Starting to head back, but let's keep this discussion on the 2024 GX please

 

This is outstanding. You've got this unique charm to it's design that harkens to those old ToMoCo SUVs yet it's modern and edgy. I don't think Land Rover is in trouble but they may want to look over their shoulder at this new GX

 

Looks so cool...

 

i'll likely never be a fan of the exterior, but i have a feeling this is going to get great reviews and be a solid new gen gx.

 

‘i love it. Lexus has done an outstanding job. Lexus hasn’t had a hit like this since the LX470 back in 1998. 25 years is a long time

 

LS430?

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not surprised you love it, but this to me looks like some kid designed it and it's got poser written all over it.

 

I am a bit concerned how it will age - the sharp angles scream retro to me. Too new for my brain to analyze..you know new cars sometimes take a bit to grow - we humans resist change.

 

It's the new "design language" that other manufacturers seem to be moving towards - look at the new Nissan Pathfinder and Rogue as well the new EV from Kia - the EV9. I like this new boxy design actually. Its very retro but modern at the same time

 

Except that it isn't a poser vehicle because it actually is as capable as its appearance would suggest.

This look is in, think Bronco, think Defender, lots of people are drawn to these vehicles. Not something *I* am drawn to but I see the appeal.

Its like the 4 Runner, nobody ever accused it of being a poser vehicle because it has that capability.

 

Not surprised? They absolutely nailed the design. They got it right. Along with the feature set and components. Full time 4WD, a locking rear diff. E-kdss. Adaptive suspensions. Compared to the awful Sequoia and poorly packaged Tundra…this GX is a mega hit.
The last time Lexus absolutely go it this right was the 1998 LX470.

 

i'm sure it will be quite a challenge going 'off road' into the starbucks drive thru or getting the kids from day care.

agreed, it's in, for sure. doesn't mean i have to like it. like you, i am not drawn to it.

i get that for many, the idea of picking something BECAUSE it's NOT beautiful seems appealing. hell, subaru has milked that idea for decades. "look at me, i can drive something so ugly, i must be practical and filled with confidence!"

 

I think beautoful is relative. Something can be cool and not be beautiful. The new GX is cool, Bronco is cool, Defender is cool. Range Rovers are beautiful, Defender is cool and fun. If I were 30 and still had a desire to go do the kinds of things that the GX would let you do, I could see myself wanting one. I would get the version with the painted trim, etc.

To me this is a "grown up" 4Runner.

 

When I got my Defender, which is one of my favorite vehicles I've ever owned, I didn't really consider the GX at all - but if I were in the market now and the new GX were on the market and available it would be on the list.

 

‘Yeah. These overlanding rigs have the right style now. GX does a lot for the Lexus brand as it will now attract new buyers from a new younger demographic. Plus…GX is now a world model and not just for the US

GX has always been the grown up 4Runner BTW