Is Lexus worth the $20K upcharge over Toyota? (2025 Lexus GX vs Toyota Prado review)

Chasing Cars March 25, 2025
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At a tenner under $100,000 the diesel Toyota Prado Kakadu takes one of the most popular 4x4 wagons on sale and lavishes it in luxury. But Toyota’s own luxury arm, Lexus, has its own twin in the mighty turbo-petrol-powered GX pitched at buyers who are a little more flush with cash. Prado versus GX? Which is better? Which is nicer? What’s the better all-rounder family-friendly option? Chasing Cars contributor Iain Curry pits the $99,990 Toyota Prado Kakadu against the off-road focused $122,250 Lexus GX550 Overtrail to see what sort of difference circa-$22K makes in the large all-terrain wagon stakes, and which is better purchasing choice. Time codes: 0:00 - Intro 0:54 - Competitors 2:16 - Powertrains 4:04 - Build quality 4:20 - Prado interior 5:06 - GX550 interior 6:15 - Prado rear accom 7:19 - GX550 rear accom 8:09 - Prado boot 9:46 - GX550 boot 10:29 - Prado on road 16:41 - GX550 on road 23:34 - GX550 on gravel 25:20 - Prado on gravel 26:58 - Verdict As always, we don’t accept advertising from car manufacturers, and we’re powered by Budget Direct. Subscribe now! https://www.youtube.com/user/ChasingCarsAustralia?sub_confirmation=1 Chasing Cars on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chasingcarsaustralia/ Follow Chasing Cars on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasingcars.com.au/ Chasing Cars is Australia's most independent source of new car reviews, car industry news, comparisons and car guides. We give you a critical look at every new car you should consider!

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