Pattrick70

I just ordered a 2016 gx premium. It seems since I ordered all I have been reading is negative reviews about ride and power. Not comfort, but handling. Coming from a 2012 tundra crewmax what should I expect in comparison from power and handling.

Craigyyy

You have to put your foot down for it to downshift and go. That's the biggest thing to get used to.

Handling is fine. It's not a sportscar, nor is it a tall car "crossover."

ohiois350

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I think the power is about right for this truck, i took a trip 12h straight from Ohio to Minnesota, go through all the mountains the truck pick up speed good though, for some reason i had better gas mileage at the speed of 80 vs 70 mph? At speed 80mph it shown 20.8 mpg and cruising 70mph got 18.8 mpg? It weird it is smooth ride though

Pattrick70

I'm sure I will like it, jut all the negative reviews had me second guessing

tecman

You ordered a 2016 and you haven't tested one?

Brn2drive

I was surprised by the passing power at highway speeds. The 6 speed auto does a good job but you need to make it downshift two gears if you want to be quick

However, in real world driving I never feel that I need more power in the GX.

jeepstang

I am a bit disappointed by the transmission's reluctance to downshift. Does anyone know of an aftermarket tuner that would liven up the trans?

Pattrick70

That is correct.

jtrue28

Just move the **** to the left and do the shifting yourself when you need more "power". This vehicle has ample passing power and is a pleasure to drive.

This isn't Amazon. You can't buy a Lexus, decide you don't like it and return it for a refund. Why on Earth didn't you test drive one?

Pattrick70

It's a company car. Just order it from my computer. I am sure I will love it, just do not understand all the negative reviews.

Craigyyy

Most of the competition has long switched to lightweight, low-riding unibody suspension. Most auto journalists will automatically knock it since it doesn't carve corners as well, and because it gets a couple few less miles per gallon (i.e., they completely miss the point).

CAWjr

I went from a 2006 V8 4Runner to a 2016 GX. Since you are coming from a Tundra, with what I assume also had a V8, you will be happy. The only difference I would say is that the GX is heavier than the Tundra, so it will be a hair slower, but not that bad. Others have noted the acceleration is not smooth unless you manually downshift, but you also have to remember that this thing is not a sports car, and no one should expect it to be super nimble. That begin said, I have never done anything in this truck where I wished I had more power. If anything, I was not using all the power I had available & it was more than enough.

jeepstang

I'm working for the wrong company!

dadc4s

The GX has very long pedal travel on the throttle. This, I am told, is a desirable trait for off road driving where the ability to very accurately control throttle is helpful. Around town, this means you have to move the pedal more than you’re used to to get the same amount of acceleration. Once you learn to hit it hard and really push it, the tranny kicks down, and you will have plenty of power for all reasonable situations. It is NOT a slow vehicle. It does 0-60 in less than 8 seconds. In 1983, I had a Rabbit GTI that was all the rage in the enthusiast magazines and it did 0-60 in 9.0 seconds! I love cruising at 75 and turning just under 2000 rpm on the highway in quiet comfort. Its a great highway car, just wish the tank was bigger so I wouldn’t need to fill up so often.

jeepstang

Agreed. I wish the "S" mode recalibrated the pedal travel and trans kick-down points to a more sport oriented combo.