The New Lexus GX550 Struggles Towing 9,000 Pounds up The World’s Toughest Towing Test!

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[windrider]

I live full time in a 32' travel trailer, just over 8K loaded. I tow with a 2017 Chevy Express extended cargo van, 2500 with the 6 liter, wish it was the 6.6 Duramax.
While towing I always run in manual mode, it's all about control and confidence, I also very seldom ever tow over 65 MPH, I'm not in any hurry to get anyplace. Towing over 62 mph really drinks the fuel.

[McTylerMoreTube]

Wow! Andre just casually dropping the “I’m LS swapping my Russian van” on us…

[John-hwds]

I didn't see the struggle really at all, even you two kept saying that's not bad at all except for the downhill braking. For an SUV it did great and you two were having a casual conversation with very low noise level and Andre was doing the Ol three fingers on each hand holding on to the steering wheel. For anybody who wants the GX to offroad and load it up with whatever you want and attach your overland trailer, this is going to be the setup. If you tow max 7k and 700-800 tongue weight now and then or on flat land and you are golden. If i was towing 9k regularly this is NOT the vehicle. I personally would have a 3/4 ton.

[FlappyPanchino]

Thanks for running this test for potential buyers!!!

[majerstud]

A small thing to be sure- but that tiny hitch area, and the pin UNDER the car might be a real deal breaker. The pin would get filthy down there, and its sideways orientation seems to prevent the pin cover from latching onto the plug and holding it in place.

[doublen]

The Ike is a pretty tough test that doesn't apply to 99% of people who are towing a trailer so if it'll handle it there pretty well then I'd say it would handle that weight at lower elevations and shorter climbs. Still, pretty impressive for what it is I think. A transmission tune would probably help a lot.

[bigmountain]

Take It Up The Toaster Then We’ll See Because That’s An Off Roader That Can Tow Stuff!!! Great Video Thank You 🙏

[gregkelly]

I'm so tired of the manufacturers putting these ludicrously high towing numbers on vehicles. They're all guilty. Can the vehicle do it? Yes. Can it do it regularly without destroying the drivetrain? Probably not. If you're going to regularly tow a trailer weighing 9000 lbs, get something built on a 3/4 ton chassis or larger.

[jnmaher]

Mr. Truck, asking Andre, you still have this thing 😅

[BaconCruiser]

Digging the new wheels and tires on the Buhanka at 10:10 /s. But for real, I can’t wait to see that build finished, that thing is gonna make for such rad family rig! More Buhanka content please.

[EngineerSaysWhat]

The adjustment screw does not adjust tongue weight. It adjusts the weight distribution.

[beneten]

I have those same mirrors on my FJ Cruiser. They aren’t the best for towing a camper but they get the job done for me. Small trailer.

[leslienordman]

Great test! NOw, put this truck through the TFL Toaster! Yeah! 🙂

[taylorja]

You need to have a TFL World's Toughest Cowboy Test, where you two see what vehicles you can sit inside of with your cowboy hats and not hit the ceiling.

[craigg]

Have you gotten it’s engine change recall done yet?

[mediocreman]

I wouldn't go over 7500 with that vehicle, regardless of the rating.

[SurelyYewJest]

Ya, 9000 lbs is a lot for that size of vehicle. I did not know Toyota stretched for a towing capacity crown with this new GX. But like other small trucks that reach for big numbers, just because you could doesn't mean you should.

[jaredgowan]

Best review of this product on the web! Thank you.

[jabroni]

“I wouldn’t do this test without this hitch” yeah ok Andre.

[husshardan]

This is why you should have kept the zgrenadier longer than a month. Apparently it is very good at towing. Harry’s Garage towed a covered car trailer containing a Jaguar sportscar with it.