tecman

I must say, I think the GX does pretty well when I need to pass someone at 55-80 mph.
I always down shift when doing this, as the GX isn't responsive with the gearing.

Highway speeds with the GX in auto is fine, unless you choose to be aggressive...I am aggressive and find that the simple left pull of the gear shift will propel me around cars. Depending on speed, such as 55-65 mph, it is necessary to shift to 3rd instead of the default 4th gear.

What are your thoughts or experiences?

midwest2

I very much wish the GX had the same "ECT POWER" button that the LX570 and most other Lexus vehicles have. It totally changes the shift points of the car and makes it much more enjoyable to drive. My LS400 and 430 both have them. The GX fights to keep the car in the highest gear possible for as long as possible. Don't even talk to me about "sport mode", it does not compare.

sy72

When I first got the GX, I thought it was somewhat underpowered. After driving it around for awhile, I've changed my mind and think that it has plenty of power -- it's the way the transmission is geared/programmed that makes the truck feel underpowered. Manually shifting the transmission is necessary for maximum passing power and driving in the mountains.

BornDriver

Russian are idiots!

Why did you even post such thing?

jtrue28

I do the same thing @Tecman. If I need to accelerate quickly, I'll switch left and downshift to 3rd. The sucker will absolutely fly then.

kvsm5

@Jtrue28, you are absolutely right! I do the exact same thing and there is so much more power and the nice sound of the V8! It just takes off.

Capirato

I also do the same thing. Been doing it since 2010. All I've ever heard here before now are complaints about the passing power.

~ Cap

Craigyyy

Look at that thing scoot!

Those Russian roads are terrifying.

I wonder if the Russkie market gets the same eco-friendly conservative throttle.

jhd331

I came from a 2013 Range Rover that has 375HP and my new 2016 GX has more then enough giddy up.. It's also a good bit lighter I believe. The power to weight ratio is right on point!

Kitana

Jeez, I almost needed to take a Dramamine to watch that video. I have been fairly pleased with the passing ability but I have not yet tried downshifting. Dude in Modified Chevy Silverado (SLDGHMR) license plate tried to snake me today to an exit ramp. All he saw was my shiny bumper. "Not today sir hammer!" When I looked back he was so flustered he almost side swiped a little sedan behind me.





#victoryselfie #grayhairdontcare #deathtoallbutmetal

BornDriver

Nice hair!

QWKC6

Cool story Kitana; be careful out there...my wife is doing the gray hair as well.

scriptkitt

i've been playing with the manual shifting on the highway to pass and omg does the GX fly!

Kitana

Thanks BornDriver and QWKC6. \m/

Techman you should make a video of this technique for those not familiar. I could not find any on youtube....at least in a language I could understand that is. I want to make sure to do it correctly before I get too ambitious. Don't want to be in service again next month for a new transmission.

T4Fun

passing is ok, not great. This engline like most toyota engines are getting obsolete with no low end torque and they really need to add twin turbos like all others.

That video is quite dangerous and please dont drive like that. IF it had the pre collision system on it the vehicle would of stopped dead in the oncoming lane, not smart.