Toyota Land Cruiser vs. Lexus GX | Which Is the Better Off-Roader? | Off-Road Comparison Test 

While the Land Cruiser's hybrid system makes it more efficient, the GX's twin-turbo V6 has a big edge when it comes to performance. If you were taking one of these out into the wilderness, which powertrain would you prefer to have pushing you along? Let us know in the comments below!

Throttle house essentially made a perfect ad for the LC. Even though it’s the 250 and has a hybrid 4, it got bashed, leaked like crazy and still ran.

Both a great SUV but if I have to choose i go with Lexus GX because of ride and quality it gives

With these markups that the dealerships are charging for the new 250 LC prado, it doesn’t make sense when you can get a better GX for the $$$.

Nicely done, I've been waiting for this comparison. Short Sharp Concise and hit all the points!

I think the Land Cruiser 1958 is really the main winner in the comparison with pricing at 55k

Sticking with my LC 200 with the 5.7 V8.

2” lift on the gx w 35s and she’s perfect. No morr worrying on the pipes

Definitely the hybrid Toyota! The V6 is experiencing issues right now. Given how content Toyota is with their brand image, how long it will take to sort out problems.

Where can we find the video on Land Cruiser vs GX on road driving? You showed a clip of braking, etc. but I cannot find the full video.

Nice! Very informative! Thanks❤

Great review!

Mate, I. The introduction you claim “the Land Cruiser used to lineup with the Lexus LX…” but you’re wrong. The Lexus LX IS the Land Cruiser 300, and what they’re badging and bringing over here as a Land Cruiser is the Land Cruiser Prado. They’re two different models entirely, and the Land Cruiser 300 is sold around the globe, just not in North America.

Good video. Nice comparisons. You win with either vehicle

I'm glad you included something about on-road performance/comfort because let's be real... I don't know if I'm surprised at how similar they are or how different they are. Now can we see the GX go against an LX 600 with the 18" wheels? Probably know how it will turn out, but maybe the LX would surprise us?

Your job is so awesome.

I love the lockers and disconnectable swaybars or the system on the GX but why does the Land Cruiser only have 8.0 of clearance? My OBW has 9.something.

What a comprehensive comparison 😸🙌👏

GX getting hybrid later this year? If so, I'm waiting.

This engine is quite similar to the Tundra’s. However they made a lot of changes due to the current fails in some Tundra models.

I wonder if they can engineer a thinner, more spread out modular battery pack system throughout the floor of the hybrids to help cut down on the load floor disparity. We had a new Sequoia Platinum in our inventory last month (already lifted and over-landed out with 20k miles), and that space behind the third row really does suffer. There already isn't much there, and as a passenger vehicle (with captains chairs no less), it doesn't seem worth being so limited to four seats to be used effectively.

i’m only interested in gasoline cars, i have no interest in the hybrid models. can you please do more videos that show off gasoline suv’s with their optional third rows equipped instead of the two row hybrid trims?

Excellent side-by-side comparison. Thank you!

However, for overtrailing, what's the range for both of these vehicles?

This was a great review, really like the real world testing. I like the Land Cruiser front end styling better than Lexus, plus touch button climate controls and lack of underbody shielding has pretty much made up my mind. Can you tow either vehicle 4 wheels down like a Jeep GC?

Great review. I like them both. But probably agree GX is more lovely. ❤️

How can you do 2s faster 0-60 when both have the same specs (almost) in HP, Torque and weight? Also the LC has torque coming way faster due to the hybrid - or your batteries were empty when you did it and the engine was charging instead of using them?

@edmundscars did you say the GX is getting a hybrid power train later *this year*?

Not a fan of Toyota only making hybrids. They should give other options. I would buy the Lexus only. Also how much will the battery cost to replace in the hybrid in the future?

Westcott Designs already has a killer lift kit and 35s for the GX550. So it fixes all the approach angle issues, has way more ground clearance and much better tires for offroading. Proper rock rails and skid plates are soon to be released. I do prefer it when all this stuff comes from the factory stock so the correct answer may be the new 4Runner Trd Pro or Overtrail. But I don’t want to pay a $15k mark up so it would be Rubicon X or Ineos Grenadier….

The real question is: will the LC 250 engine be as reliable as the older gen LCs? Can it last over 300k miles being a 4 cylinder turbo hybrid engine?

Can you let me know the location of the off-road comparison test?

Is this the overtrail model?

how many percentage people drive off road?

I’m interested in the shopping mall head turning ability. Although the Gx has the badge I think it could be a tie, this is the real world and most important test for 99.9% of buyers 😅

If I heard right it's looking like Lexus GX has kept the high class kdss from my top end 2018 LC 150 Prado, and that this is better than the new system for offroad articulation with swaybar-disconnect which they now use on LC. I'm not an offroad expert and have only driven offroad to reach work sites where we have to drive on hilly and rocky trails for hiking, and in low range kdss on my 2018 LC give pretty good articulation, and in high range I'm pleased with the stable cornerings. Did they change this on LC because kdss was a less known system? In Europe kdss only was available on expencive high end LC models as far as I know. I'm not an offroad expert, but? for me kdss has been a good and impressing system. Thanks for your review.

I really like the Lexus, but fear quality of that motor. Too many recent failures on it. Sticking with my ‘22 4Runner TRD Off Road.

You said they were close in price, what do you mean, I see about 20k price difference.

So close but off on some things that are no brainers and the time they put into the redesign and still missed small details is puzzling. They need a everyday day practical guy to help them with some basic stuff despite all the tech… How does 1st edition not have true ATs with all the rock rails and skid plates? Finish the theme, finish the thought process. What is the purpose of 1958? In my opinion, it should be to have all the Offroad and stuff and less thrills therefore SDM an MTS should stay. And 245s?! What good is my rear locker with tiny tires? If you want a truly less capable, cheaper SUV, get the base SR5 4 Runner and let Land Cruiser be Land Cruiser. I disagree with the engine choice for the Land Cruiser. But not having EKDSS is retarded. The land cruiser needs to be more similar to the GX and less similar to 4Runner. That’s where they messed up big-time for customers. Maybe their sales people didn’t want to hurt GX sales but that’s stupid. Both j250s they can be almost identical like 570 and j200 LC

The 3.4l v6 scares me on the GX. Lots of reports of it failing in the Tundra, even the 2024 models.

Someehere, a Noble Arabian Shiek: "The Lexus does better in the sand!" *Crowd begins cheering*

Any chance that Toyota will make any minor changes prior to releasing to the market?

I wish if you could also compare t.Diesel Hybrid LC the kind we gonna get here Down Under!

On one hand the 3.4 V6 is having issues, but does the fact that the GX550 is made in Japan suggest it will have less issues? We’ll see…

I am thinking GX550 Overtrail+ second hand, after Toyota fixes the main bearing problems will be the best option for those of us that use these things offroad. New Lexus buyers seem to be excellent about maintenance and having the vehicle serviced at the dealership on time. Per Approach angle and skids.... First thing I a m doing when I buy one of these things is installing an aftermarket winch bumper, and aftermarket skids from soneone like BudBuilt.

Seems pretty inaccurate to compare the what trim? The Overtrail (?) not specified, with the 1st Edition LC. So few will have access to that trim. That LC is already improved with different upgrades, should have done same on the GX then for a fair comparison!

Wow, thank you very much for the professionalism and real off-road operations. The hill seemed too nice to me and not too difficult for other vehicles. Interesting but old Prados cost it. ? In my opinion, the Toyota needs a 2.5 inch ground clearance in order to go on off-road adventures. Not every driver will behave with care that has such a vehicle.

You should do Land Cruiser vs Rivian R1S vs Hummer SUV 😊

The only reason for LC's existence is to boost GX's sales... Toyota is so smart!

I dig the 1958. Having had 5 Land Cruisers over the past 25 years it just seems the best of what a cruiser is, well built, simple (relatively), and classic looking. That being said though I was surprised by the 0-60 being slower than a 4 liter 5th gen. Having seen the new Cryiser released last year we decided if we are getting a Prado it will be the 6th gen 4Runner version and while I love the look of the new Cruiser, I have no regrets getting a 5th gen. I honestly think it has better packaging in a tidier size and it more than proven.

I’m glad I’m going with the LC.

Those Prados do look nice. But I’ll stick to my LC 200 series

The Overtrail suspension is superior to the others with its auto disconnect sway bar and eKDSS....also rock rails and extra skids are available for GX so could have been more apples to apples. The approach angle is more limiting but if had rock sliders I think would have been more confident on obstacles....

It is only called the LandCruiser, since Toyota does not sell the real on (300 series) in the States. It really is the Land Cruiser Prado (250 series), as it known in the rest of the world.

Where is this place?

Should be mentioned that rock sliders come as a factory option on the GX

For me, it’s a no-brainer the V6 twin turbo!

Both are adorable soft roaders for Costco

I’ll stick to my V8 GX

so you slap a set of larger tires on both and it all equals out.

which car is more reliable?

Pretty sure the 4runner, LC, GX, and LX all have the exact same wheelbase. Kinda dumb because most compact crossover have more passanger room especially for the 2nd row

I wonder why toyota didn't put more aggressive tires on the land cruiser

This land cruiser prado has always compete with the GX, there’s confusion from the bigger version the land cruiser 300 which is the one that has always compete against the LX

Gas on gx 550 is premium gas or regular?

Hard to choose, I wish if I could afford both

What a great job! Driving new $80k+ trucks is awesome but flying off road and crawling up stairs cases in sick new trucks and getting paid for it!😎😂🤙 Where do I sign up? 🤣👏🍺😎

great video! rippppppping that GX on dirt roads!

Not which one best off reader,, but which one more reliable

Great test, but should have equalized the tires for this. LC has Michelin LTX Trail and GX has Toyo ATs.

Here in Norcal dealers have the LC at $92k!😤

Gotta love only 80k like it’s nothing it’s practically free.

I’m enjoying my Sequoia TRD pro 24 …… wasn’t huge on Lexus space

which is one better for milk and diapers?

Both are so attractive that it is difficult to choose. Toyota's reliability is unmistakable!

It’d be great if Toyota made a land cruiser that is the GX in North America.

concerns are not in the performance department

You said the Lexus GX has EKDSS... then you said it has a leather interior... incorrect... the EKDSS models cannot get leather...

Right now I would pick the landcruiser. The TT V6 has main bearing issues that toyota hasnt fixed yet meaning it's still occurring. I wonder what their official statement of all the engine failures is. Are they trying to fix it? Or just pay for buybacks and short block repairs?

For American with average income who wants to buy these new expensive cars just to take off road. Most people buying Toyota, Lexus brands because they are known for quality, reliability and longevity. With these new engines, times will tell! Even though these engines are not that new but not long enough to be proven out besides as I know they did have some issues with other’s same engine.

So if Tundra, LX600 and LS500 all have some serious issues with engines - and no fix for 3 yrs so far (so I've heard) - will GX550 experience the same? Considering it's a fairly new and not many (if any) have managed more than couple hundred or thousand miles so far... I was considering GX550 but hearing about these horror stories and issues - I'm waiting...

Land Cruisers had under stressed V8 engines and a 25 year service life. I don't think they designed these new LCs with that kind of service life expectation and I'm skeptical that will be likely with a 4 cylinder hybrid platform. I used to own a LC and I honestly didn't love it - the truck was pretty slow and the transmission was rough with a lot of backlash slop.

Love the looks of both vehicles, but I’d have to choose the GX just because of the twin turbo V6. Also at a dealership near me in Massachusetts a Nori green Overtrail is $70,000 which seems like a good deal comparatively speaking. Pretty sure the land cruises will be marked up quite a bit

3 rows only offered in the Lexus though!

15:17 "This is not a real job, is it" 😂 Thanks for the content!

I would purchase it, but only when they come out with 3,5 twin turbo hybrid!!! Tundra engine

Wwwwwwwwoooooowwwwwww So nice video❤

Hands down 200 series!

5000 first edt lot of Toyota dealers will mark them up $10-15k over priced $77k, now GX550 overtail model no opts moon roof delete under $70k but lexus will not build them dont want to be priced less then the first edition or at land cruiser premium trim my choice is a no opt GX 550 overtrail moon roof delete but Lexus will not build it maybe 2025 ? as the LC first edition is a one yr only model ?

Both of them are RAD.

GX needs a much larger fuel tank. 21 gallons is anemic for the fuel economy it gets. I don’t know why Toyota neuters their truck platforms with itty bitty fuel tanks.

Did he actually say “only $80 grand?”…😂….only…

For the same price, LEXUS all the way. We all know that the majority of the Lexus buyer will never venture into a sandy road let alone Moab. The breaking example of the Toyota was pretty scary considering this will bound to happen at one time or another during ownership

Eight inches of ground clearance? Some Subarus have more than that!

V-8 all day everyday but if you can’t have a V-8 then a V-6 will have to do.

I think when Lexus gets Hybrid option, then it will really stand out. Engine will be more durable.. car will have more power

They’re both good. But Lexus has a advance tech. Money wise, I go for Land Cruiser. But for more fun more advance tech, I go for Lexus. Both reliable and bullet proof. That’s why I have two ( Lexus and Toyota).😁 The Legend still the king ( Land Cruiser).😁

Since the Lexus engine was just recalled for some serious issues (in other vehicles, same engine) the Cruiser becomes the only choice. For now.

Landcruiser looks way better GX is weirdly starting to date in appearance 4cylinder engine will be more serviceable long term A better buy for 55k would be the current 4Runner TRD pro

😬Now I have anxiety my 53k miles JK is going to have a tick or knock. 😫 My Landcruiser has 350k miles, purring like a kitten!