2021 Lexus GX vs 2022 Lexus NX
Overview | |
MSRP$53,450 | MSRP$38,350 |
Average price$45,140 | Average price$40,799 |
Listings435 | Listings135 |
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 Lexus NX Reviews SummaryWith the redesigned 2022 Lexus NX, the luxury brand is aiming at a young, affluent, diverse, and tech-savvy customer. At the same time, the new 2022 NX is built upon the brand pillars that Lexus says will support all of its future products. They include bold design, advanced technology, electrification, and a dynamic tuning recipe called Lexus Driving Signature. Does the redesigned NX reflect those foundational building blocks? We went to Phoenix, Arizona to find out. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine4.6L 301 hp V8 | Engine2.5L 203 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower301 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City15 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway19 | MPG Highway33 |
Engine | |
Engine Name4.6L 301 hp V8 | Engine Name2.5L 203 hp I4 |
Torque329 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower301 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City15 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway19 | MPG Highway33 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
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 Space22.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight5130 lbs | Curb Weight3660 lbs |
Height74.2 in | Height65.8 in |
Length192.1 in | Length183.5 in |
Width74.2 in | Width73.4 in |
Wheelbase109.8 in | Wheelbase105.9 in |
Maximum Payload1315 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity6500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $53,450 | $38,350 |
Average price | $45,140 | $40,799 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.7 | 4.8 |
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. | With the redesigned 2022 Lexus NX, the luxury brand is aiming at a young, affluent, diverse, and tech-savvy customer. At the same time, the new 2022 NX is built upon the brand pillars that Lexus says will support all of its future products. They include bold design, advanced technology, electrification, and a dynamic tuning recipe called Lexus Driving Signature. Does the redesigned NX reflect those foundational building blocks? We went to Phoenix, Arizona to find out. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 4.6L 301 hp V8 | 2.5L 203 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Horsepower | 301 hp @ 5500 rpm | |
MPG City | 15 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 19 | 33 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 4.6L 301 hp V8 | 2.5L 203 hp I4 |
Torque | 329 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | |
Horsepower | 301 hp @ 5500 rpm | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 15 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 19 | 33 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 11.6 cu ft | 22.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 5130 lbs | 3660 lbs |
Height | 74.2 in | 65.8 in |
Length | 192.1 in | 183.5 in |
Width | 74.2 in | 73.4 in |
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 105.9 in |
Maximum Payload | 1315 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 6500 lbs | 2000 lbs |
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