Lexus GX vs Subaru Outback
Overview | |
Years produced2000-Present | Years produced2003-Present |
MSRP$28,895 | MSRP$62,900 |
Average price$22,429 | Average price$39,149 |
Listings9229 | Listings3526 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 |
Pros
| Pros
|
Reviews SummaryIt dates back to the days of the raised station wagon, before a crossover was a must-have—or even a thing. It’s now in its sixth generation, and it was just refreshed last year, but while others have ballooned into mini-SUVs, the Outback has clung steadfastly to the station wagon shape. The 2024 Outback comes in Base, Premium, Onyx Edition, Wilderness, Limited, and Touring trims, further differentiated by powertrain. Updates for this year include feature-enriched trim levels and trim-specific aesthetic tweaks. Verdict: Not everyone needs or wants a massive vehicle. With its higher ride height and excellent visibility, the Outback delivers the peace of mind many seek from an SUV in a smaller and more practical package. The broad trim spectrum means you can get a luxury experience at a lower price point or a no-nonsense version much cheaper. | |
Reviews SummaryRedesigning a long-running vehicle requires a big swing, and after fourteen years since the second-generation model debuted, building the all-new 2024 GX was a tall order. Lexus’s engineers struck out to make this midsize SUV better in every way: better tech, a better engine, more capability, and more luxury. They succeeded. Verdict: Comfortable but rugged, the thirsty, body-on-frame Lexus GX isn’t the right luxury SUV for every shopper. However, for those in the market for this particular blend of lavish capability, it may be the best option on the market. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 182 hp H4 | Engine3.4L 349 hp V6 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower182 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower349 hp @ 4800 rpm |
MPG City26 | MPG City15 |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway21 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 182 hp H4 | Engine Name3.4L 349 hp V6 |
Torque178 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | Torque479 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
Horsepower182 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower349 hp @ 4800 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City15 |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway21 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space32.6 cu ft | Cargo Space10.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight3641 lbs | Curb Weight5585 lbs |
Height66.4 in | Height75.6 in |
Length191.1 in | Length197.1 in |
Width82.0 in | Width78.0 in |
Wheelbase108.1 in | Wheelbase112.2 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1445 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity2700 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity8000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | Standard Towing Capacity8000 lbs |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2000-Present | 2003-Present |
MSRP | $28,895 | $62,900 |
Average price | $22,429 | $39,149 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | 4.6 |
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | 7.7 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
| Pros
|
Summary | It dates back to the days of the raised station wagon, before a crossover was a must-have—or even a thing. It’s now in its sixth generation, and it was just refreshed last year, but while others have ballooned into mini-SUVs, the Outback has clung steadfastly to the station wagon shape. The 2024 Outback comes in Base, Premium, Onyx Edition, Wilderness, Limited, and Touring trims, further differentiated by powertrain. Updates for this year include feature-enriched trim levels and trim-specific aesthetic tweaks. Verdict: Not everyone needs or wants a massive vehicle. With its higher ride height and excellent visibility, the Outback delivers the peace of mind many seek from an SUV in a smaller and more practical package. The broad trim spectrum means you can get a luxury experience at a lower price point or a no-nonsense version much cheaper. | Redesigning a long-running vehicle requires a big swing, and after fourteen years since the second-generation model debuted, building the all-new 2024 GX was a tall order. Lexus’s engineers struck out to make this midsize SUV better in every way: better tech, a better engine, more capability, and more luxury. They succeeded. Verdict: Comfortable but rugged, the thirsty, body-on-frame Lexus GX isn’t the right luxury SUV for every shopper. However, for those in the market for this particular blend of lavish capability, it may be the best option on the market. |
Video | ||
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 182 hp H4 | 3.4L 349 hp V6 |
Drive Train | AWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Horsepower | 182 hp @ 5800 rpm | 349 hp @ 4800 rpm |
MPG City | 26 | 15 |
MPG Highway | 32 | 21 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 182 hp H4 | 3.4L 349 hp V6 |
Torque | 178 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | 479 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
Horsepower | 182 hp @ 5800 rpm | 349 hp @ 4800 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | 15 |
MPG Highway | 32 | 21 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 32.6 cu ft | 10.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3641 lbs | 5585 lbs |
Height | 66.4 in | 75.6 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 197.1 in |
Width | 82.0 in | 78.0 in |
Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 112.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1445 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 2700 lbs | 8000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 8000 lbs | |
By: CarGurus + AI
At CarGurus, our team of experienced automotive writers remain at the heart of our content operation, conducting hands-on car tests and writing insightful guides that are backed by years of industry experience. To complement this, we are harnessing AI to make our content offering more diverse and more helpful to shoppers than ever. To achieve this, our AI systems are based exclusively on CarGurus content, ratings and data, so that what we produce is both unique to CarGurus, and uniquely helpful to car shoppers.