Toyota Land Cruiser vs. Lexus GX | Which Is the Better Off-Roader? | Off-Road Comparison Test

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Published 2024-05-17
The Toyota Land Cruiser returns to the U.S. for 2024, shrinking in both size and price compared to its predecessor — and it’s accompanied by a redesigned Lexus GX that shares much of its components. The two heavily related SUVs offer their own flavor on the premium off-roader. But which one is superior? Edmunds’ Brian Wong headed to the trails to find out which is the superior 4x4 in this off-road comparison test.

00:00 Intro
01:09 The Ziggurat
03:23 Driving Impressions
04:50 Hill Climb
07:50 The Pipes
10:24 Cargo
11:04 Sandy Wash Run
15:21 Edmunds' Take

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All Comments (21)
  • @edmundscars
    While the Land Cruiser's hybrid system makes it more efficient, the GX's twin-turbo V6 has a big edge when it comes to performance. If you were taking one of these out into the wilderness, which powertrain would you prefer to have pushing you along? Let us know in the comments below!
  • @MaddNomad1015
    Throttle house essentially made a perfect ad for the LC. Even though it’s the 250 and has a hybrid 4, it got bashed, leaked like crazy and still ran.
  • @Shambles7698
    Both a great SUV but if I have to choose i go with Lexus GX because of ride and quality it gives
  • @theos3440
    With these markups that the dealerships are charging for the new 250 LC prado, it doesn’t make sense when you can get a better GX for the $$$.
  • @K.T.789
    Nicely done, I've been waiting for this comparison. Short Sharp Concise and hit all the points!
  • @beriman09
    I think the Land Cruiser 1958 is really the main winner in the comparison with pricing at 55k
  • @danielgarcia228
    2” lift on the gx w 35s and she’s perfect. No morr worrying on the pipes
  • @babaktaherian
    Definitely the hybrid Toyota! The V6 is experiencing issues right now. Given how content Toyota is with their brand image, how long it will take to sort out problems.
  • @JER-mw6md
    Where can we find the video on Land Cruiser vs GX on road driving? You showed a clip of braking, etc. but I cannot find the full video.
  • @Queensizemusic
    Mate, I. The introduction you claim “the Land Cruiser used to lineup with the Lexus LX…” but you’re wrong. The Lexus LX IS the Land Cruiser 300, and what they’re badging and bringing over here as a Land Cruiser is the Land Cruiser Prado. They’re two different models entirely, and the Land Cruiser 300 is sold around the globe, just not in North America.
  • @drsolar
    Good video. Nice comparisons. You win with either vehicle
  • @kevin1492
    I'm glad you included something about on-road performance/comfort because let's be real... I don't know if I'm surprised at how similar they are or how different they are. Now can we see the GX go against an LX 600 with the 18" wheels? Probably know how it will turn out, but maybe the LX would surprise us?
  • @SSS-mp8th
    I love the lockers and disconnectable swaybars or the system on the GX but why does the Land Cruiser only have 8.0 of clearance? My OBW has 9.something.
  • @1PaNik1
    What a comprehensive comparison 😸🙌👏
  • @hondajacka2
    GX getting hybrid later this year? If so, I'm waiting.
  • @SYSTEM__32
    This engine is quite similar to the Tundra’s. However they made a lot of changes due to the current fails in some Tundra models.