Had my GX550 about a month . Pleasure to drive , I’m averaging low 13L on freeway in economy mode . Mid 15L around town . Sports mode add a couple Litres . The 10 speed box is smooth, quiet on freeway for a boxy car , visibility in car is remarkably good . Sharing the same size frame as 300 , the GX doesn’t feel nearly as big when driving . My wife was hesitant at start having a smaller car , although is quite comfortable in it now with cameras and parking displays . Off road I’m yet to do anything more challenging than this video and probably won’t in future. 2 teenage kids in back are happy with leg room and comfortable seats . It’s not for everyone I understand, although we are loving ours . Yes , it’s thirsty and I’m yet to crack 500km on a tank with mixed driving, it’s a downside that our situation doesn’t throw the purchase into negative.
My mate really wants to get the GX550 to go camping with. But, he doesn't want to push it hard and just do simple dirt roads. Given its the "Overtrail" spec, we've already given it the name "Overkill".
I would love some clarification on this remark: "Especially given it was sort of tuned for the American market I thought it'd be a bit sloppy, but this actually feels really great." 😁😂🤣😂😁 Do they tend to like a sloppy ride over there?
For something starting at $128,000 it's pretty plasticy and crap inside, regarding the plastic side steps you mention these will be replaced by someone going off road, NOBODY buying this is going off road, let alone changing side steps, Toyota better pick their act up quickly, the Chinese variants are years ahead of this one inside. In white with all the cheap looking unpainted grey plastic it looks like an old entry level Landruiser.
Had my GX550 about a month . Pleasure to drive , I’m averaging low 13L on freeway in economy mode . Mid 15L around town . Sports mode add a couple Litres . The 10 speed box is smooth, quiet on freeway for a boxy car , visibility in car is remarkably good . Sharing the same size frame as 300 , the GX doesn’t feel nearly as big when driving . My wife was hesitant at start having a smaller car , although is quite comfortable in it now with cameras and parking displays . Off road I’m yet to do anything more challenging than this video and probably won’t in future. 2 teenage kids in back are happy with leg room and comfortable seats . It’s not for everyone I understand, although we are loving ours . Yes , it’s thirsty and I’m yet to crack 500km on a tank with mixed driving, it’s a downside that our situation doesn’t throw the purchase into negative.
Can't wait for your next upload!
We want off road comparison with defender and land cruiser with gx550
I really hate that the rear seat don’t slide. Like the 200series did. This was a great feature. And the storage is crap too for a new car
My mate really wants to get the GX550 to go camping with. But, he doesn't want to push it hard and just do simple dirt roads. Given its the "Overtrail" spec, we've already given it the name "Overkill".
😂😂
This looks much better than the new prado, idk maybe the prado looks better in person??
I would love some clarification on this remark:
"Especially given it was sort of tuned for the American market I thought it'd be a bit sloppy, but this actually feels really great."
😁😂🤣😂😁
Do they tend to like a sloppy ride over there?
It looks ok as a Landcruiser but not up to Lexus standard
Whats the driver monitoring system like of this, better than the triton 😊
RIP Defender & 300 series
@ 22:30 is it me or the car is twisted under acceleration?
Is the 2024?
For something starting at $128,000 it's pretty plasticy and crap inside, regarding the plastic side steps you mention these will be replaced by someone going off road, NOBODY buying this is going off road, let alone changing side steps, Toyota better pick their act up quickly, the Chinese variants are years ahead of this one inside. In white with all the cheap looking unpainted grey plastic it looks like an old entry level Landruiser.
No Diesel, so not a great long distance tourer, not without fuel tank upgrades. Plus no 7 seats, so not ideal for families.
Paint is cheap. The range rover asking 22k for some paints
Interior does not look better than toyota, maybe because of the color?