2024 Lexus GX 550 "From the Ground Up" Video Series

[supersix]

Pretty cool video from Lexus with some history of the new GX550. Since it's similar to the Land Cruiser, I thought some of you would find it interesting.

 

[supersix]

2024 Lexus GX 550 "From the Ground Up" Episode 2 “The Look”​

 

[Wanderlost]

I like these videos. I need to understand the design decisions before I can reach acceptance on “good enough”. From watching Mike Sweers (TNGA-F design engineering leader) interviews, it appears there were only a few dozen design engineers who defined the initial requirements for the TNGA-F platform. Apparently the whole team was co-located in Japan during the initial design.

 

[supersix]

2024 Lexus GX 550 "From the Ground Up" Episode 3 “The Interior” has been released.

 

[Wanderlost]

It’s interesting the Lexus team in the videos didn’t mention collaboration with the Calty Design office. The GX550 shares the engine with the Tundra on the TNGA-F platform. Since the GX550 Overtrail trim is the most off-road focused Lexus ever, it seems prudent to highlight their collaboration with the truck experts in the Calty office from a design and functionality perspective.

 

[Skidaddl]

That is such a badass looking truck. I think the interior might be a bit fancy for me, and I prefer buttons to touch screens, but I'm in love with that exterior.

 

[supersix]

It’s interesting the Lexus team in the videos didn’t mention collaboration with the Calty Design office. The GX550 shares the engine with the Tundra on the TNGA-F platform. Since the GX550 Overtrail trim is the most off-road focused Lexus ever, it seems prudent to highlight their collaboration with the truck experts in the Calty office from a design and functionality perspective.

That is interesting. There is also no mention of the GX550 on their fact sheet: Calty Design Research Fact Sheet - Toyota USA Newsroom