Save Your Money...2024 Lexus GX550 Overtrail+ Review

If you are in the market for a Lexus GX550 Overtrail, I highly suggested comparing the Plus with the Standard online. I truly feel that the features gained in the Overtrail+ for an extra $8K more MSRP don't really make up for the jump in price. Instead, a lightly optioned out standard Overtrail would be prefect for most.

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[kdranchaz]

I’ve worked here at Lexus of Tucson in Tucson, AZ for the last 21 years as the General Sales Manager and have enjoyed a wonderful benefit of getting a new demo GX to drive every 4-6 months and the GX has been the most reliable, comfortable and capable vehicle one could ask for. Enter the new 2024 GX550. I’ve never seen such universal excitement over all demographics in my 30 years working with Lexus ever before! Young, old, Male, Female EVERYONE loves the new GX550! I’m seeing Range Rovers on trade, Broncos, Jeeps, Landcruiser and more like never before! The Overtrail and Overtrail Plus have been extremely popular for the majority except for those who must have a 3rd row seat. For the 3rd row seat folks I recommend a Premium or Premium Plus for the best bang for the buck. To your point in this video I too would choose the Overtrail and not the Plus and save $8K-$10K. If money’s no object than get it all! But with 6 different trim levels there is something for EVERYONE.

[wheel]

Every time I see a new car like this I think, wow, that would be nice for my wife to drive. Then I remember she just destroys every car she owns and then I get sad. 😢

[isidrocobena]

I got my overtrail plus over a month ago, just like the one in your video. It took 7 months to get here, but I’m in love with this car. Yes I paid full price for it, but it’s worth it.

[L--ct]

I, too, will/would choose the standard "OverTrail" level. The sales tax in my area is over 8%, too. That extra $8K would be closer to $9K out-the-door.

[CharlesJacobina]

I bought one I love it. Reminds me of my old land cruiser, but it’s even better.

[supercharged]

The Overtrail+ trim doesn’t have the rear AC side vents above the doors? Those rear side vents are on both the Premium and Luxury trims. That means Lexus purposely removed them out of the Overtrail and Overtrail+ trims.

[arnick]

Excellent points! Lexus needs to make some changes on 2025 model to make the GX550 Overtrail right. And a "Hybrid" power train is NOT the answer we are waiting for!.

[MakuBex]

I tried building the 2024 IS 350 F-Sport on their website, and there are a lot of packages to add. Now, in addition to the ~$54k msrp, you need to spend ~$3-$5k in add-ons to make the car "premium." Soon, we'll need a subscription to the pedals, door lock/unlock, fuel car, etc...shit is getting outta hand.

[DevonReclaimed]

As a GX 460 Luxury owner I find it extremely frustrating that none of the Overtrail models get the smart rearview mirror and tri-zone climate from the Land Cruiser

[angelac]

It's beautiful on the outside but it's loud when you're driving on the highway from the inside of the suv

[jaeh]

I'll take the Overtrail with HUD added and moonroof delete. I wish they would give us the option of 3rd row+rear climate+vents on the overtrails though.

[chuckpawlonek]

I did the same analysis and came to same conclusion and bought the OT. I am now having westcott lift and 285/70r18 Nitto sl tires put on factory rims.

[TXJ]

I'd like an OT with memory seats or an LC with the V6. If neither comes to fruition, I may pass.

[hsconcerts]

Surprised about your comment re: EKDSS. I test drove a LC and passed due to jerky engine and extreme body roll. I was hoping the EKDSS in the GX would alleviate the body roll, other videos have said it does. You state the opposite??

[TJMills-cidy]

Would love to see a hybrid with a bit larger engine than the 2.4l. Maybe just me but thats a bit of a whiny engine for everyday driving and the battery only lasts so long off road.

[Bob-hixh]

I wanted to buy this vehicle for my Mom but when I saw 80k plus dealership add ons I said No Thank You...I got her a RX instead, in the end of the Day Both are Toyota Quality and Lexus Luxury

[willhays]

Having the sunroof, cool box and HUD as options seems to be mythical, at least on the vehicles I’ve tracked in Colorado. I don’t want any of those options but every GX Overtrail seems to be spec’d with all three. Not a deal breaker, but annoying and costly for something I don’t want.

[mononeo]

For 2025, all GX 550 Overtrails get a 1" lift and they added Lexus Memory System for the seat, steering wheel and mirrors. The press release says they added a power tilt/telescope steering column, but it actually already had that in 2024.

[uschi]

The only two options on the Overtrail+ that I wanted were memory seats and the kick sensor on the tailgate. But no way I'm paying $8k for those two things. So I'm on a wait list for the Overtrail. With the $8k I saved I can get a Westcott lift kit, a roof rack, and 35" tires. Those are far more useful to me.

[snakebite]

I take it that you're not of the baby boomer generation. Those lamps behind the fog lights are called cornering lamps. If you venture into a junkyard in the future, you will find cornering lamps on every American luxury car and some Japanese luxury cars. Easily found on cars from the 60's, 70's 80's, and even into the 2000's. My 2000 Mercury Grand Marquise has covering lamps.