Let's be real.. fifteen years from now.. while the Defenders will be hitting the crushers.. the GX will still be demanding at least $25k on the used car market

@KirkKreifels

Ай бұрын

We'll see! Long term reliability on this power train is inconclusive

@aurorajones8481

Ай бұрын

I dunno... think about this: These cars with screens that have all the features and abilities down to the most basic being tied to them being operational for use. Case in point my WRX has almost everything integrated into that screen, A/C fan, control HVAC blender doors... should that screen go out on me I'm kaput. Now think about 25 years down the line. Do you think these screens will be produced? No. So follow that out, you will be left with a brick of a car because the screens wont be supported. Think I'm joking? Trying buying a first gen screen on a first gen NAV car... go on i dare you. At least those cars had real buttons so you can use them if the screen goes out. Now your hosed man. These cars are a joke.

@ssing7113

Ай бұрын

You mean with inflation it will be the same price they bought it for 😂

@avdp9095

Ай бұрын

Land Rovers are soft roaders, this GX is a proper 4x4......and a Lexus best reliability and LR are considered, at least over here in Europe, worst reliability. You cann't compare both cars.

@jjpark1989

Ай бұрын

As long as they are being built in Japan, I would agree with your statement.

Far better car than the Defender.....

@KirkKreifels

Ай бұрын

In reliability, almost certainly. For space, ride quality, and power, Defender is better.

@avdp9095

Ай бұрын

@@KirkKreifels only reliability counts..... Land Rover, according to almost all UK surveys and disappointed costumers, worst brand and car around.... .

@KirkKreifels

Ай бұрын

LR Defender is the better lease car...assuming it can be had for less payment than GX finance.

@avdp9095

Ай бұрын

@@KirkKreifels that's the difference these days, cars are developed for a lifespan of 5 or 6 years......businesslease term. Very few brands develop cars with a lifespan in mind of 15, 20 more years. Lexus does Land Rover does not. My youngtimer, Volvo 760 gle, build to last 30 years. New Volvo's, Chinese build and components, 5 years, according to our local Volvo dealer, not an official Volvo dealer though.

@TacticalStrudel

Ай бұрын

@@KirkKreifelsa piece of shit with great space, ride quality, and power, is still a piece of shit.

Just when I had lost hope in my oil stocks, they came out with these monster SUVs. Thank you. My kids' university funds are now in safe hands. Thank you!

Kirk, I Like it when You bring Your Wife along during the Review(s). You sound More like you are having a Discussion with Her, Cassy, Than the Audience 😊😎🇺🇲.

Wow! A KZread professional that is being completely honest! I can't tell you how refreshing that is. Viewers base some of their purchases off the information we get from select channels. Thank you for keeping it real. 😉😇

@KirkKreifels

Ай бұрын

Kids bring out the highlights and lowlights of cars quite effectively lol

@agentassfart3046

Ай бұрын

Yes! This 100% please keep this core value Kirk and co! So many channels now clearly suffer from influence.

@gearmonkey5904

Ай бұрын

lol 😂 in 15 years I am guessing that the GX will be very costly 💲💲💲💲💲💲💲💲💲to have still on the road in costly repairs.

@SteppingIntoPurpose7

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the honest review I have 4 children and there is no room for a stroller and bearly groceries from sams or Costco. Just saved me money and time going to the dealership.

@user-bn3ik4hz7z

Ай бұрын

Dropping two cylinders, adding gears, and keeping mpg the same? I know it’s government mandates but at the expense of reliability is beyond frustrating

Kirk keeping the fanny pack alive.🤣 Thanks for the review.

This GX looks amazing. I look forward to buying one off lease in a few years.

New GX is a home run for Lexus from all levels. 👑👑.Excellent rival for the defender and better than the discovery as well. Obviously there will be some haters who will complain .🙄

The best KZreadr that creates so good, reliable and practical content about Toyota/Lexus, thanks Kirk!

@KirkKreifels

Ай бұрын

My pleasure!

I'll take a GX over a Defender everyday. The reliability of the Defender doesn't have the best track record.

Lexus's relliability is far better than the Defender, meanwhile their interior is for sure great.

I appreciate the running board demo and discussion 👍

reliability over everything. love the new gx550.

@BaileyWiggebutt

Ай бұрын

Especially for a SUV.

@juanshaftpatel7488

Ай бұрын

how do you know its reliable? that engine is already having problems

@blazecarr

Ай бұрын

@@juanshaftpatel7488 I have the same motor. Haven't had any issues.

@kromahj

Ай бұрын

@@blazecarr you are only one person 😂😂

@kromahj

Ай бұрын

@@blazecarr the old one is bulletproof, I will never trade that for this new one

Great video 💯

Keep the reviews coming! It's definitely making the time fly until my order is in. 👍🏾

Bulletproof. Will last forever. Looking forward to the hybrid. Hopefully PHEV soon.

Good review based on family practicality. Thanks!

Love the look of this GX and like you said, as an off-road capable option. But for family with 2+ kids, the TX is the one. I spent some time with friends who are having their second kid and got the TX. So spacious and comfortable. I was very impressed.

@normanli7085

Ай бұрын

Its even more spacious than the "full size" (and much more pricy) LX600.

I just bought an Overtrail plus. As first I couldn’t see the HUD, but I was able to adjust it higher up. Or maybe you’re just that much taller. Great review

Love the family review. Been there with the baby. Thanks for the honest opinion

As always, great review!

The frost effects has been out for over 25 years/ electronic window tinting. It only uses mili-voltage electricity to make it clear. Love it 😍

A neighbor of mine just got the new tacoma and the valve body just went out. I hope people have better luck with there new Toyotas 🙏🏼.

I believe the Defender is not body-on-frame while this GX is. This GX does look narrow in this video.

I love how KZread channels go from “Here’s how this SUV performs on the trail” to “Here’s how this SUV performs for my family of five in this Costco parking lot.” Haha, car reviews!

Superb presentation.

@KirkKreifels

Ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

I have a '22 Sienna and with kids I think I may stay with the Sienna. Thanks for the family review!

@KirkKreifels

Ай бұрын

GX is fine for older kids who can buckle themselves. Under 5 years old....it is harder than it needs to be. Sienna is great for families even though it's a tad smaller than previous generation.

@vangstr

Ай бұрын

Any minivan will have more space than that suv😂😂😂

@AJ88874

Ай бұрын

The only thing the new Sienna needs is a Pano Roof and it would be perfect

@trdrav4

Ай бұрын

Minivans aren't overland trendy yet

@Old.School.Ronin.01

Ай бұрын

@@trdrav4 Get a Mitsubishi Delica?

My man with them ORGANICS!

Great review Kirk!

Practicality TX, Cool factor GX.

Great review, I went to see one for myself and its such a great car, almost perfect besides the few issues you've mentioned. One thing though you could review is the ambient light during overcast days or nighttime.

Beautiful vehicle! I'd be interested if they had an XL version. I really wish Lexus and Toyota made direct competitors to the Suburban and Expedition. The sequoia is still too small in the back. Big families need big cargo spaces. Toyota is leaving money on the table in the segment, as well as with the 250/350 size diesel trucks.

@rightlanehog3151

Ай бұрын

Beyond the super-sized SUV and pickup category, Toyota has many types of vehicles they don't bring to our market.

@SuperBacDoc

Ай бұрын

Exactly! The Suburban is very nice and the higher end trim is comparable to Lexus but Suburban needs a high end competitor in the space category

@JStryker7

Ай бұрын

Buy a bus if you have an entire herd of children

@jdavies

Ай бұрын

@@JStryker7 It’s obvious you’re trolling, but a nice 3-axle motorhome is an eventual goal, with a more practical 8-seater in the stacker trailer. I’d love that spacious 8-seater to be a Toyota.

@JStryker7

Ай бұрын

@@jdavies hahahaha fair enough

Kirk- making fanny pack great again . I now want one again. I had a ninja turtle one back in the day . Lol

@stillinsocal42

Ай бұрын

My niece just gave me a Grumpy one for my birthday. Not sure why?

@mrgurulittle7000

Ай бұрын

I have a fanny pack. Just got one last year.👍

This is a very sharp design. I could see this in 7 yrs still looking good. And Kirk and co pilot showing the world how to install a baby seat properly! Bravo. So many videos showing a seat installed wrong! Thanks Kirk and co.

For me, the GX (and Land Cruiser) just needs one thing to knock it out of the park, and it's nothing to do with powertrain. Give us a split tail-gate. I'll take all the other shortcomings.

@ssing7113

Ай бұрын

Yep. I have the 200. I’m god for bid looking at a Range Rover just because they decided to give it attention with the back rest..

@PhiCongDoan7587

Ай бұрын

Yes at least keep the "clam shell" tailgate or split tailgate. Especially if you know something will fall out upon opening. It's a real truck. I didn't mind the "refrigerator door" or aka the 5th door on the 460. That could be a pro for the Defender though.

@MD-dw5qg

Ай бұрын

Totally agree!

@ibanezmakki

17 күн бұрын

I think you mean the fridge door 😊.. unfortunately the Prado and GX never offered the split tail gate.. the 300 series losing that split tail gate though .. that was tragic

@steveh545

17 күн бұрын

@@ibanezmakki yup. I know. But it was the most enduring feature of the old “Land Cruiser”. (I.e. not the Prado)

No jelly was abused in the making of this video

Nice you could open the window before opening the back door. We just cringe and open slowly as a waterfall of groceries pour out.😅

Put some 17” wheels with some 33” AT’s on it and it will be set. But maybe that’s on the OverTrail model.

Great to see your practical review on this Kirk! We need to go to Tahara factory together soon!

Love the color and the 22" wheels fit perfectly. My dream car, but will not reach Europe and it will be crazy expensive if it arrives here...

@OldelCpt

Ай бұрын

22” wheels are ridiculous and uncomfortable, my opinion. Why buy a comfortable ride and make it uncomfortable to look silly?

I like the Defender interior, but I wan't to buy and I just can't get beyond the difference in reliability and dealership experience between the two.

Where are you filming this? Looks lovely. Some where in Florida?

Had some similar complaints to you, but playing around in one earlier this week I found some nice features you may not have known about. 1. You can adjust the heads up display within a pretty large area on the windshield. It was in a very poor spot by default but I was able to adjust it to an area that felt much better / more natural. 2. If you hit that "button" on the display that looks like 6 squares, it brings up "commonly used features" and I believe you can actual save a few to always be on there / pin them. Massaging seats would be the first thing I would pin because these are the best massaging seats I've experienced in a car. But still, great review. Thanks for all the info.

@KirkKreifels

Ай бұрын

Thanks. The HUD was adjusted properly. If I moved it higher it got blurry and more dim. I don't believe the massage seats can be moved to the frequently used area.

Rocking the fanny pack, ❤ it dude!

the overtrail should have come with 17" wheels instead of 18"

honestly dont think too many people will cross shop the defender and GX. i feel like the people who buy each are totally different.

This thing is sweet, great colour choice!

5 kids?! Lots of Respect bro! God bless you and your wife for than, God bless you’re kids!

This looks to be the better buy than QX80? Or are they not direct competitor?

@KirkKreifels

Ай бұрын

Qx80 is bigger more expensive and more powerful but I bet you'll have some cross shopping . LX is the main rival to qx80

@Ian-mv4qq

Ай бұрын

@@KirkKreifels Got it. Thanks. So this is kinda in its own class, below Qx80. What about vs X7?

i dont like too much tech

How much does AVS truly improve comfort and handling in highway and city driving? and the GX550H will come soon? Thank you.

Defender?😂😂😂this guy is blind😂😂😂

Five kids? Wow! In all of your experience, what model vehicle (anything sold in US) would best accommodate your whole crew? Thanks!

@KirkKreifels

Ай бұрын

Any minivan 🚐

If you can do a video of various gx trims to get an better Idea of what different trims have to offer, am looking to get an entry level gx-550 I believe the premium model.

I say you need to drive it to Miami so Cass can see her cousin rob and I can see this for myself lol.

Love the color. I think it’s nicer than the previous one.

Awesome

"Nice! Which part of Florida do you live in? The weather there is always so beautiful."

Interesting you say you’d have a TX over a GX. My dad would said, forget the family and get a GX. 😅 I would prefer RX. They’re all great cars though.

@KirkKreifels

Ай бұрын

Rx is the worst of the bunch. I'd take NX TX and gx over it.

@mrgurulittle7000

Ай бұрын

@@KirkKreifelsNX isn’t as premium feeling as RX though.

@maribogukun

Ай бұрын

Why is the RX worst of the bunch?

Does this GX or TX (on 20 inch wheels) have a smoother/more comfortable ride quality?

@OldelCpt

Ай бұрын

Other GX 550 reviewers have said yes. Don’t get 22” uncomfortable

@TXJ232

Ай бұрын

TX is unibody and will have a smoother ride. Avoid the 22" wheels on both vehicles if you prioritize ride quality.

@PhiCongDoan7587

Ай бұрын

I can't wait to see the full review too on the TX. Coming from a family of 4 little ones. Previously has a GX460 then traded it up to a LX570. Really wanted to go back to the GX550 however some of the specs didn't knock it out of the park for me...

Third row delete on the OT was smart. Not very useful third row.

@KirkKreifels

Ай бұрын

It's an occasional third row still

@sunchaser999

Ай бұрын

Agreed. It’s to appease those who feel they need it but in reality it works best as a two row. It’s not a huge vehicle by any means.

What city is that? Looks nice!

Love it . Kirk when your wife is your assistant . Thank you

@KirkKreifels

Ай бұрын

She's incredible

Can the Lexus assist turn on massaging seats with voice command.?

Only wish for me is physical buttons for most used things (like seat heating/cooling) and a larger fuel tank. This new prado looks sweet as hell. Can you get the overtrail trims at 3 rows? I kinda dig that colorway, that's my gripe with the 4runner that I can't get the trailhunter on 3 rows cause of the batteries. The next battery innovation cant get here sooner.

I’m so glad I’m not the only dad who rocks a fanny pack. No joke. I’ve got two. Where did you film this? The area by the water in the first minute. Is this a nice area to come visit for a quiet weekend with the wife? 2:25 the way you did this section with the trims on the left screen is perfect to explain the trims. Loved that. 4:00 my wife is trying to get me to have a fifth kid. Our youngest is a teenager now. 😅😅😅

@KirkKreifels

Ай бұрын

People visit Naples, FL from all over the world. It's great.

@americandude3825

Ай бұрын

@@KirkKreifels ok. Ty.

Defender already looks dated. This thing will look good for a long time.

格好良い🎉✨✨

The heads up display is adjustable. You can move it up and down, left and right and adjust the brightness. Moving it around also eliminates the fuzziness.

In France we don’t have the LX GX, IS and TX. I wish we could get those one day. Because to us, those cars looks ultra luxuary.

@kirk now that you’ve driven both of them, would you choose the Overtrail version of this over the Land Cruiser? Single guy, so third row or space for kids isn’t necessary.

@KirkKreifels

Ай бұрын

It's the same except the Lexus gets eKDSS. And the LC gets the hybrid for now. Get the one you think looks best 😊

@willventuri

Ай бұрын

So you don’t think one drives significantly better than the other? (Acceleration, road noise, suspension, seat comfort, etc?)

@OldelCpt

Ай бұрын

Also get adaptive suspension in the GX that automatically adjusts depending on mode (and conditions?). Can tow 9096 lbs GX vs 6000 lbs. better service with Lexus. Toyota dealers are such crooks when it comes to service. Better interior in GX.

If you want a GX outgoing model of this new one for family usage specially with kids, Minivan is your best bet. This SUV can be a off-roading toy at best. Nice color on the your GX

elbow out the window width, easy coffee pickup.

The GX with its industrial paint scheme and very black plastic interior looks like a Toyota built for a mission rather than a Lexus comfort or luxury. Imagine that you have closed sweet deal at Costco in rebel controlled territory and are headed to the border, but being chased by a warlord in a Hilux about 2 clicks away. The GX will get you there, the Defender might break down. 😂

@ssing7113

Ай бұрын

Exactly on point. Did no one notice they watered down the Lexus and turned it into a Toyota now…. Kinda disappointed in Toyota. Yea it’s a pretty cool design. Just saw one in person here in Hawaii. Yet it’s quite blah for the price tag inside. Looks like a little bit nicer Toyota. Gone are the wood steering wheels apparently 😂

@mylifeislegendary386-hb3us

Ай бұрын

​​@@ssing7113 new GX and Lexus interiors are better than ever while been up to date. So you singular opinion is wrong and that's ok. People like you will always say something nonsense like this comment

While I only had my 23 GX for seven months, I know that squishy brake pedal feeling all too well! I was honestly going to take it back the first week until I looked it up and found out it is how they all are. I skipped around a little bit in the video. Did you by chance how it drives on the highway at 70 miles an hour? My 23 drove like a drunk while it was on the highway. I know it was not the grooves in the highway no other vehicle I’ve ever had did this, it would have this weird swaying back n fourth motion a few inches when you were driving on the highway 70+. I would consider the new GX if this version of the engine and transmission show zero manufacture failures. The new Tundra with the 3.5L is off to a VERY rough start, with someone posting almost daily that their engine failed. My only gripe about this vehicle is the screen. We fought so hard to have the climate controls separated from the screen and we got lucky for two years and they decided to put it back. These damn screens, and people thinking it makes the car more technologically advanced. It’s actually a technological downfall considering if that screen fails not only is it expensive but you’re locked out of anything important you need. Otherwise I love it! For the price of a new TRD PRO or Trailhunter Tacoma, you might as well get this!

@KirkKreifels

Ай бұрын

This drives great on the highway in comparison to the old gx. Also new safety features are night and day better

@OldelCpt

Ай бұрын

The GX 460 all have the KDSS system, because of it, it can afford to have a larger sway bar than say the 4Runner without it, and thus more rigid in cornering. It also links the front and back. So, my guess is that your car had an issue with that system, a leak perhaps and it basically acted like the sway bar was disconnected for off-roading while driving on flat road. Not normal.

Do the wheels look as bad in person as it does online? The only wheels that look OK are the base trim ones (ironically). The rest look terrible.

@4ft3rburn3r

Ай бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. The wheels on the base Premium trim looks the best.

@KirkKreifels

Ай бұрын

They don't bother me too much but ironically I'd take the 18" or 20" instead

Did you adjust the height of the heads up display. I found to adjust up much higher than most of my vehicles

@KirkKreifels

Ай бұрын

If i have it higher, it becomes blurry for me on the GX

Kirk, If I had this kind of money to spend on a TNGA-F 4X4, I would select a Land Cruiser with two-tone paint . 🤩

He is Lexus salesman 🎉

@chibbyylol

Ай бұрын

was I think

@KirkKreifels

Ай бұрын

Retired Lexus master sales consultant*

Kirk, love your reviews as always!! We’ve got 3 kids and that behind 3rd row space absolutely wouldn’t work for us with sports, scouts, band and dance activities! It’s a great vehicle but I’m with @richardmr2, I’m sticking with my Sienna for all our functions. Plus I can’t afford anything in this price range in this lifetime….

The new Nissan Armada will mop the floor with the Defender just like the Land Cruiser 300 is doing currently.

As a shortcut to the massage feature you can ptobably use the voice control "hey lexus, turn on massage". Havent tested it, but i know lexus has been expanding the voice control a bit in previous software updates

@KirkKreifels

Ай бұрын

It doesn't work

@matthewchau2481

Ай бұрын

@@KirkKreifels shame, but thanks for testng it out.

The best or nothing, this is what Mercedes Benz was referring to in their slogan. Lexus appears to be the only reliable brand out there, even parent company Toyota is struggling

@braalo07

Ай бұрын

@@naveenthemachine You are reaching bro lol. Which MB and BMW comes close to this, both in looks, reliability, price and off-road abilities. What you are looking at right here is 2024/25 Best Luxury/Adventure/Off-road SUV

@braalo07

Ай бұрын

@@naveenthemachine every brand has some issues even Lexus, however, Lexus appears to be able to fix their issues. My best friend's MB has been in the shop for weeks and they couldn't figure out the problem until he decided to return it and get a newer one. With Lexus, they fix the problem most of the times and it never happens again

@ssing7113

Ай бұрын

Days of ultra reliability is gone my friend. Sorry to be the one to break the news Just look how things have shifted at Lexus.

@mylifeislegendary386-hb3us

Ай бұрын

​@@ssing7113 days of ultra reliability is not gone and once again your singular opinion doesn't matter

@braalo07

Ай бұрын

@@ssing7113 exactly but Lexus is still miles better than anything else out there. It has gotten much worse for the rest of the industry it seems

GX or MDX for short daily commuter and weekend family hauler ?

I think they eliminated KDSS option on the new 4Runner too… was great engineering

How things have changed. I used to load my infant son into the back of my Honda Prelude. Never thought it was an issue. lol

Is this the same engine that’s in the new tundra?

@OldelCpt

Ай бұрын

Yes, but with smaller turbo to kick in sooner.

Is there something physically different with the GX V6 Turbo engine? Just wondering why it takes premium fuel. If you could get a different tune on the engine, then maybe it'll take regular fuel.

@chibbyylol

Ай бұрын

Turbos are smaller specifically on the GX compared to the Tundra, LX, LC300 etc

@KirkKreifels

Ай бұрын

Which makes sense why it's so punchy early in the rev range and fizzles at the top

I love all these polarized opinions here. It is very interesting to me having owned Toyota, Jeep and Land Rover it is about what you desire and everyone is entitled for that. If you gave me the previous Lexus GX for free, of course every Lexus/Toyota head will jump to it. But for me, If I wanted a Luxury vehicle to sit on and drive, yes Land Rover Defender did it for me. Jeep is a different story, but I'm here about Kreifels comparison with the Defender. No need to lecture me about Reliability, Long term value, If I can reach the destination and go home safely. I'm so tired of that, I'm on your side Toyota/Lexus because I lived it.. oh what a polarized universe we live in so done with comparison. That is why live in our shoes before biased opinions, and that is why I just try them all. Just in case you wonder what would I hand over my when he graduates high school? Well you know the answer, my Toyota lol

I bought the new design Land Rover discovery when it came out In 2017. It was a very good ride until it crosses the 5 yr mark when issues started to pop up every now and then I was going to replace it with the Defender until I saw the GX 550, I put my down payment without hesitation. Lexus reliability can’t be beaten by LandRover.

I hope they come out with an F Sport version b/c that will be the one I purchase.

😍

How does it compare to the Defender in fit and finish and driving dynamics? Which one would you pick?

I would get overtrail plus than the luxury plus, it has ekdss and I like the two tone exterior color.

Did you try turning on massage seats by voice „Hey Lexus”?

@KirkKreifels

Ай бұрын

It doesn't work. I tried in Arizona on the media drive

Make no mistake, the Defender won't get you back from the grocery store, while that Lexus will be your son's college vehicle. I will be waiting for the 2025 Overland + after the kinks are worked out from the first model year.

Does the Land Cruiser have double laminated windows for just as good of NVH as the Lexus GX?

@KirkKreifels

Ай бұрын

Defender isn't quite as quiet as this nor is the land cruiser.

Comparing Lexus with Defender …. You sure what you’re talking bout?

When's the Land Cruiser review coming? Would love to hear your comments comparing the GX and Land Cruiser, especially their engines, power and fuel economy!

@KirkKreifels

Ай бұрын

I've driven the taco hybrid and this ttv6 is better. Still need more time with that smaller iforcemax

@AR-up4xe

Ай бұрын

Do you think that there's any chance the coming GX Hybrid will come with the same engine as the Lexus TX550H+ PHEV?? Or do you think it'll be the same as the LC?

Love the new Gx. But i hate that you can't get 3rd row on Overtrail+