Land Cruiser VS Lexus GX 550 - Which Is The BEST Off-Roader? What One Should You Buy?
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The best comparison of these vehicles for enthusiasts!
Kai!!! Do a review on the Land Cruiser 200 series!
I read somewhere that the Lexus will have limited slip diff instead of a true locker, unless you get the offroad trim.
Kai absolutely crushed this comparison video
Awesome channel, love the format! Great information! Subbed.
Good job on the comparison. it helps a lot.
This is exactly what I've been waiting for. (from any KZheadr). Great comparison video! Still not sure which I will pick. lol
Lexus for me, mainly because of the powertrain. However, I'm older also now and would like the more luxurious feel hopefully that'll come during daily driving to work.
I much prefer cloth seats and love the Land Cruiser 1958 edition! Thanks for a great video!
What a great comparison. Thank you!!
Great video as always!!!
Wow. Really a great review. I know this was a comparison video but there was some excellent information here that was not covered in most of the other straight up review videos on KZhead. As for the cloth seats in the Land Cruiser, I’d just purchase aftermarket neoprene seat covers.
This is easy for me, it's the Lexus all the way. But get this, my Lexus dealer is selling the GX 550 at MSRP and the Toyota dealers are all price gouging. With the final comparison you make in this video, it would be less expensive to purchase the Lexus than the Toyota! Also, my sales agent said it appears that all the Lexus dealers in AZ have stopped taking deposits for 2024. Super high demand. Finally, the sales and service experience at a Lexus dealer is in a different league than at Toyota.
This is actually why I went with the Lexus GX 550 reservation vs. a Ford Ranger Raptor. All dealers wanted $10-20k over MSRP, for that price, I just bought a better vehicle.
My order is also at MSRP. I have no idea how, but they’re committed to sticking to that for me
After having 20 years of experience with 2 Lexus GX’s, all I can say is they’re ridiculously well made and engineered. I’ve never had more reliable vehicles, and the dealership experience is second to none, so go GX. Also, the turbo V-6 is to me is the way to go for longevity and refinement. Way less complexity and weight of the hybrid system which should equate to longer life, plus in my experience Lexus / Toyota turbo 4’s are kind of harsh and crude.
@@993mikeI just don’t like the requirement for premium fuel. Total rip off where I live
@@mkyhou1160 There is an additive you can put in with every fill up on standard fuel
Very glad you mentioned Kai’s video! He does some amazing hard work so we don’t have to
I’m digging the engine, interior space, and gas tank capacity of the Lexus! Great Video! Super informative
Great comparison. Look forward to the build. I would pick the GX purely on the V6, but i have durability concerns about the swaybar disconnect on the LC, and the Tacoma.
This was a fantastic breakdown, both look to be fantastic vehicles.
great overview with details never revealed on the average review
Thanks for informative videos! What full size SUV(Yukon, expedition , Sequoia) from your experience are most reliable ?
For that small of a price difference, I want the Lexus ownership experience. Driving an LX450 for the adventure car has been amazing, but it's too old to have ever sampled the true dealership experience I hear folks fall over themselves describing. The superior towing numbers, Lexus interior, and eKDSS seal the deal. As for fuel economy, I do very little city driving, and the highway numbers are close enough. I'm willing to pay the small penalty.
What you call a Landcruiser, we call a Prado. In Australia a Landcruiser is the 300 series and I think the perfect overland vehicle. The drivetrain is just thicker and stronger, same as the Lexus. It has a V6 diesel 3,3l. So strong and great mileage. I feel you guys miss out not having the bigger Landcruiser 300.
We do, but in the Lexus LX600. I like the look of the full size 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser over the 2024 Lexus LX 600
It's very funny both cars are carrying the land cruiser badge but one is called land cruiser and the other is called Prado. 😂😂😂😂😂😂
I agree. This here is the Land Cruiser Prado. It is actually a 250 series with some historical features from the 70s and 80s series. The other is the Land cruiser 300 series, which is more sophisticated and come in different trims.
The folks in America are not missing out on a "bigger" Landcruiser 300 - the new 250 Series (aka Prado) is pretty much identical in size to the 300, sharing the same TNGA-F platform and identical wheel base. Only the sheet metal makes the 300 about 5 cm longer than the new Prado. Same interior space, possibly a bit more cramped in the 300 due to the very tall center console.
Wonderful comparison video, It will be legendary Land cruiser bear bone base model for me to do all the crazy stuff as I did to my Land Rover when I was a teenager dacades ago. I also own AMG EQS with all the luxury, power and techs in the world as I need to enjoy like a civilized gentleman.
Thanks for the comparison. Working the configurators - I came out with an $1800 diff (70,900 overland vs 69,100 LC). For me, i'd go with the GX for the EKDSS, fit & finish, & powertrain. Unfortunately, I believe GX will not be as easy as the LC for getting aftermarket updates.
The quality of the video is 10/10. The graphics, soundbites.. really great stuff. I love the lexus and would love to sawsall it. LC is gonna be the cheaper build due to aftermarket support. One thing I think you missed here is the rpm of the top torque. Small criticism since all channels do this, but I always have higher expectations of you hahaha! I think the gas mileage is a lot due to the transmission and turbos, but the torque curve comes into play, plus it's a talking point for offroad use.
Great video, but I really wish we could have heard your choice. Obviously everyone else will have there own reasons to chose one versus the other.
The mid grade LC comes with softex which is durable and easy to clean. No need for premium package upgrade
Got to drive the Lexus gx550 off road last weekend, let me tell you, that suv is amazing, I think is a Land Cruiser killer. The system Lexus use is unbelievable, even the camera systems for off road Is incredible. Great video bud
I am 73, had an old style 85 Land Cruiser. Now have an 05 4Runner limited, which just keeps going, going and going. Plus I have a 17 Jag F-Pace with British racing green paint which now opts out an extra $8500. So, I will go with Lexus Overland-plus, w/o sunroof, and sorry to say gas mileage plus premium fuel is in my budget. I will sell or trade F-Pace and keep 4 runner as beater vehicle till it dies slow death.
I would go Toyota. The cost is close, but the long term gas prices would push me to Toyota. Both are nice I thought Lexus would win.
Would not be surprised if a hybrid comes to the Lexus in a couple of years. Could tip the balance in favor of the GX.
I'd love to see a hybrid overland build. I wonder what the numbers will be on maximum inverter wattage you can pull. My Chevy volt and bolt can both run 1500 watt inverters without breaking a sweat. If Toyota can go a bit higher, you get a massive dual battery system to tap into
I get the feeling that Toyota didn't put a V6 in the LC because they knew it would tank the GX sales. The GX looks to be an amazing offroader but It doesn't look as mod friendly as the LC, and I would know about that because I have a 2020 Grand Cherokee Summit with the last facelift it got and it's insanely hard to find something that actually fits without having to downgrade the whole front to the pre-facelift model.
Of the two you have for me to pick from I would probably go to Lexus just for a little bit higher towing cuz that matters to me a little bit more right now but that's me
Great job! Seems it will mostly likely be lexus for me
Love the GX look and paint options better but the mid trim land cruiser cost difference with Regular gas is certainly appealing. I think the mid trim land cruiser can look just as good with some inexpensive mods and more aggressive tires.
Id still take a loaded 2020 x5 40i any day especially at the used price
What’s the weights of the comparable packages ?
The battery in the LC creates less cargo room and for longevity, the LC battery will eventually need to be replaced(10 years?), the GX will probably last longer since the engine isn't taxed out, id go for the Lexus gx but wait until next year when they fix the bugs they will probably have.
I’m still in the fence. I like the nulux on overtrail and being able to remove moonroof on overtrail. Like the inverter and mileage of the LC. Might just come down to which dealership I’m in line at, Toyota or Lexus, get the allocation I’m looking for first.
Big benefit of the hybrid toyota models, you can set the ac/heat to run all night and sleep in comfort all year round, or at least you can in the hybrid Prius and Rav4s. Engine turns on occasionally to top off the battery. Want to see how much space they have with the rear seats pulled out.
Is this for sure? Would love this for our dog to take the edge of in summer (obviously not parking in full sun on hot days, etc etc)
@@AllenKrughoff i know the prius and rav4 hybrids can, Subaru also has a “dog mode” that’s similar but runs the engine full time.
@@FieldingSmith amazing! Love that
It's a different hybrid system, so won't have same benefit as Prius / RAV4
Even with my contracts with Lexus, I’m probably going Land Cruiser. I tend to go back and forth between a Lexus and Toyota every other year. 2 main reasons for the Land Cruiser over the GX (this is me comparing the middle LC with the premium package to the GX Overtrail non plus model) the first reason is the hybrid, as someone who drives a lot (around 40k miles a year), the MPG makes a massive difference in my monthly bills, also I believe the LC will take regular gas as the GX will take premium, the 2nd reason is the interior. As much as I love the Lexus interior I’m just absolutely in love with that brown interior in the LC. I’m personally not a fan of the interior color choices of the GX at all, especially with the green accents.
For me, it's the GX550 vs the previous-gen 200 series Landcruiser. What do you think about that those 'Cruisers, @Outdoor Auto? Also, correction, you said the GX550 "already comes with leather". That's not true, you get synthetic "Softex" on all GX550 trims except the Luxury trims.
Great video. I have little experience with hybrid vehicles...I think most of them are plug-in...? So apples to apples comparing fuel economy I wonder what the difference is with no electricity in the LC. I rented a jeep wrangler hybrid and wasn't able to use the hybrid capability because I couldn't exactly plug in to my hotel room from the parking lot with a 110v plug, but I'd likely lean towards the lexus for the reasons you mentioned early on, realiability. My GX460 hasn't had a single issue in 4 years, runs well, plenty of power.
Your KDSS description is somehow incomplete. The speed equally plays a factor. At lower speed it’s not about front to back but right to left articulation. It is a great passive system on the LC200, I don’t know about the new version
LC or hybrid GX for me. Hybrid should give tons of trail mpg. 2.4kw inverter. No more Jerry cans, no solar needed with a 1kw power station just for the fridge.
You can get the fake soft Tex leather in the middle grade Land Cruiser without the sunroof and without the premium package.
Yep he missed that
That's the best deal!
They both need a LX600 or Tundra steering rack and if you use a 3rd Gen tundra or sequoia steering rack don’t forget the tie rod sleeves.
I am leaning towards the LC premium because of hybrid motor and the premium fuel requirement and dismal fuel economy of GX550. There are many features in the premium package that I could do without but Toyota is not giving us that option.
My main decision to get the Land Cruiser, was fuel mileage. It will be my wife’s vehicle and she drives around 35,000 miles a year.
Holy cow, at that annual mileage might benefit to have a dedicated commuter unless the offroad worthiness is also needed during the course of that driving.
@@ALMX5DP we live out of the city. It’s 30 minutes one way to school. Plus travel sports. With winter we need a 4wd to get to town.
@@BigWheelFab ah that makes sense. Yeah the LC should be quite a good balance of being economical as well as being capable when the going gets tough.
I’d pick the GX, I have kids, leather is a must. Plus I probably couldn’t get my hands on a 1st edition LC with the round headlights,
Wait for the Land Cruiser TRD PRO and compare that to the Overtrail.
Land cruiser prado 250 vs land cruiser 70 Which one?
I'm lucky enough to own both a 16 GX and a 22 4Runner right now, I think this was a great review of comparing them on paper. In real world for only $1500 I'd pick the Lexus, its a bigger bang for the buck. From my experience, the GX will have much better ride quality, better sound insulation, and better build quality in terms of noise and squeak gremlins. These are pretty big factors for daily driving, and $1500 seems like a bargain. Lexus dealer experience is miles ahead of Toyota, its on the level and surpassed other luxury brands. That's also a big factor. Ability to tow more, better infotainment software and under stressed engine, at these prices the GX wins. I'm not sure if both have self closing rear hatches. I think once the 25 4Runner comes out, it'll be cheapest one. I'm very curious when TFL or some other channel does a side by side test drive. I wish the Over trail would get the Mark Levingston audio system, it only come in the OT+ trim.
I like the Lexus motor more, the lc battery is going to cost a lot to replace, although I hate the Lexus’s front end, how can one put a winch bumper on it? Although I’d take the jeep rubicon myself, I’m a fan of Kie, from tinkers garage.
We picked the LC. Why? Jumped on the opportunity to get the First Edition. I more than likely will pick up a GX after trading in my Sequoia in a couple of years.
Had 2 dealers call me in the past few days , im on the LC first edition call list when they get their allocation one dealer wanted $7500 over the other $9995 do like the regular LC non premium . I can go to Lexus and wait for. a moon roof delete over trail non + model and wait and wait
@@youtubecarspottersguide1 Sheesh! These dealerships are a mess! If I could get the First Edition I would have gotten the LC premium more than likely. Save a little money over the GX. I'm nervous to see what I'll be paying for the First Edition over the 1958 and the standard LC. Hopefully I'll know by the end of the month 🤷🏿♂️🙏🏿🤞🏿
Looking at both options I still prefer the 2022 LC 200 4.5L V8 Diesel with 25mpg.
Great review. I am up in Quebec Canada the Lexus dealer here said 2 year wait and 50K deposit. I live in Ontario so I called my local Lexus dealer Gave him 1000 deposit but the wait time could still be Couple years. 😢
Off topic but have you ever seen or tried the new Yokohama geolander at/xd g017? Looks like it could be right up your alley
I will pick the base land cruiser and upgrade the seats to leatherette a synthetic leather and maybe vinyl floor mart for easy maintenance specially when off road muddy areas also lighter in weight which will increase your payload a little bit
That's not an option unless you know an upholsterer off hand! That was my first thought too, but the 1958 edition only has cloth seats with nearly zero upgrading available. You would have to go to the mid grade land cruiser for roof rails, leather seats, and moonroof, and at that point you're basically at gx territory.
I'd go with the Lexus. I don't like how Toyota implements their hybrids by taking up so much space in the back, I'd rather have the non-hybrid V6 and less complexity. And the Lexus is a few inches longer and has a bigger gas tank which is also nice. And I bet the dealer markup on the LC will be a lot more.
Another thing is fuel. Making some assumptions on the posted MPG ratings so far and assuming regular for the Toy and Premium for the Lexus at 12K miles per year it’s ~$850 more per year in gas for the Lexus. And that’s cheap state fuel prices, not CA etc.
Land Cruiser for me. I have an 05 4Runner so any improvement for gas mileage is welcomed. Use it for mostly snow and road trips and light off roading, with no real use for extra towing capacity. I also just really like the look of the LC.
GX 550 overtrail. 100% Legendary, reliability , Simplicity of a V6 without hybrid. No hybrid equals better reliability, less systems to fail while out on the trail. More space and towing. Ability to have no moonroof, because who cares about that when you have a rooftop tent and stuff covering it. Ultimately, the biggest one for me is the E - KDSS. If you watch the videos on how the E - KDSS works, and the amount of travel with that new suspension on the over trail, is astounding. I can only imagine how amazing the suspension is going to get when the aftermarket gets a hold of the Lexus 550 Overtrail. It also helps a bit that I like the look of the Lexus better
Fuel capacity- there shouldn’t be any reason why the bigger GX tank can’t swap into the LC. Articulation- they aren’t marketing a designated off-road LC yet, so that might be the hold-back on LC articulation. Fuel Econ- will be important to see how much difference remains once both are on 34-35” tires and saddled with drag-chute roof rack.
Would have to make a decision after touching, feeling, and driving both of them.
Smart man Just experienced this. I actually liked the LC more when I thought I’d live the GX
I just can’t get over the LC’s standard onboard 2.4kw power. To me that alone makes it more desirable until such a time that Lexus offers similar.
Just install a good power inverter and you can have 3kv for about $300
@@TheWinwin4all will that tell the vehicle to turn on and off whenever needed to recharge a 1.5kwh battery?
@ALMX5DP 🤔 thought that you meant on board power supply )) not hybrid
@@TheWinwin4all the hybrid system and battery allow the 2.4kw onboard power, which can be very nice to have when camping or doing other random activities or work stuff.
Personally, I would end up with the Lexus GX. If it comes down to about a $1500 difference to get a four year 50,000m basic warranty on Lexus versus a three-year 36 on a Toyota I would pay that not to mention the six versus a hybrid system, looking at it long-term less moving parts less things that can potentially go wrong
I think it's an easy decision simply because of aftermarket support. I'm betting that many more people will be modifying the Land Cruiser then the Lexus. I see a few older Lexus' modded for offroad but basically none of the newer models, they are almost exclusively mall crawlers.
Gx550 ALL DAY. Toyota man 4 life!
LC for me, mostly because of the mpg
I prefer the front look of the LC but otherwise the Lexus is a batter vehicle.
the articulation numbers are "Toyota standard" so who knows... its better than previous generations.. but...... who knows.. they are the same basic truck... in different bodys but the same hard points. anyway.. for us we are waiting not he LC as primary for my wife's truck (and I need to build some parts for it) I have a built 200... idk which will be better but I know the LC will be more adaptable (and what I build will fit the GX anyway since its more overland wiring cabinets bits) IMHO can't go wrong either way now days
My biggest issues with the Lexus vs LC are….Lexus, you can’t get true leather until the top trims(someone please talk me down from this), the MPG’s, and the premium fuel.
Land Cruiser. Easy. It has a more classic look. Also, it's gets the better mpg and the 2400w. And although it will be similar in many ways....we already know the aftermarket will be much better with the LC.
The answer is obvious... whichever one comes with round headlights. Interestingly, I thought the better buy was the Lexus, but my wife said that she absolutely cannot show up to work with a Lexus. People will talk. Show up with a Toyota and no problemz. I thought that was an interesting take on her part. I'm not done with tuition payments for two years so I won't be shopping soon, but I like the 1958.
We need a LC 70 series here in the US. The LC here is nothing more than a 4Runner. I would rather have the 4Runner than the LC. Give me the 70 series!!!
I would love it if we could get the 70's here. I have one but it was imported from Oman. A Brand new 70 Series would be so cool.
@@OutdoorAuto I would buy the 70 in a heartbeat if it was offered here with a proper engine. The 2.8 diesel is out performing the 4.5 diesel. Pretty crazy.
do like the regular GX550 overtrall .....opt to delete the moon roof msrp is $68150 is the one id pick , LC first edition is $76345 why not buy the GX550 , some other prices I did... LC 1958 is $57345 , regular LC is $63345 ,LC premium $67945 , GX 550 premium $64250 3 row , once you get OVER $70K one is in sequoia prices but the cargo space and being to much of a 3 row luxury family school bus
As an owner of a modified Lexus GX 460, I would choose the Land Cruiser. I live in southern Texas. The places I want to see are very far away. Gas is expensive. Also, I want to see the mountains, and a turbo engine loses much less power at elevation.
Turbo engine loses less power at elevation, true, but the GX 550 has dual turbo compared to Land Cruiser single turbo. So not much an argument there.
V6 is still better for the weighted vehicle.
I want the Lexus emotionally and it just feels like a better fit for me utility wise …but my brain says the Land Cruiser because I already have a tundra and I would love a daily with better gas mileage lol 😂
Sounds to me like the Lexus is the way to go... & you don't have to deal with a 4-banger or a hybrid system that's a winner itself
It's quite hard to only get 8 inch of ground clearance with a 33 inch tire. Stock 4runner has 9.6 inch with only a 31 inch tire
This is a very good point... it is pretty low clearance numbers on both.
@@OutdoorAuto One of the reason why LC is better. Sway bar disconnect fits any lift kit but E-KDSS won't.
Gx cause i like lexus TBH
The RAM 3500 won the day for me.😊
gross
Bro lol, does that even fit in a garage?
Landcruiser....1. It just looks like an offroad rig and has a classic look. 2. It seems like an easier platform to build up. Although I would prefer the Lexus engine. If I had no intentions to offroad the vehicle and was just for the family, then I would probably go with the Lexus. 0|||||||0 over both though. 😂
Lexus for sure
Do you think Lexus out live Toyota more because the people buying a Lexus can dealer maintain it for longer and will do anything the dealer says?
The best LC is any gen before this one
Most reliable based on scientific data? Engineers, technicians are not scientists 😂 Toyota's hybrid system used for the trucks raises power with no added taxing or stress to the engine. In fact, it is the exact opposite and helps untax the engine, which will enhance the engine lifetime, by relieving a small percentage of the work load from the engine Toyota was very clever to use the hybrid as they have. Oh and Lexus specifically said we are getting a hybrid GX 550 model, after launch
If you are towing, the HP and torque rating only count until the battery is drained going up a canyon. Nobody talks about this...
17 mpg in 2024,, You got to be kidding me.. Let's wait for the Hybrid.
Land Cruiser because of the hybrid engine.
How will EKDSS impact a lift on these? Are repair prices the same at Lexus vs. Toyota dealers? I did some rough math with colorado fuel prices (premium vs. regular, combined MPG for each) and at 100k miles (if you keep it that long) your fuel costs are 12k for the LC and 20k for the Lexus.
I’ve choosen the Land Cruiser, but one thing I have from Toyota is when I go to have the car serviced, sorry but they are crooks!
Here is a crazy thought….. My 2021 Forester has nearly 11” ground clearance and better angles and brake over angle…. At a fraction of the price lol….. come on, lets be real, who is taking a $100k veh for some desert stripes ?
The correct answer is None Of The Above.... Based on the volatile state of military conflict in the world at large there a very strong likelihood that fuel prices can see a sudden and very significant increase over the next 24 months. You don't want to get stuck with a vehicle that has poor fuel economy numbers. Therefore the smart money would wait for the Hybrid Lexus GX variant to become available.
I never believed in "luxury" vehicled so it would be Toyots with all the luxury amenities LOL
The announcement of the pricing on the Toyota was very disappointing
Dude how u going to do a video and not give us the answer
I would prefer not to have an off-road vehicle with a hybrid system. The GX would be my pick for that reason. I am not saying it would not work fine, I just want things to be less complicated when I am out in the middle of nowhere, putting trust into my ride to get me there and back. Full disclosure... I have a 100 series Land Cruiser and a 3rd Gen Tacoma. I have quite a bit of faith in them. I will wait and see how hybrids work long term.
also hav e a 3rd gen taco, and an other project truck. I will also wait to see how the new technologies fair in the bush under stress.
If u in the middle of nowhere, wouldn’t you want a LC since it’s gonna use regular gas
If a hybrid battery dies on you, you can still drive out on the gas engine alone. It's not like the 12v.
KDSS is proven offloading except for extreme rock crawling. Real world testing of the articulation of the GX are leaders in their class.. unlikely the 250 will exceed those numbers.
I paused at 40secs. Decision prediction: it will be the setup with the most available payload so probably not a hybrid
Wrong, hybrid had larger payload 15:06
land cruiser fuel efficiency is surprisingly low to me considering it's a hybrid.
This type of hybrid is there to increase power and torque with a smaller gas engine, not for economy.
Lexus is the answer