Detailed review and test of the 2024 Lexus GX550 Luxury (called Premium in the USA), including features, comfort, interior and handling.

The new Lexus GX is a true 4WD. It is derived from the new Toyota Land Cruiser Prado (250 Series) platform, but it gets a much more powerful V6 petrol engine and a more upmarket interior.

But while most of the attention has been grabbed by the off-roading Overtrail model, the base GX Luxury (aka the GX Premium if you're watching in America) makes the best case for itself, I think.

Rivals to the GX include true 4WDs like the Toyota Prado and Nissan Patrol but also car-based SUVs like the BMW X5, Audi Q7, Mercedes GLE, Volvo XC90 and others.

Time codes:
0:00 - What is the Lexus GX?
0:15 - Is the GX base model enough?
0:54 - Interior
1:25 - Saddle tan upholstery
1:40 - Likely pricing
2:10 - Rivals
2:34 - Cabin design
2:50 - Cabin tech
3:15 - Real buttons
3:36 - Quality
3:51 - Second row space
4:44 - Second row amenities
5:04 - Panasonic stereo
5:17 - Third row
6:05 - Styling
6:27 - Opening glass hatch
6:40 - Boot space
6:58 - Dimensions
7:14 - Folding the third row
7:40 - 3500kg towing
8:08 - Ride quality and handling
9:16 - Twin-turbo V6 engine
9:45 - Acceleration
9:57 - Fuel economy
10:17 - GX hybrid coming soon
10:45 - Cornering
11:12 - GX vs Prado differences
11:32 - Ergonomics
12:10 - Safety technology
12:25 - Why base is best
12:55 - Verdict