2025 Lexus GX vs 2026 BMW X3
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MSRP$64,735 | MSRP$51,300 |
Listings107 | Listings101 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.7 out of 10 |
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2025 Lexus GX Reviews SummaryOne year on from the latest-generation Lexus GX’s debut, the excitement is still there. The 2025 Lexus GX looks great, drives well, and handles itself incredibly well off-road. The latter is something for which that the GX has always been renowned, at least among those who’ve been inclined to find out. Verdict: With great standard tech, safety equipment, looks, and overall versatility, the Lexus GX is worth the attention of any shopper who’s in the market for a luxury SUV. | |
2026 BMW X3 Reviews SummaryBMW offers the 2026 X3 in two flavors: 30 xDrive and M50. The latter is tuned for performance, but the base X3 30 xDrive is so good that you might be happy trading the M50’s outright speed and sheer capability for significant savings. BMW redesigned this compact luxury crossover in 2025, and the only tweaks for 2026 make the base model look and feel a little more upscale inside. Verdict: For this review, we evaluated the BMW X3 M50. It was terrific, but with a sticker price more than $15,000 higher than the rewarding X3 30 xDrive, it’s hard to justify the extra money. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.4L 349 hp V6 | Engine2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower349 hp @ 4800 rpm | Horsepower255 hp @ 4700 rpm |
MPG City15 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway21 | MPG Highway33 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.4L 349 hp V6 | Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque479 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | Torque295 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower349 hp @ 4800 rpm | Horsepower255 hp @ 4700 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City15 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway21 | MPG Highway33 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemOptional |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space10.3 cu ft | Cargo Space31.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight5585 lbs | Curb Weight4176 lbs |
Height75.6 in | Height65.4 in |
Length197.1 in | Length187.2 in |
Width78.0 in | Width83.9 in |
Wheelbase112.2 in | Wheelbase112.8 in |
Maximum Payload1445 lbs | Maximum Payload1107 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity9063 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity4001 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity9063 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $64,735 | $51,300 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.8 out of 10Read full review | 6.7 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | One year on from the latest-generation Lexus GX’s debut, the excitement is still there. The 2025 Lexus GX looks great, drives well, and handles itself incredibly well off-road. The latter is something for which that the GX has always been renowned, at least among those who’ve been inclined to find out. Verdict: With great standard tech, safety equipment, looks, and overall versatility, the Lexus GX is worth the attention of any shopper who’s in the market for a luxury SUV. | BMW offers the 2026 X3 in two flavors: 30 xDrive and M50. The latter is tuned for performance, but the base X3 30 xDrive is so good that you might be happy trading the M50’s outright speed and sheer capability for significant savings. BMW redesigned this compact luxury crossover in 2025, and the only tweaks for 2026 make the base model look and feel a little more upscale inside. Verdict: For this review, we evaluated the BMW X3 M50. It was terrific, but with a sticker price more than $15,000 higher than the rewarding X3 30 xDrive, it’s hard to justify the extra money. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.4L 349 hp V6 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Horsepower | 349 hp @ 4800 rpm | 255 hp @ 4700 rpm |
MPG City | 15 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 21 | 33 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.4L 349 hp V6 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque | 479 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | 295 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower | 349 hp @ 4800 rpm | 255 hp @ 4700 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 15 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 21 | 33 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Optional |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 10.3 cu ft | 31.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 5585 lbs | 4176 lbs |
Height | 75.6 in | 65.4 in |
Length | 197.1 in | 187.2 in |
Width | 78.0 in | 83.9 in |
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 112.8 in |
Maximum Payload | 1445 lbs | 1107 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 9063 lbs | 4001 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 9063 lbs | |
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