2020 Kia Telluride vs 2021 Lexus GX
Overview | |
MSRP$31,890 | MSRP$53,450 |
Average price$27,628 | Average price$45,270 |
Listings736 | Listings505 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews5.3 out of 10 |
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2020 Kia Telluride Reviews SummaryUsually, when I step out of an SUV and feel great, there's a luxury nameplate on the tailgate. Not this time. The Telluride grabbed me from the moment my white-over-grey test car arrived. And after 500 miles, the Telluride proved how impressive it is against every SUV in the $30,000 to $50,000 range. Kia hasn't made a truly big SUV since the 2009 Borrego, which it quickly canceled after bad reviews while a nation reeled from record-high gas prices. The smaller Sorento took over as Kia's 3-row SUV, except it wasn't roomy enough for six or seven people (and still isn't). That's not to say we don't like the Sorento—it's one of our highest-rated cars—but for families who want the most space, technology, and amenities, the 2020 Telluride is Kia's new champ. | |
2021 Lexus GX Reviews SummaryMost modern SUVs are really car-based crossovers—lifted station wagons, or minivans without the sliding doors. That’s not the case with the 2021 Lexus GX 460. Like the mythical Loch Ness Monster, the GX is a creature that time forgot. It’s one of the last SUVs with truck-like body-on-frame construction and true off-road capability. That’s because the GX is actually a rebadged Toyota Land Cruiser Prado (a smaller version of the iconic Toyota Land Cruiser not sold in the United States), and is related to the Toyota 4Runner. It’s also genuinely old: the current generation dates back to the 2010 model year, and Lexus has kept it in production with some updates of styling and tech over the years. That makes the GX a fairly odd proposition on the new-car market. It has the off-road capability, not as a lifestyle statement, but because that’s what was still expected of SUVs when it was launched. The GX sits between the RX and LX in Lexus’ lineup but has little direct competition. Its only real rival is the much newer Land Rover Discovery. For the 2021 model year, the GX gets some minor updates, including a new Premium Plus Package, and acoustic front side glass. Lexus continues to offer only the GX 460 model, with a single powertrain option, standard four-wheel drive (4WD), and three trim levels: base, Premium, and Luxury. Our test car was the midlevel Premium version. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.8L 291 hp V6 | Engine4.6L 301 hp V8 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower291 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower301 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City20 | MPG City15 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway19 |
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Engine Name3.8L 291 hp V6 | Engine Name4.6L 301 hp V8 |
Torque262 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm | Torque329 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
Horsepower291 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower301 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City20 | MPG City15 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway19 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space21.0 cu ft | Cargo Space11.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight4112 lbs | Curb Weight5130 lbs |
Height68.9 in | Height74.2 in |
Length196.9 in | Length192.1 in |
Width78.3 in | Width74.2 in |
Wheelbase114.2 in | Wheelbase109.8 in |
Maximum Payload1664 lbs | Maximum Payload1315 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity6500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $31,890 | $53,450 |
Average price | $27,628 | $45,270 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.8 | 4.7 |
Expert reviews | 8.3 out of 10Read full review | 5.3 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Usually, when I step out of an SUV and feel great, there's a luxury nameplate on the tailgate. Not this time. The Telluride grabbed me from the moment my white-over-grey test car arrived. And after 500 miles, the Telluride proved how impressive it is against every SUV in the $30,000 to $50,000 range. Kia hasn't made a truly big SUV since the 2009 Borrego, which it quickly canceled after bad reviews while a nation reeled from record-high gas prices. The smaller Sorento took over as Kia's 3-row SUV, except it wasn't roomy enough for six or seven people (and still isn't). That's not to say we don't like the Sorento—it's one of our highest-rated cars—but for families who want the most space, technology, and amenities, the 2020 Telluride is Kia's new champ. | Most modern SUVs are really car-based crossovers—lifted station wagons, or minivans without the sliding doors. That’s not the case with the 2021 Lexus GX 460. Like the mythical Loch Ness Monster, the GX is a creature that time forgot. It’s one of the last SUVs with truck-like body-on-frame construction and true off-road capability. That’s because the GX is actually a rebadged Toyota Land Cruiser Prado (a smaller version of the iconic Toyota Land Cruiser not sold in the United States), and is related to the Toyota 4Runner. It’s also genuinely old: the current generation dates back to the 2010 model year, and Lexus has kept it in production with some updates of styling and tech over the years. That makes the GX a fairly odd proposition on the new-car market. It has the off-road capability, not as a lifestyle statement, but because that’s what was still expected of SUVs when it was launched. The GX sits between the RX and LX in Lexus’ lineup but has little direct competition. Its only real rival is the much newer Land Rover Discovery. For the 2021 model year, the GX gets some minor updates, including a new Premium Plus Package, and acoustic front side glass. Lexus continues to offer only the GX 460 model, with a single powertrain option, standard four-wheel drive (4WD), and three trim levels: base, Premium, and Luxury. Our test car was the midlevel Premium version. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.8L 291 hp V6 | 4.6L 301 hp V8 |
Drive Train | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 7 |
Horsepower | 291 hp @ 6000 rpm | 301 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | 20 | 15 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 19 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.8L 291 hp V6 | 4.6L 301 hp V8 |
Torque | 262 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm | 329 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
Horsepower | 291 hp @ 6000 rpm | 301 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | 15 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 19 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 8 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 21.0 cu ft | 11.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4112 lbs | 5130 lbs |
Height | 68.9 in | 74.2 in |
Length | 196.9 in | 192.1 in |
Width | 78.3 in | 74.2 in |
Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 109.8 in |
Maximum Payload | 1664 lbs | 1315 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs | 6500 lbs |
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