2024 Lexus GX 550 Overtrail Off-Road Test 

The GX now has rock sliders as an option

That's one of the best looking vehicles I've seen in a long time

this thing is masterpiece... luxury and off-road combined.

This has everything: Luxury, comfort, ruggedness, good looks and reliability.

Never thought a Lexus SUV would look better than a Land Rover, but here we are.

This is probably my favorite vehicle to come out in a long time. I would have a _huge_ payment, but this Lexus is beautiful.

More off-road content never hurt anyone :)

My local SoCal Lexus dealers are selling the new 2024 GX 550s that start at $103k+. I am glad I bought my 2023 GX 460 luxury edition with an off-road package for $63k and 2.49% Lexus financing.

This machine looks sick in black!!

Such a great redesign. Can’t keep my eyes off it. Gonna age so well.

If I had money, I’d get one of these. 😅 love how boxy and functional it is. And it’s a Lexus!

I like the exterior lines, the squared edges, and the rugged look. So many SUV's look similar.

I appreciate that you built and put this test vehicle through a respectable off-road trail!

Nice start to a Saturday. Thank you sir

I’ll never get tired of Ryan’s video structure, super detailed and organized, not to mention entertaining and so many new vehicles. Keep it up!

I was never a Lexus Fan, but this one is quite nice. Looks great and awesome performance.

Owner of an RX, love this one. Shall we change it and have the budget, that's the one I will consider. My 4yo son this morning asked me to play your video of the Rav4 and Forester on the snow, while he was holding his Rav4 toy car.

The perfect vehicle for the thousands who will off road their new GX's! Lexus needs to offer a version with a winch, rock sliders, ladder and roof tent.

That (E)KDSS is fantastic. Love my KDSS on my 4R. I hope more people tune into that and make it a standard feature, instead of an option. Glad you got to experience it on your course here. I think it sort of proved my theory about how much easier it is to get through there with it, then w/out it.

I love the new GX...I often daydream of a hybrid powered version (or even the current twin-turbo version would be amazing)...and I start thinking of what body parts I can sell to get one. but, gotta say, I'm not in love with the pop-out rear glass. My current 5th gen 4Runner (and I think all 4Runners) have rear glass that rolls down with a button on the center console and by putting the key in the tailgate and turning it (left down, right up). It's awesome, and I often roll the rear glass down to give my pups some fresh air or just whenever it's a beautiful 70ish degrees outside and I can. I've even rolled it down on the freeway at 75mph and I could barely even perceive any difference in sound. it's just really cool. The tech exists, it's been around on 4Runners since Napoleon. I get the pop-out glass is cheaper, but this is a lexus...cheaper isn't exactly the point. Not sure why, but I fully expected the new GX and Land Cruiser to have roll down rear glass...it makes me a little sad that they don't, but I guess happy that I have what I have and get to keep all my body parts.

Man she looks good in black!

You can option rock sliders with the gx aswell. It's on their build site at least. Can't wait for 2040 when I can afford one!

I was just waiting for You take it to Yours course. Great off road review. Greetings

Yep this would definitely get me to Costco. Great video! Been watching you a while, your channel and content has really expanded and grown! Awesome work.

Absolutely love this channel. Ryan is just such a down to Earth likable guy.

Great video, as always... I recently took one of these on a short test drive at Lexus... loved it.Smooth,light and very nimble feeling for its mass. Perfect ride position as a driver with a nice high perch and comfortable cockpit. These videos are great. What a life! Lol

Excellent review! Good job!

Fantastic Test! Thank you.

Awesome video man!

Fantastic video, can’t wait to see the aftermarket approach with these new GXs. Looks even better in the offroad environment.

Excellent video - great course you built as a testing ground. Bravo.

Thanks for another great video on this vehicle Ryan! My allocation is the OT+ in this color. Rock rails from factory (didn't want them but after this video glad they're on it). Due late April...we'll see. 👍

Ryan, I hope you have been over the course with a metal detector to determine whether or not more saw blades are half-buried on your property. Besides, you have probably always wanted a metal detector and now you have a valid reason to get one. 😉😉

can't wait for the hybrid version!! Great video as usual!

It's such an amazing! Vehicle, love! It

Toyota / Lexus really need to up the size of tires on its SUV’s and trucks to at least 285. These 265’s just look wrong. “Like skipping leg day” in the gym.

Wow …..👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Love it !!!

Great test!

That front door closing sound at 14:18 is where it gets you gelandewagen daydreaming. :)

Yesssss best off road reviewer around!

Great video. super informative. Looking forward to getting one of the first Overtail +'s in April - at least that's what I'm being told right now:)

Great review.

This is such a great build. Great video content too. Question, did you air down at all for your off-road test, or did I miss that?

Love the way this new GX looks.

I love your automotive content. Your reviews and adventures are top-notch and always hit the spot. Keep up the awesome work, looking forward to what’s next! #DrivingSportsTVFan”

Thats such an amazing vehicle) thanks)

That's a beautiful interior !

Love this. A real SUV.

I'd buy one today if I had the money. I love the boxy look.

Nice review 🎉🇰🇭

Dream machine!

A unique combination of everything.. 😮

Thats such an amazing vehicle!

I have a 2013 gx. It is the best car I've ever had.

A really great course. It has now become a really extensive route. The only thing missing is the steep climb. And the Lexus is great too.

Wow this is such an improvement over the old GX. Very appealing now.

So happy Lexus kept this as proper off road vehicle.

It is a handsome vehicle!

I have one reserved. I'm 29 years old now, have a new excellent medical career, and owned two 5th gen 4Runners over the past 11 years, dislike the current GX, so happy to FINALLY be getting a trustworthy 4x4 that is actually modern lol

Very nice 👍

Masterpiece

The GX makes me want to go explore. Will definitely keep an eye out for the hybrid version.

Big thumbs up to whomever denied Toyota the trademark for overland. Glad to see someone is all over their job and understood the assignment.

Solid review mate, I am debating between the OVERTRAIL and OVETRAIL +. I think you did a SOLID review and you can liv with the OVERTRAIL save that $8,000-10,000 mark up(if you add ML audio). Engineering background, I think we would all appreciate if you for you next video, do a SIDE BY SIDE COMPARASON BETWEEN THE OVETRAIL AND OVETRAIL +. You could break it down if the upgrades are worth the mark up.; Solid review hit the like button most likely my next SUV Body on Frame SUV's are making a comeback

oh Yeah spending my weekend on Off-Road videos.

I’m going to be out on the peninsula this weekend with my brand new 24 Ford Expedition Timberline….we should test her out at your proving grounds!

Incredible articulation.

The tread depth on that press vehicle looked pretty minimal. Great off-road stuff ….thx !!

such a clean engine bay !

crawl control is a feature where it is used in sand. when you get stuck in sand it helps with wheel breaking and gets out of the sand easily

Love this viceo - curious how the land rover terrain response handle the same situation - like you said in the video Toyota is a little brutal in braking the free-spinning wheel. Thumb up

Nice review fam.. guy's what yall think about the gls off road capabilities

Very nice truck

I love these videos. I will never be able to afford one of these 😀

That looks like it’d be fun to wheel!

Great video! Really explores the capability of the truck. If I had any critical feedback it would be the timing of showcasing the Crawl Control feature. It would have worked superbly through the rock garden, but you don’t really “crawl” through mud. For mud you need some wheel spin to fling the mud from the all-terrain lugs. My worthless opinion.

What a beautiful car. Well done Toyota, well done.

Good looking vehicle.

This incredibly impressive, luxury with purpose.

The best luxury off-road SUV since Covid. In fact the best overall SUV since Covid

So few years ago I ws looking to replace my awesome mildly lifted 2012 4Runner as I had grew bored with it, like I do with many vehicles - Hey at least I admit I have a problem lol. I had wanted a new bronco, but after looking at them that changed. So I figured I would wait, sold the 4runner to a buddy and bought the wife a Explorer ST. This new GX550 is now my next vehicle as I prefer its non hybrid drivetrain over the LC. It will be interesting to see what Toyota does with the new 4Runner coming later 24/early 25.

Today, Saturday 16 March, I´ve realized that this Lexus is a great car, and I ´d lie its infotainment and its exterior aspect, if I could , I drive this car on the highway and in the city.

nathan from tfl is proud of you for using his method momentem

This in Nori Pearl Green and a Rivian R3X are the dream. Now how to afford 🧐

i wonder if the honda pilot trailsport can perform just as good as the lexus with a 1.5inch lift kit and better offroading tires. what do think @drivng sports tv?

This car continues to impress me.

Rock rails are an OEM port-installed option available on any GX 550. Mine is having them pre-installed before being brought to my dealer!

Rock sliders are indeed and option on the GX Overtrail at least!

I have a paid for 2022 4Runner. Absolutely love it. I’ll definitely be in the market for a new GX550 when the interest rates go back to a realistic number. If we had 2019 interest rates now, I’d have one on order. I refuse to overpay for vehicles. Built this is a finally built Lexus from Japan. It’ll be an amazing vehicle.

Overtrail is definitely the sweet spot, but as with everyone, if money wasn't a problem then overtrail+ for sure

It is a real looker but every time I see one of these reviews it reminds me of how much I hate dealing with screens tech and settings. Very fancy electronic gizmos abound as will user frustration IMHO

Need to see Rivian off-road test

Would a higher suspension or beefier tires make a difference? Would a hybrid come out in Overtrail plus or only in a luxury? I have an old Rx, but am looking to upgrade soon.

Curious how this would do on the hill when he compared the LX vs 4runner

God this car is so beautiful

You did a video on the Mazda CX50T and mentioned how difficult it was to use the dial control. Then you struggle to figure out the Lexus’s various power transfer settings.

I would road trip so hard in that vehicle.

Im not gonna lie the new GX550 and Land Cruiser are looking really really slick. Holy smokes. My wife will be pisssssseedd

Ok, I'm sold! But you didn't lie down in the back? Is the back with the seats down flat? Can you sleep in it? I wanted a Tundra with a pop up camper shell, but that's going to cost as much as this Lexus.

How do you think this compares to the Wagoneer Series III in terms of off-road capability?