The GX is being built at Lexus's best plant in Japan. It'll receive the best quality control Toyota can muster. So the complaints about Toyota reliability shouldn't apply here. However, the Defender has the same reliability issues that all JLR products are known to have. Love the Defender design inside and out, but I can't enjoy what I can't depend on and reliably drive. Especially as a guy who buys to hold onto for a while. I'll be buying a GX Overtrail+.
@@BrentLawson I have the overtrail Plus and I would have to agree The roof rack which won't hold any weight at all is a $1,600 option that you can't get out of basically. Also the sound system while nice and adequate maybe even above adequate is nothing like I had in my Wrangler, I don't know who Mark Levinson is but me and him do not agree on sound quality😂
Owned a 2020 Lexus GX currently own a 2024 LR Defender 110. So far, there are no issues with my Defender. The Defender feels way more luxurious than the GX and I have received endless compliments. I must say before closing that I never had any issues with the GX it was a great truck.
Overtrail can tow 9000 + lbs. and payload is 1500 + lbs. . That’s what body on frame can do ,truck stuff . There’s a video of the Lexus pulling an off road trailer through the demo course meant for just the truck with no problem. Very convincing so I have a overtrail + on order coming in early June .
I’m turning in my Defender in a few weeks! Got it brand new. Decided to lease and I’m glad I did because we had to have it towed to the dealership at least five times. Stop driving in the middle of the road for apparently no reason. Multiple times the car wouldn’t start. Worst part is that I continued to pay the lease while driving their rental for weeks on end. As much as I love how beautiful the car is, I would never get another Landrover. It was a nightmare.
I own a 2021 Defender X 110. My engine is the same as you tested in this video. However, my Defender has a electrically powered super charger that accelerates quite quickly and once the lag of the turbo has been diminished the Super charger turns over the acceleration requirements to the Turbo charger. It is a seamless turn over so the acceleration curve is quite consistent and most impressive. Are you telling me your demo did not have a supercharger?!?!? I find that hard to believe. Seems some your commenters had some problems with their Defender. Our Defender has been completely failure free. I find a bias that is strange. I have owned 4 RRS, 1 Discovery Sport(still have) and the Defender. NO PROBLEMS with any of our vehicles. The RRS's were all Super charged too.. My reliability has been AWESOME, SUPERB, FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Over-landing and off-roading in the Defender cannot be beat. It goes everywhere and is quite sophisticated on how it conquers the terrain and obstacles.
as a defender owner, i can safely say that it is one of the best cars you could buy. maybe it isn’t going to be the most reliable, but it gives you a sense of safety and capability while also being really enjoyable to drive. the land rover is definitely more well-rounded than the lexus and much more configurable. while i like the lexus, i just believe that the land rover is honestly a better car, plus i’ve had very few issues with the defender
GX 550 owner here. Any GX with a third row is not comparable to a defender. Compare the off-road models to the defender. NOT the luxury/luxury plus models.
There’s literally no comparison in how much more useable & comfortable the Defender is inside, and how much smoother the ride & better the handling is vs the Lexus-even off road. Neither is a bad choice but if Lexus & Toyota had not gone so archaic again, moved to a more spacious all independent platform, etc the GX would be even more popular, spacious, smoother, etc. I’ve driven both extensively now. Love Lexus dealers & vibes, and own 2. But if I had to pick, I’d go Defender too and give up that stereotypical reliability “thing” because it’s just so much nicer to drive. And we have multiple local LR dealers, so no difference in loaners, etc. My current last gen GX has had so many issues itself, no brand is immune. Great review, Ben, as always💯
Well Lexus sells the TX, for someone who wants a more comfortable and spacious ride, the GX is solely targeted at the off-raoding scene, which is why the GX remains body-on-frame, it is better off-raod, now will most people use it for its off-road capability?, probably not, but Lexus doesn't have to compromise the GX, when they have the TX, NX and RX
1000000% agree, Defender is sooo much smoother to driver + no carpet which is very important for an off road car. In general Defender is much luxurious, interior is sturdy and minimalistic, masculine and feminine at the same time. GX has good potential , but interior quality is not even close to Defender. That’s totally my opinion, and I’m very picky when it comes to details.
A unibody vehicle vs a BOF vehicle. The choice is clear which one’s better off-road. And that’s before even getting to the reliability aspect of each one.
Just did a back to back test today and really wanted to like the Lexus, but your comments on the handling were spot on. The Lexus is very vague on the steering and asthmatic engine. Constant correction and handling was not confidence inspiring. Defender was so much more engaging on the road - and much faster (this was the diesel in the defender). The defender you can love, the Lexus is an appliance to get you A to B.
I've found that the Defender is/has: better on-road, better off-road and way better traction control, more modern and rigid spatial structure, better suspension, better infoscreen software and dash controls, faster, way better interior and more internal space. Lexus / LandCruiser: more "traditional", with those one hundred and fifty years old rigid rear axle and ladder frame chassis.
I knew in the first 30 seconds this guy was going to be a Defender superfan. Let’s see what they are worth in five years, and how reliable they are. Not to mention the Lexus superior build quality, fit and finish. The Lexus would leave the poor Defender in the dust off road.
My assessment is based on what I observed at the Auto Show in California. For comparing this SUV, I recommend examining others. To attend, both my wife and I had to pay a $30 fee, and I was particularly eager to personally see the Lexus GX due to the hype surrounding it as a large off-road SUV. Before I outline the positives and negatives, I want to express my anticipation spanning decades for the GX to unveil a new design. However, I am disappointed with what I encountered. Pros: * The shape is commendable, featuring a perfect boxy design akin to competitors such as the Defender, Jeep Cherokee, and GMC. * While the central infotainment system is not groundbreaking, it maintains consistency with other Lexus models, which is acceptable. * Cons: * There are numerous drawbacks. The model I viewed exceeded $77k and lacked the ML sound system. * The absence of a panoramic sunroof, now a standard feature in modern vehicles, detracts from the luxurious experience. * The panoramic sunroof in the Luxury+ model is underwhelming and seems to mimic the idea from the Venza, which has been on the market for over six years. * The quality of leather and interior falls short compared to other SUVs in the same price range. Even the Toyota Highlander boasts superior interior quality. * The exterior feels excessively plastic, particularly upon contact with the bumper, hood, and other body panels. * Leather quality across all trims is subpar. * Fuel economy poses a significant issue in 2024, averaging only 17 mpg. * Many materials exude a cheap feel, failing to deliver a luxurious experience. * If one opts for all available options on the Lexus GX 550, it may be preferable to choose the LX 600, which offers a higher level of luxury and power. * For a better depiction of luxury, consider examining the Infiniti QX80: ruclips.net/video/NMzD7nLQlDY/видео.html I've been a longtime enthusiast of this SUV, but now, even surpassing $80k plus tax, it's hardly worth the investment. In 2024, there's a myriad of alternative options I've contemplated, including the Ford F150 Electric, Rivian, Cybertruck, GMC Denali AT4, Sequoia, and the Volkswagen Atlas Off-Road version, among others, boasting advanced technology and commendable qualities. Toyota and Lexus seem to be marketing very basic vehicles under the guise of reliability. Many individuals I conversed with at the auto show shared my sentiment that the GX 550 pales in comparison to the 460 in terms of quality, feeling cheaply constructed. It appears that RUclips influencers may be sponsored by Toyota and Lexus, with many Toyota dealers hyping these vehicles on social media to attract buyers. This SUV no longer epitomizes luxury, not by a long shot. If you disregard reliability and juxtapose it against brands like BMW, Audi, and Land Rover, it's disheartening to witness its decline. Purchasing this vehicle entails enduring it for another six years solely to mitigate depreciation, while numerous other automakers are already introducing superior and more advanced technology. At present, I must explore alternative options, as this SUV is not worth $85k out of the door, if you're fortunate enough. Best wishes with your new purchase. Just bear in mind, many individuals are compensated for endorsing Toyota and Lexus brands, and I've encountered numerous instances of Toyota dealers leveraging social media to generate interest in these vehicles. In conclusion, this is merely my perspective. Enjoy your new purchase
One thing I really like about the Lexus is that it offers massaging seats, something you can't get on a Defender, the Lexus also tows a lot more, and of course it is body on frame, so while that may not translate to amazing on-road dynamics, for those that will take it off-raod, it is going to be much more capable
Tell me you have never owned a Land Rover without saying you have never owned a Land Rover. You comment that the screen would be cheaper to replace than the Lexus is completely untrue. Land Rover is more expensive to repair than any of the other 130 vehicles I have owned. I think the defender is a good car and if you change vehicles every year than the LR is great. But for overall reliability the GX wins. I think your review was definitely biased towards the defender.
It's hard to beat a inline 6. Unfortunately the defender seemed to get cost cutting and isn't what it once was. Which is sad i like defenders. I think I'll vote neither.
It would be a tough choice between the two. I like the interior of the GX and the handling of the Defender. I think I would still choose the GX of these two however especially after hearing about the Defender’s unreliability.
Now that they’ve made the new Land Rover three, going on four years, you don’t have the quality issues they’ve proven themselves extremely well. We bought a 2023 Land Rover defender model 130 and with 22,000 miles,on road and off-road, it has been bulletproof. It’s very luxurious, very quick and Very enjoyable! This is our fourth, in 30 years, Range Rover product - it is the very best. With its 50,000 mile bumper-to-bumper, zero deductible warranty, you need to try this yourself. It is wonderful on road off-road from sound systems, todrivability.
Would be cool to see the Land Cruiser vs the Land Rover in the P300 configuration, as that would put two four cylinders against each other at a similar price point.
The Lexus is disappointing for the price, hype and expectation. Trim doesn’t say luxury just MEH & reliability is questionable (which is 😱 for a Toyota product)
Hi Ben. Love your videos! Just wondering if you're able to do a side-by-side review of the frontier pro 4x and the land cruiser. I'm a fan of both for their utilitarian feel and ruggedness. It seems you're also a fan of both. These are 2 vehicles I'm considering to purchase the next several months along with the GX 550--I already know how you feel about that one! lol. If you can do that, it'll be helpful in my decision. Thank you for all these videos!
It’s funny how people complain about Range Rover reliability and my family and I leased range rovers every 2-3 years since 2007 and never had a problem.
I own the GX overtrail Plus I've never driven the defender but just looking at that interior it looks cheap. There's really only one thing to consider here and that is reliability. Lexus for the win. Outside styling the defender has a slight edge IMO.
The one thing I find unusual is you can't get real leather in the Lexus Overtrail. I don't understand why that decision was made. I don't think any other luxury vehicle has this limitation. 6:00
I own an LR4 (bricked) and LX470 - there’s no comparison- Lexus is the way to go. Most expensive thing I’m about to fix on my LX w/ over 200k miles is the AC
@@theluminary5324He’s right - this engine in the Tundra is experiencing all sorts of issues - I’m certainly waiting a couple of years to see how this engine fares in the GX
In the market for a luxury suv I would really prefer the Land Rover but will go with the Lexi’s bc of reliability resale and less expensive maintenance. But the defender is a lot better looking
Lexus of course. The visibility is night and day going to the Lexus. Again with your road test, they need serious work. Acceleration and handling need more space on a technical drive before you can say which delivers better. 35-40 around a corner won’t feel any different for either.
Unibody Defender?!?… How far have we fallen… no wonder why the shifter looks like it belongs to a minivan, but I guess with a payload capacity of 900 lbs it is a minivan. The only thing you are getting for 85 G’s is the Defender name.
I don’t get why people complain about Range Rover reliability? The people who are driving these vehicles including my parents don’t get these and care about reliability. My parents love there defender 130 we don’t really care about reliability since it’s a lease or under business write off. Lexus is good if you’re keeping a vehicle forever but you can’t say the quality in Lexus is better except for reliability. For those who know about deals or brokers would know that the Range Rover lease is cheaper than Lexus. The new GX is $1200 a month while Range Rover is the same or even under with less down.
My Range rover didnt give any major issue in last 5 years, yeah minor issues though . I would take the LR. Since am from india, here a kid also knows the brand rover, while lexus only car enthusiast know about the brand.
Why bother .. the Lexus is the clear choice ! This from a guy who NEVER considered one. G, D90, Wrangler owner, so I think I know a little about 4X4’s !
Well, Range Rover and Land Rover typically have really nice interiors because they want you sitting comfortably during the long wait for the tow truck, this way you'll be less pissed off when you arrive at the the dealership to discuss your broken brand new Defender. It's sad that their so poorly made given the price point because their so nice, like a high maintenance pretty spoiled rotten shallow vein girlfriend that was allot of work and money that you grew tired of when you realized it wasn't worth it and you gotta bail on her ... lol
Horribly bias review. "Oh yeah the lexus has a bigger multi information display, but it will suck when you have to replace it"....."lexus has a pano roof, but it doesnt have the alpine lights"
Why are we not getting Lexus GX in Southern Africa, this is the Toyota Prado brother asl LC300 compares to LX500/600. It is unfair as i own a Prado and would want a Lexus but i cannot afford LX500d
It seems Lexus has changed their design language recently. It turned away from sophisticated refined design into more sporty and rugged design. Now if you cover Lexus logo on the wheel, you would never be able to guess it’s Lexus anymore. Very generic!
HUGE con LR products overall….MAINTENANCE costs. Reliability after year 4 on a LR is where they go wrong. Sorry but $3500 for brakes?? No thanks. We leased a LR Discovery so we know from experience. Currently own a Lexus TX 500h Luxury but are considering getting into a GX 550 Overtrail +
How reliable is the Lexus going to be with that twin turbo V6? Buy the landcruiser with the turbo 4 It looks better anyway Landcruiser is Toyota and Lexus badge on one is just silly always has been.
Defender also known as the Chelsea Tractor, most off road they see is parking on the pavement to pick Tarquin and Arabella up from their posh school. Lexus all day long,
Given new tundras terrible reliability I wouldn't take chance on the new GX until it is proven. I own gx460 myself and Toyota is losing it with new turbo suv and trucks
Okay when you showed the body style I was laughing and laughing Lexus is luxury I was expecting more luxurious looks but I dont like the body style sorry then when you try to drive sounds like you are not impressed will Defender is more way better I think lexus its good to compare to nissan armada,infinity,cuz I saw them they looks the same its not good to compare to European car.
@@tomw7647 nah more like the architecture, before it was just a regular tried and true 4.6l V8 that was perfected by every single car maker, now its turbo charge to save fuel and emission, stuff isnt reliable. Turbo will break down before 200k miles if not the engine.
@@theluminary5324 not for people who's not mechanicaly incline. Point is people think Toyota are reliable like the olden days but they are not anymore. The New tundra seen a bunch of issues moving off the reliable 5.7, no indication that this shouldn't be the same.
The Derfender is a sheep in wolf's clothing. I love the looks but let's be real here, it's UNIBODY. Land Rover nailed the design, no doubt, but it's sort of a poser. The GX has the backbone that can't be optioned into the Brit.
The Defender is nothing but junk! It's awful that Land Rover continues to build unreliable vehicles in 2024! And the irony is they still price these lemons high! It baffles me. I will take the Lexus hands down. Like with most European cars, you're paying only for the cachet! Reliability is still a problem for most European brands. Sad!
Hit the nail on the head, Lexus is compromised, luxury trying to be rugged off road and it doesn't work, and how old school does that Lexus interior look already 🙈 Even with its reputation for reliability issues, which JLR are really addressing on new models, its got to be the Defender, also way more street cred 🧊😎👌
The GX is being built at Lexus's best plant in Japan. It'll receive the best quality control Toyota can muster. So the complaints about Toyota reliability shouldn't apply here. However, the Defender has the same reliability issues that all JLR products are known to have. Love the Defender design inside and out, but I can't enjoy what I can't depend on and reliably drive. Especially as a guy who buys to hold onto for a while. I'll be buying a GX Overtrail+.
Despite the JLR reliability issues I'd take the Defender for the overall design.i love it😍
@@chileshemubanga3594 How long do you keep vehicles before turning them over?
The Overtrail+ is a $8K premium over the Overtrail. Not worth that to me.
@@BrentLawson I have the overtrail Plus and I would have to agree The roof rack which won't hold any weight at all is a $1,600 option that you can't get out of basically. Also the sound system while nice and adequate maybe even above adequate is nothing like I had in my Wrangler, I don't know who Mark Levinson is but me and him do not agree on sound quality😂
Land Rover to lease … Lexus to own
Exactly. And enjoy it, either way.
Which one to steal?
@@drive-channel1834 Easy to steal the Landrover, the Lexus not sure
Facts!
Land Rover is a piece of junk, take it from an ex Land Rover mechanic.
Should be comparing the GX550 Overtrail to the Defender. A little more apples to apples.
Don’t have access to one
100%
That would make absolutely no difference here. A GX drives like a GX, regardless of a 3rd row not being there.
No, in this case you don't need Overtrail, not even GX550. Corolla Cross is enough
@@bigdlife86Incorrect. Read the Overtrail (and +) stats and suspension designs and compare them to other GX models.
Land Rover nice design but zero reliability and zero durability , Lexus 10/10 no complaints
Owned a 2020 Lexus GX currently own a 2024 LR Defender 110. So far, there are no issues with my Defender. The Defender feels way more luxurious than the GX and I have received endless compliments. I must say before closing that I never had any issues with the GX it was a great truck.
One of the worst reliable vehicles vs. an extremely reliable vehicle. There is no choice. Lexus all day long
I'd think twice about what ur saying about this since these new twin turbo V6s are having issues
Reliable!?.have you heard of how the 3.5 V6 engine is blowing up?.
@@chileshemubanga3594 22-23 engines....NOT including the GX. Just LX and Tundra.
@@aaronbrooks4091not sure it seems the official didn’t mention it. A little bit concern about the engine failure
Overtrail can tow 9000 + lbs. and payload is 1500 + lbs. . That’s what body on frame can do ,truck stuff . There’s a video of the Lexus pulling an off road trailer through the demo course meant for just the truck with no problem. Very convincing so I have a overtrail + on order coming in early June .
Defender tows over 8k lbs and has 1900 lb payload…
I’m turning in my Defender in a few weeks! Got it brand new. Decided to lease and I’m glad I did because we had to have it towed to the dealership at least five times. Stop driving in the middle of the road for apparently no reason. Multiple times the car wouldn’t start. Worst part is that I continued to pay the lease while driving their rental for weeks on end. As much as I love how beautiful the car is, I would never get another Landrover. It was a nightmare.
My favorite review of a Defender was, "It has a nice interior to wait for the tow truck" lol
Lmao
I own a 2021 Defender X 110. My engine is the same as you tested in this video. However, my Defender has a electrically powered super charger that accelerates quite quickly and once the lag of the turbo has been diminished the Super charger turns over the acceleration requirements to the Turbo charger. It is a seamless turn over so the acceleration curve is quite consistent and most impressive. Are you telling me your demo did not have a supercharger?!?!? I find that hard to believe.
Seems some your commenters had some problems with their Defender. Our Defender has been completely failure free. I find a bias that is strange. I have owned 4 RRS, 1 Discovery Sport(still have) and the Defender. NO PROBLEMS with any of our vehicles. The RRS's were all Super charged too.. My reliability has been AWESOME, SUPERB, FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Over-landing and off-roading in the Defender cannot be beat. It goes everywhere and is quite sophisticated on how it conquers the terrain and obstacles.
GX Overtrail is a better comparison to the Defender
as a defender owner, i can safely say that it is one of the best cars you could buy. maybe it isn’t going to be the most reliable, but it gives you a sense of safety and capability while also being really enjoyable to drive. the land rover is definitely more well-rounded than the lexus and much more configurable. while i like the lexus, i just believe that the land rover is honestly a better car, plus i’ve had very few issues with the defender
Reliability is No.1 for me if I am paying the high costs of vehicles today. As a Brit, I know all about Land Rover/Range Rover. Enjoy the Defender.
Agree. Have a GX, but way prefer the Defender. No wrong answer.
GX 550 owner here. Any GX with a third row is not comparable to a defender. Compare the off-road models to the defender. NOT the luxury/luxury plus models.
GX all the way.
There’s literally no comparison in how much more useable & comfortable the Defender is inside, and how much smoother the ride & better the handling is vs the Lexus-even off road.
Neither is a bad choice but if Lexus & Toyota had not gone so archaic again, moved to a more spacious all independent platform, etc the GX would be even more popular, spacious, smoother, etc.
I’ve driven both extensively now. Love Lexus dealers & vibes, and own 2. But if I had to pick, I’d go Defender too and give up that stereotypical reliability “thing” because it’s just so much nicer to drive. And we have multiple local LR dealers, so no difference in loaners, etc. My current last gen GX has had so many issues itself, no brand is immune.
Great review, Ben, as always💯
thanks for sharing your very positive experiences and vibes
Yup, they're all metals, plastics, rubbers, no vehicle is perfect.
Much difference in road noise and NVH on the highway? I had a Defender, waiting on a GX550.
@@billybob1511 Defender is quieter without as much wind noise, and rides much steadier, smoother & more settled.
Well Lexus sells the TX, for someone who wants a more comfortable and spacious ride, the GX is solely targeted at the off-raoding scene, which is why the GX remains body-on-frame, it is better off-raod, now will most people use it for its off-road capability?, probably not, but Lexus doesn't have to compromise the GX, when they have the TX, NX and RX
1000000% agree, Defender is sooo much smoother to driver + no carpet which is very important for an off road car. In general Defender is much luxurious, interior is sturdy and minimalistic, masculine and feminine at the same time. GX has good potential , but interior quality is not even close to Defender. That’s totally my opinion, and I’m very picky when it comes to details.
A unibody vehicle vs a BOF vehicle. The choice is clear which one’s better off-road. And that’s before even getting to the reliability aspect of each one.
Yeah body-on-frame is definitely nice to have when off-roading
Just did a back to back test today and really wanted to like the Lexus, but your comments on the handling were spot on.
The Lexus is very vague on the steering and asthmatic engine. Constant correction and handling was not confidence inspiring.
Defender was so much more engaging on the road - and much faster (this was the diesel in the defender).
The defender you can love, the Lexus is an appliance to get you A to B.
Defender hope that your insurance covers towing. Lexus is all about durability and Longevity
Always a lexus toyota fan, but without counting reliability. Since I have driven a Defender, I can tell the Defender overall is a better vehicle.
I've found that the Defender is/has: better on-road, better off-road and way better traction control, more modern and rigid spatial structure, better suspension, better infoscreen software and dash controls, faster, way better interior and more internal space. Lexus / LandCruiser: more "traditional", with those one hundred and fifty years old rigid rear axle and ladder frame chassis.
I knew in the first 30 seconds this guy was going to be a Defender superfan. Let’s see what they are worth in five years, and how reliable they are. Not to mention the Lexus superior build quality, fit and finish. The Lexus would leave the poor Defender in the dust off road.
@@Hib19751the Defender is night and day better off-road out of the box. Look at the clearances between the two lol
But reliability is the elephant in the room.
When Ned Flanders reviews 2 cars and it is clear not only is he Ned Flanders, but he owns a Defender
My assessment is based on what I observed at the Auto Show in California. For comparing this SUV, I recommend examining others. To attend, both my wife and I had to pay a $30 fee, and I was particularly eager to personally see the Lexus GX due to the hype surrounding it as a large off-road SUV.
Before I outline the positives and negatives, I want to express my anticipation spanning decades for the GX to unveil a new design. However, I am disappointed with what I encountered.
Pros:
* The shape is commendable, featuring a perfect boxy design akin to competitors such as the Defender, Jeep Cherokee, and GMC.
* While the central infotainment system is not groundbreaking, it maintains consistency with other Lexus models, which is acceptable.
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Cons:
* There are numerous drawbacks. The model I viewed exceeded $77k and lacked the ML sound system.
* The absence of a panoramic sunroof, now a standard feature in modern vehicles, detracts from the luxurious experience.
* The panoramic sunroof in the Luxury+ model is underwhelming and seems to mimic the idea from the Venza, which has been on the market for over six years.
* The quality of leather and interior falls short compared to other SUVs in the same price range. Even the Toyota Highlander boasts superior interior quality.
* The exterior feels excessively plastic, particularly upon contact with the bumper, hood, and other body panels.
* Leather quality across all trims is subpar.
* Fuel economy poses a significant issue in 2024, averaging only 17 mpg.
* Many materials exude a cheap feel, failing to deliver a luxurious experience.
* If one opts for all available options on the Lexus GX 550, it may be preferable to choose the LX 600, which offers a higher level of luxury and power.
* For a better depiction of luxury, consider examining the Infiniti QX80: ruclips.net/video/NMzD7nLQlDY/видео.html
I've been a longtime enthusiast of this SUV, but now, even surpassing $80k plus tax, it's hardly worth the investment. In 2024, there's a myriad of alternative options I've contemplated, including the Ford F150 Electric, Rivian, Cybertruck, GMC Denali AT4, Sequoia, and the Volkswagen Atlas Off-Road version, among others, boasting advanced technology and commendable qualities.
Toyota and Lexus seem to be marketing very basic vehicles under the guise of reliability. Many individuals I conversed with at the auto show shared my sentiment that the GX 550 pales in comparison to the 460 in terms of quality, feeling cheaply constructed.
It appears that RUclips influencers may be sponsored by Toyota and Lexus, with many Toyota dealers hyping these vehicles on social media to attract buyers.
This SUV no longer epitomizes luxury, not by a long shot. If you disregard reliability and juxtapose it against brands like BMW, Audi, and Land Rover, it's disheartening to witness its decline.
Purchasing this vehicle entails enduring it for another six years solely to mitigate depreciation, while numerous other automakers are already introducing superior and more advanced technology.
At present, I must explore alternative options, as this SUV is not worth $85k out of the door, if you're fortunate enough.
Best wishes with your new purchase. Just bear in mind, many individuals are compensated for endorsing Toyota and Lexus brands, and I've encountered numerous instances of Toyota dealers leveraging social media to generate interest in these vehicles.
In conclusion, this is merely my perspective. Enjoy your new purchase
Everyone complaining about the reliability but I have a Land Rover and it has lasted 6 years now with no issues
It also depends how you take care of it
2020 LR RR here… best car on the road and off-road I ever owned. And yes I owned 2010 Land Cruiser and 2016 Patrol before it.
Thank God somebody said smthg good about my favorite car❤
You got lucky, but the stats are very clear.
One thing I really like about the Lexus is that it offers massaging seats, something you can't get on a Defender, the Lexus also tows a lot more, and of course it is body on frame, so while that may not translate to amazing on-road dynamics, for those that will take it off-raod, it is going to be much more capable
The Lexus tows 700lbs more. Which in the scheme of things is very little improvement t
@Douganchesner
That's because it's the luxury model. The OT GX has even better off-roading and towing capabilities.
Tell me you have never owned a Land Rover without saying you have never owned a Land Rover. You comment that the screen would be cheaper to replace than the Lexus is completely untrue. Land Rover is more expensive to repair than any of the other 130 vehicles I have owned. I think the defender is a good car and if you change vehicles every year than the LR is great. But for overall reliability the GX wins.
I think your review was definitely biased towards the defender.
Comparison should be with Overtrail+ vs the Defender.
You can actually buy the bigger screen aftermarket and program the vehicle for it. Ive seen it before
Great comparison. You were a little too bias regarding to the GX. It was obvious that you prefer the Defender.
A true comparison would have been the GX550 OVERTRAIL VRS THE DEFENDER not a GX 550 PREMIUM / luxury with low profile tires
It's hard to beat a inline 6. Unfortunately the defender seemed to get cost cutting and isn't what it once was. Which is sad i like defenders. I think I'll vote neither.
It would be a tough choice between the two. I like the interior of the GX and the handling of the Defender. I think I would still choose the GX of these two however especially after hearing about the Defender’s unreliability.
Which one is the most comfortable on road, ranger raptor or this two?
Now that they’ve made the new Land Rover three, going on four years, you don’t have the quality issues they’ve proven themselves extremely well. We bought a 2023 Land Rover defender model 130 and with 22,000 miles,on road and off-road, it has been bulletproof. It’s very luxurious, very quick and Very enjoyable! This is our fourth, in 30 years, Range Rover product - it is the very best. With its 50,000 mile bumper-to-bumper, zero deductible warranty, you need to try this yourself. It is wonderful on road off-road from sound systems, todrivability.
Would be cool to see the Land Cruiser vs the Land Rover in the P300 configuration, as that would put two four cylinders against each other at a similar price point.
The Lexus is disappointing for the price, hype and expectation. Trim doesn’t say luxury just MEH & reliability is questionable (which is 😱 for a Toyota product)
Agree, trim is just Ok, nothing WOW in interior
Hi Ben. Love your videos! Just wondering if you're able to do a side-by-side review of the frontier pro 4x and the land cruiser. I'm a fan of both for their utilitarian feel and ruggedness. It seems you're also a fan of both. These are 2 vehicles I'm considering to purchase the next several months along with the GX 550--I already know how you feel about that one! lol. If you can do that, it'll be helpful in my decision. Thank you for all these videos!
I’ll see what I can do
It’s funny how people complain about Range Rover reliability and my family and I leased range rovers every 2-3 years since 2007 and never had a problem.
@@Ameer_30 Leased is key word!
@@BrentLawson Different vehicles for different class of people. Remember they don't make Roll Royce $400K suv for employees.
I own the GX overtrail Plus I've never driven the defender but just looking at that interior it looks cheap. There's really only one thing to consider here and that is reliability. Lexus for the win. Outside styling the defender has a slight edge IMO.
The defender is the overall better vehicle. GX for off roading though. Reliability isn’t an issue as these are both better suited lease vehicles IMO.
The one thing I find unusual is you can't get real leather in the Lexus Overtrail. I don't understand why that decision was made. I don't think any other luxury vehicle has this limitation. 6:00
I own an LR4 (bricked) and LX470 - there’s no comparison- Lexus is the way to go. Most expensive thing I’m about to fix on my LX w/ over 200k miles is the AC
Loved the Lexus, couldn’t fit a car seat in the back. Very unfortunate
Land Rovers have reliability issues, I'll take the Lexus.
Are you aware of Lexus' issues with this engine?
@@MercOne No, tell us.
@@theluminary5324He’s right - this engine in the Tundra is experiencing all sorts of issues - I’m certainly waiting a couple of years to see how this engine fares in the GX
the gx550 interior is nothing like any lexus ever. credibility score = zero.
In the market for a luxury suv I would really prefer the Land Rover but will go with the Lexi’s bc of reliability resale and less expensive maintenance. But the defender is a lot better looking
Lexus of course. The visibility is night and day going to the Lexus. Again with your road test, they need serious work. Acceleration and handling need more space on a technical drive before you can say which delivers better. 35-40 around a corner won’t feel any different for either.
Your own personal recent experience with owning a Land Rover Defender should answer your question.
Smh...
Lol
😂
It’s funny how reliability never came up on the video?
Unibody Defender?!?… How far have we fallen… no wonder why the shifter looks like it belongs to a minivan, but I guess with a payload capacity of 900 lbs it is a minivan. The only thing you are getting for 85 G’s is the Defender name.
Better off road than the old Defender and it’s not close (stock vs stock)
Why do the defenders in the US have such low payload capacities I mean in the UK there are defenders with over 800KG of payload.
The payload capacity is 1900lbs Jesus such misinformation
@@Douganchesner different countries have different specifications
@@beaviccoon470 somebody doesn’t understand kgs or it’s a misprint. As far as I know all air suspension defenders have same 2k lb payload capacity
GX is a good truck, Defender is a good car, each made for a different purpose.
Need off road comparison. Otherwise it’s a style thing and to each his own on that
That Lexus was in hostile territory lol
There is no real comparison here... Lexus's reliability by itself is enough to win 100 land rovers...
The Lexus is a body on frame truck...the defender is a dressed up crossover...under no circumstances is the defender more "rugged or offroady" never
I don’t get why people complain about Range Rover reliability? The people who are driving these vehicles including my parents don’t get these and care about reliability. My parents love there defender 130 we don’t really care about reliability since it’s a lease or under business write off. Lexus is good if you’re keeping a vehicle forever but you can’t say the quality in Lexus is better except for reliability. For those who know about deals or brokers would know that the Range Rover lease is cheaper than Lexus. The new GX is $1200 a month while Range Rover is the same or even under with less down.
I have a GX but would go with Defnder IF it was more reliable.
My Range rover didnt give any major issue in last 5 years, yeah minor issues though .
I would take the LR. Since am from india, here a kid also knows the brand rover, while lexus only car enthusiast know about the brand.
You look like the dude that says I see dead people.
Why is it that RELIABILITY is never part of the discussion when doing these comparisons with the defender?!
Because they have been very reliable...
Damn this a hard one
easy win for Lexus, better looking, better reliability, trustworthiness, ✅✅✅
Why bother .. the Lexus is the clear choice ! This from a guy who NEVER considered one. G, D90, Wrangler owner, so I think I know a little about 4X4’s !
The Lexus looks too much like a "Storm Trooper."
I Take the Defender 110.
Well, Range Rover and Land Rover typically have really nice interiors because they want you sitting comfortably during the long wait for the tow truck, this way you'll be less pissed off when you arrive at the the dealership to discuss your broken brand new Defender. It's sad that their so poorly made given the price point because their so nice, like a high maintenance pretty spoiled rotten shallow vein girlfriend that was allot of work and money that you grew tired of when you realized it wasn't worth it and you gotta bail on her ... lol
If you were the US Ambassador to Kenya, are you going to ride around in a Land Cruiser/GX550/Defender? Me? 200 Series Land Cruiser.
Horribly bias review. "Oh yeah the lexus has a bigger multi information display, but it will suck when you have to replace it"....."lexus has a pano roof, but it doesnt have the alpine lights"
Exactly, very biased😂
Body over frame has nothing to do with unibody nice info
Why are we not getting Lexus GX in Southern Africa, this is the Toyota Prado brother asl LC300 compares to LX500/600. It is unfair as i own a Prado and would want a Lexus but i cannot afford LX500d
From the start you have been biased. Mentioning replacement of entertainment screens? What is that about.
Lexus is about luxury and reliability
YOU FORGOT THE MOST IMPORTANT COMPARISON, RELIABILITY IS GARBAGE FOR THE DEFENDER COME ON BEN TELL THE TRUTH
Do a g wagon comparison
You should use defender 130
lol tell me you have a favourite without telling me you have a favourite
only if land rover had a reliable engine and powertrain....
I take the land rover over Lexus
More modern trucks/SUVs should offer front bench seats. Bench seats are awesome.
It seems Lexus has changed their design language recently. It turned away from sophisticated refined design into more sporty and rugged design. Now if you cover Lexus logo on the wheel, you would never be able to guess it’s Lexus anymore. Very generic!
HUGE con LR products overall….MAINTENANCE costs. Reliability after year 4 on a LR is where they go wrong.
Sorry but $3500 for brakes?? No thanks. We leased a LR Discovery so we know from experience.
Currently own a Lexus TX 500h Luxury but are considering getting into a GX 550 Overtrail +
How reliable is the Lexus going to be with that twin turbo V6?
Buy the landcruiser with the turbo 4
It looks better anyway
Landcruiser is Toyota and Lexus badge on one is just silly always has been.
Lexus, of course
Defender also known as the Chelsea Tractor, most off road they see is parking on the pavement to pick Tarquin and Arabella up from their posh school. Lexus all day long,
Yeah, everyone is taking their brand new 85k Lexus off-road, I’m sure. I take my Defender off-road all the time (did it last week).
@@Douganchesner Did you manage to get it back on the road. The truth is I wouldn't want either of them.
Bye-bye 👋 Defender.
Hello 👋 awesome, reliable, resale values 👍🏻 hello LEXUS ❤
Gs550 all the way want reliable then go with Gs550
Lexus is King 👑, There’s no comparison here. Land Rover is literally one lf the worst and most unreliable car it’s embarrassing!!!
Sorry, but the Land Rover is SO much better designed.
Cheers.
BOTH 🫠
Given new tundras terrible reliability I wouldn't take chance on the new GX until it is proven. I own gx460 myself and Toyota is losing it with new turbo suv and trucks
Rang rover definitely sponsored this vid
Lexus head and shoulders above landrover
Defender!
Land rover tiene muchos problemas
Okay when you showed the body style I was laughing and laughing Lexus is luxury I was expecting more luxurious looks but I dont like the body style sorry then when you try to drive sounds like you are not impressed will Defender is more way better I think lexus its good to compare to nissan armada,infinity,cuz I saw them they looks the same its not good to compare to European car.
Lexus might be reliable 🤔. But it's ugly and boring 😴. Land Rover Defender is beautiful and has a lot more character
Agree ❤
lexus is not as reliable as it use to be, this is a toss up...I would get defender...
The ones made in Japan are good, the products out of Mexico not so much.
@@tomw7647 nah more like the architecture, before it was just a regular tried and true 4.6l V8 that was perfected by every single car maker, now its turbo charge to save fuel and emission, stuff isnt reliable. Turbo will break down before 200k miles if not the engine.
@@trilingualkid turbos are not the engine tho. Easily replaced.
@@theluminary5324 not for people who's not mechanicaly incline. Point is people think Toyota are reliable like the olden days but they are not anymore. The New tundra seen a bunch of issues moving off the reliable 5.7, no indication that this shouldn't be the same.
Lexus
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The Derfender is a sheep in wolf's clothing. I love the looks but let's be real here, it's UNIBODY. Land Rover nailed the design, no doubt, but it's sort of a poser. The GX has the backbone that can't be optioned into the Brit.
Lexus is hideous.
The Defender is nothing but junk! It's awful that Land Rover continues to build unreliable vehicles in 2024! And the irony is they still price these lemons high! It baffles me. I will take the Lexus hands down. Like with most European cars, you're paying only for the cachet! Reliability is still a problem for most European brands. Sad!
Hit the nail on the head, Lexus is compromised, luxury trying to be rugged off road and it doesn't work, and how old school does that Lexus interior look already 🙈
Even with its reputation for reliability issues, which JLR are really addressing on new models, its got to be the Defender, also way more street cred 🧊😎👌