2019 Toyota 4Runner vs 2020 Lexus GX
Overview | |
MSRP$35,310 | MSRP$53,000 |
Average price$34,401 | Average price$41,783 |
Listings681 | Listings178 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
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2019 Toyota 4Runner Reviews SummaryIf you’re in the market for a modern SUV capable of getting off the beaten path, you have only a handful of options. These include the 2- and 4-door Jeep Wranglers, the Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk, the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk, the Land Rover Range Rover, and the Toyota 4Runner. Of those, only the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited and the 4Runner are 4-door SUVs that put off-road grit above all else. While the Jeep Wrangler is only one year removed from a complete redesign that brought in many new technologies, the 2019 Toyota 4Runner is based on a design first introduced in 2009. For those keeping score at home, that means the DNA underpinning the 4Runner is a decade old. Yet picking which vehicle I’d choose as a daily drivable, off-road-capable SUV is a surprisingly difficult decision. So where does an old goat like the 2019 Toyota 4Runner fit in the modern SUV market? Interestingly, the 4Runner's advanced age actually helps it in some respects. | |
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. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine4.0L 270 hp V6 | Engine4.6L 301 hp V8 |
Drive Train4X2 | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower270 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower301 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City17 | MPG City15 |
MPG Highway21 | MPG Highway19 |
Engine | |
Engine Name4.0L 270 hp V6 | Engine Name4.6L 301 hp V8 |
Torque278 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | Torque329 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
Horsepower270 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower301 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain4X2 | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City17 | MPG City15 |
MPG Highway21 | MPG Highway19 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space47.2 cu ft | Cargo Space11.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight4400 lbs | Curb Weight5130 lbs |
Height71.5 in | Height74.2 in |
Length190.2 in | Length192.1 in |
Width75.8 in | Width74.2 in |
Wheelbase109.8 in | Wheelbase109.8 in |
Maximum Payload1700 lbs | Maximum Payload1315 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity6500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity5000 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $35,310 | $53,000 |
Average price | $34,401 | $41,783 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.8 | 4.8 |
Expert reviews | 7.2 out of 10Read full review | 7.5 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | If you’re in the market for a modern SUV capable of getting off the beaten path, you have only a handful of options. These include the 2- and 4-door Jeep Wranglers, the Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk, the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk, the Land Rover Range Rover, and the Toyota 4Runner. Of those, only the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited and the 4Runner are 4-door SUVs that put off-road grit above all else. While the Jeep Wrangler is only one year removed from a complete redesign that brought in many new technologies, the 2019 Toyota 4Runner is based on a design first introduced in 2009. For those keeping score at home, that means the DNA underpinning the 4Runner is a decade old. Yet picking which vehicle I’d choose as a daily drivable, off-road-capable SUV is a surprisingly difficult decision. So where does an old goat like the 2019 Toyota 4Runner fit in the modern SUV market? Interestingly, the 4Runner's advanced age actually helps it in some respects. | 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 | 4.0L 270 hp V6 | 4.6L 301 hp V8 |
Drive Train | 4X2 | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
Horsepower | 270 hp @ 5600 rpm | 301 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | 17 | 15 |
MPG Highway | 21 | 19 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 4.0L 270 hp V6 | 4.6L 301 hp V8 |
Torque | 278 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | 329 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
Horsepower | 270 hp @ 5600 rpm | 301 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | 4X2 | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 17 | 15 |
MPG Highway | 21 | 19 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 47.2 cu ft | 11.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4400 lbs | 5130 lbs |
Height | 71.5 in | 74.2 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 192.1 in |
Width | 75.8 in | 74.2 in |
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 109.8 in |
Maximum Payload | 1700 lbs | 1315 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs | 6500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs | |
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