After a year and 22,000 miles, is the Lexus GX 550 Overtrail really the ultimate adventure SUV? We reveal its true cost, off-road capability, and a shocking resale value. Appraisal Tool – https://www.edmunds.com/appraisal/?utm_campaign=qr_code&utm_source=youtube Car Listings – https://www.edmunds.com/new-cars-for-sale/?utm_campaign=qr_code&utm_source=youtube Ratings and Reviews – https://www.edmunds.com/car-reviews/?utm_campaign=qr_code&utm_source=youtube 00:00 Intro 00:51 What We Got 01:46 What We Liked 06:07 What We Didn't Like 09:33 Reliability & Maintenance 10:29 Value 11:49 Edmunds' Take It's been a little over a year since we added this Lexus GX 550 Overtrail to our One-Year Road Test. We paid just over $72,000 for this brawny SUV with our own money, living with it day in and day out for 22,000 miles to see what it's really like to own. From the daily commute to tackling technical trails, we put this Lexus GX through the wringer. Let's start with the good: This thing is a phenomenal off-road adventure truck. Compared to rugged rivals, the Lexus GX 550 is cushier and way more comfortable, while that twin-turbo V6 engine is an absolute sweetheart. It handled sandy washes, steep hills, and everything in between without breaking a sweat. Plus, we experienced rock-solid reliability — our truck dodged the V6 engine recall, and our routine maintenance was easy and completely complimentary. But it's not perfectly polished. If you're expecting a plush, traditional luxury ride, you might be disappointed by the bouncy freeway manners. You also have to be prepared for the price at the pump; we averaged just 17.1 mpg, and premium gas gets expensive fast. We also had a few gripes with the interior tech, specifically the permanent climate control row taking up valuable screen real estate. So, what's the final verdict on the 2025 Lexus GX (and our 2024 model)? It all comes down to value. We were stunned to find that after a full year, our GX only depreciated by about 5%, with an appraisal of $68,000. It's one of the best investments we've ever made. Despite the GX's thirsty engine and truck-like ride, everybody in the office wanted to grab the keys to this one. If you want unmatched utility and charm, this Lexus is hard to beat. Lexus GX Edmunds Review – https://www.edmunds.com/lexus/gx/?utm_campaign=qr_code&utm_source=youtube More Edmunds Ownership Review Videos – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsSQoIGhBLpT2eTLmGYwTYGAIKBOJjHnX If this kind of video is helpful to you and you want to support us making more work like this in the future, hitting the like, subscribe, and notification bell buttons goes a long way. Disclaimer: This video's description was generated with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy by the Edmunds editorial team. The video itself was created entirely by the Edmunds team without the use of generative AI. https://www.instagram.com/edmundscars/ https://www.facebook.com/edmunds https://www.tiktok.com/@edmunds https://twitter.com/edmunds https://www.reddit.com/user/edmundscars/ #lexusgx470 #Edmunds
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The reason it commands so much on the used market is because it is produced in very limited numbers intentionally and the dealers were marking them up $10k plus. I’m not sure how Edmunds was able to buy one at $72k unless they got preferential treatment by being Edmunds, because no way in LA could a regular person get one at that price. Edmunds did not have a problem with the hood wobbling at speed?
9:33 "we might have some complaints, but reliability and maintenance is not one of them" Meanwhile Edmunds longterm Jeep Grand Cherokee, everything went wrong and it broke down and had to be town away
Yikes that door closing sound at 6:11….
We tested our Lexus GX 550 Overtrail for 22,000 miles on dirt, rocks and just a bit of pavement and found it could conquer all. After one year of ownership, the GX's resale value only dropped $4,000. Are you surprised? Let us know in the comments below!
My gx460 has been zero problems. I hope the same for the gx 550
I have a 2025 Overtrail+. As far as climate controls go, you put it in Auto and you never touch them. The screen is plenty big. I took it on a 2400 mile roadtrip and it was a dream on the freeway. It is very comfortable. If you are buying an off-road truck that costs this much and you are complaining about gas, then you just can't afford it. The best part of it is the engine power. I don't want to trade that for better gas milage. I drove a 4Runner before this for many years. The GX is better in every possible way. I understand someone liking the LC better at a lower price. Those are nice too, but I personally don't want the hybrid engine. I need the cargo space and the power. It is really fun to drive. I have a couple of complaints. There is no place to store anything in front. My 4Runner had a glasses holder at least. Another thing is I like to rest my arm on the window sill when driving. It is hard plastic which is terrible at that price. The last complaint is the approach angle. On some obstacles, you really have to worry about tearing the front bumper off. Overall, I really love it, but I expected the interior to be a bit nicer. It doesn't matter to me because I came from a 4Runner, but I understand the complaint. Even after 5 months, I am still making up reasons to drive it or I take the long way around. 😀
Caravana offered me $75k on my OT after a year 15k miles and I paid $73k
Even with those climate controls always at the bottom of the screen, I think the rest of the screen size is perfectly fine. But I do agree with wanting to just have buttons. If they’re just going to be there permanently just use buttons.
Beautiful car. Can't wait to afford it in 15 years.
You just convinced me to keep my 2005 GX470 for a lot longer.
*you should drive it until you hit 300k miles, that's a real long term test*
I bought the ‘23 GX 460, the last year of the V8 for that reason. It was also over 10k cheaper, and the resale for ‘23 V8 will always be there. I also bought the ‘21 Toyota Tundra, the last year of its V8. I’ve always bought a vehicle by its engine. I just sold my ‘93 Dodge 5.9 Cummins for what I paid for it, 35 years later.
I can't help but notice most of their complaints with the GX are solved in the Land Cruiser.
I was about to say, this thing has been holding value like nothing else in its class
This feels a lot more like a support ad than a year-in-review…like an opportunity to help Lexus out by addressing every single question mark that this car has - in order - by finding a different face to say “I actually loved this exact thing about this vehicle” or “the thing that people complain about was never an issue for me in exactly the same circumstances that it has been complained about”. This video should probably have been rounded out by the guy whose videos this one keeps calling back to.
You people road test CRV’s that cost 60k, stop complaining about the price tag.
Great vid
Local dealer here in Vegas was selling a used 24 GX Overtrail plus with 20k miles for $88k. No upgrades or anything. Guess something is worth what someone else is willing to pay for it.
And the screen is expandable to get rid of the bottom buttons
Non offroaders dont like an off road focused vehicle. Crazy.