The brand new Lexus GX550 Overtrail+ is one of the most capable off-road SUVs sold today. But most buyers will likely spend 99.9% of their time on the pavement—crawling around mall parking lots and school drop off lines. Is it worth having all of these fancy off-road features for 0.1% of your driving? Given how in-demand these things are, it seems like a lot of buyers think so. Today we’ll take a look at the design, features, tech, and take it on the dirt to test out its off-road prowess. We’ll find out if it makes any sense to buy one of these things!
It’s Time to Say Goodbye (Forever)
We develop an almost irrational loyalty to cars we’ve owned during significant chapters of our lives. Over time they become a symbol