Lexus' Ritzy Off-Roader Returns | 2022 Lexus LX 600 First Drive Review In 4K
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- čas přidán 20. 01. 2022
- Want a Land Cruiser in America? The Lexus LX is your only choice. Of course, that's not really an issue since the LX has outsold the Land Cruiser in the USA for ages. For 2022 the LX gets a ground-up redesign with a new frame, new body, new engines, transmissions, seats, interior, everything. I asked an engineer if anything was shared with the outgoing model and was told "maybe some screws." So there you go for the doubters in the crowd, the LX is all-new, but is it any good? Let's find out!
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Only Alex would end a 30 minute video saying that there will be a full review 😀.
Very true😀 that's why I'm a follower of Alex
You'd go through a dozen Range Rovers before this Lexus ever dies on you. Nothing in Europe beats Toyota reliability.
Maybe not a dozen, but two wouldn't surprise me, and the maintenance and repair costs would be massively higher.
I had many range rovers and I agree , I get my new lx600 Wednesday.
Not an air suspension. It's hydraulic and extremely reliable compared to the Range Rovers or other German air suspension that's prone to failure under 100k miles.
100k miles? Thats a far stretch. More like 60k
@@shakke52 true. Immediately after warranty is out.
Very true. The hydraulic suspension is far superior to the air suspension on a Range Rover. I can’t tell you how many RRs you see at auction that are bottomed out and people just gave up on them.
On my bmw x5 air suspension failed at 50,000km I think that’s 30,000 miles in america
He is supposed to know this🤦♂!!
Trail turn works like the Ford Bronco?? No, trail turn works like the Toyota Land Cruiser that debuted the technology nearly 5 years ago 😎
Indeed
Toyota debuted that technology longer than 5 years ago -- my 2013 Land Cruiser has it.
@@M1911jln Lol I wasn’t absolutely sure on the timing, but I knew that I’ve seen it years ago on a TLC video. Same as crawl control. People keep talking ab how innovate Ford’s G.O.A.T mode is. Meanwhile Toyota and Land Rover has had the tech for years. That’s why when people say Toyota trucks are outdated, I always ask them to explain. By the time they get done explaining they realize just how wrong they are.
@@Soh90 all these newbies care about are knot to 60 times and how many massage features the car it has or the size of the tablet ahead of the driver
I *REALLY* appreciate your nod to reliability and maintenance costs. Way too many reviewers disregard this, likely for the sake of not riling the companies they review. So thank you.
Such a beautiful car! We’ll own one soon!
LX doesn’t have air suspension. “As before, the LX 600 uses Lexus' Active Height Control (AHC) suspension system, which uses hydraulics for ride height adjustment. There are four ride height settings-Low (for passenger access), Normal, High 1, and High 2.” Road and Track.
It would ride and handle so much better with KDSS- such a missed opportunity
@@sly9263 they should have added KDSS so its actually an uprage from the previous gen lX, because KDSS does not actually depend on the type of suspension. They should have even gone one step further and added the E-KDSS of the new lc
LMAO can't say the words 'range rover' without saying (not) reliable in the same sentence 🤣
I wince every time I even think about one. How such a capable vehicle can be so unreliable is a great mystery. As is why people who don't need them still buy them.
I thought it was only me 😆
Extremely informative video, looking forward to the full review with accel, braking, and MPG stats. Not that I'm in the market for this lol...
I'm still miffed that they didn't give this the hybrid twin-turbo V6 from the Tundra . Especially for a vehicle that's--let's be honest--going to spend a lot of time driving around town, it seems kind of unconscionable that they didn't make this a hybrid as standard.
Agreed, however I think they might add the hybrid later on. The Tundra Hybrid isn’t going on sale until late Spring 2022 I think.
Agree totally. A few extra mpg would make it pay for itself in no time, and be more environmentally responsible. No idea why they didn't do it.
Now that the Sequoia is announced with the engine it's truly a head scratcher.
I’d love to see that as an OPTION, but the old 8 cylinder is a tried and proven engine. And historically, scientifically, an 8 is going to have a longer, less problematic life than a turbo or supercharged 6. More RPM’s, more heat, more work, does not benefit reliability. Of course y’all are going to hate me... Toyota’s are great, I’m sure you can trust their new engines.
It’s heavy. I’m glad they didn’t personally, though I do sympathize from an environmental POV.
I like it, but the previous generation looked better.
At the price, I would expect the LX to have an interior just as luxurious as the LS and it's disappointing Lexus didn't go that route. Well, to be fair the Mercedes GLS isn't exactly the S-Class of luxury crossovers but still...
You just helped justify my pessimistic prophecy I made months ago is true. People made fun of me for this 🤦♂️
At this kind of price I would absolutely sacrifice off-road and get the LC500
I agree. Yes, it got better, but it still sucks! Not to par with modern standards of luxury for the price. I will go for the benz.
It covers a rather broad price range. At $90k the interior looks fine, but it isn't competitive with the more expensive Range Rovers. I think they'll sell a reasonable number of the base model, as Alex noted, to people who want a Land Cruiser. That had gotten so expensive the base LX isn't much different.
@@markmiller3279 Yes, but the Lexus LS starts at a cheaper price point and has a similarly wide price range but that has a truly exquisite interior. Lexus should have put a pano roof (the lowly RAV4 and Venza have that as an option), Kiriko glass trim, the intricately pleated door cards, swaths of wood as befitting of a vehicle that is the lap of Lexus luxury in SUV form.
@@naveenthemachine facts
You comparison charts on the bottom of video are priceless!
Good review.
I want the entire body to be like the grill. The pricing is insanity- the profit margins must be incredible.
Historically the Land Cruiser and LX are vehicles that are engineered to last well over 300k miles with no issues I feel this a completely justified price
@@stephenjamborino7493 I drove my 1997 Tacoma 315,000 miles before selling it. All Toyotas are made to last 300,000 miles.
North American vehicles price is like 60%of the price compared to most of the world JS.
@@stephenjamborino7493 Nah, the Land Cruiser is engineered to last 25 years, THAT is why it cost so much.
@@Big_Red1 the old Land Cruiser with naturally aspirated engine was engineered for 25 years. Not sure about the new ones. Hope so.
Lexus overall is really getting more appealing! Not exciting, but definitely moving in the right direction. I'll buy one when i retire and want no headaches.
At the end of your video - I'm not convinced a Range Rover would be more capable than an LX600 in any situation. Alex, your reviews are the best. I've seen the other reviews on the LX600 and I have no idea why you don't have more than 434k subscribers. How does Doug D have over 4 million subs and he's never on these new vehicle launch events? Something doesn't add up.
Doug reviews to an entirely different demographic, it definitely adds up.
@@RemixerUltimate Please explain how it’s a different demographic.
This and the GX460 are the off-road gold standard. The new turbo v6 will "solve" the gas mileage issues from before. It's important to mention that the LX and GX are true off-road tanks. The lux makes it truly a gem that does everything in comfort. Full-time 4WD, ATRAC, eKDSS, air springs... and more
no eKDSS in LX600 as of yet.
@@brianshchoi209 KDSS??
@@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD not even regular KDSS. IMO it’s a step down in off-roading department than previous generation at least until they equip KDSS or eKDSS.
@@brianshchoi209 are you sure...?
@@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD yep. Saw a lx600 mild off-roading video and wheel articulation is not there.
29:00 "Range Rover is more off-road capable" Do you mean more capable been broken on the trail?
Very true statement
14:02 Id bet serious money the full screen was intended for use but due to chips they went w/ this keeping in mind they could upgrade it for a cool new upgrade later. Thats what id do given the current situation. If chips were on the table which last I heard Toyota has been doing well but its affecting them.
Well, I just found one way to make an Escalade front end look restrained and tastefully designed.
This one is actually better integrated than earlier Lexus grilles. It does look like you could roast an ox on that thing, but at least in lighter paint colors it doesn't stand out so much. Lexus was smart having this press vehicle in silver that nearly matches the grille.
The ultimate expression of the Lexus “spindle grill”.
gas will hit $5/gal and this car gets 19mpg....
It will easily hold a six pack of "soda".
Very nice
The ancient Egyptians want their pyramid grille back.
My dad told me that Toyota stopped selling the Land Cruiser in America because the Toyota Sequoia is Toyota's big SUV segment model, for the North American market.. It's based on the Tundra pickup platform, and both Sequoia and Tundra are built in North American facilities, exclusively for the North American market (Canada and the US).. So it obviously makes more sense than having the Sequoia and 300 Series competing for the same segment on the same lot..... Even North American consumer demand for the 300 Series can't change the decision, because with the Sequoia being based on the Tundra chassis, Toyota has everything to build it already in North American manufacturing plants, so will be saving a lot of money!!... The Land Cruiser is built in Japan, so has to be shipped to the US to be sold... Makes sense to me!
Before my father retired, he held a pretty significant role with Toyota Motor Corp Japan, as did my grandfather and my father's grandfather etc, dating back to when before Toyota sold cars... So I have learned a lot about Toyota, over the years! Lol... However i don't know if the new LX can be equipped to be as off road capable as the 300 Series GR Sport, with front and rear lockers etc... I'd buy one, if yes.
They dropped the Toyota badged Land Cruiser because the Lexus version out sold it 3 or 4 to 1 (depending on the year).
@@rich7447 This has nothing to do with sales numbers.. Toyota has had this planned for years... Import taxes make the price of the LC too high in North America.. They stopped selling the LC in Canada, back in 1996, and made it clear the 200 Series was the last one the US would get.. Sequoia shares Tundra manufacturing parts and facilities, so was planned to be the sole North American full size SUV, long ago.. Cheaper, no import tariffs, and built in Texas... Toyota is an "affordable" brand, and Lexus is their Luxury brand, so they sell it to Americans as an LX lol
@@lunamaria1048 The LC was almost the same price as the LX, but the GX (made in Japan) is half the price. The LX is made in Japan and is still being imported because the sales numbers make it worth it. They do sell the GX in Canada, but in such low numbers (around 400 per year) that it is really just a small extension of the US market.
@@rich7447 The GX is a mid-sized SUV that is the western version of the Japanese sold Prado, and has nothing to do with the LX or the full sized segment.. It is irrelevant actually.. Also I'm Japanese and my father worked for Toyota in Japan and the US, from my childhood until my teens.. You have no idea what you are talking about... Toyota was always cancelling the North American sold Land Cruiser, after the 200 Series gen.. Import tariffs make them too costly, when badged as a Toyota.. Rebrand it as a Lexus and people are willing to buy it for that type of money and more, because Lexus is a "luxury" brand.... Why would Toyota want to continue to sell 2 full-sized segment SUVs under the Toyota badge, competing with each other, and confusing potential new buyers?... The Sequoia is cheaper to manufacture and sell in the US because it is built in the US.. Again, this was always Toyota's plan, for nearly 2 decades, and nothing to do with sales number
Anyway, you don't know anything about Toyota, or business models
@@lunamaria1048 Your argument is that the LX is too expensive to import from Japan. The GX is built in the same factory as the LX/Land Cruiser 200, is not significantly smaller (LC200 was 3" in longer than the GX and has always been small in the Full size SUV segment) and is at a price point that makes it competitive (about $5k more than a US built 4Runner). So it is not the tariffs that pushed the price of the LC200 up to the $85.665 (2021) MSRP starting price (vs the 2021 LX 570 at $86,930).
The way Toyota priced these two vehicles makes the Lexus more appealing to most consumers which is why it sold more (that whole perceived value thing).
Lexus has only been around for a little over 3 decades. If this was the plan why would Toyota delay for a vehicle that sells less than 4,000 a year in the US?
Toyota is a company that is notoriously cagey about their plans and rarely shares anything that isn't imminent outside of their core leadership in Japan.
You have no idea what I do and do not know. However I am pretty confident that a person who takes their YT name from cartoon that wasn't around 20 years ago has very little insight into the long term plans of a Major Multinational that long ago.
I’m floored that they’ve made this so small. Seriously, this should’ve been much closer to the Navigator or Escalade. I may have even forgiven the…less than stellar interior quality, if you could at least seat 8 comfortably.
New vehicle to new vehicle, the 2023 Range Rover has a lot more to offer for the money. Better driving dynamics and interior. The majority of people that spend $100k for an off road capable SUV are likely to switch them out every 3-4 years.
Alex, the V35A-FTS engine on these LX have electronically controlled wastegate valves which control precisely how much compressed air they need to send to each individual turbocharger, therefore there is virtually no HP loss at lower atmospheric preassures.
Is that the same wastegate system that has issues currently popping up with the new Tundra?
@@FantomLightning I wasn’t aware of the issue until now. The answer is Yes. It seems they haven’t figured out whether it is a software or mechanical issue. If it is mechanical, it will be cheaper to swap engines rather than a labor intensive fix to the wastegate actuator. Maybe Lexus already took care of the problem prior to releasing the LX, who knows thus far though.
@@FantomLightning lol one of the few times Toyota puts a new technology in their engines…
Wonder why they got so exotic? Others have made perfectly reliable turbo engines that are good at altitude without electronic wastegates.
in Santa Fe you probably spotted GRR Martin running from writing the rest of the books... plus how was that 7200' elevation with all that thin air
Fancy by Reba while reviewing the LX...well played sir 😎
How could combined legroom of X5 more than X7?
Also, LX has hydraulic suspension not air
They should make them headlights a bit smaller and a grill a bit larger. It still manages to look great somehow.
The LSD is a cheap alternative. Center diff is good. This off-road capable vehicle deserves the front and rear lockers especially at this price. Engine is very strong and the 500 lb weight loss is fantastic. Perhaps Lexus used aluminum throughout the body panels (doors, hood, rear hatch?) to drop weight. The start/stop button in spot reserved for radio volume knob. Place it on the console and move radio knob down. Hopefully it will be reliable and Lexus will be accommodating with service and warranty.
It would be helpful if you also mention the payload capacity along with the tow capacity. The payload is the limiting factor in it's ability to tow. I do understand the payload varies based on the equipment but it's helpful to get a sense. For example, the 2021+ GLE can tow 7700lbs but has a less than 1100lbs payload which assuming a 600 lbs tongue wt gives less than 600lbs for passengers and cargo in the car. A family of 4 will easily exceed 600lbs. Same goes for the Durango SRT that you got.
Payload is 1285 lbs. A 7,700 lb trailer should have a tongue weight of not less than 770 lbs which only leaves you 515 lbs for everything else. I wouldn't want to tow 7,700 lbs with something this small anyway.
I love it better than grand wagooner and navigator plus escalade.haters will say otherwise.just get the luxury trim ultra luxury trim is not needed
Definitely more reliable than those SUVs.
@@imnotusingmyrealname4566 that doesn't really matter for the people who buy these cars new
@@kristians2704 I remember LX and Land Cruiser buyers keep their vehicles quite a bit longer than other brands' customers.
That interior in this new Lexus LX is not worth over 70 thousand dollars.
@@kristians2704 except people buying these do, we’ve had one for over a decade now almost new. That’s the reason early 2000’s land cruisers and Lexus are so common while the competitors like the rover have decomposed and recycled into a new Toyota
Alex. Are you going to the Escalade IQ unveil? It’s going to be unveiled on August 9 in New York City at noon eastern time.
Alex, We only have to wait a few more days before we learn whether the new Sequoia offers the off-road capability of the last Land Cruiser sold in the USA. The 20 and 22 inch wheels on the LX 600 clearly demonstrate its style and luxury mission. BTW what is the monthly subscription fee to access the full back catalogue of Reba McEntire 11:27 music?
It seems 18" rims are an option on some LX models.
@@rightlanehog3151 yeah, Kirk Kreifels drove a white one on 18”s. Unfortunately, the 18”s are black and look plasti-diped. I think that would fix Alex’s complaint about the ride on the washboard road.
@@garrettw99 I will look into that but I am not a fan of black alloys. We are now a day closer to learning whether the Sequoia will continue as Toyota's larger and 'softer' 4x4 or be reinvented as the American Land Cruiser®
I wouldn’t bother with the sequoia. It’s already outclassed by the expedition Tahoe wagoneer grand Cherokee L and yes even the Kia telluride
I can guarantee it’ll disappoint everyone. My pessimistic and so called “utter nonsensical” prophecy will keep coming true and eventually Alex and other reviewers would have to consult w me to get my opinion on future Toyota Lexus products no ones seen yet.
@@naveenthemachine since half ton trucks are usually very similar to their full size SUV counterparts, I expect the Sequoia to be better than the Tahoe and Expedition. Expedition feels ancient and the Tahoe feels a little cheap and old. The Sequoia is likely going to have an almost identical interior to the Tundra, which is nicer than the Tahoe and Expedition.
The grille has a nice car.
I want the grille on my car to look like it wants to eat me. To that, I say this grille needs to be even larger.
I am just a little surprised that there is no Hybrid variant. Why don't they just put the one in the Tundra into this LX?
They won't sell enough in the US to justify the cost for federalizing two different drivetrains, that's why.
This TT V6 has wastegate valves so they don't exactly lose a lot of power at high altitudes...but they're having issues in the tundra, so it probably wasn't a very good idea to install those.
Turbo engines normally don't lose a lot of power at altitude, no matter what the details.
Nice
We really need a production model 22 Tundra review, sir.
Why do you think they don’t offer the hybrid like the tundra ?
LX doesn’t need lockers. No one hardcore off-road a brand new LX, at least not the first owner. I don’t have any problem that we no longer getting LC200 in US. However, I wish we could get LC79, which is more off-road capable, affordable, and currently selling in the rest of the world!
Except this car was built for the Middle East, it’s biggest market, where half the owners usually stick bigger tires and send it
5:20 It now gets 19 mpg combined, which is in line with the infographics on the screen. This is a 26% lower compared to the 14 mpg in the outgoing model. Had they hybridized it, it would have halved fuel consumption compared to the outgoing model.
Toyota has not confirmed a hybrid system for their body on frame SUVs, but the tundra hybrid is coming this year, probably around March or April, so the SUVs might get the V6 hybrid from there in the future.
14 to 19mpg is still a big improvement. even with a hybrid its harder to get great MPG in a car as big and heavy as this
can I use the massive grill for Spanish mackerel
I bet 5cens next gen they would expand those freaking grill to the bottom of front lights.
Should also bring the Land Cruiser stateside to fulfill more off-road niche (and less $$)
The problem with the old one is that optioned comparably it was hardly cheaper at all, and few people bought it.
Bello Alex en la Lexus 😍😍😍
I believe in light vehicles. I believe in better fuel economy and efficiency. I'm ready for our electric future. I believe that we don't need all these expense, over-priced, SUVs/CUVs/Crossovers. However,....I really LIKE this and I want one. I can't put my finger on it, but it just appeals to me.
How can you believe in light vehicles and want to drive e.v.'s? E.v.'s weigh more than gas vehicles
if you like light vehicles, then EVs aren't for you lol
Great initial review Alex, looking forward to the full review. That third row seating space is way too small. Paying a $100K+ for a reliable electric fold-able naughty/timeout corner.
Only useful for people with kids under ten, but out of car seats - a rather small demographic.
People on average don't use 3rd rows so it's perfect!
What happen to the NX scores?
Beautiful. But you know….not having hardened chrome bumpers kinda of suck. If you actually do go off road…you don’t have a bumper you can replace if you bump or drag stuff. Hardened chrome resists chipping and scratches more than painted aero stuff. But other than that, I do like the looks of this front end. And I understand aerodynamics are important for efficiency and most owners will never drive off road.
The land cruiser looks so much better.
While you think buyers want everyone to see a Lexus badge, there are a significant group who don't, and who preferred the Toyota. The "stealth wealth" type. They want something nice and high quality, but not flashy. Those people are not happy with the removal of the Land Cruiser from the US market. (In a similar phenomenon, the average net worth of GMC Yukon buyers is higher than that of Escalade buyers.)
ironically in recent years "Landcruiser" screams expensive car... LX and GX mean and say nothing to the casual observer.. so LX is stealthy still I think
There is an all-new Sequoia coming. By all indications will also share the same platform. It likely won't look as good as this, disappointingly.
@@chiemekaa new sequoia should be interesting!
@@chiemekaa If that's true, why wouldn't they just call it the Land Cruiser? There's way more brand equity in "Land Cruiser" than "Sequoia", few people have any idea what a Sequoia is. Since they're not calling it a Land Cruiser, I'm guessing it won't be as closely related as many people hope.
@@rogersmj Because it simply isn't. Not to mention loyalists will definitely be in an uproar. And I think also the Sequoia will address a major shortfall of the LC/LX, which is interior space which will keep it in line with full-sized NA offerings.
Alex, between this and a Porsche Cayenne at their respective $100k trims, which would you buy? Typical use case: mostly on road, some light off road and some light/moderate towing.
How many people?
I'd get a Cayenne. It seems more luxurious and premium than this Lexus
Cayenne all day long. If doing any off roading, stick with the thick side walled tire. However, you’ll be able to put twice as many miles on the Lexus in their respective lifetimes.
@@makatron normally just me, but 2 adults, 3 kids on occasion
@@markrichburg9462 this would be great for 5, also the peace of mind that nothing will likely break makes this a no brainer
Great review! I’m honestly disappointed with the interior for the price. I think this is for someone that tows long distances and needs something that will hold up and be luxurious. I can’t imagine off roading in this.
Landcruser/LX is built for off-roading
@@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD yes, but would you pay $100k and take the LX off road with these skinny tires?
@@garrettw99 like the GX, you buy it, put on BFG KO2s on 18" wheels and start cutting bumpers and adding armor... same as if you bought a 4runner... begin the mods
@@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD at the sacrifice of ride quality, quietness, handling, all the sensors in the bumper, etc. Also, the grill goes down almost to the bottom of the front bumper. Good luck with modding this. The GX and 4Runner are great for modding. Why pay $100k for this if you are just going to strip it of most of the luxury features? That’s why you get a GX for off roading
Should bring the Land Cruiser state side to fulfill more off-road niche
I like the way Land Cruiser looks better.
The new Sequoia is the next Toyota Land Cruiser, it would’ve made no sense to make two of the same vehicles under two names on the same dealer lot.
This LX gives 22 mpg, GX next redesign would give better fuel economy. LEXUS, any updates on GX redesign?
It should come around the same time as the 4runner/Prado since they've always been related. So maybe 2022 for the 2023 model year.
They will ruin the GX on the next redesign. It wouldn't surprise me to see a turbo 4 in the next generation GX.
What a grill and people are complaining about BMW
Inice review as always. I am not seeing a 4k resolution option.
Must be Your internet, I can.
i dont hate it, but the "grille" is just the entire front end now, so it's hard to call it only a grille
It is sad that USA doesn't know that Land Cruiser 100/200/300 or LX570 / 600 are not about legendary Land Cruiser "offroad durability". Lucky that people from Asia / Australia / Africa understands Land cruiser offroad durability with Land cruiser 70 series and in old days with 80 series and just 105 (not 100). For US market even check the gas tank size and compare with Asian / Australian spec. Not to mention US gets petrol/gasoline vs the turbo diesel outside of USA. I feel sorry for the US customers who just go by the name "Land cruiser".
Dunno what you're rambling about. Australia the big bruisers are legendary tourers, the Middle East only uses the 200 series to crash and jump through the dunes, the US military uses 200 series both in America and out for special ops transport, the United Nation buys 200 series by the fleet and you're over here rambling about a farm vehicle. I've driven a few 70 series Land Cruisers and it's exactly that. An agricultural/commercial one trick pony. Designed to only haul crap over bad terrain.
@@LionRunner in Nigeria for example, only the army and red cross use the 70/76/79 series. Other organizations use either the 150 or 200, and the Hilux. The 70 series can take you where the 150 can't, but you'll be uncomfortable getting there.
@@damilolaakanni says it all "70 series can take you where the 150 can't,". I still love the fun where Toyota dealer offers "After market Poineer" single din "upgrade" LoL. I love those tanks vs moms 200s.I've seen Police, Unicef, forest services abuse 70 and still runs. I miss them, especially the diesels for long touring.
I love the way it looks. But the price…😂
Everyone complaining about this car, it isn’t for you. And Toyota knows this. They know their demographic
Lexus *, it baffles me how people continue too incorrectly use Lexus and Toyota when they are completely independently operated brands and class of cars.
@@xavierwashington4820 toyota motor company owns the whole damn shebang. Do you think Lexus is a separate entity? Simpleton…
@@xavierwashington4820 who is the CEO of Toyota and who is the CEO of Lexus? 😂
@@xavierwashington4820 Yet almost all Lexus vehicles are very closely related to Toyota models. That doesn't sound like a totally independent company to me.
You saying they don't want sell more cars and make more money?
Awesome 👌 vehicle.
*Hydraulic Suspension NOT air...
I love Reba
Why no scores??
mine has a hydraulic suspension
I like the Nissan Armada!
There is also the LX 500d and since the diesel has less power they called the gasoline version LX 600.
The solid axle definitely also compromises the 3rd row space.
Unfortunately even though this engine is here since 2018, Lexus and Toyota failed to deliver in SUV section, which is a surprise, they had sold more than 200k units including Tundra n few other models and already they have recalled 102k units which is almost 50%
Adding insult to the injury is there are some news roaming around that production of several models are ceased for undefined time, issue seems to be mechanical and in the basic design of engine which needs complete change in its design.
New platform seems to be good but this time Lexus/Toyota cheaped out with plastic covers underneath the truck, aluminium in suspension area, and above all going with twin turbos is huge eye brow raiser
It need premium 91 fuel which will compensate the fuel average cost as outgoing models require regular fuel
The only thing that is going in its favour is touch screens front rear and apple android support and getting rid from controls in central rear console
Old navigation control for infotainment was a mess, and sinking seats is also a good addition
But most of them are cosmetic arrangements, engine mechanical design issue is serious issue because no software can manage it they need individual shafts on the head chamber rather than having a single huge big piece and i dont know what they gonna do with Twin Turbos.
There is no replacement for displacement
Peace.
I am shocked the 3rd row seating height is 4 inches shorter than the GX. Even with the extra legroom, it doesn’t seem all that great for anyone taller than 5’4”. Is this only for the current LX models, do the older ones have more room?
All the headroom figures are lower than the GX.
@@rightlanehog3151 I was surprised, I guess I am glad I have the GX, I thought eventually getting the LX would get me more room, I was wrong.
@@erikhaw7313 All of Toyota's redesigns of the last few years have been bad news for taller drivers and passengers.
Pity the Land Cruiser isn't here anymore, it's better looking inside and out, and you'll likely save a bit on what is a really expensive vehicle.
Woo baby, that thing is hideous from the front. Maybe an unpopular opinion, but that grill looks like some car design CZcams channel got a little crazy with the replicate tool. No lie, I thought you messed with the thumbnail because it looks so goofy.
Your knees are in the sky in the rear seat
My brother just got an X5 and his backseat seems tighter than seen here, but your numbers show there is 3" more in the X5. Also, not being able to have a Child seat in the second row, while still being able to get to the third row...I think would inconvenience those that want the third row. Very interesting design choice there.
Total legroom is hard to measure consistently, and not all automakers do it the same way. I think it's safe to say they're in the same size cayegory - big enough for adults to be comfy in back for long trips. The third row is a joke, partly because the floor has to be so much higher in this body-on-frame model. Small kids only.
Robocop inspired front grill.
so much for the LX, the tiny third row that gives you almost no storage is dissapointing
That's because it has a solid rear axle. That solid rear axle gives better articulation off-road. If you need a lot of third-row room for real adults, then purchase the minivan that you actually need.
@@M1911jln
your brilliant, you should tell the people who make the navigator, G wagonner, escalade, navigator, GLSx qx80, x7, range rover L and grand cheorkee L that they should me making minivans because thats what they actually need.
Remember I warned you all before the lx is outdated before it even goes on sale? Of course you all decided to shut me down for my utter nonsense trolling. I can clearly see you’re disappointed with the new LX. And tbh, I’m loving this. 😁 I’m enjoying your disappointment because you all shut me down for my nonsense saying I was completely wrong and the lx is somehow better than the escalade or grand wagoneer. The fact that you all embarrassed yourselves thinking the LX is best in class makes me want to laugh at you
Jesus, idk about the looks. Even the proportions seem off looking at the side.
great review. lexus did a good job updating everything. the double center screen isn't great (hello acura, infiniti) though.
Acura and Infiniti realized it was a mistake and went back to a single center screen. Shame to see Lexus is doing it now.
this screen setup is way better than whatever acura and infiniti did though. This has nice resolution and fast response. The new lexus/toyota touchscreen interface is good
How does bmw x5 have more legroom than x7?
Because X7 has three rows of seating compared to 2 rows in the X5
@@tygervoods8358 he stated combined legroom with all three rows in both.
@@WaheedKhan-mm3pw Combined normally only includes two rows.
That front end …. 🤔
tbh, the grill is a bit too small
The rear seats are so slow. The first time, it's cool to watch. After that, they would be frustratingly slow to wait for. Manual operation please!
Most people will be leaving them in one position or the other and rarely changing it. Given how tight they are, I suspect they'll stay folded for all but the few people with small enough kids.
fancy Sequoia ??
The car is not big enough and the tires are also too small. Give it a bigger frame with larger tires and i will be more interested in it. That's my only problems with this SUV, other than that the look is really nice..
Love these videos! I would summarize as: targeted at the affluent luxury off roading (or at least snowy) consumer who occasionally needs to put non child seat grandkids in the 3rd row. I’d rather have the Escalade XL.
Landcruiser is a good vehicle ,and descent design , and pretty particle under the price range , LX600 as Luxury sense its cabin is not bigger infect its small due to padding all around and the Luxury model compare with price , make no sense to me , Small cabin ( same size ) not worth the money .
few other issues , Power button placement on the infotainment console - not cool
Steering wheel is too close to the door due to transmission + engine placement which make center console area covered pretty much .
little small wind shield .
That is the ugliest grill ever! Yuk! Retchd
EEEEWWWW, that grill😩
Don’t think you will have much trouble finding one in a few months &$$$
Who knows somebody that will use this vehicle off road ?
Middle East.
@@CACressida Let me rephrase...who knows somebody in the USA that will use this vehicle off road ? I don't know anybody in the middle east so idk if they do or not.
If only the grill was a little bigger and more obnoxious. 😆
This thing is a monstrosity…
Interesting vehicle. It seems as though Toyota took the best things about the Land Cruiser, put some nice interior touches on it and a new grill and back end and decided to call it the new LX 600. It definitely isn’t as luxurious as the navigator or Escalade but I’m sure it will last for 1,000,000 miles. For the money Lexus IS asking for this however I’d go for the Toyota equivalent or one of the European options.
It depends on the consumer. Buyers in this market either go for leased or short-term ownership of Range Rover's or Germans and Escalade, or for long-term and drive it for 200k+ miles before selling it. Don't know about in the US, but here in the middle east (one of the biggest market for LX) they sell like hotcakes because they are just so well built and tough for harsh environment here. While it does cost $86,000, its easily justifiable as this car will far outlive its competitors and you get your moneys worth in low running costs as well as higher resale value. Our 13 year old Land Cruiser is still driving like a tank and never spent a penny on mechanical repairs other than basic maintenance. Its easy to find LC's as well as LX's with 400-500k km selling for like $15-20k because they will still drive to wherever you want. Even with all the money the locals have here there's always at least one Land Cruiser/LX as a daily in their garages. They usually don't drive Rovers after they're older than like 6-7 years max.
The Toyota equivalent was not significantly cheaper. The two vehicles were priced so competitively that 75% of LC200 platform buyers in the US opted for the Lexus variant.