2020 Lexus GX vs 2021 Toyota Highlander
Overview | |
MSRP$53,000 | MSRP$35,085 |
Average price$41,679 | Average price$34,731 |
Listings172 | Listings3484 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
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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. | |
2021 Toyota Highlander Reviews SummaryToyota hardly needs any help selling three-row Highlanders. It already sits close to the top of the sales charts for its segment, and few vehicles carry the name recognition as the Highlander, which enters into its 20th year of production. But the three-row marketplace is a competitive one, and even after a 2020 redesign, Toyota would be foolish to rest on its laurels. As such, the Highlander enters this year with additional safety-feature technology listed as standard equipment. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine4.6L 301 hp V8 | Engine3.5L 295 hp V6 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity8 |
Horsepower301 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower295 hp @ 6600 rpm |
MPG City15 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway19 | MPG Highway28 |
Engine | |
Engine Name4.6L 301 hp V8 | Engine Name3.5L 295 hp V6 |
Torque329 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | Torque263 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm |
Horsepower301 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower295 hp @ 6600 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City15 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway19 | MPG Highway28 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity8 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space11.6 cu ft | Cargo Space16.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight5130 lbs | Curb Weight4145 lbs |
Height74.2 in | Height68.1 in |
Length192.1 in | Length194.9 in |
Width74.2 in | Width76.0 in |
Wheelbase109.8 in | Wheelbase112.2 in |
Maximum Payload1315 lbs | Maximum Payload1685 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity6500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $53,000 | $35,085 |
Average price | $41,679 | $34,731 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.8 | 4.9 |
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | 7.5 out of 10Read full review |
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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. | Toyota hardly needs any help selling three-row Highlanders. It already sits close to the top of the sales charts for its segment, and few vehicles carry the name recognition as the Highlander, which enters into its 20th year of production. But the three-row marketplace is a competitive one, and even after a 2020 redesign, Toyota would be foolish to rest on its laurels. As such, the Highlander enters this year with additional safety-feature technology listed as standard equipment. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 4.6L 301 hp V8 | 3.5L 295 hp V6 |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 8 |
Horsepower | 301 hp @ 5500 rpm | 295 hp @ 6600 rpm |
MPG City | 15 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 19 | 28 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 4.6L 301 hp V8 | 3.5L 295 hp V6 |
Torque | 329 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | 263 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm |
Horsepower | 301 hp @ 5500 rpm | 295 hp @ 6600 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 15 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 19 | 28 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 8 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 11.6 cu ft | 16.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 5130 lbs | 4145 lbs |
Height | 74.2 in | 68.1 in |
Length | 192.1 in | 194.9 in |
Width | 74.2 in | 76.0 in |
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 112.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1315 lbs | 1685 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 6500 lbs | 5000 lbs |
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