2024 Lexus GX 550 Overtrail+ Review and Off-Road Test
We get behind the wheel of the new Lexus GX 550 Overtrail+. Does this American luxury Land Cruiser Prado give buyers something better? We check out all the features then take it for a drive on the street and in the dirt.
#lexus #landcruiser #offroad
CONTENTS
00:00 - Introduction
00:41 - Features
10:55 - Road Driving
18:05 - Off-Road Trail Drive
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I cannot hide that fact, this lexus look so beautiful . i love the shape of this SUV boxy and durable
this is the first Lexus that looks good at first sight.
@@ankurmasih7366 well put
agreed. i've always felt lexus were a bit ugly for being luxury vehicles. Theres a few things i feel indifferent about, but this is a really great looking vehicle and i'm super pumped about the features...but $65 starting...i don't know.
It's been a while since a Lexus SUV has actually looked attractive, good for them 👍🏽
I agree. In fact, this design is what I would have imaged Land Rover Discovery would've taken if they stuck to their original LR3 roots.
Never really been a SUV or, more so, Lexus fan but that's a dang good-looking vehicle.
Better be rich to afford it and the premium fuel!
Finally a video of this thing in action after 10000000 stationary reviews lol
The embargo just got lifted yesterday...couldnt have any 'driving' reviews until Feb. 1
I've yet to find any channel like this that actually knows anything about offroading
yeah doing research on any car requires you to check out many reviews to get a balanced look at something
If you know that much, then grab a camera and fill in the blank space. Make your own channel and teach others what you know!
@@dbwater5154this. People can contribute!
There are literally dozens of channels that do actual off roading, rock crawling, camping and anything you want😒………you must be new to KZhead huh!
Love the design and look of this model. Lexus and Toyota have been absolutely killing it in the design "looks" department.
Ryan, In the case of the Overtrail, it is reassuring to see a decent level of sidewall on a GX tire. We are all looking forward to the arrival of your Land Cruiser. 🤩
Excellent video. Ryan is still one of the most authentically excited car people.
The Front grill is sooo much better than the previous gen’s
Passed every other video to start with yours. No one else does off road like you!
My favorite off road tester. Glad you create these videos.
By far my favorite review, thank you!
Finally someone posted a driving review...thank you
Nicer looking than a land rover and probably more reliable as well. The front grille is more toned down than other lexus models. Nice looking machine. Leaps and bounds better looking than the hideous cyber truck
I don’t even know why Land Rover exists at this point. What do they want to be?
The front grill is so much better on this compared to its predecessors.
I really like the idea of a Land Rover, the new defender is in theory a cool SUV. However the reliability and dependability is a joke and always has been, i dont know how anyone could live with it
@@petayV8 show-offs. PURE show offs. Not even Audi is close to that bad.
The production quality of these videos are fantastic! Superb editing. So many different angles and view poihts and not to mention sound editing as well. All cut and spliced and presented beautifully to the viewer to truly appreciate and understand the subject mateer being discussed. Well done sir. The GX is great too.
This is quickly becoming my favorite review channel. Great video, great info.
Best gx550 review out there
Wow, I had been waiting for the test drive of this vehicle...🤩
Lexus did a great job with this refresh of GX. The ground clearance was a little less than I expected (was expecting closer to 10” with 35” tires). If I hadn’t bought a GX 460 the OverTrail (not the +) would be my choice. As it stands I’ll keep my 23 GX for at least 10 years and lift it when the newness wears off so I can really take it off-road
The tires are 265/70/18s, so about 32.5". I don't think anyone has played with the new model yet to know how much taller of a tire will fit.
The tradeoff is that you have 8.9" of ground clearance on 32.5" tires, but you have a lot of articulation with the suspension. Some vehicles let you raise the ride height (Jeep GC Trailhawk) to 10"+ but you lose most of your articulation. In my experience off-road, I'm more often limited by traction than by absolute ground clearance, so I'd rather have the articulation. But everyone's use case is different.
@@JCintheBCC Why not have both ground clearance and articulation?
On most trails I would take more ground clearance over articulation if that compromise has to be made.
This was surprisingly a good thorough review 👏🏻
What a great video to watch! As a 4Runner owner I have to say this vehicle looks so impressive. Love it!
You did a really great job on this review!
most awaited review on this channel
The amount of information and the effort spent to make this video deserves 200M likes Thank you
So glad you ordered the land cruiser!
Ryan always provides the best reviews. I was asleep at my PC at 2:40 am and woke up to see his review pop up, I was so excited I woke up again lol.
I really like the design of the new GX550! Looking forward to seeing it out on the test course!
A beastly offroader.. with Lexus built quality.. dayyum!
Ryan, great video like always!
Great review !
Solid review! Awesome vehicle.
Finally a good looking Lexus
Never thought I would see the day. Since the LFA, they have been producing utter trash. All their cars looked awful, especially with that stupid grill. I am so glad that they finally are doing the luxury offroader look like the Defender. It's a winning formula and I like this version better than any other model year. In twenty years when this thing has somewhat depreciated, maybe I'll buy it!
@@colechapman6976I've always liked Lexus. Your opinion is not relevant, except to you.
@colechapman6976 talking all that trash about the lexus design but u cant afford one. 😂😂
@@colechapman6976 I don't have 20 years so I need one now!
As a previous Lexus Master Tech, this is a great description of AWD vs 4x4. Well done.
Great review. I'm a sucker for a twin-turbo V6 and with Japanese-built Lexus quality, this is my next vehicle.
Nice review. I agree that the gray on gray on the new GX looks awesome.
Excelente video,muy bueno el Lexus gx 550, saludos desde Córdoba Argentina
Arizona is beautiful my god, that sky against that landscape.
Im gonna be watching these for the next couple years. Might be my next vehicle purchase if reliability holds up
Love all the bright colors in the train of vehicles going across the desert 😀
This is an amazing rig!
I hope you are sarcastic when you said “fuel economy is WAY better”
Lexus hit it out of the ball park with the GX550. These will probably more or less spotted at country club golf courses. Great video very through and detail on the all the specifications.
Man this things awesome. The Earth color is absolutely gorgeous with the matching seats. It sounds great in Sport+, it’s detuned from the LX so I hope to expect some tuners unlocking the other 60hp.
$80k is a lot, but 33s and KDSS puts it near Rubicon territory, and for what we paid for our Rubi, paying a bit more to get the on-road goodness might be worth giving up the freedom top and the last bit of off roadiness. Definitely on my short list when we shop in a couple years.
Looks great inside and out.
thats an amazing looking vehicle
Excellent detailed information you provide is top notch. Easy to understand and for the non-initiated, they will be properly educated by what you discuss in your reviews. Well done Ryan. 👍 Interesting vehicle. But I will stick with my 4R TRD OR with the KDSS.
Amazing SUV, Overtrail+ trim looks the best.Can't wait You'll take it into yours course. Greetings
I think I'm grabbing this car to drive across country. Thank you! It looks awesome!😊
As a current GX460 owner, I really like the exterior styling. I would also prefer not having the 3rd row for extra cargo capacity. The interior is functional and non-offensive, but I wish they stuck with some analog gauges. Analog just feels more premium these days. Overall I think I'd wait for the Toyota version so see how the hybrid 4 cylinder setup does for some extra MPG since I don't tow. The seats do look like a win over the 460 for sure.
how does not having the 3rd row improve cargo capacity if you can just fold the 3rd row seats flat down? 😂
@@yamafanboy the seats take up space even when folded... Maybe 7 inches in height the whole width and length of the cargo area. They don't stow into a black hole 😂
@@ShadowBend I speak from a position of great authority when i tell you that 7 inches is not the huge advantage you're probably assuming that it might be.
Idk who designs Toyota Suvs they always nail it and it’s like targeted Buyers are drawing these design Like Camry, fortuner, Innnova hycross “aka” premium Asia version of Highlander/Kuluger, Land Cruiser 300 series and Most popular all time Pickup Toyota Hilux Now Toyota is Bring LC250 Or LC Prado (Rest of the world) .
I like the point you made about making the windshield as slanted as possible, they learned their lesson with the FJ. I still love my FJ but the visibility is ass
Beautiful rig
that's was pretty cool!!
this guy actually knows what he's talking, the 4wd and the center diff stuff...unlike other reviewers...such as on throttle Joe Rait called it full 4x4 and talking complete jubrish in some wrangler reviews
This is just SUV perfection 💝
I enjoyed your video, excellent review. Could I ask that you use metric measurements for future videos, it would be alot easier to compare with wading depths and ground clearance if it was in cm or mm. Cheers
Oh wow, you were in my hometown (I recognize the hotel in the background) glad you got to samplenournoffroad fun
what town?
@@MegaBikieTucson AZ
Excellent video that covers every single detail!! And what a nice design, can't wait to get mine. Quick question, does the L4 button means the overall height of the car is lower when presses the button? Much appreciated!!
Great 4x4! I originally was into the new Sequoia TRD PRO when that released but was upset about it being a hybrid only powertrain with drawbacks such as lack of cargo trunk space due to the battery bulge in the back. Now I have high hopes that this is the 4x4 SUV I want. So far I think Lexus absolutely nailed it with this GX
Looks nice!
I look forward to owning one in the future… like in the used car future. This looks like the replacement for my 470
Love the GX's look. Just out of my price range.
Great video as usual. A question: Is the cabin pretty quiet?
The GX line has yet to disappoint. Looking to pick up a GX470 soon 👀
Thank-you for a nice breakdown of features, style and capabilities . I'm also interested in the Land Cruiser first edition but curious if the i-max 4 engine will sufficiently power a vehicle of that size.. Could you offer some guidance as to how to go about buying the Land Cruiser? It is my understanding that it is not yet available in my area (North East) and/or in some areas dealers are asking ridiculous mark-ups which puts the vehicle in the GX price range.
I have a 2023 tundra, this looks amazing for the family. I feel a trade in coming. 😆
Nice Lexus Spider cameo at 9:04 lmao
Cool review. Hopefully weren't filming drone shots in the wilderness area outside Marana lol.
A beautiful and remarkably rugged and off-road capable vehicle
what about this unibody lexus is rugged lol
@@krebgurfson5732 The Lexus GX550 is body on frame. The same frame used in the Toyota Tundra and,Sequoia
@@krebgurfson5732it is body on frame.
its not unibody you jabroni@@krebgurfson5732
I like your off road test videos….
curious how the 4x4 system compares to that of say the Bronco Wildtrak. Any differences or advantages to either?
thanks
When is it actually arriving. Can I fit two Great Danes in the rear cargo. Need height and width back there. How high of jump off ground for them to get into cargo space or do we need steps
Wow 😯..👏🏻
Love this new look, But it rally is just a bit Toyota with an L on the front. I'm just amazed at how far from normal they went with the styling from the typical L brand. But in no way is it bad here. I love the look. I love the boxy look, yet its not overly square like a Hummer. Its similar to my Xterra. But larger in size and certainly more capable in this case. I love the locking diff options, a minimum must have on a ride like this. I would like to see the course run in 2WD as best as possible, only switching when needed. As well as compare the drive mods to direct 4wheel locking. All in all great, makes me want one for sure! It'll be great to see the accessories to come! Great video, would love to see more like this. Also, get it on slip rollers. lets see just how good that system is! I'd also like to see the space in the rear wit the seats all uninstalled. What kind of floor space is there, Build a custom install with all the excess removed. The trim that it is, I'm a little surprised that they didn't offer a way to completely remove the rear seating.
The distance drone shots make the gx look like a 5th gen 4runner . Going to interesting to see where the 6th gen 4runner goes design wise. This GX is goin to VERY popular... nice review. Too bad the real course was washed away though
Hello! Will you be doing an off-road (ish) review of the Lexus Tx please?
Fuck, this car is stunning. I’m so impressed.
Your thoughts on ladyboys?
Where do you go to order a new land cruiser already? I haven't seen this available on the Toyota site and no one is talking about it.
ooh i love this color. this or the green
Those tires are better than decent. I've had KO2s before and AT3s on my Tacoma for last couple of years and they perform better over all than K02 here in British Columbia. Love the K02 too though but I'll be staying with the AT3s
i want one !!!😮
85k+taxes… glad to know it’s amazing
Would never consider Lexus but this one looks good. Waiting for the hybrid. Want a Land Rover defender but reliability scared me away.
Casually mentioning the G-Wagon at $120k, like you can find one at that price. Great review, would really love to own one of these in 5-10 years when I can afford one!
13:05 Fridays with Frank territory 😂
This looks real good, i am curious what Toyota is gonna do with the 2025 4Runner.
Lesser version of Landcruiser. GX will be top model.
I love Content
Ryan - how long will you have the Land Cruiser?!
This was nice…but can you send it to the Car Care Nut guy. I want to see his review
He already said that the V6TT engine has a lot of German characteristics 😂
he has already reviewed it i'm sure... the video is being edited for upload as we speak.
i know it was an alternative trail but i'd expect the rav4 to do well on those situations too... nice rig and work though
I would expect an old Oldsmobile Delta 88 to go down that road 😅😉
They nailed the look on this one,really good lucking ride! If the drivetrain is as reliable as I hope this will be a real winner. Now how to round up 70K for one…..
Best looking Lexus suv in my opinion. Btw g wagon nowadays is at 150-160k, no more 120k any more😂
I hope when it comes to South Africa the GX550 over trail model with EKDSS functions.
anyone know what insurance on a car like this runs for? say in a ca state. and do gx models hold their value much?
Nice trail, toyota grand highlander could do that trail tno need for a gx
Most previous gen owners dislike this new one. Not me. I love it
we always want to justify our purchases-- even the bad ones!
Why!! I loved that cactus info session over the radio until you turned it off lol
This is a cool rig. Expensive? A bit, but it seems well priced within its class. The Land Cruiser will be a bit cheaper and the upcoming 4Runner, cheaper still. Vehicle aside, how about Tucson in the winter? Looks like a good time to check it out. Passed through and stayed the night a couple years ago during the autumn. I would like to go back and spend more time. Saguaro National Park is beautiful!
Tucson is great in the winter but the rains can wash away plans if a system rolls through.
@@drivingsports Maybe that's more of an El Niño thing. I think typically the region sees its monsoonal rains during the late summer. Regardless, flash flooding is a real threat in the desert which can make normally dry arroyos into raging torrents and washing out roads.
But which park? 😉 The Sonoran desert didn't actually get much rain this winter. You were just here when we got those two weird storms. So unfortunately we didn't get the rains we needed at the end of last year to get a really good strong wildflower bloom this year 😕. And freshly turned up dirt weather from a mini bulldozer or shovels like they probably used to work on the "test course" or mud tires tearing up the dirt... When a sudden hard rain comes is just going to be washed away in the desert.
@@drivingsportsThe Sonoran desert didn't actually get much rain this winter. You were just here when we got those two weird storms. So unfortunately we didn't get the rains we needed at the end of last year to get a really good strong wildflower bloom this year 😕. And freshly turned up dirt weather from a mini bulldozer or shovels like they probably used to work on the "test course" or mud tires tearing up the dirt... When a sudden hard rain comes is just going to be washed away in the desert.
Are those FJ mirrors ?