I really appreciate how dedicated you are to showing the offroad capabilities of vehicles that not only did you buy some land specifically for offroading, but you also built a small course near your house! Also, thank you for all of the Lexus GX videos; best SUV of all time!
@Sal_car88
Жыл бұрын
We learned that we should lock our center diffs sooner rather than later. Oh and that a gx on stock tires is still a beast.
@efaroh
Жыл бұрын
The whole time I was watching I was like “LOCK THE CENTER DIFF!” I would have also liked to see 2nd ECT function exercised on this test. That function is where it starts in second gear from a stop and hold it there to get you out of a slippery situation. 2nd gear = lower torque, higher wheel speed than 1st, at the same engine speed.
@motley06
Жыл бұрын
Exactly! It was rough to watch!
@catherinesmith3045
Жыл бұрын
This!
@Weatherby406
Жыл бұрын
I assumed it was locked.. it make a huge difference on the 4 runners!
@Baebon6259
Жыл бұрын
he probably did it to show that it is capable without a diff lock. If it was me I would definitely diff locked it before attempting.
@satalac
Жыл бұрын
I was staring at the button the whole time going "surely he's going to press it and show how much easier it'll make it".
@Soh90
Жыл бұрын
The fact that Ryan didn’t remember that he had a center locker until he started talking about center lockers literally made me laugh lol. Dad brain 😂😂
@theclintonss
Жыл бұрын
I've always been a big fan of the GX460. I recently purchased my 2nd GX460 last year 2021 model. Impressive when you have the full package of both luxury and ability to get a little tough at times. Considering staying within the Lexus family for a very long time. Service is top notch and Lexus truly takes care for their customers. I don't do off-roading but when the snow hits, I'm not stuck in doors. I have no interruption to my schedule at any time when I want to hit the road and do things. Nice seeing these ridiculously expensive vehicles slip and sliding and stuck on the road while I roll by in my GX460 waving and tell them "your going need a tow truck". Love this vehicle for life.
@BillyBobTup
Жыл бұрын
Truly, you don't give up easily. And then you remembered: lock the center! And it obviously made a difference. It would be very interesting to see you with a do over with the center locked at the beginning of the course. And I was really happy to see that there was no overheating. You do very useful reviews, thanks for that!
@authenthuse5165
Жыл бұрын
As a long time LC owner, I have learned the hard way to lock the center diff as soon as I engage low gear. In fact 80 series and the early 100 series used to lock the center diff automatically when you shifted to the 4L. Great video as always and thanks for sharing the full struggle of hillclimb!
@02hreblue30
Жыл бұрын
no reason not to
@beexiong2995
Жыл бұрын
I like the option of not locking the center diff in 4 lo. Gives you better maneuvering on concrete for example, pulling a boat or trailer in a steep incline in slippery conditions that also require tight turns
@fegrwinter9691
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely agree that ability to engage 4Lo without central lock is excellent. Driving on mountain roads for example
@RichardVac
Жыл бұрын
That ice and slash can be berry challenging to any off road vehicle and specialty without the proper tires, I am surprised it made it that far, that Lexus did incredible
@calvinkang1224
Жыл бұрын
Can't believe you kept doing it not giving up, and also can't believe I watched till the end. Have to admit it's so much fun to watch.
@adrianhosein7698
Жыл бұрын
can't believe he didnt lock that diff.
@sswain833
Жыл бұрын
I imagine had the center diff been locked the entire time, it wouldve completed the first snow section with ease.
@Beanercounter
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. I watching the struggle and thought that the center diff lock must not be engaged.
@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD
Жыл бұрын
Ryan, I'll be constructive as possible: In snow and mud you want to turn trac/atrac/vsc *OFF* so you get full wheelspin... then you "send it". The idea is to displace the loose top layer and/or melt down the ice layer to reach the tractable surface underneath. Surprisingly even the GX460 owners manual states this 😃. The course you are on is a _classic_ condition where you turn all traction aids OFF.. Also you don't have the center differential locked. Lock it! hope this helps ❤️ ✌️ I strongly suggest a basic 4x4 course.. you want to be configured BEFORE your road condition. You don't go into this course in default street mode. Lock the center, all traction off before you enter...
@numbersaviation
Жыл бұрын
You're the only guy I know who reads the owner's manual...
@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD
Жыл бұрын
@@numbersaviation 😆 🤣
@0HOON0
Жыл бұрын
Slowly building the ruts actually kept him on the road when reversing. "Sending it" into questionable mud+snow conditions with limited ground clearance is high risk. Ryan did amazing by not giving up, not damaging the truck and delivering super entertaining content!
@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD
Жыл бұрын
@@0HOON0 traction off and sending it is exactly how you deal with this situation. Along with locking the center differential. The GX460 does not have "limited ground clearance" and rut building is a perfect way to get yourself stuck 😀✌️
@numbersaviation
Жыл бұрын
@@0HOON0 Sending it is definitely not the right way to deal with this. What I would've done was lock the CD and turned off TCS/VSC, and floor it (to create wheelspin)
@pinoy413
Жыл бұрын
In my GX460 I was in similar conditions (incline, snow/mud) and 4lo with the diff lock did the trick. Also bone stock, "all season" tires. These vehicles are so capable. Love them so much I bought a 2nd one. Wife drives a 2012, and I have a 2010, both "pre facelift" so the front bumpers have more clearance, but essentially the same as the newest models.
@Joeyotat4r
Жыл бұрын
That would have been a challenge for any stock 4x4. The fact that it did those twist ditch’s with no season tires is impressive and a testament to Toyota’s ATRAC system.
@Aikynbreusov
Жыл бұрын
That's why terrorist groups prefer Toyota offroad products
@tonyhuynh6789
Жыл бұрын
an acura with sh-awd takes this easy
@reestyfarts
Жыл бұрын
@@tonyhuynh6789 Acura cannot keep the wheel pinned to the surface in obstacles that size. 4Runner or maybe an FJ.
@stevecarlson2346
Жыл бұрын
@@bobbybradley7862 yeah, and the GX with better tires would have walked through this tool.
@beexiong2995
Жыл бұрын
@Bobby Bradley the tires are all seasons. Im sure that was a limiting factor
@edwardpeters4700
Жыл бұрын
This was a start-to-finish rubber failure. With the demise of the Land Cruiser in North America, now is the time for Lexus to offer legitimate off-road packages for the GX/LX. What the traction control system was able to accomplish before you locked the centre diff, was impressive.
@WW-wf8tu
Жыл бұрын
KDSS rocks! Worth every penny. The right set of tires for the terrain traveled is always a nice thing too. lol You gave that thing all the chances in the world. Far more than most journalists ever would. Most feel a tire spin and give up immediately. "We are stuck" when in fact they are just too impatient to try. Hell, even I was starting to think I would have backed up near the 23 minute mark. lol I have in been in a similar no traction situation. (4R TRD OR) Used every traction aid I had to try and muster up a snow/ice covered hill and was making no progress at all. So, finally, I backed up and gave it a good run and that was the only way I could get it done on stock Dunlops. I like that GX. And I would have considered a GX, if I had not already had a comparable luxury version SUV that tore up the underside air dams and what have you from being on frozen snow. There is a peace of mind I get from being in my 4R with underbody protection. 9.6 inches of ground clearance is not too shabby either. lol
@SimplyCarReviews
Жыл бұрын
I have a 2017 Gx460, and it has the same underbody protection as a 4runner trd off road. Less ground clearance, though. Fixed that with a new bumper and a lift. Love both though.
@stevecarlson2346
Жыл бұрын
That hill climb was painful… aside from the obvious fact that better tires would’ve made that a walk, I was hollering at the TV “lock the center diff!”, and then you finally did.
@ryzen397
Жыл бұрын
its a beast of a vehicle, love the gx. old school beauty
@lexus_offroad_adventures
Жыл бұрын
@Driving Sports TV nice work! You had me yelling at the screen when you said there was no CDL! 😅 Hitting the CDL disables VSC which was causing the engine power cutting issues. Anyway, glad you found it and it solved your issue getting up the hill. The GX is unstoppable in maximum attack mode!
@peter300pete
Жыл бұрын
your channel is so fun. keep up the good work and thanks for working in these hard conditions to produce these videos. I literally clapped for you at the end. :)
@alabama2uz
Жыл бұрын
This is one of the best on/offroad vehicles you can own if you dont mind cutting the Lexus off and adding a set of all terrains. (prado)😁
@vadim9342
Жыл бұрын
Already did that! Trimmed the bumper and added some MT tires and its a beast 😀
@crowntug
Жыл бұрын
Great episode, I loved seeing just how big of a difference that center diff locker made!
@derrickaf1
Жыл бұрын
The process of you getting the GX460 up that treacherous hill was "badass":)!!! Great effort and skills!
@Reu_ag
Жыл бұрын
Should've turned on the centre locker sooner, A-trac is awesome but sometimes lockers are better
@cala1012
Жыл бұрын
You were on the edge of that cliff and I was on the edge of my seat. Great video!
@lthemanl
Жыл бұрын
So happy you didn’t give up on that snow climb. One of the best videos you made yet! Such a fun watch. Super underrated KZitem channel. Did you have a hard time getting back out of there? Lol.
@roblunnen1653
Жыл бұрын
i think this show how the right tire can make all the diffrence. I was surprised that it made it with those tires.
@BroncoOff-Road
Жыл бұрын
I love those GX 460! and tires, tires,tires
@mikefoehr235
Жыл бұрын
Ryan you are one very tenacious man...holy 💩💩💩 you made that Lexus work. I love the color
@menifo4334
Жыл бұрын
Oh man, that last snowy uphill segment, I found myself tensing my muscles the same way I would if I was watching Stranger Things.
@orchardmudtwin
Жыл бұрын
Taking the family SUV Sedan anywhere PRICELESS... yeah this is the only thing I want....go anywhere do anything V8....FYI..I have seen this truck climb a mountain....these are hard impossible conditions for any truck and to think that you're doing it with a daily driver is amazing.
@paintedbird6791
Жыл бұрын
While Ryan figures out how to drive a GX, Nick was standing in cold thinking " again' that guy is using his mouth whilist should have been using brain to lock that center diff"
@Toby_Flenderson_1982
Жыл бұрын
While you're definitely knowledgable and do a lot of great test that I really appreciate, you're kinda doing the typical journalist thing of speaking with a lot of confidence about a vehicle you've only had for a day. 1) atrac does not cut power. 2) when engaging atrac, you should not floor it. You should keep the RPMs constant in the 2000 range. I feel like my criticism is a bit harsh b.c you I really enjoy your videos -- keep doing them!! But I just get so tired of journalists making authoritative statements that are not at all true...like TFL keeps saying that tacoma and 4runner 4low only engages on level ground (what?! nope), etc. But hey, I'm hear and loving the video!!!
@drivingsports
Жыл бұрын
I owned two 4Runners and have driven probably 20+ vehicles with ATRAC, so the confidence does come from somewhere. 😂 (doesn’t mean I’m always right.)
@gtg123x
Жыл бұрын
@@drivingsports and hey, the point is to enjoy them, which is what you are doing thoroughly and helping others do the same. So, much appreciation!
@rightlanehog3151
Жыл бұрын
Ryan, Gosh darn it! Lock that locker!!😁
@Mako2-1
Жыл бұрын
Would absolutely love to see your 4runner hit that snow course!
@maverickmig211
Жыл бұрын
Was thinking the same thing!😬
@WW-wf8tu
Жыл бұрын
He got rid of it LONG ago. But rest assured that it would have done that with more ease, due to better angles, and skid plates, giving him the chance to gun it more than crawl. When you are driving a press rig with lousy nose angles and only 8.1 inches of GC, you have to be more mindful of your speed.
@jlficken
Жыл бұрын
@@WW-wf8tu The GX has skid plates from the factory just an FYI.
@LionRunner
Жыл бұрын
@@jlficken no standard gas tank skid like the 4runner.
@anjansingh3093
Жыл бұрын
@@WW-wf8tu the 4runner he had/has have some extra weapons...since its a trd off road prem. this gx460 do not have those.
@brucelee3129
4 ай бұрын
What a great review!!! I’m so happy with my GX!!!
@andrewevans1519
Жыл бұрын
Good set off tires pretty much go anywhere keep the good videos coming
@Weatherby406
Жыл бұрын
One good Advantage to A-trac is brake pads are allot cheaper to replace than axles or diffs.
@drivingsports
Жыл бұрын
Great point.
@kevinbreese5739
Жыл бұрын
With those highway tires, you virtually brought a stick to a gun fight.
@Yeoj444
Жыл бұрын
Love my GX, had to jump over a curb once glad I put some AT tires on mine 😅
@rightlanehog3151
Жыл бұрын
😁
@TonyAlvestad
Жыл бұрын
Hope you didn't spill your Starbucks! 😄
@AndrewTPewPew
Жыл бұрын
Yep just picked this exact car up last night in eminent white! Doubtful my wife will face these sort of challenges but glad to know it will make it if she does!
@demiroz4022
Жыл бұрын
"The Car on the edge of the cliff" That was movie that I watched this weekend:)
@alsw1632
Жыл бұрын
I have a 2020 gx 460 so this is very interesting to watch
@sergebasque8460
Жыл бұрын
Very well done impressive that Lexus with those Bridgestone tires, maybe if you had put on the full locker earlier it would of climbe that hill faster.😊
@AdilKhan88
Жыл бұрын
Hands down of the best GX video on You Tube
@BelchevKalin
Жыл бұрын
This V8 Land Cruiser Prado is awesome. :)))
@davidxavier1396
Жыл бұрын
Would of like to see you re do that a Hill climb again but with the center diff locked. The comparison with and with out would of made for a better video.
@Seattle808
Жыл бұрын
Lock that center differential sooner it will make your life way easier
@rimarcadu
Жыл бұрын
The best 4x4 in that line of premium, thanks for the video and information
@진선미-z5m
Жыл бұрын
this is a truly a gorgeous a car! it needs to be imported to global
@AK.
Жыл бұрын
Did you upgrade your cameras? The footage looks incredible! Great content as always!
@victorlabadia881
Жыл бұрын
Video quality is 👌
@nickknee3515
Жыл бұрын
I didn't know there were two Ryans, good job cloning yourself so you can pump out more awesome content.
@kevinkidneyy
Жыл бұрын
man these camera angles are soooo sick !!!! nicee work
@pbmcgme176
Жыл бұрын
All I kept thinking was why didn't he lock the diff yet.
@CfRlCajunfishRiplips
Жыл бұрын
Going buy one tomorrow LOL good video showing what this GX can do.
@Sir.Black.
Жыл бұрын
You're killing it man!
@J.Young808
Жыл бұрын
So is the MTS & locker worth the price premium for the T4R TRD OR vs T4R SR5 in your opinion? Is the Multi-Terrain Monitor worth the price as well?
@dig494
Жыл бұрын
I was actually thinking of trading my '21 4R OR for the last of these GX's. Too luxury and dealer is a pr*ck. Wanted the V8 and some of that luxury. So I just put some Nokians on the 4R and will be happy here in AK with the rear locker and part time 4wd. Would like the AWD functions though of the GX. Maybe should have sprung for the 4R limited and some tires. GX and 4R limited is probably too nice for my usage.
@boonecricket3777
Жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Thank you for making it.
@lawon01
Жыл бұрын
Now i know what that center lock diff stuff means thanks for this 25:00
@0990ftn
Жыл бұрын
I love the fact DSTV annually reviews GX460 even though it’s virtually the same car they reviewed last year
@alsw1632
Жыл бұрын
Wow finally I was waiting for this Lexus gx review!!
@drivingsports
Жыл бұрын
We have a full review of the 2023 also coming up, FWIW.
@alsw1632
Жыл бұрын
Can’t wait
@johnng6416
Жыл бұрын
Have you tried airing down?
@stuartferguson7947
Жыл бұрын
As you kept saying if you had more appropriate tyres for the job it would have made it a lot easier
@the_angry_viking
Жыл бұрын
This video could have been a 95% shorter if you had locked the center diff from the start.
@moonsapling
Жыл бұрын
I would love to see a Mercedes GLE SUV try those conditions!
@chaumander9378
Жыл бұрын
Gle is meant for making starbucks runs. Haha
@Kiss__Kiss
Жыл бұрын
Very painful to watch. But not taking anything away from the GX, it's muddy, slushy and them tires are CRAP for its intended terrain. Ground clearance would have helped a little... Speaking of a little? Locking the center Diff, was a little too late, Ryan lol
@drivingsports
Жыл бұрын
With the button located under the steering wheel and out of view I actually forgot about it until the last minute. Lol.
@sgtj0311
6 ай бұрын
This is with road tires!? WOW!
@plumtiger1
Жыл бұрын
i was screaming at you to lock the center diff the whole time! lol
@TheFraziers
Жыл бұрын
ATRAC is way more effective with the center diff locked. This is true across all Toyota/Lexus vehicles. These things are "sleepers" off road lol.
@shanet7511
Жыл бұрын
Imagine if they added the 4 corner hydraulic suspension from the LX series and front and rear locking diffs to this.
@PAIKUN.
Жыл бұрын
The northwest is beautiful
@MrVerdes22
6 ай бұрын
Why not simply Lock the diff?
@davidwayne9982
9 ай бұрын
THESE things will OUT PERFORM JEEPS with the right setup... I've DONE it and seen it done many times..
@bradbaraniuk4085
Жыл бұрын
should of locked in center diff right off the top.
@apsi2008
Жыл бұрын
Why didn’t you turn off the parking sensors? First thing I do when off road my GX
@sergebasque8460
Жыл бұрын
Could you do a test with the 2021 Acura RDX with the super handling AWD, I have this vehicle I bought this spring. Thanks! For the great content😊
@nickli320
Жыл бұрын
I have one ,I love it.
@billp5424
Жыл бұрын
I have ATRAC in my Tacoma OR and have seldom needed the locker.
@SJ-xf9ni
7 ай бұрын
Did you use the center locking diff?
@CMS069
Жыл бұрын
Wouldn’t have even tried this without 3 🔺peak rated tires at least
@0HOON0
Жыл бұрын
Most softroaders would have burned up their transmissions trying to accomplish this.
@_Jose_v
Жыл бұрын
Here is the Mercedes Gls63 driving video in the snow👍
@galactictomato1434
Жыл бұрын
It would be nice if Lexus/Toyota would pay attention to who they are working with. Obviously you should have been given the offoad version. Thanks anyway for the video.
@MyAlexWest
Жыл бұрын
lexus stopped to pay attention years ago.
@wesr.2692
Жыл бұрын
I actually like that it's a non sport model without all the extra off road features. Shows you what a GX is capable of doing without crawl control or multi terrain select. I'd wager most of the GX's sold today are non sport models with just 4 hi/lo, locking center diff, and A-TRAC.
@BillyBobTup
Жыл бұрын
Impressive for such a vehicle!
@tallll70
Жыл бұрын
Ohh i c, so it's locker keeping split 50/50, so it could have emergency disengage to prevent damage
@LionRunner
Жыл бұрын
“This does not have off-road package” which also means this does not have all skid plates like a 4Runner. You need off-road package to get fuel tank skid. Almost same ground clearance as a Highlander that is a big risk Ryan took imo. A great demo to show its maximum capability. Also about KDSS if I’m not mistaken it has more articulation in front but less articulation rear. Countries like Australia /Asia people prefer non KDSS Prado for offroad. These were some of the main features that a 4Runner Limited with 3rd row and automatic running boards got the win for MY needs along with few other. With 33in tires of 4Runner 17in wheels and Ironman FCP I got everything needed for Mrs. Without a doubt GX460 is a nice comfy and spacious vehicle and its great 460 was changed for timing chain like a 4runner vs the timing belt used previously.
@k.b.8912
23 күн бұрын
Lol @ 24:50 🤔 oh yeah beast mode .. locks the center diff and it just plows through the hardest section on garbage tires not intended for those conditions whatsoever 😆 that right there just proves its a very capable vehicle compared to the run of the mill awd suv
@CptAngelKGaming
Жыл бұрын
It's finally snow time. Fuck yeah!
@thomasdinh2753
Жыл бұрын
air down tires would help too?
@mustaquim
Жыл бұрын
24:50 Center diff locked
@bounnongkhoukone7234
Жыл бұрын
IT'S NICE CAR.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👌
@phlfly10
Жыл бұрын
amazing truck, if it would have 4 wd option and crawl control,
@executive8680
Жыл бұрын
If I had a few million dollars, I’d definitely buy one.
@RJ-vc2ju
Жыл бұрын
Good Lord! Lock the centre diff!!! 4Lo doesn't automatically lock the Torsen centre diff. Lots of potential for your channel but man you need to take a course on 4x4 driving, then you need to get yourself a beater jeep and go and get some experience off-roading. You're the limiting factor for almost all of your "off-road" tests. your Tacoma TRD Pro and Tremor episode in the OHV park was painful to watch. Regardless, since I'm a fan of everything off-road, I still watch your channel :)
@Mamo878
Жыл бұрын
Dude needs rain gear that actually repels water. So there is that.
@lars-eriknesvig3180
Жыл бұрын
Needs a Patagonia sponsorship living near Gig Harbor. 😂
@btl4220
Жыл бұрын
GX > 4runner
@A15689
Жыл бұрын
Is this going to receive a makeover like the LC300 & LX or is it the end of this car when softer TX is released?
@JRs-guitars
Жыл бұрын
Wow, with those tires this was painful to watch lol. Great video though!
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