2020 MINI Countryman vs 2021 Lexus GX
Overview | |
MSRP$28,400 | MSRP$53,450 |
Average price$22,472 | Average price$44,448 |
Listings124 | Listings432 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews5.3 out of 10 |
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2020 MINI Countryman Reviews Summary | |
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 | |
Engine1.5L 134 hp I3 | Engine4.6L 301 hp V8 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower134 hp @ 4400 rpm | Horsepower301 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City26 | MPG City15 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway19 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.5L 134 hp I3 | Engine Name4.6L 301 hp V8 |
Torque162 lb-ft @ 1250 rpm | Torque329 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
Horsepower134 hp @ 4400 rpm | Horsepower301 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City15 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway19 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/MoonroofOptional |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space17.6 cu ft | Cargo Space11.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight3300 lbs | Curb Weight5130 lbs |
Height61.3 in | Height74.2 in |
Length169.8 in | Length192.1 in |
Width78.9 in | Width74.2 in |
Wheelbase105.1 in | Wheelbase109.8 in |
Maximum Payload860 lbs | Maximum Payload1315 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity6500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $28,400 | $53,450 |
Average price | $22,472 | $44,448 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.9 | 4.6 |
Expert reviews | 5.3 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | 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 | 1.5L 134 hp I3 | 4.6L 301 hp V8 |
Drive Train | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Horsepower | 134 hp @ 4400 rpm | 301 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | 26 | 15 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 19 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.5L 134 hp I3 | 4.6L 301 hp V8 |
Torque | 162 lb-ft @ 1250 rpm | 329 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
Horsepower | 134 hp @ 4400 rpm | 301 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | 15 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 19 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | Optional |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 17.6 cu ft | 11.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3300 lbs | 5130 lbs |
Height | 61.3 in | 74.2 in |
Length | 169.8 in | 192.1 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 74.2 in |
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 109.8 in |
Maximum Payload | 860 lbs | 1315 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 6500 lbs | |
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