Unbelievable Depreciation: We Bought a Lexus GX 550

After a year and 22,000 miles, is the Lexus GX 550 Overtrail really the ultimate adventure SUV? We reveal its true cost, off-road capability, and a shocking resale value. Appraisal Tool – https://www.edmunds.com/appraisal/ Car Listings – https://www.edmunds.com/new-cars-for-sale/ Ratings and Reviews – https://www.edmunds.com/car-reviews/ 00:00 Intro 00:51 What We Got 01:46 What We Liked 06:07 What We Didn't Like 09:33 Reliability & Maintenance 10:29 Value 11:49 Edmunds' Take It's been a little over a year since we added this Lexus GX 550 Overtrail to our One-Year Road Test. We paid just over $72,000 for this brawny SUV with our own money, living with it day in and day out for 22,000 miles to see what it's really like to own. From the daily commute to tackling technical trails, we put this Lexus GX through the wringer. Let's start with the good: This thing is a phenomenal off-road adventure truck. Compared to rugged rivals, the Lexus GX 550 is cushier and way more comfortable, while that twin-turbo V6 engine is an absolute sweetheart. It handled sandy washes, steep hills, and everything in between without breaking a sweat. Plus, we experienced rock-solid reliability — our truck dodged the V6 engine recall, and our routine maintenance was easy and completely complimentary. But it's not perfectly polished. If you're expecting a plush, traditional luxury ride, you might be disappointed by the bouncy freeway manners. You also have to be prepared for the price at the pump; we averaged just 17.1 mpg, and premium gas gets expensive fast. We also had a few gripes with the interior tech, specifically the permanent climate control row taking up valuable screen real estate. So, what's the final verdict on the 2025 Lexus GX (and our 2024 model)? It all comes down to value. We were stunned to find that after a full year, our GX only depreciated by about 5%, with an appraisal of $68,000. It's one of the best investments we've ever made. Despite the GX's thirsty engine and truck-like ride, everybody in the office wanted to grab the keys to this one. If you want unmatched utility and charm, this Lexus is hard to beat. Lexus GX Edmunds Review – https://www.edmunds.com/lexus/gx/ More Edmunds Ownership Review Videos – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsSQoIGhBLpT2eTLmGYwTYGAIKBOJjHnX If this kind of video is helpful to you and you want to support us making more work like this in the future, hitting the like, subscribe, and notification bell buttons goes a long way. Disclaimer: This video's description was generated with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy by the Edmunds editorial team. The video itself was created entirely by the Edmunds team without the use of generative AI. https://www.instagram.com/edmundscars/ https://www.facebook.com/edmunds https://www.tiktok.com/@edmunds https://twitter.com/edmunds https://www.reddit.com/user/edmundscars/ #lexusgx470 #Edmunds