2024 Lexus GX Early Review | Consumer Reports 

No mention of ride quality, road/cabin noise, acceleration, braking. 8+ minutes of what?

That’s what I felt getting into the new GX. I have a 2023 GX460 and sitting in the new GX it doesn’t feel as luxury as the old GX

No kdss on most models = body roll and sway. Gx460 has hardly any body roll on corners so pleasure to drive without motion sickness.

The GX seems like a premium version of the Land cruiser not a Lexus product. Between the UX and the TX, it seems Lexus is watering down their premium brand.

*very nice review, thank you* ❤

The interior looks more Toyota like, than Lexus like. Doesn’t look like a good use of interior space.

I can’t believe the price of this thing. I was honestly expecting it to be more!

Before it is stated that the side mirrors are narrower, I would challenge you to get a tape and actually measure them. I have an FJ, and its mirrors also have this truck-like mirror shape. I measured them to confirm they are actually the same width as my Tacoma.

You should compare it to the previous GX460. That one does not roll around anywhere near as much as all versions have the KD-SS levelling/sway bar system, while the new one only has it on the Overtrail model. Also the previous gen GX460 is much more luxurious inside - just check out the headliner and sunroof cover. No mention of the hood vibrating at speed?

If only Lexus offered a huge SUV like a Cadillac Escalade ESV…what idea!

Would you do a break in oil change oil analysis to see if the GX550 has potential engine failures like the Tundra and LX600 with same engine?

Perfect timing!

Is this the same motor in the new Tundra that is having a lot of issues?

what about the recalls on that six-cylinder turbo?

Doesn't the GX have the same engine as the New Tundra , which has had issues?

We just got ours and the best Lexus we have ever owned. Lot better then the previous model all though we also liked that one just not as much this 2 row over trail in white pearl

This was just a nitpick video.

Good tips. Generally I wear sub $1000 watches when I travel. G shock, PRX, Nuun, Hamilton, Unimatic etc.

Are you going to tell people about the massive engine problem. You know when it blows up at 800 to 30 000 miles. And that once bought the dealer will not buy it back or allow you to trade it in.

this is the engine with a recall correct??

Best consumer report review ever. No b/s just an honest review. Thank you. Hope this format replaces the normal awful reviews.

CR, the sound and the captions are not synced in this review.

Try opening the driver side window while going highway speeds…I have a dangerous window wobble on my premium plus..brought it to Lexus service and told me that’s just how the car is

is the Land cruiser better in some ways

Some of the criticisms are ridiculous. I feel like Consumer Reports has unrealistic expectations. They expect vehicles to have ability in everything and sacrifice nothing.

Im going for this, or the land cruiser

I don't understand the comment on expecting more luxury for the price. Have you considered what you get for 90 or 100K on Branco? GX 550 at even 90-100 is an excellent deal...

Add an actual dip stick ?

Why is the audio so strange

I'm actually looking at the GX as the right mix of luxury and off-road capability. I intend on getting it into some dirt, and this interior looks easier to clean than those with piano black everywhere and touches that are more suited for boulevard cruisers. The LX is more luxury and less capability, and the TX is more a people mover than I need at this point as an empty nester. The GX Overtrail+ is just right.

went to a dealer and bought like everyone else? no dealer is selling you until you have preordered months ago

For all the things you dislike about the GX you can buy a TX, LX or Toyota Sequoia.

I like this vehicle. I might upgrade from my Tacoma for this thing.

Is this the engine with the recall issue???

Great video! Opened the RU-vid and I was greeted with this video, I am looking to buy this vehicle and this video definitely will add to the decision.

very nice car

TBH. Do people really expect a Lexus to feel like a BMW, Mercedes, or Audi... when it comes to luxury interiors?

Thanks for the neutral initial review not pure hype. Good looking truck with cheap interior and only two way lumbar support, no 3rd row option for the overtrail + trim, I mean option, for us with children.

At that price point compared to the prior GX - not nearly enough luxury, the reliability of the prior v8, you need to go a few levels up to get climate controls in the rear, much more body lean in the new model.

How come you didn't mention the engine issues? It's a beautiful car, and I was thinking about buying it, but I'll pass for now because it's missing: 1. Third row seats don't have enough room. Why not give it the same third row seats as the TX 2. When third row seats are up, there is not enough cargo room.... look at TX as an example. It has 20 cubic feet 3. Hate the bump in the center seat 4. Toyota Sequoia has more luxury material than GX. I would feel like I'm being cheated 5. KDSS should be on all trims

Stop sale and recall! Do not drive with driver's window down as airbag may not deploy if needed. The factory in Indiana is closed for over a month to fix problems.

Wouldn’t want the boring all black interior and the 14 inch display doesn’t matter compared to a 21:9 aspect ratio 12 inch screen when the bottom is permanently just replacing far more functional physical climate controls.

Is this Micah’s dad??

The interior materials could be better. Diamond quilting, more colors, and maybe a dark wood. This new GX seems targeted to younger buyers.

I read that it doesn't have rear AC, is that factual?

Why do these so called car reviewers bring up the lack of cargo space behind the third seats on ANY of the mid-sized SUVs? Duh. They are ALL LIKE THAT. If you need more space, get a bigger, longer SUV. Shocker!

If I needed a car with 3 rows that was going to get a lot of use I’d just buy a minivan. This third row seems pretty impractical to me and although this SUV looks great, my guess is that the vast majority of owners never take their Lexus off road. I’m amazed what people with pay and sacrifice to maintain an image. I know a lot of people like having a vehicle with capabilities that they never use but like to know that should they need them they’d be there. I’m the opposite, it feels like a wast so have a vehicle that has a lot for parts and features that you never use. Just seems wasteful to me. But I’m sure this is the perfect vehicle for a lot of people, just probably not for the majority of people who buy it.

Crazy that he didn't mention the exploding engine! I hope they get that fixed soon, cuz I really like this rig otherwise.

For 70,000.00 USD, just buy a 2021 LX 570 or Land Cruiser. It's larger, more luxurious, and built better!

Very nice SUV, but not sure who this was made for.

Love it, but I’m also loving the refreshed 2025 Tahoe. This GX is just too much money for what it is.

Don’t like turbos. 7 time Lexus owner here. Love the look though.

The engine is a potential problem of this truck.Same as the Tundra, Sequoia and the Lexus LX, it shares engine with. I will give Toyota 2-3 years to fix the issues before considering buying this vehicle.

Way too big and tall for how little room you get inside. And cuz everyone is buying this for the school pick up line and Costco, high risk to run over a kid rather than over boulders.

Pros: exterior design, 1 mpg less than 460 Cons: No more naturally aspirated, bulletproof, proven V8 No standard KDSS Average Interior, with normal quality materials No thanks.. i'm keeping my 2020 Luxury GX460

The narrow upright mirrors are for off-roading. You don’t want a lot sticking out, hitting trees, rocks… etc. the gap between the mirror and A pillar is so you have visibility when off-roading. These Consumer Report reviews are pretty much useless.

Most off road model but no off road testing.

The GX is a complete let down in my opinion. For the price, it just doesn’t feel special enough. If you don’t plan on taking it off road, there’s so many better options.

Lexus GX 550 beside reliability nothing good about it for $70000!

Over 71k plus TAX. Not worth it

No mention of ALOT of other negative reviews and problems on this new overpriced 4Runner…I meant GX. Plastic fantastic is a name this GX has gotten from many reviewers. It’s not a Lexus, it’s a Toyota priced as a Lexus. Vibrating hood, windshield angle prone to chips and cracks, lack luster interior losing the luxury feel, no wood trims but instead wood lookalike plastics lol. Road noise, body roll, vibrations and the biggest of them all, the potential catastrophic time bomb of an engine it shares with the Tundras waiting to go off 💥, and the list goes on. The only thing this GX has over the older GX is the more modern exterior looks, that’s it! Smart people will stay away from this overhyped overpriced vehicle. Only the one’s with more 💰 than 🧠 will buy this just to say I have a new GX.😂

Lexus cars, in general, don’t feel luxurious anymore.

Unacceptably bad fuel economy. No mention in the review. CR needs to make sustainability a more prominent part of their road testing process.

In another word, it feels cheap inside

What about the recall on that stupid motor

DO NOT TRUST THAT ENGINE!

With the price not as luxurious as it be a lot of dull moments inside!….more plasticky all around….

Zero info. about ride comfort, quietness, long distance seat comfort, acceleration, throttle response. This is why I don't subscribe to Consumer Reports...it does not provide even half as much information as the Consumer Reports of the 1960's - 1980's.

thumb down, if that's your job, go find another one

Call me a weirdo, but I’ve been waiting you all to review this vehicle and the BMW X5 or X7. This kinda puts me off the Lexus.

Nice, but lacks "wow" factor/features

Beautiful exterior, minimalist and boring interior.

I think CU has lost touch with most of America. Do most Americans buy $71,600 SUVs? If they do, can they actually afford them?? Maybe the top 5%?? I gave up on CU because of this.

after this video, I'm unsubscribing from Consumer Reports RU-vid channel. If I want to watch just car reviews, there are plenty of other professional car review RU-vid channels.

Bad fuel economy, overpriced, cramped interior for rear and 3rd row seats, no luggage room when 3rd row seats are up, bad exploding engines on these new Toyota/Lexus vehicles, cheap interior feeling for $70 k… Not worth your money.

your reviews are just too slow, early reviews are useless. you charge all that money and it takes you years to review anything

So basically just an SUV with okay visibility. Nothing special at all.

Wow such a downgrade. Cheap interior :(

Dude, poor review! As a guy who’s worked in automotive engineering I’m surprised that you never talked about the powertrain. The Tech doesn’t drive the car and all you car reviewers focus on the minor things like Tech but not the most important thing which is the powertrain! I have a 2023 GX460 and love it! The V8 is awesome and the vehicle drives really good for a truck. I wouldn’t buy the new 2024 model due to the new V6 turbo charged engine, it’s too new and will take Toyota a few years to get the bugs out and Kiazan it. This is a major redesign here so it’s going to have its issues.

Bad engine

Worthless "early review."

Nah, 70k for this... For "Toyota reliability"? Pass on this one.

Can I buy one here in Mexico?