patgilm

Yeah those are my thoughts exactly. With some off road SUVs typically they have a barn door because the spare tire is attached to the door (G-wagon, FJ, Wrangler, Defender, etc.). I would've liked that tradition to continue but not a big deal.

I can't wait to see it either, I have owned both gen GX's but never really loved the 2nd gen like I loved the first gen. I think I could be a potential future buyer.

Carmaker1

It's exactly as they described back in 2021. I trust it will be revealed at the Headquarters Confidential by June 1st and so will 2024 TX.

My question is, will hybrid GX 550h be offered here in North America? It's likely going to be an Asia-focused special, unless an eleventh hour trademark is filed for GX 550h in the USA.

Side note: As usual, a lot copycat accusations from randoms, but from what I recall, this has been in planning since about 2016-17 and the final GX design was ready in 2020, before first being shown to "other" TMNA staff and then later Lexuscdealers for the first time on February 10 or 11th, 2021.

Absolutely nothing revealed after 2020 could be copied by Lexus, but leave it to the peanut gallery to judge them.

Motorola

How is that even possible when we've seen almost nothing of the vehicle in those two teasers? Has it been leaked somewhere?

SW17LS

Thats actually a really good description...

Carmaker1

Leave it to people who aren't objective and are ready to assume every Asian automaker just copies other makes or can't design. Someone suggested that Toyota copied the 2023 GMC Canyon, when I can bet Toyota signed this off even before GM did their pickup.

GM copies Toyota trucks, based on Tacoma design language going back decades, yet after they migrate it to the Tundra and then next Tacoma, all you hear about is how Toyota copied GM or Nissan or whomever. A lot of empty vessels, who just think their opinion on these things...

Carmaker1

Of course. I'm out of room in my inbox, so yes that's probably why. I do post on other forums, much more frequently than this one, (seeing as how things are here for me).

BrickHead

The hood does not flow smoothly to the A pillars. There is a black thing between the A pillar and the edge of the hood. This thing is VERY boxy - it’s going for the Defender look.

pbm317

Supposedly no HQ Confidential this year.

Carmaker1

Thank you for that info. They did it for 2021 and 2022, I'm guessing because of COVID, so it now looks like they've changed course for 2023.

https://pressroom.toyota.com/podcast...duct-showcase/

iggyhop9

I've seen a few outlets report June 9th as the reveal date.

guy80

I like the teaser; eagerly awaiting details.
Rented a Defender for 3 days and for the pricepoint the ride, interior and most importantly turbo lag where not up to par; plus the gear shift requires some learning to do it quickly, such as for a 3 point U-turn. Ultimately, rather have a Cayenne with air or a Velar over a Defender

So here's to hoping IF a turbo engine is a thing, there is not major lag

1111GS

looking good so far. Hope its drive is improved too.
You’re not wrong until you own one. Of course you won’t own one so you’re right. Lol

Toys4RJill

Kinda disappointed with where the rear wiper has been relocated. I really liked the concealed design better.

Acrad

Different brown but Fire Agate Pearl was available on GX 460 from 2012-2020

Carmaker1

Thanks.

Might it be June 8th for USA instead? Just curious, due to time zone differences from Europe. Only seen June 9 from Lexus Europe. Lexus USA can sometimes treat their American customers like children in my opinion, by omitting key details.