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GX got a big update for 22, with a mostly new interior. Supposedly nothing new for it until 25 at least. Maybe longer because the GX is setting sales records all the time as people are like "it'd be nice to own something that's proven and reliable". It also doesn't hurt that they're a great value in their segment.
I see the updates that the GX got and it’s a solid option, really looking to see what happens with the 4Runner. I’d like to see what electrified power train options become available.
We had a suburban. I miss that rig. The 4Runner is nice in all it’s own ways, but having the equivalent of a long bed truck plus seating for days was nice.
You have to go with the Gx460 from Lexus to tow more. Or Sequoia I suppose, but those are a lot bigger and not the same platform. Gx460 is the same size and platform as 4Runner but with a V8 and a Lexus interior, and a STUPID rear door instead of a liftgate.
Expedition starts at 57k with cloth seats and no 4x4. Assuming you can get one without a market adjustment, or get one at all that is.
That is my number one complaint about the vehicle.
Thank you, yes I do get a lot of compliments on it.
I see whether Nissan did anything with their Transmissions I had a Nissan pro X4 titan I towed lot with it. Put three transmissions in it they did Them under Warranty but it was so annoying and I had to get rid of it when it was at 110,000 when the last transmission went because it was $9000 I think to do the transmission again I just put it to auction.
Yeah, I need 4x4 with the tow package if we were going to get it. Don't want to not be able to get a bigger boat in the future , I like to keep my options open. Around here you can't find and expedition and they are selling the limited's into the 70's and the XLT's Mid to high 60's. I feel for the bait and switch a couple times and wasted my time at the dealer being annoyed.
If you're able to check one out in person, make sure to give us the scoop! We have been looking to see one but haven't be able to find any to look at. I don't mind ordering a vehicle... But not sight unseen you know?
This is why I’m hoping with the new 2023 model they increase the towing capacity.
I doubt they'll do that. That'd put it in a weirder spot Tha it already is with higander and Sequoia.
The newer models addressed one of the biggest pet peeves I had, and that was the idiotic way they used to store the rear-most seat. I've got an '05, and they used to just swing those almost-useless rear seats to the side, taking up cargo room. I happened to get one that did NOT have the rear seats at all, and that, alone, got me signing on the dotted line as fast as I could. The newer models fold flat, which is a gigantic improvement.
I think the only hope is, the Pathfinder and Ford Explorer now have higher tow ratings. I agree it most likely won’t happen but still hoping. It’s just frustrating that the same Lexus has a higher tow rating, add another powertrain. I doubt the masses buying a 4Runner cross shop a Lexus. The new Sequoia is appealing however I don’t like a couple things. The third row seating does not look great for the size of the vehicle. It looks more like a third row in the Explorer based on head room and leg room I have seen from TFL Truck (also the third row seats don’t fold flat). I also don’t like the only way you can get it is with the power boost, sounds like they are have waste gate problems with the turbos. Now this may be a small problem, who designed this thing? The pictures I have seen either have the front end completely torn off or the whole cab off to fix this. Just awful engineering, at no point should you have to take that much stuff off to replace a turbo. Keep in mind these pictures I’m talking about are on the new Tundras with the same powertrain that are already available.
We tow our 210 with our GX460, it's a 21 so we missed the updated interior. The update just changed the center stack, but made it look a lot better and added a few outside tweaks. Ours tows it well, I had to add air bags as she sagged a lot. So if you get the GX opt for the level that comes with air bags. I've heard the same not updated til 25ish as it's based on the Toyota Purado (Baby Land Cruiser) overseas and that is the last one to go through the update. Would be nice if it gets the tuned down version of the 3.5TT in the LX and Tundra.
