GX550h hybrid trunk space is mind boggling

[Zoom650]

I've had 2 Toyota hybrids and they've been excellent, but that battery placement in the rear is totally unacceptable. Just hang the spare tire off the rear bumper and drop the batteries down under. Maybe go back to the swing out door. I might buy it then pending review of a transmission vs the CVT.

 

[gvan1998]

Like my first comment I hold true to that , ow that being said if your into hybrid wait till they come out with solid state batteries for one they should be flatter. Would rather see a smaller battery to assist in off road to supply outdoor accessories plus with thinner batteries possibly of putting some in roof so Passenger room and if you are batteries, wouldn’t be able to get wet

They would never put a battery on a roof due to center of gravity. Vehicle will roll over

 

[1 due]

They would never put a battery on a roof due to center of gravity. Vehicle will roll over

All things being equal is anything safe example Boeing NASA the presidency recalls money talks

 

[Nuke]

All things being equal is anything safe example Boeing NASA the presidency recalls money talks

Huh?

 

[nartmot]

It seems really odd that Toyota went with 4 cylinder engine on the hybrid GX. The hybrid options on both the Tundra and Tacoma are a step up because the hybrid components are mated to the same engine and give us a moderate boost in HP and torque. Going from 6 cylinders to 4 in the GX just seems like a major downgrade, especially since the overall design is so geared toward performance. And on top of that they gave us that heinous bump in the rear cargo area too? No thanks. I hope they make some major changes for the US debut.

 

[Nuke]

It seems really odd that Toyota went with 4 cylinder engine on the hybrid GX. The hybrid options on both the Tundra and Tacoma are a step up because the hybrid components are mated to the same engine and give us a moderate boost in HP and torque. Going from 6 cylinders to 4 in the GX just seems like a major downgrade, especially since the overall design is so geared toward performance. And on top of that they gave us that heinous bump in the rear cargo area too? No thanks. I hope they make some major changes for the US debut.

As I recall, without checking the numbers, the 4-banger is really close to the V6 in HP and Torque. However, the smoothness of the V6 cannot be matched with the 4, and that makes it a Lexus. Since I do all my own maintenance, I think the V6 could be a nightmare, tucked under the firewall as it is, including the twin turbos with the electronic waste gates. Of course the battery is placed to avoid any damage off-roading or fording.

 

[nartmot]

As I recall, without checking the numbers, the 4-banger is really close to the V6 in HP and Torque. However, the smoothness of the V6 cannot be matched with the 4, and that makes it a Lexus. Since I do all my own maintenance, I think the V6 could be a nightmare, tucked under the firewall as it is, including the twin turbos with the electronic waste gates. Of course the battery is placed to avoid any damage off-roading or fording.

People are saying its the same powertrain as the land cruiser hybrid, which makes 326 horsepower and 465lb ft.

I dont mind the placement of the battery but I do mind the looks.

 

[Nuke]

"People are saying its the same powertrain as the land cruiser hybrid, which makes 326 horsepower and 465lb ft."

Yes, it appears it will be the same. Strangely, the LC wants premium fuel. Unusual for Toyota, but pretty much standard with Lexus.

 

[Bluegill]

I would probably be in a Sequoia right now if it weren't for the morons who placed the battery and mandatory 3rd-row seats in the cargo area. It's like the factory pre-stacked a bunch of permanent crap in your cargo area.

 

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Has 2.4 4 Cyl in China, if you read the post with Google Translate, no V6

 

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[S SUBERI]

I glad I have the twin turbo V6 for off roading. My wife has a Hybrid RAV4 and its great for running around town etc. I'm disappointed if Lexus is going to use the LC Hybrid Drive Train.

 

[ilumo]

Yuk. Bad afterthought design.

 

[killy]

I’m hoping one day they will do a GX600 plug in hybrid with the V6 and like 500hp.

I’d consider that.

 

[ilumo]

I’m hoping one day they will do a GX600 plug in hybrid with the V6 and like 500hp.

I’d consider that.

Yes. That wouldoffset the ugliness and loss of space due to battery.

 

[jclaffee]

Huh?

The ignore feature is your friend.

 

[Bluegill]

View attachment 4055

Picture what that cheap fake-leather-covered panel will look like, especially the hard-edge above the cheesy chrome Lexus logo, after a year or so of the use trying to lug crap into the raised cargo area. I was just camping with a 50+ lb cooler this weekend and my back can tell you that the extra 4" of raised cargo floor will make a difference in the real world.

Looks like they have LED lights in there, maybe they are removable and rechargeable. Looks like the truck is advertised on Temu.

 

[German88]

Downspecing the GX with the 2.4H was a big miss. Offers zero value proposition. mpg difference is non existent

 

[killy]

maybe.

Not the first time Lexus’s has released 2 or more hybrid versions of the same vehicle.

Maybe the 2.4 is the entry level and the one you actually want is coming later.

Food for thought.

 

[socalgx550]

Downspecing the GX with the 2.4H was a big miss. Offers zero value proposition. mpg difference is non existent

Agreed, 100%.