2019 Ford Explorer vs 2020 Lexus GX
Overview | |
MSRP$32,365 | MSRP$53,000 |
Average price$21,461 | Average price$41,057 |
Listings896 | Listings152 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
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2019 Ford Explorer Reviews Summary | |
2020 Lexus GX Reviews SummaryDepending on who you ask, the modern SUV will continue to dominate the new-car market until it's the only type of vehicle on the road (except pickup trucks). That prediction makes sense; modern SUVs drive like cars, can get through most snowstorms, and have the cargo space to tackle most of what daily life throws at them. They are great all-around vehicles, but in trying to master everything, many have lost the specialization that made them noteworthy in the first place. In particular, many luxury SUVs have lost their off-road credibility. There are exceptions to this trend, including upmarket trims of the Jeep Grand Cherokee as well as most of the Land Rover lineup. Another brand that bucks the trend is Lexus. Sure, the Lexus RX pretty much created the modern luxury crossover, but it gets sold right alongside the immensely capable Lexus LX and this vehicle: the 2020 Lexus GX. You’ll be forgiven if you forgot the GX was still available. Lexus has updated the GX for 2020 with fresh styling to make it a bit more memorable. Still, beneath that new exterior is one of the oldest vehicles offered today, and as you’ll learn, that has its advantages. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.5L 290 hp V6 | Engine4.6L 301 hp V8 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower290 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower301 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City17 | MPG City15 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway19 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.5L 290 hp V6 | Engine Name4.6L 301 hp V8 |
Torque255 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque329 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
Horsepower290 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower301 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City17 | MPG City15 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway19 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space21.0 cu ft | Cargo Space11.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight4443 lbs | Curb Weight5130 lbs |
Height70.0 in | Height74.2 in |
Length198.3 in | Length192.1 in |
Width90.2 in | Width74.2 in |
Wheelbase112.8 in | Wheelbase109.8 in |
Maximum Payload1717 lbs | Maximum Payload1315 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity6500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $32,365 | $53,000 |
Average price | $21,461 | $41,057 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.6 | 4.8 |
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Depending on who you ask, the modern SUV will continue to dominate the new-car market until it's the only type of vehicle on the road (except pickup trucks). That prediction makes sense; modern SUVs drive like cars, can get through most snowstorms, and have the cargo space to tackle most of what daily life throws at them. They are great all-around vehicles, but in trying to master everything, many have lost the specialization that made them noteworthy in the first place. In particular, many luxury SUVs have lost their off-road credibility. There are exceptions to this trend, including upmarket trims of the Jeep Grand Cherokee as well as most of the Land Rover lineup. Another brand that bucks the trend is Lexus. Sure, the Lexus RX pretty much created the modern luxury crossover, but it gets sold right alongside the immensely capable Lexus LX and this vehicle: the 2020 Lexus GX. You’ll be forgiven if you forgot the GX was still available. Lexus has updated the GX for 2020 with fresh styling to make it a bit more memorable. Still, beneath that new exterior is one of the oldest vehicles offered today, and as you’ll learn, that has its advantages. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.5L 290 hp V6 | 4.6L 301 hp V8 |
Drive Train | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
Horsepower | 290 hp @ 6500 rpm | 301 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | 17 | 15 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 19 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.5L 290 hp V6 | 4.6L 301 hp V8 |
Torque | 255 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 329 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
Horsepower | 290 hp @ 6500 rpm | 301 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 17 | 15 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 19 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 21.0 cu ft | 11.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4443 lbs | 5130 lbs |
Height | 70.0 in | 74.2 in |
Length | 198.3 in | 192.1 in |
Width | 90.2 in | 74.2 in |
Wheelbase | 112.8 in | 109.8 in |
Maximum Payload | 1717 lbs | 1315 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs | 6500 lbs |
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