Is the 2024 Lexus GX 550 Overtrail a BETTER luxury SUV than a Land Rover Defender?

The GX 550 is finally here and Lexus has brought some big changes. On the outside you will find 18in wheels, 33in off road tires and fixed running boards. On the inside you will b e greeted to an all new interior. Under the hood is a 3.5L twin-turbo V6 mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission. Is the 2024 Lexus GX 550 Overtrail a BETTER luxury SUV than a Land Rover Defender?
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[MrTenhighguy]

Unlike any land rover product the lexus will still be running after 8 years😂😂

[tm]

The green looks amazing in the Overtrail.

[chrisdocksteader]

I have had a 2020 Defender for about 3 years now - it has been a COLOSSAL disappointment. I think it's one of the coolest looking, worst built vehicles I've ever experienced. I have had over $35, 000 worth of warranty work done and it is at the dealership right now for a new ECM and new wiring harness - they estimate 40+ hours of shop time. I told them I will NOT be picking it up. I'M DONE. Yes, I know mine is a lemon but let's be honest, Land Rover simply CANNOT build a reliable vehicle. They look great but are RUBBISH. I have ordered my GX and although it will likely be a few months before it arrives, I don't care. I'm SO excited to get out of my Defender and into a GX it makes me delirious. When I watch this review, I feel so happy in the knowledge that I'm going from hell to heaven in one quick change!

[longgrayline]

Anything made by Lexus is far better than anything made by 99% of the manufacturers out there. The vehicles are super reliable, super comfortable, and extremely well thought out. I’ll never drive anything else as a daily driver.

[jasonb]

I believe it is a DIRECT COMPETITOR FOR THE DEFENDER. Reliability, technology, resale, overall, a super package. Keep this up Lexus.

[ksj]

What a badass machine Joe, telling my brother he needs to buy one lol. Nori Green is stunning

[bluedevil]

Unfair to zonk the sunroof on the Overtrail trim. Most of the aftermarket roof racks aren’t compatible with the pano sunroof. It is available on the Luxury trim. The Overtrail actually options a sunroof delete to accommodate full length roof racks and saves you $1, 100. My two cents. Agree with all other zonks though. Gotta tuck in that rear wiper up top!!

[thegoodman]

I've fallen in love with it!! 😍 Thx for the review, Joe!!!

[leechristensen]

Cool review ss always. Im still driving a 1995 ls 400 with 307, 000 miles and it doesn't skip a beat. Also been driven in mn its whole life with minimal rust. Keep up the awesome reviews! More drifting in parking lots please! 😂

[DarkJediChrisG-]

I love the color, Joe. Nori Green kinda reminds me of an army tank. I'm sure with GX first drive being here, I'm sure the Land Cruiser isn't far behind!

[michaelarvieiammicdbible]

Man Raiti can sell ANYTHING. The G.O.A.T. of auto reviews.

[dr.baotran]

Thank you for your reviews. I always, love love your reviews, GX has always been my fav (even with the older models) from the Lexus lineup. Have a great day.

[ReVxRNxCLAN]

I ordered one today 🎉 overtrail + nori green

[TR-xybt]

This suv is almost perfect for me. I’m not a fan of panoramic roofs. I’m glad this trim has a traditional moon roof.

[kickstand]

Wow. Havent seen many offroad Lexus vehicles around these parts. Impressive looking machine!

[Mark-dehj]

Great review of this new Lexus GX Joe. Since you are my #1 reviewer, it stands to reason that I got my twinkies and sat down for this first review! My only wish is that I got to be out there with you and Lori in this one as you tackled that trail.
Definitely have this one top of my next vehicle list put probably in the premium+ grade. I want an operable moonroof and luxury+ has a nice one but seems stationary? Also, like my running boards to be usable without having to open the doors/not sure if they can be set in a fixed open position.
My only real concern is the gas mileage, so might have to wait and see what the upcoming hybrid model offers.

[jwlafferty]

What I love about the Defender is the option for premium rubber floor instead of carpet. No crumbs, nothing in your carpet. Just soak down the Defender floor and you can get every speck of everything off your floor and it looks pristine all the time. And that floor doesn't feel cheap to the touch at all.

[jaycrazy]

Thanks for this review, I'm thinking about this ride!

[Irishmanbikes]

The GX 550 would make an excellent ski vehicle or beach 4x4 fun. If I could afford on I would definitely buy one!

[boonie]

Love that it looks the business and performs offroad with ease as well. It kind of gives me the old Honda Pilot vibe a little with the design and I loved those old Honda Pilots.