Is the 2022 Lexus GX a good car?
No.
1 of 7checks
- Family car: 2 of 4. Rear legroom 34.1 in. Class median 38.2 in.
- First car: 2 of 5. Price $56,125. Class median $41,500.
- Commuter: $173 a month. Class median $116.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Height 74.2 in. Class middle half 64.6 to 69.9 in.
- Price: 6% above cars like it.
- Good buy: 13 rivals beat it on all four.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | No | 2 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 2 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | No | $173 vs $116 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Yes | 8.1 in, top 49% |
| Worth the money | No | 6% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 13 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the GX a good family car?
No. Passes 2 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 7 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 34.1 in | Median 38.2 in | 155 | No |
| Rear headroom | 40.4 in | Median 38.9 in | 156 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 11.6 cu ft | Median 23.4 cu ft | 162 | No |
Is the GX a good first car?
No. Passes 2 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $56,125 | Median $41,500 | 163 | No |
| Horsepower | 301 hp | 156 hp to 349 hp | 165 | Yes |
| Length | 192.1 in | Median 188.0 in | 154 | No |
| Turning circle | 38.1 ft | Median 38.1 ft | 150 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 20.0 cents | Median 13.3 cents | 164 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the GX a good commuter car?
No. $173 a month to commute. Class median $116.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $173
- Median of 164 SUVs
- $116
- Highway mpg
- 19 mpg, top 92% of 149
Is the GX a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 8.1 in clearance, 74.2 in tall | 7.0 to 8.3 in clearance, 64.6 to 69.9 in tall | 144 | No |
| Front headroom | 38.0 in | Median 39.9 in | 157 | No |
| Turning circle | 38.1 ft | Median 38.1 ft | 150 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the GX a good off-road vehicle?
Yes. 8.1 in clearance. Top 49% of 154 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- 460 AWD, 8.1 in
- Cohort
- 154 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the GX worth the money?
No. Priced 6% above cars like it.
- Price, 460 AWD
- $56,125
- Predicted price
- $52,831
- Gap
- +$3,294 (+6%)
- Model error
- 13% median, 290 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2022 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the GX a good buy?
No. 13 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
Cheapest 8 shown.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GX 460 AWD | $56,125 | 20.0 cents | 64.7 cu ft | 301 hp |
| Chevrolet Traverse LS FWD | $33,700 | 15.2 cents | 98.2 cu ft | 310 hp |
| GMC Acadia AT4 AWD | $41,400 | 15.2 cents | 79.0 cu ft | 310 hp |
| Buick Enclave Essence FWD | $42,800 | 15.2 cents | 97.4 cu ft | 310 hp |
| Ford Edge ST AWD | $46,485 | 15.2 cents | 73.4 cu ft | 335 hp |
| Ford Explorer ST RWD | $49,260 | 16.0 cents | 87.8 cu ft | 400 hp |
| Ford Bronco Wildtrak 4WD | $49,280 | 16.8 cents | 83.0 cu ft | 315 hp |
| Lincoln Aviator Livery RWD | $50,870 | 15.2 cents | 77.7 cu ft | 400 hp |
| Dodge Durango Orange Sport RWD | $51,595 | 18.8 cents | 85.1 cu ft | 360 hp |
Compared with 1,074 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2022.
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