Watch The FIRST 2024 Lexus GX550 Get Built on the Toyota Assembly Line | Capturing Car Culture

[@toddsobrado5983]

For Land Cruiser fans like myself, these are sacred grounds. Up until a few years ago, you couldn't find a picture of the inside of the Tahara plant. This is amazing.

[@Onewithsource888]

Toyota Japanese precision

[@BC08]

For Land Cruiser fans Yoshiwara is sacred ground, not Tahara AKA the lesser 4Runner plant

[@TSERJI]

@@BC08 occasionally, landcruisers (& lx's) are also built at tahara

[@gm-zz8so]

@@TSERJI that's right, there's nothing lesser about it.

[@2URLex]

I simply can’t wait to have a 550. You guys just delivered content no other reviewer could get for the new GX550. I’m glad the GX is getting the coverage it deserves.

[@southbeach09]

You can't afford so quit playing yourself.

[@2URLex]

@@southbeach09 wow, my first hater! Thanks for visiting. Go focus on your own life scrub 🙃

[@Clipper1094]

Let's just hope the greedy US dealers don't add on BS markups.

[@2URLex]

@@Clipper1094 yea fingers crossed for sure. Lexus dealers from my experience so far aren’t like the Toyota counterparts.

[@reptoid7340]

It’s hard not to trust the Japanese reliability… I mean just look at how fit these Japanese guys are compared to the bloated up American auto workers!! That alone is good enough reason to buy anything Japanese!

[@sshah2545]

Man just LOOK at the care the individual workers put into building these cars.. you will never again find that anywhere else in the world on a mass production line. Best cars ever built for suuuure

[@chrisgermany5919]

@sshah2545 We have several Toyota mfg plants here in America. The same care, precision, and love are found at every plant on every car!

[@mrrobotnica]

No hyperbole, no crap music, just love and enthusiasm.

[@addham82]

I worked at the Honda plants in Ohio, it’s very impressive to see all the movement come together into a product that can be driven out the door.

[@kenedtsu]

I always wanted a green Honda hat that plant workers wear.

[@Ucfahmad]

Thx for making my accord so well.

[@lordabhikingfisher8087]

I worked at Scotts and many of my friends worked at the Honda plant. One day a year, I would visit the plant and to see production of Handa Goldwing motorcycle. . Unfortunately, Honda does not make motorcycle at Ohio plant anymore.

[@pppaaa5399]

I love Toyota's durability, and simplicity..........

[@leochen887]

Um, durability, yes. Simplicity, absolutely not. Instead it's complexity, control, and durability. Cars are very much rolling computers today. They contain a network of electronic control units (ECUs), with between 70 and 100 being installed in every modern vehicle. These computing units control engine functions, regulate braking behavior and monitor the air conditioning system. The higher computing power and integration are necessary because the number of lines of code and the complexity of the functions in the vehicle is increasing year by year. One number may make this clear: 100 million. This is how many lines of code feature in today’s car. By comparison, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner only has 14 million. There are also many lines of code behind the entertainment system and navigation. Added to this is the possibility of connecting smartphones and other devices to the car, which is also only possible with complex software. And it doesn’t stop there: software is taking over more and more important in-car tasks. The most important functions today and in the future include data exchange with other road users and the infrastructure, updating vehicles from the cloud, and eventually even autonomous driving. But the vehicles shown being built in this video don't show the computer control units that make it all possible. You'll know the future has arrived when you step into your new car and discover that it has no steering wheel.

[@LuisAugustusFGomes]

Toyota is the best. Here in Brazil they make cars that don't break. We have a saying here: If all cars were Toyotas, street workshops would go bankrupt.

[@cristian333GTX]

Saludos a la gente de Brazil 🇧🇷 de un Mexicano 🇲🇽.

[@taylorc2542]

I own a GX470 but I think the Cybertruck changed the equation. This GX suddenly feels like a Model T.

[@ethan928]

A saying in Australia “if you want to get somewhere, take a jeep. If you want to get back, take a Toyota” Literally a religious cult over in Australia. It’s either Toyota or something inferior 🤷‍♂️

[@jackz4149]

@@taylorc2542 with all due respect, you can’t talk much since you drive a 20yo car…

[@thomasseymour4190]

@@taylorc2542I’d rather give my money to good company that treats their employees and customers properly. Tesla has major problems in both of these areas. Also, you’d be going from one of the most statistically reliable vehicles to one of the least statistically reliable vehicles. The cyber truck is just more proof of how much the future is sucking on so many levels.

[@allentoyokawa9068]

No one and I mean NO one can build them as good as they do in Japan!

[@autoworker12345]

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada is North America's best. Hate to admit it being a former Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky TM. TMMK used to produce 600 vehicles per a line for each shift before SUV obsession occurred. Now they're just lucky enough to build 1000 per a shift for the three lines (plant 1(Camry), plant 2 (Camry, Rav4 hybrid), Lexus ES.

[@Kajkulahi]

This is the content we need. Absolutely phenomenal! More in-depth factory and assembly line tours in the future, please.

[@sasaki2439]

Insane to see different models like the 4Runner and the new GX being built back to back on the same line. I can’t even imagine the amount of knowledge and time Toyota needed to reach this level of automation. This is simply amazing. Makes me proud to own 3 Toyotas. Well done!

[@youbian]

Actually pretty easy to get manufacturing io and running quickly; Also important to remember Lexus’ are still relatively low volume compared to Toyota.

[@liammaupin9492]

as someone who is currently a welding engineering student and overall goal is to end up in the automotive production industry this makes me very happy for what the future has to offer thank you hagerty!

[@Theone0611]

To think my 4Runner was assembled there. This is an amazing inside look. Thank you

[@bluethundar]

Oh man, this is so amazing. This is the first time I run into your channel. I've been following the GX 550 since it was rumored. This is the most incredible video ever, I feel like I am there with you guys in the plant, I can feel your excitement with you. I just subscribed. Thank you!

[@m3chan1zr]

My dad purchased a 2023 GX460 a couple months ago and it’s been a wonderful vehicle. It’s nice to get a glimpse of the old one being produced here in this video too.

[@bradh7472]

What a killer looking GX550!!! LOVE IT. DANG that is sweet..... Good for Lexus for keeping it real.

[@paulgilliland2992]

Last week we toured the Mazda factory in Japan. It’s an older multi vehicle assembly line with everything Mazda makes . What impressed me most was how hard the line employees were hustling which was insane. I’ve been to GM and BMW’s and those workers looked like they were sleep walking around the vehicles.

[@jafarrehman6136]

Its amazing to see 4Runner on same assembly line. WOW.

[@Lecksfitness]

I thought you weren’t allowed to film in the Tahara plant! Thanks for sharing this awesome video.. I’m a 4runner owner and what is most mind blowing about all of this is they produce that many cars a day and the build quality is simply second to none, unbelievable!

[@mr.snoopy8732]

We got a 2024 Grand Highlander 3 months ago and we're already officially a Toyota family for the rest of our lives. We absolutely love it, and we're buying a Landcruiser when they become available!

[@ricklopez8431]

I plan to buy my first ever toyota sometime next year hopefully! Reliable vehicles that I love!

[@parkergray5346]

We’ve been trying to buy a grand highlander for ages now.. they are impossible to find in the limited or platinum trims! Especially the hybrid

[@pennmikael]

congrats. curious what brands did you own previously, or have experience with? i ask because most of my peers have a disdain for toyota/lexus and only like bmw/benz and it’s nearly impossible to convince them that toyota is superior, for what they actually want in a car. current gx owner

[@dr.emilschaffhausen4683]

My Toyota loyalty started in 1997 when I purchased my brand new 98 4Runner sport! Since then we have had five additional lexus/toyota vehicles. My 4Runner is now my son's daily driver!

[@bobhathaway529]

I have done numerous auto manufacturing plant tours and they are awesome. Such an amazing process to see a modern vehicle built.

[@wilfredo-teyrosalesfotos]

Larry and his team never disappoints with capturing car culture !!!

[@droid4161]

Thank you for reporting to the world! This is really special to us whom would never be able to visit the plant.

[@Slojo-fp3bp]

Unbelievably jealous of this. So cool

[@seanoh2000]

Saw it in person for the first time at the LA Auto Show last week. I need one in my life.

[@FranciscoHugoGarcia]

it just shows how timeless the 4runner has been, right behind a brand new GX550 on the production line.....

[@Daniel_Dizzy]

Used to work as a compliance engineer for Toyota Dash infotainment and i've never felt demand pressure and details from the engineers ever in a good way. Made me acknowledge how details matter. It's not just speed speed details really matter.

[@jerryavlon4780]

I bought a hybrid rav4 last week while waiting for land cruiser or 4runner. Already hooked on Toyota and their hybrid technology. Love it!!!

[@ABucc]

Year after year, Toyota/Lexus makes the best and most reliable cars in the world. Stats don't lie.

[@brandonoa17]

This is one of the best automotive videos I've ever seen. More videos like this please! More focus on Lexus and Toyota vehicles would be greatly appreciated, and please have Larry host more. 👌🏽💯🔥

[@cherokeelaketennessee7895]

I bought my first Land Cruiser 31 years ago this month and since then I've owned no less than a dozen of them. I've never really been excited about a new Land Cruiser since Toyota stopped building the FZJ80 series but I'm really excited about the new GX550. I started thinking about buying a new Tundra in the last couple months but I honestly think I'll keep my old Tundra and buy a new GX Overtrail. I really like the square body, just looks rugged, kind of like a beefy 60 series Land Cruiser. I like the new Land Cruiser 250 but I like the 3.4 V6 in the Lexus better. Great video!!

[@ryanpatterson9526]

The Tahara factory is probably the finest car factory in the world, in terms of the quality of their work.

[@timo7641]

having a new ownership of 2010 Lexus RX350 (yep around 23610 miles on the odo) makes me appreciate it even more after watching this video

[@bradh7472]

Low miles on your RX350 for a 2010. LOL I assume that is 236,000 miles. I have that on my Ram 1500. Lady I work with had over 400k on one of hers before she traded for a new one that now has 300k +. lol

[@timo7641]

@@bradh7472 its true, its around 38000 km here in Indonesia, the first owner literally treat it like a garage queen, and the showroom already brought it to Lexus dealership for official scan, 100% stock with low mileage. bought it for like IDR 300.000.000 edit: sorry for the typo I mean 23610 miles on odo

[@bradh7472]

@@timo7641 wow what an impressive situation you got into! Low miles. Thx

[@Mhaqqim]

Mine has 175k miles on it buddy. Yours is a baby

[@golferpro1241]

I have a 2004 RX330 AWD. 44,300! Great vehicle!

[@epinesatl]

Thank you for taking us with you on the journey. This is the best GX550 video!

[@thinker2328]

This was so amazing!!! Thank you Toyota for allowing us this peak into your process, and thank you for filming!

[@Hagerty]

Thanks for being a fan!

[@forestantemesaris8447]

I love how much pride this factory has in its products!

[@satalac]

I go to several different auto plants and love watching all of the different processes. The Tahara plant is widely regarded as the best of the best. I'd love to go there. They build the most reliable vehicles there due to their high standards. One of the reasons I bought a GX460.

[@CarsGarage]

Awesome video, I like it a lot with every process has been explained.

[@ir0nm0nkey123]

I actually have mine ordered and it's pretty cool to see it how it's built.

[@milesblue638]

Excellent video! Thanks for sharing this.

[@corychecketts]

The 550 looks amazing but I refuse to give up my 1UR-FE until I absolutely have to!

[@TwoHawksHunting]

800 vehicles a day! The automation and attention to detail on that production are incredible. I don't think we give the auto workers enough credit for the hard work they do.

[@Timico1000]

So amazing to see the production process! Worked in a car factory myself, but that was almost 20 years ago and so much has changed since then. I miss it!

[@mercedes.c63_audi.q8]

I'm tired of seeing the prototype GX550 offroad/static display videos... glad to see one coming together and driving. I hope to pick up one next year, and the fact you are creating & narrating this one, makes it extra special. Thanks, Larry!

[@NigelNaughton]

Sooooooooo cool! Feels great to be a Land Cruiser owner. 1997 Collector's Edition 80 series (3X-Locked)

[@JohnJohnCrusher]

Epic car. Had a USA 97 3x locked. Still have my HZJ80 92 diesel

[@NigelNaughton]

@@JohnJohnCrusher sounds awesome 😎

[@electrikoptik]

The Land Cruiser is built to last a minimum of 25 years of off-road abuse. No other SUV is built to this standard. My parents 80-series has nearly 1 million KM on the ODO and only ever needed normal maintenance.

[@jcdenton8750]

I know for a fact that Broncos, Wranglers and Land Rovers aint built to that standard 🤣🤣

[@petermoller8337]

I gave my 200 as a gift, but I can still drive it every day 😊

[@TheWinwin4all]

Unfortunately the globalists are putting an end to the longevity of the products and cars including. Everything is built now days with much shorter life cycle by design and many things are being build as non repairable, so people have to buy them more often.

[@JohnJohnCrusher]

My HZJ80 naturally aspirated diesel has 650k km on the clock, still sounds like butter

[@swagmalone8092]

Everthing was so surgical on the assembly line, this is why the Japanese are so well known for streamlining, also this video was weirdly exciting because it felt like my GX550 was being built.

[@offshorebear]

Strangely, all the Kaizan and 5S strategies are from WW2 US Navy build strategies. It was how the US built all the ships they built in WW2.

[@progressoful]

Jaja same here

[@godawgzsicem]

Thanks to everyone involved! Whata experience to watch production floor craftsmanship.

[@StubProductions]

Thank you for highlighting Toyota automotive factories. They are truly amazing places! 😊👍

[@hassansmw5634]

Toyota is simply unmatched in producing automobiles. They are just good period

[@AdamZ-c2e]

Very cool experience to see old and new on the assembly line. Thanks for sharing.

[@nireshbehari8333]

What an awesome video. Thank you so much for sharing

[@antoniorengifo1447]

Wow cool production environment go Toyota

[@dasfahrer8187]

That dash arm was pretty crazy. It looked like it even raised up and moved the steering column rod to the correct location to be inserted. Amazing.

[@Nico-rr5co]

I have been wanting the new GX ever since they revealed the new boxy style, and the attention to detail shown in this plant has convinced me it is the best luxury SUV bar none. Gasoline engine, no hybrid motors, built with pride in Japan. It is sure to last for decades just like every other Japan-built Toyota.

[@brownersd]

This is AMAZING! The last time I was in Japan, I really was looking into getting an appointment to visit the Tahara factory, but none were available. It is on the list for my next trip! I LOVE Toyota!

[@mark98070]

I could watch these assembly plant videos all day

[@rahulkalra8989]

Larry has seriously outdone himself!

[@carenthusiast1629]

Thrilled beyond words! The upcoming GX promises to be an exceptional vehicle without a doubt. A heartfelt thank you for being present to unveil the inaugural production.

[@W00LFY100]

I just last week had a tour of the Corolla factory in the UK. I'm having deja vu, crazy to think of the work building the plant, progrmming machines and training the staff before the first car rolls out the door 🤯

[@rightlanehog3151]

As a Canadian who cannot buy a Corolla Touring Sports, I feel left out in the cold🥶

[@tomiangello]

😊 Feels great to see this one coming together. Thanks Hagerty for the video. I work in TMMC (Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada). Same process as here in Japan. We build Lexus RX & NX and RAV4.

[@denvernn]

Just up the street from me. One day I would like to tour that facility. That is the first and if I'm not mistaken the only Lexus facility outside of Japan.

[@yay842]

​@denvernn You're absolutely right. And I strongly encourage you to take a tour in one if given the chance!

[@DavidWentworthUM]

@@denvernn I thought TMMK has a Lexus line?

[@adrianw3985]

Could you imaging having the last GX460 of the line, and the first GX550 of the line in your collection. That would be cool. My dreams aren't big hahaha.

[@roreysmith6390]

We are a toyota family also on Prince Edward Island Canada. My brother is a toyota master tech love this content

[@cristiansanchez3787]

Japan manufacturing is amazing respect 👏🏼

[@offshorebear]

Its all from US WW2 Naval construction that was applied to rebuild Japan post war. Shame that US lost the way.

[@Trumpetmac]

Another great video, I work in American truck manufacturing and it's just like this. You got put music to it and look in awe, how it all comes together

[@brianlowe753]

Hey guys love seeing the Tamara plant build The GX 550. My wife and I just p/u our GX 550 Overtrail last Friday May 24 in Jacksonville Florida and drove it back to Tallahassee area. It performed beyond our expectations.

[@porscheguy09]

Can you imagine how long and how many videos it would take to film and make a video for literally every single part that goes into a car including the final production of the car? I’d like to see someone try to make that video series.

[@RDEnduro]

So would competitors

[@eg4449]

@@RDEnduro ...what competitors? ...

[@ejshelby5460]

I wonder what’s the fundamental difference between the Tahara facility and the Tundra and Tacoma facilities

[@pacman1789]

​​@@eg4449Oh I don't know. How about Nissan, Honda, and Mazda?

[@RitaWheeler-t7o]

What a great experience for you and your team, Larry.. I love how much pride this factory has in its products!.

[@linhabay8803]

Toyota Quality is what makes it number ONE manufacturer in the world.

[@tonyabailey1028]

Awesome video i was really hoping to see the bodyweld shop as thats the part of the plant i work in. Its amazing hearing the same andon music playing in Japan as here in the states.

[@jw715]

it's amazing how the most reliable vehicles are produced, cannot wait to get one, but may have to wait for another two years before it has decent stock in Canada. These beast would can last for another couple decades, and eventually get replaced by the electrical vehicles one day in the future, but I just cannot stop wanting a vehicle like this.

[@sleepii15]

Excited for this to drop! What an amazing opportunity this was! This was super cool to see, thanks for sharing with all of us!

[@theofficialpeterkim]

I love the Japanese people and work ethics. They make the best cars. Another GX will be a future buy for me.

[@twobeagles1365]

I Agree !

[@Kunfucious577]

They just take pride in everything they do. The rest of us think we deserve better than whatever we’re doing.

[@davidwolf226]

What a great experience for you and your team, Larry.

[@trigganometry168]

So nice to see where my 2020 GX460 was born. Thx for sharing!

[@christianm.5481]

I also have a 2020 GX460. Such a great vehicle.

[@ExitTheSystemBTC]

Larry's videos literally make my Saturday morning. Great stuff

[@Spacecadet0730]

That is pretty awesome you got to tour through there. I became aware of the Tahara plant when I got my 2020GX, you are ight it was bittersweet seeing the last 460 built, and then changing over to the 550. I plan on keeping mine for as long as I can, but definitely getting another when I can!

[@mullner88]

Very cool experience. Interesting to think that my ‘24 4Runner was possibly being built there at the time of filming

[@channybsmith]

I have a 22 4runner ORP that was made there and that makes me really happy!!!

[@clide427]

Thank you, Larry. I'm getting the GX or the landcruiser, and this is huge for me.....thanks a million honestly

[@carholic-sz3qv]

06:01 the crazy thing is that those vehicles from the 80’s are still on the roads beeing used in very harsh conditions wow! 😅

[@edmasi]

Man, thank you for this. Truly historical!

[@YouLikeToast]

Whoever films edits and produces your guys videos deserves to be paid a lot. They do such a great job

[@Ill06Taco]

Putting those bumpers on by hand without scratching anything is mad skill

[@joshm9003]

What a dream! I'd never forget an experience like that lol

[@mcanasp96]

I can't wait to see the Colombian streets full of the lc250 and the gx550 !

[@LarryChenPhoto]

I hope you guy liked the episode, feel free to ask any questions in the comments sections, ill do my absolute best to answer them.

[@paul_t_kendall]

One of the coolest things I've seen on KZbin! Thanks!

[@joniboulware1436]

I feel like Toyota/Lexus are knocking it out of the park with new models that the American market likes. The hybrid tech is great.

[@tomepfi]

TMMC West Plant, we build 1100 RAV4's a day. It's interesting how different they assemble a 4Runner or GX compared to a RAV4.

[@davidburrus9813]

The speed is impressive and only exceeded by the quality -- Kaizen simply takes the principle of compound interest but applies it to manufacturing processes. Toyota's Tahara plant is considered their best. Really appreciate my 2015 GX with 98K miles and not a single squeak or rattle.

[@marcinpasnicki248]

Nice to see the same factory that built my 4Runner. Same quality and attention to detail.

[@andybell8847]

So cool Larry!!!! LOVE the GX!!!

[@dylansran6129]

Great job in capturing a detailed video of the Toyota Manufacturing Plant. Loved it.

[@harlanpepper]

It's absolutely the hotness. Cross-shopping a 550 and a LC and you can't lose either way.

[@gtolt-yk6uy]

This is way toyota its on another level of quality and reliability amazing...

[@byrondaniel4410]

I started only buying toyota and haven't had a break down yet one has 250.000 miles still runs perfect

[@JCU84]

I love the 4Runner TRD Pro. If I could afford one I would buy it. I’m searching about the GX550 now. I give Toyota so much credit

[@gavinwalker5686]

Absolutely incredible video and so cool to see inside one of those legendary Toyota plants, even better it’s the Japan plant. The precision, cleanliness, even the food in the cafeteria shows that Kaizen culture and why Toyota makes the best cars.

[@seymorefact4333]

can't wait for the Land Cruiser! Love that its MADE IN JAPAN!

[@deet4895]

Land Cruiser Prado!!!!

[@toddbrown7331]

Bro...how excited were you to be there? Good material...glad i came across your channel!