INFINITI QX56 vs Lexus GX
Overview | |
Years produced2004-2013 | Years produced2003-Present |
MSRP$60,750 | MSRP$66,785 |
Listings13 | Listings380 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryThe Lexus GX midsize SUV seats up to seven people, tows just over 9,000 pounds when properly equipped, can hold more than 90 cubic feet of cargo, and easily travels where few vehicles dare to tread. The 2026 GX 550 comes in Premium, Premium+, Overtrail, Overtrail+, Luxury, and Luxury+ trim levels, each equipped with a twin-turbocharged V6 engine and standard four-wheel drive (4WD). Lexus reported no changes to this SUV for the 2026 model year. Verdict: Poor fuel economy aside, the GX is a good luxury SUV designed for serious off-roading and towing. For those who require neither, the Lexus RX is a better pick. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine5.6L 400 hp V8 | Engine3.4L 349 hp V6 |
Drivetrain4X2 | DrivetrainAWD |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower400 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower349 hp @ 4800 rpm |
MPG City14 | MPG City15 |
MPG Highway20 | MPG Highway21 |
Engine | |
Engine Name5.6L 400 hp V8 | Engine Name3.4L 349 hp V6 |
Torque413 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque479 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
Horsepower400 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower349 hp @ 4800 rpm |
Drivetrain4X2 | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City14 | MPG City15 |
MPG Highway20 | MPG Highway21 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.6 cu ft | Cargo Space10.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight5595 lbs | Curb Weight5585 lbs |
Height75.8 in | Height75.6 in |
Length208.3 in | Length197.1 in |
Width79.9 in | Width78.0 in |
Wheelbase121.1 in | Wheelbase112.2 in |
Maximum Payload1705 lbs | Maximum Payload1445 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity8500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity9063 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity8500 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity9063 lbs |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2004-2013 | 2003-Present |
MSRP | $60,750 | $66,785 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.0 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The Lexus GX midsize SUV seats up to seven people, tows just over 9,000 pounds when properly equipped, can hold more than 90 cubic feet of cargo, and easily travels where few vehicles dare to tread. The 2026 GX 550 comes in Premium, Premium+, Overtrail, Overtrail+, Luxury, and Luxury+ trim levels, each equipped with a twin-turbocharged V6 engine and standard four-wheel drive (4WD). Lexus reported no changes to this SUV for the 2026 model year. Verdict: Poor fuel economy aside, the GX is a good luxury SUV designed for serious off-roading and towing. For those who require neither, the Lexus RX is a better pick. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 5.6L 400 hp V8 | 3.4L 349 hp V6 |
Drivetrain | 4X2 | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 7 |
Horsepower | 400 hp @ 5800 rpm | 349 hp @ 4800 rpm |
MPG City | 14 | 15 |
MPG Highway | 20 | 21 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 5.6L 400 hp V8 | 3.4L 349 hp V6 |
Torque | 413 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 479 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
Horsepower | 400 hp @ 5800 rpm | 349 hp @ 4800 rpm |
Drivetrain | 4X2 | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 14 | 15 |
MPG Highway | 20 | 21 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 8 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | Standard |
Safety | ||
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.6 cu ft | 10.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 5595 lbs | 5585 lbs |
Height | 75.8 in | 75.6 in |
Length | 208.3 in | 197.1 in |
Width | 79.9 in | 78.0 in |
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 112.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1705 lbs | 1445 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 8500 lbs | 9063 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 8500 lbs | 9063 lbs |
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