2021 Lexus GX vs 2022 BMW X3
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MSRP$53,450 | MSRP$43,700 |
Average price$45,396 | Average price$36,710 |
Listings565 | Listings851 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews5.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
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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. | |
2022 BMW X3 Reviews SummarySince its inception in 2003, the BMW X3 has grown to become one of the brand’s top sellers. And starting with its second generation (circa 2010), the luxury compact crossover has been built at BMW Spartanburg—the automaker’s only United States manufacturing facility. Incidentally, because Spartanburg is the global producer of every gas-powered BMW crossover besides the X1 and X2, the plant also boasts the highest production numbers of any BMW plant worldwide. One can speculate that the popular X3 has a lot to do with that. Last redesigned for 2018, the X3 receives a rather hefty mid-cycle refresh for 2022. Although the xDrive30e plug-in hybrid has been dropped from the lineup, updates to the remaining models include design tweaks, new engines, more technology, and an expanded suite of safety features. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine4.6L 301 hp V8 | Engine2.0L 248 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower301 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower248 hp @ 5200 rpm |
MPG City15 | MPG City23 |
MPG Highway19 | MPG Highway29 |
Engine | |
Engine Name4.6L 301 hp V8 | Engine Name2.0L 248 hp I4 |
Torque329 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | Torque258 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm |
Horsepower301 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower248 hp @ 5200 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City15 | MPG City23 |
MPG Highway19 | MPG Highway29 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space11.6 cu ft | Cargo Space28.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight5130 lbs | Curb Weight4079 lbs |
Height74.2 in | Height66.0 in |
Length192.1 in | Length185.9 in |
Width74.2 in | Width84.2 in |
Wheelbase109.8 in | Wheelbase112.8 in |
Maximum Payload1315 lbs | Maximum Payload904 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity6500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity4400 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $53,450 | $43,700 |
Average price | $45,396 | $36,710 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | 4.7 |
Expert reviews | 5.3 out of 10Read full review | 7.8 out of 10Read full review |
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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. | Since its inception in 2003, the BMW X3 has grown to become one of the brand’s top sellers. And starting with its second generation (circa 2010), the luxury compact crossover has been built at BMW Spartanburg—the automaker’s only United States manufacturing facility. Incidentally, because Spartanburg is the global producer of every gas-powered BMW crossover besides the X1 and X2, the plant also boasts the highest production numbers of any BMW plant worldwide. One can speculate that the popular X3 has a lot to do with that. Last redesigned for 2018, the X3 receives a rather hefty mid-cycle refresh for 2022. Although the xDrive30e plug-in hybrid has been dropped from the lineup, updates to the remaining models include design tweaks, new engines, more technology, and an expanded suite of safety features. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 4.6L 301 hp V8 | 2.0L 248 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Horsepower | 301 hp @ 5500 rpm | 248 hp @ 5200 rpm |
MPG City | 15 | 23 |
MPG Highway | 19 | 29 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 4.6L 301 hp V8 | 2.0L 248 hp I4 |
Torque | 329 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm |
Horsepower | 301 hp @ 5500 rpm | 248 hp @ 5200 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 15 | 23 |
MPG Highway | 19 | 29 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 11.6 cu ft | 28.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 5130 lbs | 4079 lbs |
Height | 74.2 in | 66.0 in |
Length | 192.1 in | 185.9 in |
Width | 74.2 in | 84.2 in |
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 112.8 in |
Maximum Payload | 1315 lbs | 904 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 6500 lbs | 4400 lbs |
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