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

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

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