ENGINEER EXPLAINS WHY THIS IS THE MOST CAPABLE OFF-ROADER // 2024 LEXUS GX 550 // CHIEF ENGINEER
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- čas přidán 2. 06. 2024
- Chief Engineer of the all-new 2024 Lexus GX 550 explains why the new Overtrail model is the most off-road capable vehicle ever developed by Lexus. Automotive Engineer David Chao spends significant amount of time with the Japanese Chief Engineer Koji Tsukasaki,, in order to understand exactly what has been transformed to turn the Overtrail into a true off-roader. The details are astonishing, so please watch the entire video to understand how they made this vehicle so capable.
Automotive Press is owned and managed by David Koichi Chao, a global expert in the field of automotive evaluation, engineering, and strategy. With over 35 years of engineering experience, David is able to review vehicles from unique perspectives utilizing technical and specialized methods. David is a board member and a director at AJAC (Automobile Journalist Association of Canada).
David is known around the world as an authentic specialist of Lean/Agile Thinking, and travels all around the world to review vehicles and teach latest engineering methods. Born and raised in Japan, David has an engineering degree from University of British Columbia and post-graduate education from MIT and Harvard Business School in Boston. - Auta a dopravní prostředky
David. I wanted to say thank you as I have watched and enjoyed many of your videos. Cheer!
Another great video mate, excited to see this soon at my Lexus Dealer here in Australia. Keep up the great work 👍
Great technical perspective conversation with amazing background view! Thanks
Can you please do a video about dealer allocations and wait times in USA and Canada. US customers are told to wait 2 to 3 years.
David, I really admire the hat Mr. Koji Tsukasaki is wearing . 😉 Before working on the new GX, I wonder which other Toyota 4X4s Mr Tsukasaki has helped engineer over
the course of his career. 🤔
Thank you for a nice and easy to follow info-film!
Thank you for another great video sir.
Thank you for capitalizing on your ability to bring us the inside scoop. 👍🏼
David, how do you feel about the Lexus dealers charging $10-20k mark up’s on these trucks?? It’s turning off a lot of loyal customers.
whatever the market will bear 😃
Find a different dealer, they aren't all doing this.
@@jimmy-buffettexactly
like that there is no 3rd row and moon roof delete on overtrail but will lexus stock them ? or all will be overtrail +
Is it worth waiting for the hybrid engine to come out for the GX550?
I'm looking more for the Land Cruiser for the Hybrid powertrain and for cost reasons. Hoping they will come out with a TRD Pro to give it more ground clearance and upgraded suspension. We have modified our 2014 4Runner trail suspension with a 3" lift and 33" tires. Don't want to modify a brand new vehicle if we can. Any insight into this?
factory 3" lift and 33" tire(35 might be too much to ask from Toyota) would so nice, most people will save their money from upgrading and no warranty issues.
Will also be interesting what they do with the 4Runner. It may be upgraded with more serious off road gear to better compete with the Wrangler and Bronco. We'll see.
If I can find a Lexus dealer who will sell me one at MSRP without add-ons, I would definitely replace my 2023 4Runner LTD for that that. The LC 250 is too expensive comparing it to this GX. Great video!
I am waiting for plug-in hybrid diesel with dual tank and range 2,000km.
Yes, Australia, it is not extreme ask here.
I am a bit curious during the interaction why David bowed while the chief engineer just nodded his head. Is it a personal culture preference or a status symbol?
Great off road features, which I like but I will drive it 99% on road 😊😊. Still Overtrail+ is my choice 😊
I was hoping to have the panoramic sunroof on the overtrial model
Just one thing that I concerned about is "fuel capacity", the fuel tank holds only 80L which is basically adjusted for diesel and inline 4 engine, not for v6 twin-turbo engine.....
Great stuff, but I'm sticking with my 460!
I would appreciate hearing the spoken Japanese language from the Chief Engineer. I think this would contribute to a respectful interview.
As long as it’s reliable that all it matter end of the day.
it just needs a nice exhaust
We want to hear you speak Japanes...
I love the GX550. I am hoping the hybrid version keeps the V6 and offroad capabilities but improves on the mpg. If they go this route… it will be my choice for next years purchase
It's already known the hybrid version will be the exact power train as the LC Tacoma Pro/Trail Hunter
V6 hybrid is for the LX 700
Hmmm can the FJ drive as good as a GX on a highway. Why are you not comparing the other side. Irrelevant comparison to me.
Where are your cows?
Why don’t u do real test drive videos repeating car already in roads
The new Lexus 550 does nothing better than my FJ Cruiser could do at half the price! In fact, my FJ Cruiser is more rugged inside and out than the Lexus 550 and I am able to wash out the interior of my FJ Cruiser with a garden hose if necessary! Making a vehicle more complicated means greater possibility of a component failure and greater repair costs!
I think only select FJs had KDSS? The GX550 will objectively have more articulation with e-KDSS. ATRAC, MTS and all other traction-controls are also improved by generations on the 550. The luxury and refinement stuff is subjective. .. but it's hard to dismiss the GX550's articulation numbers...
@@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD articulation wise, you are probably right. But the GX550 has average off road angles and ground clearance. 8.6 vs 9.6 in the Fj cruiser
@fahdabdulaziz5067 yep can't argue with the fatness of the GX550... wish they'd make a 2 door short wheelbase version like how the FJ and Landcruiser Prado Sumo were... 😢
Apples to oranges. Completely irrelevant comparison!
Your first sentence is so preposterous that it is not even worth reading further lol.
Hi DAVID,
Outstanding video with the chief engineer of the Lexus GX 550… I was wondering if they fixed the 10 speed transmission when it goes into neutral and starts moving? Do you know if this has been addressed before they let the GX by 550 out to the public?
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