2021 Lexus GX 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
7.3s
- GX 460 Premium 4WD, 301 hp.
- Online source.
- 0-60: rank 121 of 145 SUVs (2021).
- Horsepower: rank 80 of 145 SUVs (2021).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GX 460 Premium 4WD | 4.6L 8-cyl | 301 hp | 329 lb-ft | 5,130 lb | 117 | 17.0 | 7.3 sOnline | 6-speed automatic | 4WD | $53,450 |
| 460 AWD | 4.6L 8-cyl | 301 hp | 329 lb-ft | 5,130 lb | 117 | 17.0 | 7.8 sTested | 6-speed automatic | AWD | $53,450 |
| 460 Luxury AWD | 4.6L 8-cyl | 301 hp | 329 lb-ft | 5,198 lb | 116 | 17.3 | 7.8 sTested | 6-speed automatic | AWD | $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.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6L 8-cyl | 3 | 301 hp | 460 AWD | $53,450 | Base | $2,400 | Base |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-speed automatic | 3 | 460 AWD | $53,450 | 7.3 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.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Traverse | Premier FWD | 310 hp | 21 mpg | $46,100 | 6.3 s |
| GMC Acadia | Denali FWD | 310 hp | 22 mpg | $46,600 | N/A |
| Ford Bronco | Wildtrak 4WD | 330 hp | 19 mpg | $46,980 | 6.2 s |
| Dodge Durango | R/T RWD | 360 hp | 17 mpg | $47,227 | 6.5 s |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | Commercial 2WD | 355 hp | 18 mpg | $47,900 | N/A |
| Buick Enclave | Premium FWD | 310 hp | 21 mpg | $48,400 | 6.4 s |
Cheapest 6 of 29.
GX by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2021 GMC Yukon XL: 1.7 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2021 GMC Yukon XL.
| Measure | 2021 Lexus GX | 2021 GMC Yukon XL |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | GX 460 Premium 4WD | Denali 4WD |
| 0-60 | 7.3 s | 5.6 s |
| Basis | Online | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 301 hp | 420 hp |
| Curb weight | 5,130 lb | 5,683 lb |
| hp per ton | 117 | 148 |
| lb per hp | 17.0 | 13.5 |
| 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.
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