2022 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 134 of 164 SUVs (2022).
- Horsepower: rank 89 of 164 SUVs (2022).
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 | $56,125 |
| 460 AWD | 4.6L 8-cyl | 301 hp | 329 lb-ft | 5,130 lb | 117 | 17.0 | 7.8 sTested | 6-speed automatic | AWD | $56,125 |
| 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 | $65,635 |
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 | $56,125 | 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 | $56,125 | 7.3 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the 460 AWD: 301 hp, 16 mpg, $56,125. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMC Acadia | Denali AWD | 310 hp | 21 mpg | $48,600 | N/A |
| Chevrolet Traverse | Premier AWD | 310 hp | 20 mpg | $49,200 | N/A |
| Ford Explorer | ST RWD | 400 hp | 20 mpg | $49,260 | N/A |
| Ford Bronco | Wildtrak 4WD | 315 hp | 19 mpg | $49,280 | 7.2 s |
| Buick Enclave | Premium FWD | 310 hp | 21 mpg | $49,800 | 6.4 s |
| Mercedes-Benz GLB | AMG 35 4MATIC | 302 hp | 22 mpg | $49,950 | N/A |
Cheapest 6 of 33.
GX by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE: 2.4 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE.
| Measure | 2022 Lexus GX | 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | GX 460 Premium 4WD | GLE 580 4MATIC AWD |
| 0-60 | 7.3 s | 4.9 s |
| Basis | Online | Tested |
| Horsepower | 301 hp | 483 hp |
| Curb weight | 5,130 lb | 5,280 lb |
| hp per ton | 117 | 183 |
| lb per hp | 17.0 | 10.9 |
| MSRP | $56,125 | $80,900 |
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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