2026 Lexus GX 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
6.5s
- 550 Premium AWD, 349 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: rank 129 of 175 SUVs (2026).
- Horsepower: rank 88 of 175 SUVs (2026).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 550 Premium AWD | 3.4L 6-cyl | 349 hp | 479 lb-ft | 5,585 lb | 125 | 16.0 | 6.5 sTested | 10-speed automatic | AWD | $66,785 |
| 550 Overtrail AWD | 3.4L 6-cyl | 349 hp | 479 lb-ft | 5,675 lb | 123 | 16.3 | 6.5 sTested | 10-speed automatic | AWD | $74,430 |
| 550 Luxury AWD | 3.4L 6-cyl | 349 hp | 479 lb-ft | 5,675 lb | 123 | 16.3 | 6.5 sTested | 10-speed automatic | AWD | $79,250 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.4L 6-cyl | 3 | 349 hp | 550 Premium AWD | $66,785 | Base | $2,259 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-speed automatic | 3 | 550 Premium AWD | $66,785 | 6.5 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the 550 Premium AWD: 349 hp, 17 mpg, $66,785. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Explorer | ST 4WD | 385 hp | 20 mpg | $56,905 | N/A |
| Lincoln Aviator | Premiere RWD | 400 hp | 21 mpg | $56,910 | 5.7 s |
| Nissan Armada | 4x2 SV | 425 hp | 18 mpg | $58,840 | 6.3 s |
| Toyota Grand Highlander | Hybrid MAX Platinum AWD | 362 hp | 27 mpg | $60,175 | 5.5 s |
| Volvo XC60 | T8 Core AWD | 455 hp | 28 mpg | $61,150 | 4.5 s |
| Ford Expedition | Active 4x2 | 400 hp | 19 mpg | $62,700 | 6.4 s |
Cheapest 6 of 21.
GX by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2026 Audi SQ5 Sportback: 1.9 s quicker to 60.
| Measure | 2026 Lexus GX | 2026 Audi SQ5 Sportback |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | 550 Premium AWD | TFSI Premium AWD |
| 0-60 | 6.5 s | 4.6 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 349 hp | 362 hp |
| Curb weight | 5,585 lb | N/A |
| hp per ton | 125 | N/A |
| lb per hp | 16.0 | N/A |
| MSRP | $66,785 | $66,800 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree