Is the Defender Still King? Lexus GX550 vs. Land Rover Defender 110. Luxury Off-Road SUV Challenge.

Is the Defender Still King? Lexus GX550 vs. Land Rover Defender 110. Luxury Off-Road SUV Challenge.
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[@aldhafirimd]

I respect your personal opinion; However this is not a fair comparison It's just showing the Lexus's GX flaws versus the Defender's advantages. Even when there’s a positive point with the Lexus GX you say it in a very low tone or just bypass it even the well known good features you make it sound as something bad; one example everyone considers setting high is a plus for an SUV you made it something bad or a flaw. I hope you accept my criticism.

[@SamCarLegion]

Thanks for the comments, please point out some of the things you mentioned in with timeline, you can enter the time in the comment. Would love to discuss it.

[@tonym7434]

@@aldhafirimd true seemed like that during the review

[@agharuokansirim4935]

Totally agree you seem like landie sales person. I like both but the review is totally biased. I'll find another one on the net

[@thatr34monster49]

@@agharuokansirim4935 toyota fanladies don’t take criticism very well.

[@mogotsi_]

​@@thatr34monster49I bet you love American rear ends & trannies.

[@Destroyer-Grizzly-BIH]

That GX550 is a beautiful monster.

[@StevenFeldman-w3o]

The Land Rover will depreciate 5x over the Lexus. Nobody wants a used Land Rover - everyone looks for a good used Lexus.

[@miatadreamer-jack9613]

I would agree for some models like the RX but the GX was never a big seller for Lexus

[@williamgalicia6219]

@@miatadreamer-jack9613 The GX is also known as Prado, its sold world wide and body frame SUV, has super high resale market world wide... the new GX 550 is still on back order and wait list, so yes the GX 460 sold strong and the GX 550 is in super high demand.

[@williamgalicia6219]

for sure, because they are trash after 3 years, you lease Rover, you buy a Toyota/ Lexus. Who ever says different probably also thinks Masserattis are better than a Porche 911, lol.

[@boxoffisa]

@@miatadreamer-jack9613try to look for a used GX with the same miles on clock and tell me.

[@michalkusnier-x9t]

Only buy Defender if you are absolutely in love with it, buy it brand new or eventually lease it. If you are afraid that you may have reliability issues, don't buy it! I would actually say, don't buy any car with thoughts it may be unreliable...that's like casting a bed spell on your future experience. If you can sense upfront it may be troubelsome experience for you, don't do it!

[@thomasgibson2392]

Dude is definitely on Land Rovers payroll for this one 😂

[@SamCarLegion]

I wish 😂

[@stop_lying_bro]

It’s funny because the Land Rover isn’t as bad as people say and they don’t like that fact 😂.

[@thomasgibson2392]

⁠@@stop_lying_brono, I dig the Defender, but it’s very obvious to me there’s a fair bit of bias in this video. Definitely not talking about, much less comparing, apple to apples here. Defender does start lower in price but has a ton of options that add big money to the finished product, much like the one in this video.. Also, of course you can’t compare the two off road! If you could, the Lexus would come out on top because again, we’re not comparing apples for apples in trims and the GX Over trail was built for the off road. It’s also kinda rough when you have to “defend” Landrovers horribly history with reliability by stating that the new Lexus may not be that reliable; we don’t know yet. And many many more examples. So yeah, I’m a fan of both, but this isn’t a fair comparison and despite the Defender being slightly more reliable than some of its counterparts, and the GX being too new to rate its reliability, I’d put my money on anything Toyota over anything Rover in that test!

[@Damen0530]

@@thomasgibson2392Great points!

[@afellowinnewengland6142]

I've spent time in both and the Defender is on a different level for sure.

[@jwz-y6w]

Test drove both, finally went with gx550. The exterior is just so cool.

[@SamCarLegion]

Here goes another....Toyota sales person

[@jwz-y6w]

@@SamCarLegion Hah hah. Never think of toyota car or lexus car until test drove GX550. Besides the Gundam-like exterior, driving quality exceed my expectation. The only point that I do not satisfy is the interior just so normal.

[@jwz-y6w]

​@@SamCarLegion After watching your video, I realized that I wasted my time with you, a Defender fanboy.

[@SamCarLegion]

@@jwz-y6w you wasted your time when you looked at both, you wanted the Lexus since day one. I understand hard for a Lexus fanboy.

[@jwz-y6w]

​@@SamCarLegionDo you find it hard to understand why someone who has never considered a Lexus before might choose the GX over the Defender, even though the Defender V6 is cheaper? Is that why you dismiss them as either Toyota sales reps or Lexus fanboys?🤣

[@bornadanayi6328]

As a owner of a GX550 Overt-rail +, I would encourage everyone to test drive the GX then judge it! It’s one of the best Suv that you can get in the market! I found this video so unfair

[@bds990]

I’d take a Lexus over anything JLR no hesitation

[@williamgalicia6219]

indeed!!

[@thatr34monster49]

@@bds990 you would even if they sold 💩 on a stick

[@findlukeaballdate]

Just stoped working for Toyota & Lexus and started working for JLR. I would take a defender any day over a Land Cruiser Prado in lexus trim. Lx500 and Landcruiser 300 are much better comparisons to the defender.

[@baltimorejae7397]

I currently have a 24 LR Defender 110. I also have had several Cars from Lexus the last being a 2020 GX 460. I'm here to tell you the GX is great, but the Defender is a cut above. Land Rover exudes luxury whereas Lexus/Toyota just doesn't feel like that. I've only had my Defender since May of 24 no problems to report yet but I did purchase the extended warranty anyway.

[@themissgpg]

Did you listen to anything he said in this video? Clearly the defender is superior in many ways

[@SpeedyNeo]

Unibody is for cars and crossovers, so I'll take the one with body-on-frame chassis, thanks!

[@marcelloabbate5684]

A NO Brainer , Lexus beats every car for reliability . Period

[@SamCarLegion]

www.collisionrepairmag.com/im-melting-lexus-gx-owners-are-showcasing-melted-vehicle-parts-on-online-forums/

[@ryandebruin]

Having worked at Land Rover for a short time, I saw a lot of Defenders come in with major issues. I’d recommend sticking with Lexus!

[@SamCarLegion]

Which store?

[@Marcos-ll5fs]

What a surprise, he went against the Lexus. 😂

[@yousef.al-assaf]

Simple answer; if you want to be a soccer mom, get the unibody Defender. If you want a capable off-roader, get the body-on-frame GX550.

[@thatr34monster49]

@@yousef.al-assaf if you want a capable off roader you get a Bronco or any Raptor not a GX with no recovery points.

[@2URLex]

@@thatr34monster49 that’s misinformation on his part, go look for yourself or check out off-road channels that actually point them out. This information is everywhere, if you’re that easily swayed then don’t recommend some over priced Fords.

[@yousef.al-assaf]

@thatr34monster49 Huh? You think the GX550, the cousin of the off-roading king, the Land Cruiser, doesn't have recovery points? Rookie mistake...

[@yousef.al-assaf]

@2URLex This guy is a Lexus hater just like Sam himself. There are a couple of them on this channel and in this comment thread (some M3 guy and some guy with a big wing on a damn Crown Victoria 😂). It's like they have a cult of just hating Lexus lol. They are hilarious to read.

[@2URLex]

@@yousef.al-assaf they are very funny people with a big sore spot lol

[@rajsteint6487]

Lexus GX 550 is better for sure and that is why I put a deposit on a Overtrail Plus. Gonna dump 30 gran into it with some King Suspension and whole lot of other stuff and make it even better beast than it already is. Yes, I will actually off road it just like I do with my done out Tacoma now

[@tdt5927]

The V8 defender starts at 113K which is 40K higher than the GX 550 overtrail. 2 completely different price points

[@SamCarLegion]

It’s only the engine that is different - otherwise, the inline6 on the Defender base model is cheaper than the base model Lexus GX.

[@tdt5927]

Yes but you kept mentioning how you love the V8 not the inline 6

[@SamCarLegion]

I love the inline6 too, more than the Lexus engine. But yes V8 is 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊 - good thing is just an option for people with money

[@kelvinlee8193]

I dove both and decided to go with GX550, much better looking car IMO.

[@jwz-y6w]

Same!

[@cesarcastelo1600]

@@kelvinlee8193 Same here!

[@boxoffisa]

Actually in person GX looks more masculine than he said. I have been seeing those two in town but GX is bigger and higher.

[@elbekmusinov2968]

I went for defender a year ago, dispute the reputation on JLR. Defender triggered emotions in me, by looks and the way it drives on road(90 percent of the time any off-roader will drive any car on the road). I guess in my scenario money is not an issue, emotional satisfaction is priority. No regrets since, love the car, maybe I got lucky

[@buechs25]

REALLY great clip. I’m a car guy and this is my story. I have a L405 RR-A. I looked at this Lexus, LR, G wagons… looked at em all. I am so so so thankful I have the RR I have now. I bought the maintenance pkg. (priceless for any car) and I couldn’t be happier. And let me tell you, that thing is a beast off road. I took it places only atvs were at. I pulled up on the mountain side and every guy was jaw dropped smiling like wtf are you serious ¿ LR/RR will forever build the very best SUVs.

[@SamCarLegion]

Happy to hear that - big fan of Land Rover Defender

[@fglkrail]

I was on the waitlist for the Lexus, but ended up with a pre-owned Defender 110 with the P400 engine. Quality feels better on all fronts, great ride, no issues whatsoever. I tow a 27’ camper with it and it rides like a dream.

[@SamCarLegion]

Congrats

[@youtubecarspottersguide1]

what is the trailer wt? my Airstream is 25' ,6500 lbs with a 870 lb hitch im looking at both for a new tow rig

[@fglkrail]

@@youtubecarspottersguide1 It’s about 4700lbs dry with 575lb hitch weight. You are too heavy on the tongue. While it’s rated to tow over 8000lbs, the payload capacity is less than the usual 10% margin. I wouldn’t take it over 700lbs at the hitch. With your needs you may want to consider a larger more capable SUV than the Defender or GX in my opinion. Perhaps the Sequoia.

[@youtubecarspottersguide1]

@@fglkrail airstream have heavy hitches front living room adds wt ,we are looked at the sequoia but cargo space is bad with the 3rd row seat folded down , going to look at the armada

[@fglkrail]

@@youtubecarspottersguide1 Have you considered a cybertruck? 😝

[@2URLex]

Recovery hooks are underneath. So you need to learn to get on those pretty knees and look under a truck platform for once lol I’d love both in my driveway.

[@SamCarLegion]

Couldn’t see it underneath - if that’s the case are completely hidden which is even worse in case you get stuck lol

[@MarkR973]

lol.. and do his homework on the engine situation... love how he knocked the lexus plastic rear bumper but likes the defender plastic rear bumper... definitely a Landrover fan boy.. but all good as it is a nice truck... spend your money wisely !!!

[@johnnybegood2078]

@@MarkR973 I am shocked that Lexus made all the way to the end of this review. Toyota must have swapped the engine before his pickup 😂.

[@MarkR973]

@ hahaha.... the gx is not having the issues of the tundra and one thing good about Toyota is that they moved quickly to fix the issue ... thankfully..

[@miatadreamer-jack9613]

@@MarkR973they had no choice the internet was calling them out. All over social media. Next they need to fix the GR 😂 I wanted one initially no chance now

[@CACressida]

Complains about recovery points, followup scene pans around the front to show recovery points. Complains about Lexus plastic rear bumper cover being flimsy, proceeds to flex the plastic bumper cover on the defender. Complains about the $64,000 starting price of the Lexus but doesnt point out that the Defender hes testing is nearly twice as expensive. A fully loaded GX isnt even as expensive as a midrange Defender. A GX is far more likely to be used for its intended offroad design by its first or 2nd owner. A current gen Defender will not for obvious reasons. A defender is a very nice SUV to put around in while looking like you can go offroad where the GX is a offroad truck first with luxury tacked onto it. A throwback style of the 90s era of SUVs a lot of people still crave. While the Lexus has somr questionable elements like the aluminum clam shell hood and the ugly wart that covers the hitch receiver, everything else is solid. I'd prefer a V8 under the hood though.

[@yousef.al-assaf]

Right? This guy is so biased at times that I just stop watching his videos, mainly against Japanese cars and specifically Lexus.

[@johnnybegood2078]

Recovery points in the Lexus from a google search are painted red, this one clearly doesn’t have any. I am interested to see where you saw it?

[@johnnybegood2078]

That rear bumper of the Lexus looked like it was made of paper cmon 😂😂

[@SamCarLegion]

Overtrail trim is the one that has recovery hooks. This didn’t, it’s a 9000 dollars package to add the recovery hooks

[@CACressida]

@@johnnybegood2078 ALL GXs come with 2 recovery points right there clear as day. All car makers use the same "paper thin" plastic bumper covers. Would you like me to give you the time stamps of every time the recovery points in black show up and smile at the camera?

[@johnnguyen1716]

This guy went into this as a massive defender fan so we all know the result before this ended lol

[@steve0ne11]

The second generation GX was not on sale for almost 20 years lol. It was 2010-2023. Get your facts straight JLR fanboy 😂

[@bradcolby3624]

Shocking YOU LOVE THE DEFENDER using a V8 IS NOT A TRUE COMPARISON.

[@SamCarLegion]

I love the Defender even without the V8

[@gt-c-]

@@SamCarLegion Get a brain...unless you are a Brit or Canadian and then it's OK...!

[@ktpinnacle]

C'mon, Sam. That V8 Defender is a good 35K richer than the OT+. Only the low rent S competes on price to the OT+. Still like the interior in the Defender more.

[@miatadreamer-jack9613]

As he explained Toyota doesn’t offer a V8

[@SamCarLegion]

It’s very much the same car minus the engine which you don’t have to get. I have driven the inline6 is potent for sure

[@ktpinnacle]

@@miatadreamer-jack9613 But we all know that the Defender has a turbo'ed 6 that is quite nice and the way to compare apples to apples. At the very least on price.

[@ktpinnacle]

@@SamCarLegion And very comparable on price with the 6's. What have you seen on Defender reliability? Has JLR been able to conquer some of their gremlins for those of us that like to own vehicles for a while?

[@SamCarLegion]

Have you seen anything on the news or found anything bad for the Defender? Because I have yet to see much. I think people compare the Defender to Range Rover, very different vehicles.

[@Sevomsyx]

I have never actually seen a car reviewer shame commenters and supporters of their post just because theyre a fanboy of a specific car. Especially when the alternative is obviously the better and more sensible choice to anyone with logical thinking. Unless you care about the brand identity you get from a defender then there is nothing about it that would be worth more than or make it any better than The GX. and I personally am in love with both..

[@SamCarLegion]

These are sales guys from dealerships or dealership managers. Don’t fall for it. I know 100% these guys are not car owners. They are not car owners, maybe 5% of the comments but no more

[@Sevomsyx]

​@@SamCarLegion Im confused, so your reasoning for the hundreds of comments siding with lexus, is that majority of them are Dealers? Yea no.. you dont need to be an owner to know facts on these vehicles, especially if you aspire to own one. Range Rover/Land Rover is my dream car. But to insinuate that the defender is any better in any way is showing your bias. Land Rover cannot even begin to compete in reliability or resale value. This is basic knowledge that anyone can see online. There isn't anything to fall for but the facts that the lexus will still be running in 15 years, while the defender will be bottomed out in someones yard with transmission and air suspension issues. There are many reasons to choose the Lexus, so to bash anyone who chooses that simply shows your intention on making the video to begin with.

[@SamCarLegion]

Make no difference to me what people choice but those hundreds of comments are mostly sales guys that are upset with my choice of the Defender.

[@Sevomsyx]

@@SamCarLegion no people are complaining because the review is obviously biased. Do you even read your own comments 😂

[@fredericklee-rx4ou]

@@Sevomsyx he is a megaholic that only think all the criticism is a salepeople for Lexus， what a small brain right～？ no poit to urgue with a megaholic with no fact to responce to any criticism.

[@blakelab2700]

This guy is a classic Richard. He is comparing a $120K+ LR Defender V8 against a base GX that stickers at $74K. Would be great if he bothered to do any home work on the Lexus. On the engine he comments on all the problems - yet he is referring to a completely different engine that had issues on a different Toyota vehicle - which unlike LR, Toyota will replace all engines. Beyond that, it is apparent he is spinning it for the defender pointing out only issues that are flaws with the lexus. The Recovery Hooks complaint - are located under the bumper on the frame - another amateur hour miss. Another automotive twit posing as an honest reviewer. Land Rover is also rated as one of poorest vehicles in quality and reliability - while the Lexus is rated #1 - take a hike pal.

[@SamCarLegion]

Lexus dealers are butthurt lol

[@michaelmo6575]

Yet land rovers sit on dealer lots or in the shop waiting for warranty work.. hmm, I wonder which one I’m going with lol

[@afellowinnewengland6142]

No problems with ours! We've had them since 2006 but we actually do the expensive maintenance which most owners skip.

[@MarkR973]

Don't like the exposed screws in the Defender...

[@Chopperbob56]

Nice review and yes I might be a bit biased. I have a Defender P400 that has almost 90,000 miles on . Absolutely amazing on and off road . I think LR got it right on this one . I seriously still get excited every time I saddle up. Pure joy!!!!

[@junkaw163]

His comments are a bit biased in favor of the Defender

[@MarkR973]

The version of defender he is driving is a lot more than the gx ....

[@miatadreamer-jack9613]

It’s just an engine upgrade, car remains the similar at p400 level.

[@MarkR973]

@@miatadreamer-jack9613 I will look into it cause I'm interested in both actually but I am disappointed in the GX .. I had waited to see it come out .. I own a Toyota and it is reliable .. I do beleive Toyota has gotten cheap on interior quality like my leather interior of the Avalon I own, the driver seat is torn.. thin leather.. I actually looked at a GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate and altho I'm not a pickup truck guy I was very impressed with that interior it was nicer than the Lexus GX. How is that possible.. damn

[@yfbgca9492]

@@miatadreamer-jack9613 Even at p400 level, with the added features like air suspension etc I see it much more expensive than the GX.

[@SamCarLegion]

Well air suspension isn’t a requirement, the Lexus I believe doesn’t offer

[@ks-vq5er]

@@MarkR973 don’t worry, most points raised here has nothing to do with v8 version. It is common to other lower engine grades.

[@filterec1698]

The GX550 is the only contender here. That plastic Land Rover is 🗑️ and has a very short life expectancy.

[@m3forlife673]

Did you see that cheap bumper of the Lexus? 😂

[@MarkR973]

Toyota has definitely cheapened out .

[@miatadreamer-jack9613]

@@MarkR973finally we agree on something or the bumper? Cmon Toyota. I am definitely buying the old GX now 😂

[@williamgalicia6219]

Land Rover is Crap! lol

[@spaulagain]

​@@m3forlife673 the Defender was the same way. You could see it completely shake when he grabbed it. At best it was attached in a slightly more rigid way, that's it. Not gonna save you on the trail 🤦‍♂️

[@ks-vq5er]

I own defender 23.5MY and I can say the reliability is far better than Mercedes at least. Every single Mercedes had many minor issues during the first year after delivery which was always annoying. But my defender has no issue at all for 1.5 years. No idea about the long term but I’m really satisfied so far.

[@stevefowler2112]

I love the LR Defender...it looks amazing and is a very capable off road vehicle. I own a 2016 LR Discovery with 141,000 miles and we do not baby it. It's been across the country and in mud, sand, mountain fire roads, snow and everything in between and we have had zero issues other than a software update for the transmission a couple days after delivery.

[@alengreen589]

both have their pros and cons and both are not perfect but good.Thanks Sam 😀

[@enriquepananano6681]

own the defender 4 years p400 hse no problem 50k miles drives like a roll royce so quiet , love lexus too but is not the same it is no good or bad is just okay

[@pinkipipe]

The hood shakes “ I agreed with that and it’s annoying .It seemed it was made of paper and not metal !!

[@mogotsi_]

I think the hood is aluminum instead of steel. I'm looking forward to see how Toyota deals with the gripes next year.

[@muelelwathomoli8263]

Lexus GX550, safety features adaptive cruise control, blind spot, lane keep assist..

[@johnnybegood2078]

@@muelelwathomoli8263 they all have that

[@muelelwathomoli8263]

WI-FI included? Good cars best for long distance and SAFARI

[@michalkusnier-x9t]

For daily use, the Defender is much better choice. It drives pretty much like a car rather than truck but is still very capable offroad and still gives you that commanding seting position (what i am after in this type of SUV's). Also you can access it much more conveniently. If you have to often cary someone with mobility issues like me, forget about the GX or LandCruiser...seniors with mobility issues can't exit or enter it on their own, they need assistance each time and it is also stressful for them (now i talk about my own experience with my mother). I am currently driving Lexus RX but will be switching to Defender. To me, thay have absoultely nailed it with the Defender!

[@aaronbrooks4091]

It's soooooo funny hearing the LR dude talk about reliability! Hilarious! How many years in a row has LR brand been the bottom feeder in reliability??? The nerve! Stick the feel, drive, look, luxury, ride, comfort.... For which I love LR. Just don't even bring up LR, for which I admire them from afar and NEVER give them my money! I just appreciate sitting in them and seeing them pass by. So beautiful.

[@thatr34monster49]

Toyota fans are like those Karens that key other peoples cars just because they don’t like them. Stick to buying your camry and let the rich ones buy the Defender.

[@aaronbrooks4091]

@@thatr34monster49 haha! Karen?! First of all, Toyota owners are soft. We don’t key cars! We’re typically drug free and mph conscious. We own and not lease. And we drive them forever and give them to our grandchildren. Range Rover fans don’t know about the hand off, as they’ve been through four before the kid hits their teens. So, yeah, I’ll stick to my Camry AND Tundra and Lexus and continue to watch the beautiful LR/RR’s roll buy on their way to the shop. Danggit you guys can’t even take a compliment! I said they were pretty! I used to be on their mailing list with posters on my wall and a freaking LRD mouse pad! I’m a fan! That’s why I’m here. Cmon folks! They’re still garbage at the end of the day. Much love! 😜😜

[@thatr34monster49]

@ I don't remember a time when I met a Toyota fan who didn’t brag about their car. I have a neighbour who has a 2008 RAV4 he claims that the car has been super reliable, it has 200k miles. Not as impressive as my dad’s Audi with 400k. One day I was chatting with him about his stupid rav4 with high miles. Initially he said he will never buy another brand because Toyota is super reliable. After a few minutes he started remembering all the problems 😹. It started with failed tranny to rust, to engine and more! I told him about my dad’s Audi he couldn’t believe it. Toyota fans love to brag. If that was the case german taxis would be Toyotas

[@hakshayak2044]

Bro there is difference between nokia and apple. Nokia is reliable ,cost less on maintenance and everything is basic. Does that mean you prefer nokia over I phone?no.... The more technology the less reliable it is. So kid stick with your junk. 😂​@@aaronbrooks4091

[@afellowinnewengland6142]

The Defender is built is on a whole other level of durability compared to other JLR products.

[@markv78]

I agree with sam . The lexus is the land cruiser with a blazer on. I recntly compare both at the autoshow and also felt the landcruiser regardless of its heritage feels more utility then the new four runner. Materials are just not there. I also prefer the look of defender . I think a better comparison would be the 4 runner vs defender with the 4cy or 6

[@pinkipipe]

The engine is robust and reliable, just debris left inside could make stalled engine. Toyota will replace 110 l+ of those engines for new ones.

[@jwz-y6w]

Obviously he did not do much searching.

[@stop_lying_bro]

Yea, just like how Toyota is denying people a new engine in their GR Yaris and Corolla because they are all going to blow up due to a mistake in production

[@baltimorejae7397]

I've owned both a GX and currently have a 24 LR Defender 110. Both are Great but the Defender rides and feels more luxurious. I'm more than satisfied with the switch. One last thing it seems like Lexus and their owners look at Land Rover their owners as competition whereas LR and their owners don't consider Lexus as a threat. Just read the comments below 😂

[@SamCarLegion]

😂

[@CJ-rk5eg]

Honestly this the least informative video about the GX. Did you mention that you have the Overtrail? Did you discuss that the GX has variable suspension settings based on five drive modes? In Sport plus the GX suspension tightens up! Did you compare the very different four wheel drive systems of each vehicle? No. And finally the recall of Toyota engines in the tundra and Lexus LS does not include the GX. You needed to research that before giving reliability opinions. Not sure you did your homework on this.

[@SamCarLegion]

I think you are too impatient and skipping which isn’t good because you missed so much

[@CJ-rk5eg]

@ If I missed the topics I mentioned in your video I apologize. If you discussed the topics I believe you missed, please provide the time stamps / links from the video where you did so. I would like to see what you said.

[@SamCarLegion]

It’s a 26 min video. If you watch it you will see.

[@cshader2488]

Unlike the Lexus, the Range rover will need those tow hooks

[@ChillyWillyJr]

I test drove a Lexus once. And the flimsy door was the first and last thing I remember about why I didn't buy it.

[@cshader2488]

you are comparing an off-road trimmed Lexus with a luxury trimmed Defender. Should really be reviewing the GX550 Luxury +

[@danielcastorena3057]

A British Man reviewing a Land Rover vs Lexus is like a Japanese man doing the same 😅

[@juanandresroisgonzalez2787]

Lexus ❤

[@Nezzer57]

The Lexus GX 550 is stunning 👍

[@timothycheuvront8284]

The only category Rover reins in is massive depreciation!

[@afellowinnewengland6142]

Except they've won both loyalty and resale awards for the past decade. I don't know where you're getting your facts, but good luck getting a cheap Defender used. Their resale is among the highest in the industry.

[@petrolabkilla]

That door is gonna sound great when you close it in the junkyard when the warranty on your landrover runs out

[@SamCarLegion]

www.collisionrepairmag.com/im-melting-lexus-gx-owners-are-showcasing-melted-vehicle-parts-on-online-forums/

[@mukwanofred9147]

Lexus and LRD all look and are great vehicles. LRD more refined on and offroad than lexus. But those charms on LRD makes it very complicated and less dependable when considering going on upcoutry remote areas. Being from EA, would go with lexus

[@ronarmfield913]

Have a caviar overtrail plus since July ,very satisfied with it . Purchased not leashed . Looked at the defender 110 preferred the Lexus.

[@SamCarLegion]

You didn’t look at defender lets be honest

[@ronarmfield913]

My money, my choice !!!

[@jerl6895]

It’s been 3 years that i have the defender With 65000km on it with 0 prob for now My lease is ending and I think I will take another one but the 130 for more space. That car is just a beast in any situations! Very capable, feels strong, comfortable and luxurious!

[@SongOfLife_]

@@jerl6895 which powertrain you got?

[@jerl6895]

@ 400hp it’s plenty

[@SongOfLife_]

@@jerl6895 dang the 6 cylinder rocks and roll

[@Rain-ox3dp]

Luxus for me all day!

[@lilmagic1627]

So Land Rover Defender is reliable which is why you don’t normally talk about reliability. LOL! You didn’t like the Lexus from the very start as if Lexus May have done something to you. Your review came off subjective and not objective.

[@SamCarLegion]

www.collisionrepairmag.com/im-melting-lexus-gx-owners-are-showcasing-melted-vehicle-parts-on-online-forums/

[@agharuokansirim4935]

I love the way you say "you feel like it will last forever" when opening the landie door. You know it's only a wish😢😅

[@Gk26598]

even defender feels sitting on the vehicle than in the vehicle and it feels more like you're already biased towards defender thank you

[@juanfersan]

Thanks for doing this & i only partially agree! were you comparing the defender v8 against the gx? I believe the pricing in the US is >$100k with nicer interiors. I like the gx engine better compared to the regular engine of the defender and interiors at that price level are comparable.

[@SamCarLegion]

It’s just an engine upgrade everything remains the same. Just wanted to show you that the LR has a supercharged V8 option

[@juanfersan]

@@SamCarLegionthanks. Great work. It opened my eyes (a bit) as i never even paid attention to other brands that are not Lexus:) 👍

[@afellowinnewengland6142]

You can get the highest grade interior on the $60k 4cyl base model for a few thousand.

[@alwaysiyi272]

Correct me if I am wrong, but I am pretty sure the Lexus offers off-road gauges on the infotainment screen, to access them you just have to be in the low-range/off-road modes, it shows stuff like pitch and roll, plus the multi-camera view for off-roading. I don't think you can go wrong with either, the Defender is the more street oriented vehicle cos it is unibody compared to the GX, but if you want that next step in off-road capability, the GX takes that just due to it being a truck underneath, I also appreciate the massaging seats that the GX offers, which is something you do not get in the Defender. If I were picking one it would definitely be the GX for me, I prefer its styling and "presence" more, but you can't go wrong with the Defender also

[@AGC828]

The Lexus has one thing the Defender NEEDS---reliability. À Bush m much as I love everything about TGT Defender.. If I know I'm taking a rush buying one eg that it just m night suddenly shut down on the 404.... NO THANKS.... Don't want to leave this world just yet. Yes there have been related of Defenders suddenly turning off.. Nothing to do with the"start stop"...

[@m3forlife673]

Is Toyota getting sued and replacing 100,000 vehicles? Or am I missing something? 😂

[@ktpinnacle]

@@m3forlife673 None of the engines being replaced were in GX 550's. I believed they were put in 22/23 trucks and LXs. A black mark to be sure. But JLR has earned their reputation for sketchy reliability over many decades. I'd like to see what the long term stats are on these Defenders. They been around long enough to have built a reputation one way or the other.

[@miatadreamer-jack9613]

@@ktpinnaclethese cars are very new now, give it 1-2 years max, wait for the internet to do its job again. 😂 I have zero doubt we are seeing Toyota going down like never before

[@maddcrz]

I’m convinced no one in the comments have owned a JLR product. Look Lexus is known for reliability, but that’s it. The Defender FEELS AND LOOKS more luxurious. The drive quality as an off roader is also superior. I’m in a Mercedes currently but would still pick the JLR product

[@SamCarLegion]

They just have a conviction not actual experience

[@aaronbrooks4091]

Obviously, you've never been on a GX forum? There are hundreds of them. Just Google before making such a nonsencical statement. Many of us on the Lexus fanbase of tried these pretty darlings. They're all look and empty headed. Also, just google four or five reliability ratings and after seeing LR's at the bottom of all five list, then heck yeah, us Lexus fans are gonna root for freaking reliability. Who wants to freaking heart palpations every time you head out for a cool trail ride, and have to wonder whether or not the $80k beast is even gonna crank? Cmon man. I will agree...Lexus are not really Luxury vehicles. I call them a Premium Brand. LR's have definitely provided Luxury finishings and furnishings, but us Lexus fans will take reliability ALL day over fancy leather.

[@maddcrz]

@@aaronbrooks4091 then good for you! But people who know how to treat luxury products can actually extend or maintain the life of the vehicle. Team JLR

[@maximsavadian7298]

1.GX is quieter than Defender. 2. Defender is super rough on big bumps, it just feels like it gonna brake apart. Both cars are great actually, but this review looks to be biased,

[@massimopizzi725]

I write from italy, I drive a kzj90 and I would not change it for a defender. Wonder what car I would change it for if it was on the european market?

[@MagicMike87]

King of unreliability?Yes.

[@m3forlife673]

Lexus? Definitely now 😂

[@afellowinnewengland6142]

People think if they repeat false information enough times, it eventually becomes a fact...My family has owned both Toyotas and Land Rovers for 20 years. The Land Rovers haven't been any worse and haven't left me stranded- unlike my 4runner which had a defective radiator which blew with 20k miles on the clock.

The shape of the Defender is incredible, but the materials... do they really look expensive to you? Those obviously plastic pieces feel like rubbish. Especially the front-it looks so cheap.

[@sydneyraj]

Luxury Off-Road SUV Challenge never went to off road! In a car park and on road, you campare them. Take them in a convoy into real bush and test them for a few days away from civilisation and see which one comes back out! I am not biased. I just want to see what people think in general about the outcome if a test like that was done. Thanks for your response.

[@1GulFF]

Gx 550 overtrail any day🏆

[@ashezplayboy]

Yea the prices on both is unrealistic for plastic vehicles

[@loitersquadX]

If u go based off looks. Lexus. Reliability? Lexus. Lexus can do a little more off road. Interior its hard to choose.

[@SamCarLegion]

www.consumeraffairs.com/news/lexus-owners-having-meltdown-over-sun-damage-to-their-mirrors-011525.html

[@loitersquadX]

@SamCarLegion I'm in California I'll show you a video of me going to any land Rover range Rover and you will see how many are DEADDD the stores have more in the service shop than on the floor to be sold

[@MrPician]

The Defender looks better to you?I guess it's a subjective thing, but objectively the Lexus design is amazing, it looks muscular, crisp and oozes advanced technology and reliability.I would buy the GX in a heartbeat!

[@jjff4555]

Lexus for the long term Land Rover short term !!

[@miatadreamer-jack9613]

What long-term?? 😂 that Lexus will never outlast the Defender at this point. Toyota's reliability is just as bad or even worse. Overpaying for Land Cruiser rebadged? 😂

[@jjff4555]

@miatadreamer-jack9613 🤣🤣🤣 what ever..I've had 3 land rovers and all failed. Air suspension no1 on the list never to mention the rest !! British and German poop combined.

[@miatadreamer-jack9613]

@@jjff4555I have a 24 tacoma 6mt in white tranny died in 2 weeks, one of my neighbour has the new Land Cruiser the engine seized. You clearly love those to own 3 or you just plain lying. Toyota is getting sued left and right 😂

[@m3forlife673]

@@jjff4555you are lying through your teeth

[@jjff4555]

@miatadreamer-jack9613 At least Toyota takes responsibility for their mistakes unlike the BMW mixed Land Rover brand..Sales figures speaks for itself ! There's an old story that "when the English soldiers was on a ship defeated by the boers they "the English soldiers" said to the boers wait your problems will come..He was indeed correct because 40 years later the first Land Rover was delivered in SA !!

[@aaronbrooks4091]

Yeah, it’s a Euro, and Germany is in Europe. They encourage the taxi companies to buy European. In America, govt agencies can only buy American. Rental Car companies used to do likewise as did Taxis, but now they lean more toward foreign, Japanese makes in particular.

[@rajsteint6487]

This video is a waste of time

[@baltazarkosa29]

the choice of car is just a matter of preference, but man, the Defender looks more refined, despite being a capable off-roader! thanks a lot!

[@geneh2972]

Wait until you have to pay for new airbags on an old Defender, $$$$! Also, airbags need a compressor to pump the airbags. If you unknowingly have a slow leak, you'll wear out and break the compressor too... more repairs. This goes with any cars fitted with this system. Lexus is smart using tried and true mechanical suspensions.

[@mikeisaacs2314]

2 of my favorite new SUV’s

[@MohamedQureshi]

Lexus

[@mrengineerAZ]

"Its gonna last forever" on Defender ? Common..

[@doubleclutchonline5811]

I don't know why anyone would take the Lexus over the Toyota. The big plastic front maw on the GX is hideous. The interior and exterior design and build quality is crude and cheap. It's also priced far beyond what it's worth. The Defender is sexy AF, but after owning two Range Rovers, never again. The answer to this comparison... the Land Cruiser. It's still a crude SUV, but it looks better and is a much more authentic and honest vehicle compared to the Lexus.

[@mrhustle5183]

Both test long with how long kilometres on both suv and see which one goes service

[@SamCarLegion]

More than welcome to buy them both and prove us wrong

[@stop_lying_bro]

Toyota fans are like the plague. They hold on to this myth that they don’t break and they are the best in all categories wich is BS. They even go out of their way to go comment on other videos of Land Rovers even when no Toyota is being tested. The Defender is the better vehicle with way more options and even a 2 door version. So it’ll definitely be my pick.

[@aaronbrooks4091]

It ain't a myth....just google for goodness sake and read every freaking reliability ranking in 15 diff languages, and they all say LR's are trash, and Lexus is tops. Period. It's not bluster, it's data, yo! Just read. I promise you even CHAT-GPT will agree!

[@stop_lying_bro]

@@aaronbrooks4091 Blah blah blah

[@aaronbrooks4091]

@@stop_lying_bro😂😂 Guess you googled it?

[@stop_lying_bro]

@ no need to. I work in the automotive industry 😘

[@timondelacruz9654]

yup open it to the right side to hit walls.. cant open if you back up the wall too much eh. yeah nice design

[@SamCarLegion]

It has a tire who cares

[@TheDominic1612]

Nice video

[@SamCarLegion]

Appreciate it

[@boxbrown4755]

That back seat headroom is too close to the vehicle's top.

[@channel_dis]

Just buy a car you like and enjoy! What is this long term Y’all talking about? You are not gonna live for ever! Plus if you can afford any of these beasts, you can very well afford the service costs 😀

[@SamCarLegion]

That exactly my take!

[@adrianrios3593]

Even in the movie Cars 2, the lemon boss car was a Land Rover. They do make beautiful cars but never reliable cars. Lexus is way better overall and specially for longevity and value.

[@afellowinnewengland6142]

Can't live in the past forever. The new cars are just fine and I've had a few. No problems at all and less problematic than Mercedes, BMW and Audi's we've owned.

[@ShofiaSufrina]

The way you compare Lexus with Land Rover shows that you don't actually like Lexus. You talk a lot about the advantages of Land Rover, but with Lexus, you focus on its shortcomings rather than its strengths. The way you do your review seems biased.

[@mgriffin12]

Only people who complain about Defender reliability don't own one

[@m3forlife673]

Absolutely true.

[@theluminary5324]

TFL bought one and had issues first week of owning it.

[@mgriffin12]

@@theluminary5324 I bought one and haven't had an issue at all in 18 months. So who do you believe?

[@muhibmahirmahmud8278]

@@theluminary5324 not only TFL, Ben Hardy owned one too. He got disappointed too

[@carlpray2573]

I’ve been noticing that throughout the automotive world. If 1 journalist or reviewer says a new performance sedan is too heavy, then the comments are gonna be about the vehicles weight and nothing else same as with a vehicle’s reliability and that’s before the vehicle is even released. Let’s not forget some years ago Fords were regarded and IN MY OWN OPINION still are trash and unreliable, but that hasn’t stopped anyone from buying them. Now watch all the Ford owners chime in about how reliable their car or truck has been over the years. I’ve owned a 2010 Lincoln MKS sedan ( Basically a Ford Taurus) for 2 years and that sh.. was an electrical nightmare. If we all listened to or really valued a reviewer’s opinion we’d all be driving Hondas and Toyotas since they’re the MOST RELIABLE vehicles in existence.

[@J3Diva]

You were defending that Defender 😂 and totally not a fair review for the Lexus GX.

[@Klast321]

I like your videos Sam, but can you be more one sided on this one. Your obviously Land Rover bias, and this being a V8, isn’t a fair comparison. I glad you have both because I trying to decide which way to go myself. The defender has so many issues with it I can’t justify buying it. It looks great, no doubt but I don’t have time to be taking this thing back to the dealer even other month because one of the headlight housings decided not to work, or software issues, camera issues, anti freeze issues, etc. The GX build quality will more than make up for whatever negative things you point out.

[@SamCarLegion]

So I am not allowed to pick side or a favourite?

[@ElderStatesman-pi3lc]

The Defender king of what? School runs? Mom coffee? A fully loaded GX is less than a mid-tier Defender. You can’t compare it to the base spec - that’s apples and oranges. You spend A LOT of time on aesthetics and none on actual off-road performance. I guess this review has consistent criteria - luxury and suburban use cases that have a “rugged off-road feel.” I think “king” is a name that died long ago for the Defender. “Pavement Princess” is what most off-roaders call it. Ineos took away the man-card from JLR.

[@blackrepublic9975]

Gonna have to go with the Lex Lugar

[@greglattanzio3683]

Exactly zero objectivity in this "review". It's not a review, it's a sales promotion for Land Rover. Fyi, my Land Rover was lemon-lawed several years ago.

[@SamCarLegion]

You lying 🤥

[@greglattanzio3683]

@@SamCarLegion It was a Land Rover Discovery. There was a significant class action suit against them. I bought and returned the car to the LR dealer that used to be on Rt. 36 in Monmouth Cty, NJ after only owning it for 6 months. It had numerous problems including rusting, leaks, electrical issues, exhaust leak and more. It was a disaster. Bought a Land Cruiser once they paid me. Never had any issue with that. I think LRs are somewhat better now, but they just don't compare to Toyota/Lexus products. NJ lemon law protects the consume quite well. I got back everything I paid less, as I recall, 15 cents per mile, which wasn't a lot because the car was in the shop more than I drove it.

[@MarkR973]

I was disappointed in the lexus GX interior it is very bland... also no panoramic sunroof ... like handover but do not trust it long term, does anyone own the defender and if so can they comment on reliability long term? ... by long term I don't mean 10,000 miles more like 100,000 miles... thanks

[@markderoller7645]

25:18 What!? I had no idea.

[@yahya-falahian]

landrover is better than lexus& another off roaders of course with jeep grand wagonaieer L.defender octa110&outbound130 is the best at world.after this cars ford expedition timberline.💚🙏💐

[@yahya-falahian]

Thanks alot sir for your kind💐🙏💚⭐⭐⭐

paid by land rover aye? you did a good job kissing their behind, you should get a tip... land rovers look great but historically spend more time at the dealer for repairs than on the road. So a lot a flash but not much substance. LC on the other hand is made to last, over engineered with built in redundancy. For people who understand substance there's no comparison between the two. One's a true off-roader that will get you there AND BACK EVERY TIME and the others an expensive accessory!

[@inaturn]

Defender 100x way better than lexus lexus looks normal car anywhere in the road normal looks in toyotas model and nissan infinity While defender feels like your a Royal in england