in terms of gas mileage, performance and driving dynamics.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

@@paulbugoni2846 well, like I said in my video, swapping the X5 for the GX is our plan. X5 is certainly nice, but can’t tow as much or offroad, so they each have different styles for what works for the buyer..

[@johnpotter4210]

@@paulbugoni2846In what the SUV race Grand Prix? The Lexus tows 9000 lbs, has full time 4wd, a center locker, a rear locker, sway bar disconnect, Lexus reliability. Whereas the BMW is a short term lease for wanna be rich posers.

[@paulbugoni2846]

@@johnpotter4210 Lexus reliability isn’t what it used to be; you need to get the overtrail to get the 9k towing capacity which means you lose the 3rd row seats. Comparing the non Overtrail models to the X5 you have the same 8.7 inch ground clearance and 8k towing capacity vs. The BMW’s 7200lbs. Yes the Lexus is better off road and towing but the BMW wins everywhere else.

[@ahkeen]

I drove these 2 back to back the x5 handles way better than the GX. And comparing the mpg, Lexus miss the mark on this one. I currently have a RX350 have about to have baby #2 might look at x7 (if money is no object). But Grand Highlander or TX is something that fit the bill for me.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

X7 is a cool choice! We've had a TX as a press vehicle. Very nice family SUV. Roomy and comfortable and pretty efficient. That'd be a good choice. I like the GX for its utility, towing and off roading. So it'd be a bit different use then the X5 being primarily a road vehicle.

[@calvinkang1224]

Nice video. I'd love to watch more her solo car reviews.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

She doesn’t do reviews, just a few every now and then.

[@jrd5403]

@@BrosFOURRSpeedyou should hand her the channel for 6 months

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

@@jrd5403 why? It’s not her passion and what she wants to do. But she enjoys being in a video every now and then.

[@randomstuff2650]

I agree. She did a great job with her reviews. I'm sure more women will watch her. I guess if she doesn't like reviewing cars, then the channel will die.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

@@randomstuff2650 umm, we’ve been doing this for 10 years, channel is continuing to grow. It won’t die because of that…she will be in more videos, but she won’t be reviewing cars by herself and that’s ok.

[@1000aybek]

Great video. Only the video with x5 comparison

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Thanks! 👍 We love the X5, but the GX is super cool and most likely will be our next SUV!

[@andresgarciaespinosa7697]

saludos! Lexus! guapísimo;! 4x4 excelente;! me quedo con Lexus sii;! BMW mas de carretera:! saludos!👍

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Thanks for checking out this review!

[@randomstuff2650]

Waiting for the hybrid version

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Would be cool!

[@AmoebaCulture]

You have seem to bought a used 2022 X5 50e plug-in hybrid. If you had the X5 m40i, there’s no way a GX550 would hold a candle to the BMW but these are apples to oranges comparison. The BMW is truly a performance vehicle . The GX550 is a truck. As for luxury, not a chance a Lexus compares.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Yeah, I bought a used one, I said that in the video.. Only certain X5 models are performance oriented. This hybrid isn’t really that..so it depends on the model you buy.. But yes, as far as luxury they are very similar…this is coming from both of us after having it a week and owning the X5. It’s another luxury brand that competes with bmw.. And I’ve filmed plenty of X5’s from 40i, m60 and M Comp. I have a ton of X5 experience with the whole line

[@johnpotter4210]

The BMW is a crossover , the GX is a body on frame truck built to drive across Africa. But the higher trims offer a lot of luxury.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

@@johnpotter4210 both are great depending on what the buyer wants. I enjoy my X5, but the GX would be just as great and usable!

[@jonmilburn5259]

Agree.... we have BMW X4... way quieter acceleration and gas mileage on GX is pretty hard to get past when buying premium. We are going to drive the TX to compare

[@johnpotter4210]

No sunglasses holder is a HUGE knock. And then on top of that if you have the cool box, there’s not a great place to put your sunglasses.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Yeah the cool box is pretty sweet tho. A bit small for other items

[@RupakShakur]

99% reviews on KZbin are press reviews. Need more from actual drivers

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Well most Lexus gx owners probably don’t film videos…but we have you a pretty good all around review of the vehicle from our week with it.

[@RupakShakur]

@BrosFOURRSpeed that's fair. Watching now.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

@@RupakShakur might be buying one so stay tuned and we’ll have an ownership videos for sure!

[@rampar77]

For me Cons: MPG, 3 roll seats. I donthave probleme iwthsungalss hoder because I put my oakley bag on the console compartment, my Oakley woldnt fit in any sunglass holder. I could afford any cars, but I only buy Lexus. I will never buy any Europaen junks.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Well the overtrail like I stated doesn't have the 3rd row, so that's an easy fix lol.. European cars aren't junk, I say that from experience, currently own an R8 as well, it's my second one, and my brother is on his 3rd Audi, they aren't junk..

[@DeltaCharlie27]

@@BrosFOURRSpeed right on - I currently drive a modified Saab and have experience with a number of german automakers (Porsche, BMW, Audi) while not junk per se, I haven’t met one that meets the reliability of Toyota. I can’t speak to the newest turbo variants from Toyota but historically I’d bet my money on the reliability of Toyota over any European manufacturer. And I DD one!

[@jrd5403]

Christ as my saviour, let the woman speak lol

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

When didn’t I? She talked a lot..