1UR in the GX460 vs 3UR in the 200 series was a clear step up.
Now, there is a tier of Toyota/Lexus powertrain that is just MIA. The flagship LX should have a powertrain differentiator (no, an e-motor doesn't count). Especially when the cost difference between the GX is over $35k. Paying $100k+ and getting a twin turbo V6 that's available in a $35k cheaper vehicle is a pretty hard sell. No wonder GX demand is through the roof comparatively. You gotta be a die hard Cruiser fan to justify the LX.
100 series and GX470 shared the 2UZ, but the original MSRP spread between them both (even inflation adjusted) was much much tighter than $35k+.
Now, there is a tier of Toyota/Lexus powertrain that is just MIA. The flagship LX should have a powertrain differentiator (no, an e-motor doesn't count). Especially when the cost difference between the GX is over $35k. Paying $100k+ and getting a twin turbo V6 that's available in a $35k cheaper vehicle is a pretty hard sell. No wonder GX demand is through the roof comparatively. You gotta be a die hard Cruiser fan to justify the LX.
100 series and GX470 shared the 2UZ, but the original MSRP spread between them both (even inflation adjusted) was much much tighter than $35k+.