Lexus GX460 vs Land Rover LR3 

As a mechanic I would take lexus over anything

I own both. Both with lifts and off-road tires. I drive the LR3 more. I find traction control on the Land Rover to be more seamless.

Speaking as someone from Africa, you seem tough as the 4x4s, wearing only a T shirt out in the cold. I enjoy comparisons like this.

We owned an LR3 for a little bit. It was a lot of fun to drive but wouldn’t put it in the same league as the GX460. We also own a 2012 FJC TT.

A little late to the party, but I'm really digging these LR3 videos. I think the difference between these two is that you can buy and build the LR3 for about the same cost just to purchase the LX.

I have had both those vehicles . the GX I still have. and will never own another Land Rover product ever again. They dont last.

Both are great vehicles but comes down to what YOU like more…personally I’m a LR guy…I own 2 and have never really had a nyissues with them but I do my regular maintenance and don’t do anything foolish.. I also don’t live in Mongolia so for trail riding, going to grocery, lumber yard, hauling my dogs, and the occasional mud runs they have been A++

The LR3 has 13" of wheel travel in the rear. I'd like to know the stats on the GX. Also FWIW I have 237k miles on my 2006 LR3 and runs great.

The Jaguar 4.4 V8 is a champ!!

Great video. Where is this amazing backdrop?

So about the kdss what the solid-axle Land Rover Discovery 2 has is called Ace. It is a hydraulic pump it is always on and whenever you go around a turn the accelerometer can feel before bodylean happens and that pump stiffens up a little hydraulic ram built into the sway bar link but when you put it in low range it disengages completely and that Ram has complete free play to give 0 sway bar activity for articulation. Land Rover changed into something less capable than the old ones they are just more luxurious and handle better on the street. The newer is better isn't always the case as far as just exclusively referring to Offroad

Do you have the part number for the gloss grill badge(on the gx460)? Been trying to find one for mine.

Is the GXs suspension stock? Did you add a spacer for the front and nothing to the back? Great video! Thanks!

Great Video Matt I think overall after watching this video I choose the Lifted GX470 on 35s😂

excellent comparison. Can't beat Toyota reliability and that KDSS ❤

I see the AB plates….I live in Airdrie, where was this film? Awesome work

how about if for your next comparison video you do a 1/4 mile race on frozen lake with slicks on????

Curious, did you disengage traction control in the LR3?

Which is most comfortable on and off road. Lx470, gx470, lr3, are any hands down more comfy especially the seats?

Beautiful scenery, where is this?

You already knew the problem you were going to get into with the tires. The sand mode of the Land Rover intentionally allows for wheel spin. It is a “send-it” mode which is what you want. Lean into it.

You could've used crawl control on the downhill and rock crawl on the loose rock hill.

Kinda odd comment but what pants are those? Been looking for new hiking pants that snug the legs and those look superb. Best vehicle between the two? The best one is the one you can get the best deal on. I own an LR3, but would take a GX or FJ too given a good deal. Just get out there and explore! You also show the importance of having the correct (or incorrect, in this case) tires for the job!

What tires you had on them?

So you are comparing a lifted, modified Lexus against a stock LR, with stock tire size, just for clarification right? And the smaller wheels "don't really do anything" is false. It allow the fitment of much better and bigger off-road tires like you fitted to your Lexus.

I wrestled with deciding between a prefacelift 460 and an LR3 for several months, and ended up in a 2009 Lx570. Happy with my decision overall.

Not that it's the same generation as that Lexus but get an old Land Rover Discovery Series 2 with solid front and rear axles, traction control and ace system which will completely loosen up front and rear sway bars for insane articulation from the factory. The wheels will never leave the ground and if they do that classic Land Rover traction control kick in

what are the specs on GX460 rims and tires?

They are both stock? This is a uniquely LR problem. If you compare it to a GX with a lift off road and then to a Mercedes GLS unlifted on road the LR comes off worse in both tests while the centre piece of its on/off road compromise solution does not earn its due applause. In fact, in many cases reviewers recommend replacing the adjustable air suspension with none adjustable springs as they are "unreliable". This would be like removing form the LR the low transfer case, C/D lock, lightening to a lesser duty the suspension and chassis so it could better perform against the GLS on the road and calling it stock

Your tests were definitely tire limited. I would choose the Lexus because of it's inherent durability and reliability.

I love my LR3. Smooth ride. Engine is quiet and reliable. Cargo space is unmatched. Once you get to the know the vehicle it’s not that hard to work on them. Plus I didn’t pay for the overpriced Toyota/Lexus.

What’s the smoother ride on the road

Where is this?

Toyota Lexus just add a rear locker to the 460 cause they only have center locker and life is good.🤙🏾

Great video!

Booth may take you off roading to your destination, but only one will probably reliable enough to bring back epically over time. (Hint it is not the Land Rover).

In that first test, the Lexus appeared to have less articulation overall. The front has far less travel and this limits what the back axle was trying to do. The Lexus TC seemed slower and clunkier too.

Lexus GX460

Also, you should have been in Mud 'n Ruts on all of that stuff and turned off DSC. Were you even in 4-Lo in the LR3? One more thing: HDC works in all gears and in Neutral. Next time you have to bail on a hill climb, try it out! You didn't use it on that last descent either. Why not? Not trying to be provocative here but if you knew how to set up the LR3 better and drive it as it should be, it would wheel circles around that GX.

Where are you driving?!

Boys: I drive a Toyota, because it's not ugly at all, and super reliable. A friend of mine made a million miles on theirs. I immediately replaced the factory shocks so the truck could drive on the pavement. And put a lift to push where subaru can't Men: I drive a Land Rover

i want one but Simply Cant afford onee of them i looking for a diesel ls3 or toyota

Why do you call the rover an LS3? It’s LR3 I thought

Land Rover 4ever

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Off course Toyota-lexus will be the best and also, which I selected.

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GX all day! The Land Rover is very unreliable!

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GX460 all the way...aftermarket parts and reliability are an offroaders best friend.

You're a bad influence

Lexus reliability vs Land Rover CEL 😂

I want the one that will keep running especially in the middle of nowhere. Hint hint. Lexus

Lexus all the way

You talk more than the actual video 🤯

I’d rather push my Land Rover than drive a Toyota

DISCO 3 is better looking from all angles, plus Toyotas rust out.

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Landrovers are complete garbage. They spend most of their life in the garage getting things repaired or replaced.

Lexus is so ugly cheap looking as a man I take the Landrover 😂