2017 4Runner TRD Pro vs 2024 Lexus GX550 Overtrail Plus. Which one SHOULD YOU BUY?

4Runner vs GX550

GX Pros:
Tech
Drivetrain/Transmission
Brakes

4Runner pros:
Good Ride
Reliability
Gas Mileage
Tank Range
Interior space
Affordability

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[Jayrawk]

Just bought a 2024 TRD PRO in Underground last week. Already, my favorite car I have ever owned. 2024 now has heated steering wheel, Keyless entry, led lights, adaptive cruise control, lane assist, blind spot monitoring, Apple car play....the rest is pretty much the same. Just enough tech, but I love the old school vibe.

[ballerg]

Nearly got a 4Runner a few years back. But it was a few k less than the 460. I went Lexus . No regrets

[tankspl]

I have the 2018 TRD Pro, getting the GX 550 Overtrail+ in a few weeks once it arrives. No comparison between the two vehicles as the GX 550 (at least on paper) is much better. I get 282 miles per tankful, so I don't see it as an advantage for 4Runner. I actually paid a third party to install Apple Car Play, but the tiny screen is still an issue. I'll give you the affordability as 4Runner is a third cheaper ($60K+ vs $80K+), but cost is apples vs oranges as they are two different classes of vehicles. To me the price difference for the GX 550 is worth it for what one is getting. I had also looked at the new Land Cruiser, but decided on the GX 550.

[chrisirons]

I own both. The GX is much more refined and my wife loves it. I drive the Terra Runner and it is still fun to drive.

[driftx]

If the GX550 had the 4Runner engine it would be perfect.

[acousticriff]

interesting when you say 4Runner has more "width". dimensions
point to the GX being
"wider" -- 83 vs 76

[MTBJonnie]

Drop a 4.6 v8 in that 4Runner and the choice is clear.

[joshwise]

I have a 2015 4Runner, it’s a great vehicle but I’m looking to trade up in a year or 2. I’ve honestly not used the the display for anything beyond the rear camera and depend on the otter box phone holder for the air vent to run Apple Maps 🤣

[Meatpopsicle]

My 2022 has a much bigger display and many more features that the one you’re testing doesn’t. To say it hasn’t changed much since its launch is incorrect.