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Is the 2023 Lexus GX a good car?

No.

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20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.

GX +9%-49%+150%Price vs predicted
Price vs predicted, 157 SUVs (2023). Orange: this car.
Checks for the 2023 Lexus GX
CheckResultNumber
Family carNo2 of 4 parts
First carNo2 of 5 parts
CommuterNo$173 vs $111 a month
SeniorsNo1 of 3 parts
Off-roadYes8.1 in, top 47%
Worth the moneyNo9% above predicted
Good buyNo14 beat it on all four

Is the GX a good family car?

No. Passes 2 of 4 parts.

Family car check, 2023 Lexus GX
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Seats7 seats5 or moreN/AYes
Rear legroom34.1 inMedian 38.3 in168No
Rear headroom40.4 inMedian 38.7 in169Yes
Cargo behind the last row11.6 cu ftMedian 24.7 cu ft174No

Is the GX a good first car?

No. Passes 2 of 5 parts.

First car check, 2023 Lexus GX
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Price$58,875Median $44,813180No
Horsepower301 hp169 hp to 355 hp180Yes
Length192.1 inMedian 188.4 in171No
Turning circle38.1 ftMedian 38.4 ft167Yes
Fuel cost per mile20.0 centsMedian 12.8 cents177No

Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.

Is the GX a good commuter car?

No. $173 a month to commute. Class median $111.

Miles a month
867
This car
$173
Median of 177 SUVs
$111
Highway mpg
19 mpg, top 92% of 154

Is the GX a good car for seniors?

No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.

Seniors check, 2023 Lexus GX
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Step-in height8.1 in clearance, 74.2 in tall7.0 to 8.3 in clearance, 64.4 to 69.1 in tall156No
Front headroom38.0 inMedian 39.9 in170No
Turning circle38.1 ftMedian 38.4 ft167Yes

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 47% of 166 trucks and SUVs.

AWD or 4WD
Yes
Best trim for clearance
460 AWD, 8.1 in
Cohort
166 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims

Is the GX worth the money?

No. Priced 9% above cars like it.

Price, 460 AWD
$58,875
Predicted price
$54,162
Gap
+$4,713 (+9%)
Model error
15% median, 311 cars

Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2023 cars.

Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.

Is the GX a good buy?

No. 14 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.

Cheapest 8 shown.

Rivals that cost less and beat the GX on all four
CarPriceFuel cost per mileMax cargoPower
GX 460 AWD$58,87520.0 cents64.7 cu ft301 hp
Chevrolet Traverse LS FWD$34,52015.2 cents98.2 cu ft310 hp
GMC Acadia AT4 AWD$43,40015.2 cents79.0 cu ft310 hp
Buick Enclave Essence FWD$44,80015.2 cents97.4 cu ft310 hp
Ford Edge ST AWD$46,48515.2 cents73.4 cu ft335 hp
Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD$48,9904.7 cents76.2 cu ft425 hp
Ford Explorer ST RWD$50,00516.0 cents87.8 cu ft400 hp
Lincoln Aviator Livery RWD$51,37015.2 cents77.7 cu ft400 hp
Dodge Durango Hemi Orange RWD$54,24018.8 cents85.1 cu ft360 hp

Compared with 1,145 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2023.

What this cannot tell you

No safety, reliability or insurance data.

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