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2021 Lexus GX 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

7.3s

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GX: 7.3 s2.6 s9.9 sQuicker on the left
145 SUVs (2021). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight

2021 Lexus GX: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
TrimEnginehpTorqueCurb weighthp per tonlb per hp0-60 and basisTransmissionDrivetrainMSRP
GX 460 Premium 4WD4.6L 8-cyl301 hp329 lb-ft5,130 lb11717.07.3 sOnline6-speed automatic4WD$53,450
460 AWD4.6L 8-cyl301 hp329 lb-ft5,130 lb11717.07.8 sTested6-speed automaticAWD$53,450
460 Luxury AWD4.6L 8-cyl301 hp329 lb-ft5,198 lb11617.37.8 sTested6-speed automaticAWD$64,715

Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.

Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.

Engines offered

1 engine offered.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
EngineTrimshpCheapest trimMSRPPrice stepFuel a yearFuel vs base
4.6L 8-cyl3301 hp460 AWD$53,450Base$2,400Base

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.

Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.

Transmission

CVT: no.

Transmissions by trim
TransmissionTrimsCheapest trimMSRPQuickest 0-60
6-speed automatic3460 AWD$53,4507.3 s

Rivals with more hp and better mpg

Compared with the 460 AWD: 301 hp, 16 mpg, $53,450. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.

2021 rivals with more hp and better mpg
ModelTrimhpmpgMSRP0-60
Chevrolet TraversePremier FWD310 hp21 mpg$46,1006.3 s
GMC AcadiaDenali FWD310 hp22 mpg$46,600N/A
Ford BroncoWildtrak 4WD330 hp19 mpg$46,9806.2 s
Dodge DurangoR/T RWD360 hp17 mpg$47,2276.5 s
Chevrolet TahoeCommercial 2WD355 hp18 mpg$47,900N/A
Buick EnclavePremium FWD310 hp21 mpg$48,4006.4 s

Cheapest 6 of 29.

GX by year

6.5 s7.0 s7.5 s8.0 s8.5 s2009201220152018202120242026
Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.
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Most horsepower of any trim.

Which is faster?

Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.

Compare with

2021 GMC Yukon XL: 1.7 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2021 GMC Yukon XL.

2021 Lexus GX7.3 s2021 GMC Yukon XL5.6 s
Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.
2021 Lexus GX and 2021 GMC Yukon XL
Measure2021 Lexus GX2021 GMC Yukon XL
TrimGX 460 Premium 4WDDenali 4WD
0-607.3 s5.6 s
BasisOnlineEstimate
Horsepower301 hp420 hp
Curb weight5,130 lb5,683 lb
hp per ton117148
lb per hp17.013.5
MSRP$53,450$74,300

What this cannot tell you

0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.

Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.

How values are checked