2021 Lexus LX 570 SUV Review and Off-Road Test 

I happily bought an LX 570 this week. It is a dream to own and I know it will last till my tiny kids are grown.

Thank you!! The trade off for dated technology is immaculate reliability. Most of the European competition won’t even last half the life of these LXs.

Who me? Just a peasant eating leftovers for lunch watching a review on a 100k$ car

That hydraulic suspension is insanely reliable. Air suspensions are so fragile and not quite capable of extreme offroading.

that's not plastic, it's 100% real aluminum

I’d take the LX over every vehicle you named in this video.

All the “plastic” metal is actually real aluminum

Having owned 2 very high end 2023 SUV’s this year…I can say with 100% certainty, they just don’t build them like they used to. The LX and GX are so damn good.

LX has always been my fav. lux SUV. Puts a smile on my face every time I drive it.

The build quality and reliability of this machine makes it the envy of the whole SUV industry,from Mercedes to BMWto even Chevy or Ford and including dodge. They would wish on a falling star to you know what to be successful enough to produce an SUV like the LX570 . Thank you for your effort,even though you failed to be non-biased . This thing is the most awesome machine ever built.

This review is so good. Everytime i watch it, i literaly feel like i am inside the car. I can feel the warmth and security being inside, driving the car. As much as the tech is not highgrade, it still works. I love the LX570. It is well built, beautiful to behold and powerful to drive. The vehicle is also durable and reliable, easy to service and the resale value is high as well.

The answer to the "big question" of why would anybody want a "dinosaur" like LX? It is its legendary reliability. That should suffice for most of the customers.

People looking at the LX are looking at it for specific reasons and don’t want anything from Mercedes, BMW or Audi.

people buy it for reliability.

lx570 & lc200 might be environmental friendly in the long run - despite inefficient fuel consumption, it is built to last unlike its continental competitors & therefore reducing the whole manufacturing cycle as less cars are manufactured, and recycled - imagine those heat and pollution rendered by smelting plant etc

I would pick an LX any day over any of its german brethren. Reliable, comfortable, luxurious, if you want apple car play just get an iPad mounted

This video was freaking amazing! I've never seen anyone put the LX through its paces like this, your skill level never ceases to amaze. I'm a 4-time Lexus owner myself and you're right, the dealer experience is everything. :-D

This car has the engineering, technical off-road drive specs, and power. I would still buy this car, especially with the V-8.. thank you Lexus for keeping that.

That "big, thirsty V8 engine" is bombproof, and is the sole reason why I"m trading in my 2011 570 for a new 2022 model, BEFORE the V6 twin turbos replace the V8.

You probably mean Dinosaur as a bad thing, but actually, I do prefer this kind of reliable dinosaurs (4runners, GX, LX, etc) over anything fancy, over-tech, or delicate as today modern cars and SUVs. I could add the only things these trucks needs are more efficient engines and transmissions.

I want to buy that LX 570 this weekend... wish me luck!

Ryan, Your comparison with an estate home is apt on so many levels. Add the lifespan of the Mercedes, Audi, Land Rover and BMW SUVs together and the number will be lower than the LX's. When it comes to lifespan, who knows if imperiled Infinti/Nissan even has one. Within the next year, Lexus 'infotainment' and tech will be upgraded, when will ANY of the competition upgrade their QDR to match Lexus?

Hi, greetings from Germany (please excuse my bad English)! You do an exellent job by testing the vehicles, and you are my prefered car reviewer in the net! Competently, objectively, patient and gentle work for us to have an idea whats about the actual car. Thank you so much for all the efforts, your videos make my day!

One note regarding the lack of a touchscreen, particularly when entering a destination address. Remember the vehicle has Alexa capable voice recognition. You simply tell it you want to enter a destination. It will ask for the address. You then just tell it where you want to go. I’ve only had one time where it did not respond correctly. You can ask other questions like, “Where is the nearest Wells Fargo Bank” and a list will appear. While you do get used to the infotainment system after a short while, I find voice command the least mentioned feature in most reviews and it can replace most manual entries. The placement of the LX screen is perfect for me, because it is recessed in the dash. This extra distancing makes it easier for me to read (without my readers). Reliability is almost always mentioned re the LX and appropriately so. Here is a small update on my LX and friends who bought different SUVs My 2019 LX - one unplanned trip to Lexus for repair. required a HVAC reboot I might have been able to do myself, was fixed before I got back to work in my loaner. Fix covered by warranty, loaner provided. Friends 2019 - Jeep Grand Cherokee Trail Rated overland. Love that Hemi but 6 unplanned trips to dealer for fixes (suspension and NAV/HVAC related). Nav still not working correctly. All fixes were covered by warranty, loaner sometimes provided. Friends 2019- Mercedes GLE-350 - 3 unplanned trips to dealer for fixes. One involved an oil leak (around engine) which required substantial repair. All fixes were covered by warranty, loaner provided. It’s a little soon to call these “long-term” reliability ratings but I will try to keep you posted. I am still a little unclear on the differences between the LX and Land Cruiser suspension set up. I have Auto Height Control while the Land Cruiser has the KDSS system. Aside from slightly more suspension travel in the LC, I’ve not heard much about other differences or their advantages/disadvantage.

Excellent video, I love the way you consistently test each vehicle impartially.

These are very popular here in Romania. I see them everyday.

The LX is a vehicle that you can hand down to your great grandkids... You'll be lucky to get 5 years out of the other ones without major repair cost... LX is the best highway cruiser, very very comfortable...

“Unlike anything else...” except the land cruiser.

Dude, you are hilarious! Fun review. Downright scathing at times. And honest!

Great review and filming, as was that of the Acura MDX. When the Silverado Trailboss review goes up? Did you take it up the powerline trail too?

Great video! Haven't seen anyone else test the offroad features so clearly.

tried dubai desert safari tour, the operators only drive land cruiser and not hummer, g wagon, range rover - reliability is of foremost priority as they drive 365 days in the harsh environment & getting stuck in a desert with a broken car is a hellish nightmare

This was a GREAT review! Bravo

Nice video! I like that u did the same obstacle with the 4Runner as a comparison.

Dedication at its best.. went to get 4runner to show if it handle it.. brilliant journalism right there👍

LEXUS 👌 LX IT'S EXCELLENT BIG OFFROAD 😎

One of my new favorite channels

lexus is like gold, high re sale value. And thats for a reason !

Who needs AT tires

This is one of your better reviews. I felt just as surprised as you, once the LX was able to get up the hill with all of the mud. I agree with you that you either want to go to the Lexus dealership or the Toyota dealership.

Great contents! Great editing!

Very honest review ever! Like and subs!!

The editing and camera angle change is magnifique

Great review! Thank you.

I appreciated you having the 4Runner available to run up the muddy hill in the exact same conditions. Well done.

Thankyou for one of the best LX review, what I loved most is that you didn't confuse the hydraulic lift kit with air suspension like most other reviewers.

Thank you for the great demonstration of turn control! It would be interesting to know how the LC/LX's turning radius, with turn control on, compares to that of a smaller vehicle, such as the 4R/GX.

It baffles me that no one realizes that the money is spent outside the cockpit in order to go 500000 trouble free miles.

The design of lx 570 is still futuristic then most of the other suvs

get the LX, get an extra set of LC200 wheels with all terrain tires, and you can go just about anywhere. in comfort and style. and 100% agree with the dealership comment. you don't want to be sitting in the waiting area with your employees.

Good one. Keep them coming!

My uncle owns both Lexus lx 570 and land cruiser

Land cruiser is better for off roading but this has more luxury and better interior

I wish you could get the land cruiser exterior with the Lexus interior

Awesome car. But in Mozambique I do ALL that stuff in a Yaris 1.3 😂😂 mud and terrain are the most commonly type of roads we have

Nice review. Useful.

Fantastic review

Great review!!!

I love This Model ❤️❤️❤️

A video comparing a 2008 LX570 to a 2021 would be pretty awesome, like ThrottleHouses video comparing the 2009 LS460 to a 2021 LS500

Amazing video... 🤘

I was like there's no way the Lexus is gonna make it up the muddy hill at least not with this set of tires... I'm amazed

Even with those tires. Yes that's amazing

personal I'll go with the Landcruiser (don't need 3rd row seats)

the LX 570 would be a beast if it has front and rear locking differentials along with the existing center locking diff

What is that “torsian” thing ? TORSEN maybe? Torque-Sensing.

I own these thing and I love it.

My love for Lexus

I can’t wait for the next LX! The drivetrain is gonna be amazing.

Its capabilities are there. The comfort is there. The purchasing factors are whether its old electronics are the deal breaker. I'd say yes reluctantly if this SUV is a daily driver. Getting stuck in L.A. traffic w/o Android Autp and other electronic luxuries to pass the time makes for a frustrating commute.

A proper legend of a vehicle.

Great review Ryan! I love this vehicle....unfortunately no plans to purchase one in near future. My relatives have Lexus and all seem to love them. Change the oil....and these things last forever. You buy this one (LX570) I think you need to follow a 20 year maintenance plan/ (and maybe that long to pay it off!) CCC Austin, TX

Wow amazing truck!

A $100,000 dinosaur. Love that! I'm old, and I LOVE old-school tech, analog gauges, transmission and transfer case levers, instead of buttons and dials, and most importantly, "old-school" reliability. My Lotto dream vehicle would be the equally 'old-school' Toyota Sequoia (as I fell in love after driving one during a long weekend). This LX570 would be my second choice. If you're the type who likes to drive a car 10+ years (trouble-free), then Lexus IS the way to go. And, I think what makes Lexus/Toyota as successful as they are, is that, historically, they do NOT go leaping head first into new technology, and I'm VERY cool with that. What (the hell) is wrong with analog gauges? If you can afford a $100,000 vehicle, chances are you've been driving for a while, and do not 'need' "lane departure" this, and "radar controlled" that, and all manner of super-expensive to repair bells and whistles. I've never owned a Lexus, but I have relatives who do, and they swear by Lexus and would not buy anything else. There's a REASON that Mercedes, BMW's, and Audi's spend an inordinate amount of time in the shop after the first 4 or 5 years.

I like a lot your videos! But it will be awesome to see the Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit or Overland getting tasting here!

I can tell you from experience. The LX is the most comfortable car compared to its competitors. Granted I haven't been in the competing vehicles, but knowing how the sedans compete the SUVs compete on a similar level. I drove a tesla model y and then a lexus LX, the LX was so much more comfortable and smooth while the tesla was Jerky and quick.

Love it!!

I’ve been driving my rx330 since 2005. I think I’m ready to upgrade and it will be one of these. Of course the rx still runs and drives better than some new cars.

Seems like it took a lot of throttle before it transferred power to the wheel with grip. Was that because it was in mud mode?

Thank you for your great videos. Please do a review for 2021-2022 Nissan Armada.

i like it. especially full-time 4wd. video systems in second row is neat.

My dad has the same exact model and options but the interior is red. Also he was going to buy the g63 in the beginning but these cars are much more reliable than any of these German cars or European cars

what do you think of Lx's 4X4 system comparing to the acura MDX's SH-AWD?

So under-appreciated in the US. Along with the land cruiser. The only vehicle any human needs.

That was a great video. Something I don’t think you know. Equipped in my 2001 LS 430 and similarly in my 2010 LS 460, Distronic Cruise control senses when the car drift over the right solid white line and applies throttle downshifting and braking with a warning beeping. In a way it’s lane departure from the right side. This was all ready in the 200 1LS 430 note. Secondly when I show up at a Toyota dealer in Canada they won’t service my Lexus. It is a problem as there are fewer Lexus dealerships.

I like the gray plastic. Anything over piano black plastic is a win. Id prefer metal but it doesn’t look terrible.

This is the best LX review on the youtube !!!

Because it sells the most in the middle east! USA is not it’s main market

I never like the three seats seating across. Would be nice if they modified to only two seating across ( captain seat) for second and third row.

هاذي قناتي المفظلة اتمنى ان تتم ترجمة المحتواى الخوارفي والتصوير الجميل جداً للعربي ويصل لكل المهتمين لعالم السيارات في الوطن العربي شكراً لكم ❤️👍🏻.

Nice thanks 🙏🙏🙏

Personally I think the Lexus looks the best and a v8 ❤

I don’t mind the supposed “dated” entertainment system. I would’ve like you to fully detail it. It sounded great.

I am from South Africa and all LX models available here have Apple car play and android connect as standard features . I would rather have a Lexus than any other brand you mentioned in this video . Reliable ,strong ,powerful and by far the most capable on road and off-road of all the other cars mentioned .

Nice job sir

Enjoyed your video. LC tows a little more at 8000. Also use 87 fuel.

Worth every dollar

Love this

Lexus is beast and will always be my favourite car.

Not sure why but I really prefer the Lx 570 to the lx600.... there just something about this old thing