2022 Lexus NX vs 2022 Lexus GX

2022 Lexus NX
2022 Lexus NX
$38,350MSRP
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2022 Lexus GX
2022 Lexus GX
$56,125MSRP
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According to CarGurus experts, the overall rating for the 2022 Lexus NX is 7.8 out of 10, while the 2022 Lexus GX scores 4.2 out of 10. Based on these ratings, the 2022 Lexus NX is the clear choice for most consumers, offering a more modern, efficient, and technologically advanced driving experience.

Overview

MSRP

$38,350

MSRP

$56,125

Average price

$39,570

Average price

$52,526

Listings

235

Listings

329
Ratings & Reviews
User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

7.8 out of 10

Expert reviews

4.2 out of 10
Pros
  • Stylish design
  • Impressive technology
  • Standard advanced safety features
Cons
  • Noisy
  • Poor off-road capability
  • Lacking physical tuning knob

2022 Lexus NX Reviews Summary

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.

2022 Lexus GX Reviews Summary

Based on the same rugged traditional body-on-frame SUV platform as the Toyota 4Runner, the 2022 Lexus GX is something akin to a Japanese Land Rover. Designed for maximum off-roading capability and only then refined for use as a luxurious daily driver, it has a standard V8 engine, standard four-wheel drive (4WD), and a standard unquenchable thirst for fuel. And though Lexus markets the GX as a three-row, seven-passenger SUV, it is best used to carry five people and 46.7 cubic feet of cargo behind its second-row seat.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.5L 203 hp I4

Engine

4.6L 301 hp V8

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

AWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

7

Horsepower

Horsepower

301 hp @ 5500 rpm

MPG City

26

MPG City

15

MPG Highway

33

MPG Highway

19
2022 Lexus NX
2022 Lexus NX
$38,350MSRP
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2022 Lexus GX
2022 Lexus GX
$56,125MSRP
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According to CarGurus experts, the overall rating for the 2022 Lexus NX is 7.8 out of 10, while the 2022 Lexus GX scores 4.2 out of 10. Based on these ratings, the 2022 Lexus NX is the clear choice for most consumers, offering a more modern, efficient, and technologically advanced driving experience.

Overview
MSRP
$38,350
$56,125
Average price
$39,570
$52,526
Listings
Ratings & Reviews
User reviews
4.8
4.6
Expert reviews

7.8 out of 10

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4.2 out of 10

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Pros & cons
Pros
  • Stylish design
  • Impressive technology
  • Standard advanced safety features
Cons
  • Noisy
  • Poor off-road capability
  • Lacking physical tuning knob
Summary
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.
Based on the same rugged traditional body-on-frame SUV platform as the Toyota 4Runner, the 2022 Lexus GX is something akin to a Japanese Land Rover. Designed for maximum off-roading capability and only then refined for use as a luxurious daily driver, it has a standard V8 engine, standard four-wheel drive (4WD), and a standard unquenchable thirst for fuel. And though Lexus markets the GX as a three-row, seven-passenger SUV, it is best used to carry five people and 46.7 cubic feet of cargo behind its second-row seat.
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Popular Features & Specs
Engine
2.5L 203 hp I4
4.6L 301 hp V8
Drive Train
FWD
AWD
Seating Capacity
5
7
Horsepower
301 hp @ 5500 rpm
MPG City
26
15
MPG Highway
33
19
Look and feel
2022 Lexus NX
7/10
2022 Lexus GX
4/10

When the redesigned 2022 Lexus NX went on sale in December 2021, it was available in four model series: NX 250, NX 350, NX 350h, and NX 450h+. Depending on the model, available trim levels included base, Premium, F Sport, and Luxury, with base prices ranging from $37,950 to $49,000, excluding the $1,075 destination charge. The NX 250 and the turbocharged NX 350 were not electrified, while the NX 350h was a hybrid, and the NX 450h+ was a plug-in hybrid based on the Toyota Rav4 Prime. The review focused on the turbocharged NX 350 in F Sport and Luxury trim levels.

The NX was unmistakably a Lexus with its jutting spindle grille and refined styling details. It featured new block lettering spelling out the brand name on the tailgate, a design approach set to proliferate across the Lexus lineup. The 2022 NX was longer, wider, and taller than its predecessor, offering more passenger and cargo space. Most NX models had NuLuxe simulated leather, while the NX Luxury included real leather and open-pore wood trim. A panoramic sunroof was available for the first time. The NX 350 F Sport distinguished itself with a unique mesh-pattern grille, body-color fender trim, 20-inch gloss black wheels, and black mirrors. Inside, it featured sport-bolstered seats, a black headliner, and unique instrumentation.

The 2022 Lexus GX 460 Black Line Special Edition, evaluated for this review, was available in Starfire Pearl, Nori Green Pearl, and Black Onyx. The Black Line treatment eradicated almost all chrome from the GX’s exterior, transforming the SUV into a rolling black hole. However, every new Lexus GX model looked old, with styling reminiscent of the first-generation 2002 GX 470. The cabin’s quality was high, featuring the smooth, silky refinement for which Lexus was known. The 2022 Lexus GX 460 was available in Standard, Premium, and Luxury trim, with prices ranging between $56,700 and $66,210, including destination charges. The Black Line Special Edition was based on the GX 460 Premium and priced starting at $60,535.

Performance
2022 Lexus NX
7/10
2022 Lexus GX
6/10

Electrification was a key focus for the 2022 Lexus NX, with two electrified versions available. The NX 350h offered a combined output of 239 horsepower and an EPA-estimated 39 mpg in combined driving. The NX 450h+, with its high-capacity lithium-ion battery, was a 302-hp plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) delivering an estimated 36 miles of pure electric range before switching to gas-electric hybrid operation. The NX 350 had a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder gas engine producing 275 horsepower and 317 pound-feet of torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and standard all-wheel drive (AWD). The NX 250 had a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine generating 203 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque, with front-wheel drive (FWD) and an optional AWD.

The NX 350 F Sport featured an adaptive variable sports suspension with performance dampers and standard 20-inch wheels. On winding desert roads, the F Sport felt taut and lean, while the NX 350 Luxury offered a softer and more relaxed driving character. Lexus claimed a 0-60 mph time of 6.6 seconds for the NX 350, with observed fuel economy of 22.2 mpg for the F Sport and 25.5 mpg for the Luxury. The NX 350 had a combined EPA estimate of 25 mpg. The NX was not designed for off-road use, with limited ground clearance and approach and departure angles.

The 2022 Lexus GX 460 had a 4.6-liter V8 engine producing 301 horsepower and 329 pound-feet of torque at 3,500 rpm. It had a six-speed automatic transmission paired with a full-time 4WD system with a limited-slip differential and electronic differential lock. The GX 460 had a base curb weight of 5,126 pounds and a maximum towing capacity of 6,500 pounds. The GX’s drag coefficient was 0.35, contributing to an EPA fuel economy estimate of 16 mpg in combined driving. The GX returned 16.8 mpg during testing, including a brief off-roading drive.

The GX’s standard Kinetic Dynamics Suspension System (KDSS) helped maximize wheel articulation off-road while alleviating excessive body motions. The GX felt stable and secure, with slow, heavy steering and a touchy brake pedal. The Off-Road Package, available with the Luxury trim, included Multi-Terrain Select, Crawl Control, skid plates, improved drivetrain cooling, and Multi-Terrain and Panoramic View monitoring cameras.

Form and function
2022 Lexus NX
8/10
2022 Lexus GX
2/10

The 2022 Lexus NX offered more interior room for people and cargo, though it didn’t necessarily feel that way from the driver’s seat. The new dashboard design created a more intimate and cozy feeling. The NX was comfortable, especially with heated and ventilated front seats and a heated steering wheel. Rear-seat passengers enjoyed roomy accommodations, with rear air conditioning vents, heated cushions, and USB ports. The NX’s panoramic glass sunroof extended over the back seat. The NX Luxury trim featured a Thematic Ambient Illumination system with 14 themes. The NX had 22.7 cubic feet of cargo space behind the back seat, expanding to 46.9 cubic feet with the back seats folded down.

The Lexus GX offered an elevated driving position from a 10-way power-adjustable seat with clear outward visibility. The GX was tall, narrow, and short, making it easy to maneuver. The test vehicle’s seats were comfortable, with interior padding in appropriate places. The GX had physical controls, clearly labeled in white on a matte-black background. The Black Line Special Edition had NuLuxe upholstery, black ash wood trim, and a black headliner. The front seats were heated and ventilated, and the back seats were heated. The GX had triple-zone automatic climate control. The third-row seat was challenging to access and uncomfortable for adults. The GX had 11.6 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third-row seat, 46.7 cubic feet with the third-row seat folded, and 64.7 cubic feet with the second-row seat folded.

Technology
2022 Lexus NX
8/10
2022 Lexus GX
4/10

The 2022 Lexus NX featured the new Lexus Interface infotainment system, with a 9.8-inch touchscreen display standard and a 14-inch screen optional. Standard equipment included wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Voice Assistant technology, and readiness for five connected service subscription plans. A 10-speaker sound system was standard, with a 17-speaker Mark Levinson premium surround system available. The new Voice Assistant and Intelligent Assistant systems responded to natural voice commands. The NX included a complimentary three-year trial subscription to Drive Connect, which included cloud-based navigation, destination assist, and Intelligent Assistant technology. Additional technologies included a digital mirror, a 10-inch head-up display, and User Profiles with digital key capability.

The 2022 Lexus GX 460 featured a new 10.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with standard Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Amazon Alexa, and navigation. The GX had a CD player, a Lexus app, and Lexus Enform connected services, including a WiFi hotspot. A 17-speaker Mark Levinson premium surround-sound audio system was available. The infotainment display offered a dual-screen view, and the voice recognition technology was quick and accurate. The GX had Intuitive Parking Assist technology, surround-view and terrain-view cameras, and a new infotainment system that was more user-friendly than the previous version.

Safety
2022 Lexus NX
10/10
2022 Lexus GX
4/10

The 2022 Lexus NX included the standard Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 (LSS+ 3.0) collection of technologies, featuring adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, and automatic high-beam headlights. New features included Risk Avoidance Emergency Steer Assist, Oncoming Vehicle Detection, Oncoming Pedestrian Detection, and Curve Speed Management. The NX also had blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic warning, Safe Exit Assist technology, and rear pedestrian detection. Premium trim added an adaptive front lighting system, rain-sensing wipers, semi-autonomous parking assist, and rear cross-traffic braking. The Vision Package included a panoramic view monitoring system, front cross-traffic alert, and lane-change assistance.

The 2022 Lexus GX, structurally unchanged for 13 years, lacked crash-test ratings. The GX had the standard Lexus Safety System+, including adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, and automatic high-beam headlights. The GX also had blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and Safety Connect services with automatic collision notification and emergency calling. However, the GX lacked some modern safety technologies available in competitors, such as lane-keeping assist, lane-centering assist, and evasive steering assist.

Cost Effectiveness
2022 Lexus NX
7/10
2022 Lexus GX
5/10
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