that Nori green is probably the nicest colour I've seen on an SUV

@husshardan3511

23 күн бұрын

Yup, that green looks so much better IRL than on the Lexus website when you use the configurator!

Just took delivery last week from Clearwater Lexus of my GX 550 Overtrail. It is amazing. I was also considering purchasing the Lexus LX but this one became available and I jumped on it. Can't imagine the LX 600 being any better than this at $115k. Did not pay over sticker on the Overtrail. Good company to deal with. Love it.

@jasonlivers4293

23 күн бұрын

How is the base Lexus sound system? Mine should be here before June🤞

@asplmn

23 күн бұрын

At $100k, the LX *is* better. It’s the flagship and based off of the King of the lineup, the Land Cruiser 300. The GX 550 is awesome, but after test driving the GX 550, we walked out with a CPO LX 570. That V8 with the old school SUV character and proven reliability just won our hearts. Enjoy the ride! It’s a cool looking SUV.

@archiedong9696

22 күн бұрын

@@asplmnsame experience. We just picked a CPO 2021 LX over GX550 one week ago. It’s just not that solid as LX. V8 is awesome although GX accelerate faster.

Best looking new SUV, no rear ac controls, no roof ac vents for rear and a shaky hood are deal breakers for 77k.

The designer of this deserves a Nobel Prize.

One of the nicest vehicles you’ve ever reviewed

I'm definitely getting one!!! Thanks for the review.

Insane GX550 Ben !! ❤❤

I’m waiting for this exact spec and color including moonroof delete, should be here next week🤞🤞🤞 Can’t wait! How is the base Lexus sound system? That was my one hangup but couldn’t justify getting the OT+.

This is my dream car! The new model looks so damn good!

Put 100,000 miles on it and sell it for too much money and keep going. That’s the luxury of these.

@AussieDazza

23 күн бұрын

The engine will blow up before then.

@wolfdna788

23 күн бұрын

@@AussieDazza That’s why you get the 100,000 mile warranty

@jml9550

23 күн бұрын

$80k, drive it for 10 years, sell it at $20k. $60k for 10 years means $6k a year, $500 a month, pocket change.

@wolfdna788

23 күн бұрын

@@jml9550exactly

@reddevil6585

23 күн бұрын

@@jml9550yeah worth it if you keep it long term But you have the repair maintenance for 6 year out of warranty too Plus interest & sales tax

These will hold their value extremely well

Bought mine two weeks ago and it’s unreal

Lexus built a insane suv like the green looks good on it. You can go everywhere

I love this GX it looks rugged and capable. Ben you should get rid of the Bronco and get this beast.

@cubs1908wsc

23 күн бұрын

I thought he traded the Raptor for the Ineos. Maybe trade the Rubicon for this? 😆

@sunchaser999

23 күн бұрын

@@cubs1908wscno way should he let go of the 392 for this!

@mikefly562

14 күн бұрын

@@sunchaser999 Agreed...then 392 will be the last of it's kind and I would imagine the 392 will hold it's value for a long time.

Gorgeous. Lexus knocked it out of the park with the new GX. We have an Overtrail + on order also in Nori green. Can’t wait.

@Beef5

2 күн бұрын

You might want to look into the fact that these motors are blowing up left and right.

Couple of things... in other reviews they have shown at freeway speeds the hood flutters/vibrates. And there are reports of this engine failing in the Tundra - spun bearings. I like your Grenadier more! The GX seems like a nice car to go on trips with . The Grenadier seems like a nice truck to go on adventures with.

Ben, great vehicle all around. I would buy this over the Ineos.

Don’t worry about comments from other people. You bout a great vehicle. Plus the way you maintain your cars you should be fine. I live in Deep South with on Chevy ford cdjr dealership. You have to drive at least 2 hours to find a Toyota dealer. Best of luck.

I recently saw one of the ne GX's at a Lexus Dealership in Bellevue, WA, and I must admit, the vehicle is really amazing looking. I'm glad to see more body on frame rugged off road SUVs coming out now, such as this and the land cruiser as well as Inos Grenadier. While I'm currently a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon owner, I like that Jeep is finally getting some very much needed competition.

Looking at one and from people that have one the biggest complaints are the hood flutters at highway speed and if you get the roof rack which I have no intention of getting one the wind noise is very noticeable.

Agreed, best suv at $70k. An optioned up Land Cruiser is about same price, I think this is the one for the price. That color is #1 too.

@husshardan3511

23 күн бұрын

LA Dealers are asking $90K for the 1st Edition LCs! Four cylinder car w plasticky interior.

For sure should have gotten the GX over that FrankenGrenadierstein thing. But it'll make for good views as we watch it implode. 😉Thanks Ben!

I think this would make a great replacement for your gray Land Cruiser, but I did watch another review on the new GX550 and the presenter, who currently owns a GX460, was disappointed, however you seemed impressed with the new GX550 in your reviews. The Jeep and Ineos you have are phenomenal fun toys though I don’t think they make good daily drivers at all. Maybe it could be worth having 4 cars again (2 daily drivers, 2 fun toys)

Yep Big Ben you should've got it!

Do you think the Overtrail Plus is worth the extra spend or would you stick with the basic Overtrail package?

Press and Hold the OK to customize the digital dash sections.

More Ineos content please, I want to know how it performs on/off road, daily driving, and is it worth the price.

@AlphaOmega333

22 күн бұрын

Yes!!!

Can't wait for the 2nd or 3rd year of production - so the kinks are worked out. Its a home run!

I really want to like this, but our Yukon has much more space from what I've seen in videos and the price point is similar for an AT4 or Denali. Our current Denali is getting about 17-19 mpg. I expect the lifters and transmission to go at some point after the warranty ends but we budget for that.

@sunchaser999

23 күн бұрын

It’s hard to go down to a midsize after being in a full size.

It's rated for 13.8 MPG city in Australia !!

I think you did make a mistake in buying the ineos grenadier because Lexus has Superior reliability, the I Ineos Grenadier does not have a predicted reliability yet

Yes Ben, you should have bought one instead of the LCs and the Grenader LOL

There now is a recall for engine failures in the Tundra. Spun main bearings. Also a stop sale. This GX uses the same engine.

@dannyhoward3437

16 күн бұрын

Yep. These are junk.

I’d wait a few years to get this new gx. They have some issues to iron out.

Shoulda woulda coulda! Yep nice color. ❤😂

GO BEN HARDYYY!!!

I was seriously considering buying this but saw one on the road recently. I gotta say it doesn’t look nearly as good in person as on camera. Idk, maybe I’ll stick to my 4Runner for a little longer.

@trumptookthevaccine1679

23 күн бұрын

Same. It looked plan and boring. The new Toyota v6 is spinning bearings too. I’d hold off.

@acousticriff7579

23 күн бұрын

you're out of your mind 😂

@Lmatdhr

22 күн бұрын

It’s a good looking car but there’s no real value prop here over a 4Runner imo given how much more it costs and how much more maintenance will be. Just for people who want the new flashy Lexus that also want to larp as rugged adventurers

I hear the 3.4L Twin Turbo V6 engines are blowing up you're better off with the BMW B58 engine in the Ineos Grenadier

@beri232

22 күн бұрын

100% correct! Never thought I’d see the day BMW made a better drivetrain then Lexus.😞

Looks like you bought it with the child seat strapped in and ready to rock lol. Sweet ride! Think id rather have Black or grey personally but very nice either way

I hear this has hood flutter at highway speed, how bad it is?

For anyone looking at the new Land Cruiser, why would you not consider this when it offers a V6 TT 3.6L?

@ShadowBend

23 күн бұрын

Better MPG and range with the Land Cruiser. The GX fuel economy will be terrible. It's rated barely better than previous gen, but when you start using the boost it will drop quick. I'll give it a year or two to see that things hold up to use, but the LC would be my choice so far. Not to mention the nicer physical switches under the screen in the LC.

@cubs1908wsc

17 күн бұрын

@@ShadowBend I came from a GX460 and I know the feeling 😬 , but you would think the GX550 would be better due to V6 TT 3.6.

the INEOS is really nice, too. You're not going to regret that, especially off road. The INEOS is a vehicle you'll actually want to push, whereas the GX will be one you'll probably not want to take down a bushy trail or creek.

You want one even though there are known issues with the 3.4

I am debating on GX550, the new Land Cruiser or the new 4Runner im waiting to to test drive all three

@mikemayers8672

22 күн бұрын

4Runner’s hydraulic steering and smaller size makes it the most nimble one out of the 3 on road and off.

@Superdada

22 күн бұрын

If I have to spend your money I vote Gx Overtrail

@Beef5

2 күн бұрын

Gx motors are trash and blowing up left and right. 4runner is the only way to go.

5/24/24 - I enjoy your presentations The Ineos Grandier and the Land Cruiser Overtrail Are good-looking However, the reliability of BMW engine no so And the twin-turbo anything Toyota no go Force induction for a small engine for high output just risky Yes diligent maintenance is the name of the game The many moving parts in turbo thermal dynamics is innovative But means more to eventually breakdown and/or replace Yes eventuality for any vehicle will require maintenance and replacement I'll stick to the tried and true aspirated 4 / 6 / 8 Until such time EV / EVhybride / turbo anything Are reliable for the long haul future By 2030 to 2040 then maybe vehicles will be quality non-aspirated engines

@James-ej7yd

23 күн бұрын

To each his own, i guess. I think it looks way cooler in person.

@magnoliap5824

23 күн бұрын

Well said, I agree. Still have NA v6 suv and v8 truck.

Not with the engine problems going on,wait a year or two. Failed main bearings,Toyota just recalled 98,000 Tundras.

Yes, it's a plush Land Cruiser. But it's still a Land Cruiser under those Lexus badges.

@Lmatdhr

22 күн бұрын

Not even very plush tbh. Handsome car but don’t see the value here

Plastic vs Steel. Gren for the win.

@drive-channel1834

23 күн бұрын

OK, don't forget to check your pitman arm. And your parking brake cable and linkages.

@husshardan3511

23 күн бұрын

@@drive-channel1834 What about the main engine bearings?

I told you to buy one & You were worried infotainment system was 12,000 to replace

I like the new gx 550 , however I heard there were a few problems with the SUV, my dad told never to buy the first year model wait until the kinks are work out.😊😊😊.

@jerryclleung

23 күн бұрын

They are failing already, Tundras and LXs… Plus never buy a vehicle with a turbo Let me rephrase that, try staying away from turbo engines…

@drive-channel1834

23 күн бұрын

OK, thanks for your advice

@drive-channel1834

23 күн бұрын

I'll sell my M1 Abrams, it has nothing but turbo, no piston, no crankshaft, no con-rod ...

@jerryclleung

23 күн бұрын

@@drive-channel1834 nahhh… you might need it. Dunno if the term, lock and loaded could be used for her, but I would! 😂

Why does my F-150 get better gas mileage with a 3.5L twin turbo? Weight? I average about 17 (mostly non highway) and 22+ on the highway. 🤔

No, those motors are popping left and right

@BigMikeRobinsonFJB

23 күн бұрын

Really?

@CACressida

23 күн бұрын

​@@BigMikeRobinsonFJB#1 main bearing problems

@asplmn

23 күн бұрын

Unfortunately, yes. Look up the video that Tinkers Adventurers put out. These engines are so incredibly complicated now.

@husshardan3511

23 күн бұрын

Yup, spun bearings. Keep the Grenadier! Or find a Heritage Edition LC.

@MrJohnmichael33

18 күн бұрын

Facts 3.4 L isn’t holding up requires full pull and rebuild

Ditch the bronco for this, Ben

@BenHardyCars

23 күн бұрын

Bronco is already gone

i was told a 12 to 18 month wait to get one which is just ridiculous!!!

All that tech and the mpg is no better than a 4Runner with the naturally aspirated V6 and if the current 4 runner had been given the same transmission it would be 25 mpg of on the highway Sounds like the tires on this example could be over inflated

@garymillerjr4452

23 күн бұрын

The power difference....

@joeblack1052

23 күн бұрын

@@garymillerjr4452 who gives a toss about all that power grow up

@trumptookthevaccine1679

23 күн бұрын

@@joeblack1052men who use vehicles in difficult conditions. You don’t need it at the mall don’t worry.

@acousticriff7579

23 күн бұрын

@@joeblack1052Youre a dope

@joeblack1052

23 күн бұрын

@@acousticriff7579 what a laugh You guys want more power and complain when the price and reliability suffer

No memory seats in GX550 Overtrail without the plus pkg at $80k.

15mpg how is that better than the previous version

Nice looking vehicle but the drivetrain is unproven. Lets see how these are doing as far a reliability in a few years.

Still suffers from poor rear seat room, like its cousins. At least it has the V6. I like the overall look of it, but it's still not as special as the Grenadier, and the Grenadier has better room for taller people.

@Lmatdhr

22 күн бұрын

For the price point the grenadier actually does seem better

I heard this trim level has smoother ride than the luxury version.

@BenHardyCars

23 күн бұрын

It’s a little better

@tomcaldwell5914

23 күн бұрын

That’s because the Overtrail models ride on 18’s, and the Luxury’s have 22’s. There’s a lot more rubber to absorb the bumps on the 18s. I personally would not own any car with 22s, but to each his own.

@MusicLuv80

23 күн бұрын

@@tomcaldwell5914 In that case I hope Luxury version offer 18 inches too. That would be nice.

@beri232

22 күн бұрын

@@tomcaldwell5914 we had a Genesis GV80 with 22’s. Horrible ride quality!

Maaaan… the grenadier has a key… that doesn’t mean anything! The advantage to a keyed ignition used to be that the wires from that key switch went to a solenoid that would then send power to the starter. No permission from a computer to start a car… the grenadier key goes to a computer and gives it a suggestion to turn on the car JUST like the push button in any modern car. The keyswitch in the grenadier is just your money wasted to say you have a key switch. Just like the wasted money on the recaro seats. Grenadier charges a bunch of money for a bunch of gimmicks. “Old school recirculating ball steering”… powered by an electric power steering pump. “Minimal electronics” except the electronic shifter, the auto start stop for the engine, the gauge cluster in a huge screen on the dash, the electronic leveling to the headlights, the electronic locking differentials etc etc. you are paying extra with the grenadier to have your feeling massaged. The grenadier is like going to Vegas and pulling the lever on an electronic slot machine… the lever in no way shape or form is connected to the little wheels spinning around anymore, it’s all just for show.

@husshardan3511

23 күн бұрын

yeah but the hood doesn't shake at speed like the GX, and it the motor is not prone to spinning its main bearings like the GX motor has been doing in the Tundra. Plus if you actually want to go offroad, 8 inches of clearance in the GX is not going to cut it, especially with that big nose on it.

Wait until this Tundra engine croaks

@tomcaldwell5914

23 күн бұрын

I heard that the Tundra motor issues was identified to a manufacturing plant in Texas and has been resolved. The GX is obviously made in Japan. Has anyone else heard the same thing

@trumptookthevaccine1679

23 күн бұрын

2024 still spinning bearings. Don’t know how manufacturing location is affecting engines with tbag one problem …

@yinjonathan1

16 күн бұрын

@@tomcaldwell5914 The LX is made in Japan in same plant as the GX and has the same issues. So this is not a plant specific problem

Whose baby seat is that? Did you buy this GX 550 already Ben?

@BenHardyCars

22 күн бұрын

The owners

Yes you should have got the GX. It will hold it's value and it will be reliabliable. You made a big mistake on the one you bought. You will be lucky if they stay in business and if you decide to sell it , good luck on that. Lexus GX all the way.

@trumptookthevaccine1679

23 күн бұрын

It’s unproven

yea you should have

The 3.4 litre engine hasn’t got the best track record for reliability thus far. So there’s that.

2024 Lexus GX550 Overtrail 3.4L Twin-Turbo V6 10-Speed Automatic 4X4!

It's a looker..but In 2024, with a V6, they couldn't manage squeeze out more than just a couple extra mpg than prior v8 models?!

@reddevil6585

23 күн бұрын

Heavy vechile & boxy If spending $80,000 who is worried about $500 a year more in gas ⛽️ You drive it 5 years how much difference it makes over all Only people buying economy cars should worry about mpg

@ShadowBend

23 күн бұрын

@@reddevil6585 Spending less on fuel is like literally lighting less money on fire.

@reddevil6585

23 күн бұрын

@@ShadowBend everything is setting money on fire People spend fortune on car payment, insurance, repair & maintenance already Unless you drive over 20,000 a year what’s another $600 a year man If keeping long term those hybrid things need repair too. Put 6 cylinder na in cars keep it 20 years (Less rust in dry areas )

@ShadowBend

23 күн бұрын

@@reddevil6585 I agree mostly. I just think slightly better MPG is always good - no matter the vehicle. My GX460 can eek out 22mpg highway on longer drives, but its day to day MPG is pretty low more like 16-17.5. I just kind of wish the 550 could have found an extra MPG or 2 considering its 16 years newer than the 460.

@reddevil6585

23 күн бұрын

@@ShadowBend I wish I was married to Lindsay horan !

You didn’t make a mistake. Wait for a couple of years. 😊

15 mpg city??? I am no tree hugger but come on that’s ridiculously bad. The 243 hp hybrid engine in Highlander gets 36 mpg. If they put some effort in they could have at least get say 25 mpg. They don’t care

Lexus put money on reliability

Going to drive the crap out of it, what it’s made for.

Light off road? It will give the inios a run for its money... it's a land cruiser, those things will be all over Africa and Australia soon with the diesel. I respect ineos but the jury is still out on that one. Going remote places? I would trust a Toyota much more than anything else.

ummm what's up with the old school pop up door locks.

Yes, just buy the GX 550 and sell your other vehicles and be done with it. How can you purchase any property if you are always buying and trading in your vehicles. Surely, you are losing money on these vehicles with the issues you have had with them. Just a thought.

Phev or hybrid?

Wait for 30%off

I told you😑

Should have gotten the Overtrail instead of a bucket of crap Grenadier.

With all the crank bearing and hydrolock issues, I wouldn't touch one with a stick right now. Especially at the price point. Maybe the ones made in Japan are better quality (I assume they still make Lexus in Japan). But I would still wait. That engine is not a particularly thought through design. Well, maybe an "attractive" lease offer, but still.

@jasonlivers4293

23 күн бұрын

Over blown IMHO Considering how many of these drivetrains Toyota has produced the failure rate is like 0.015 percent I think.

@husshardan3511

23 күн бұрын

@@jasonlivers4293 please show your math.

@jasonlivers4293

22 күн бұрын

@@husshardan3511 I did have a typo and meant to say 0.04 percent. However my math is as follows 260ish thousand 3.4 twin turbo Toyota/Lexus motors in the US and 100ish main bearing failures. Totally going off another KZread channel’s numbers so you can definitely take it with a grain of salt but seemed legit.

@jasonlivers4293

22 күн бұрын

Sorry 0.05 percent lol

@geeeee8268

21 күн бұрын

@@jasonlivers4293 I curious where your stats come from. If it was that low, it wouldn't be noticed. But just look at it from common sense perspective. Steel crank bearing in aluminum block....

Yo

U don’t want a 1st year redesign of this car or n e car…Plenty of bugs coming..

You should have bought one? Not me! I don’t want to deal with all those crank bearing issues that are already showing themselves with this new drivetrain.

Lexus is not as off road capable as the Grenadier. Great if you are mall crawling but not great for crawling over rocks. Nice review as always.

@NorthweSteelheadJunkies

23 күн бұрын

Competly false, show us the articulation and wheelbase numbers for the Grenader. Don't even get me started with the overall ride/ drice of the Grenader

@husshardan3511

23 күн бұрын

@@NorthweSteelheadJunkies look at the 8 inches of ground clearance on the GX. Subarus have more. and that big nose that limits approach angles.

@NorthweSteelheadJunkies

22 күн бұрын

@husshardan3511 yet 35" inch tire fav result be fitted on these new GX she the front approach angle fav easily be modified. Clearly you have not beg following GX Overlanders. This is a giant step in the right direction for offroaders that life the GX. I mean if I was you I would stick with the Lezbaru though

@husshardan3511

22 күн бұрын

@@NorthweSteelheadJunkies Lezbaru? If you meant Subaru you just proved my point. After dropping $70k on a GX you need to spend $10k to make it off road worthy. And guess what happens to that Lexus warranty when you start chopping away at your new car? But really the biggest thing to worry about is not ground clearance but the main bearings failing on that motor.

Cupholders for a non-existent 3rd row, encroaching on the already limited space of a body on frame. Terrible!

But you bought a British vehicle instead 🤣 Made that mistake once… but it was a lease so it wasn’t disastrous. Also HIGHLIGHT THE kids CAR SEAT ROOM, please.

@BenHardyCars

23 күн бұрын

I don’t lease right now

No. You shouldn’t have. Every early owner is now complaining about how cheap it feels, how rough and shaky it is on road, and disappointing. But Toyota cult members never admit it…so😂

It’s good that you didn’t buy it. This engine is not reliable at all. Customers are already coming back with the premium model gx550 with engine noises. 😢

Bought one, sat it in the garage and then sold it.

@adamrocks19

23 күн бұрын

Why?

@husshardan3511

23 күн бұрын

@@adamrocks19 flipped it for a profit. Smart man.

Too expensive

Clickbait title….

$100k 🤡🤡🤡

You're so anti-toyota lately should just stay away from any toyota lexus products. You would find a reason to be disappointed with the GX550 so just don't 😂

@BenHardyCars

23 күн бұрын

No im just pro truth

@beexiong2995

23 күн бұрын

@@BenHardyCars truth is pretty obvious. Don't like it you don't have to buy it. Plenty of other manufacturers to buy from.

It's lame. Might as well bought a nissan xterra, It is the blah of blahs.

Like tin can. Not real Lexus quality.