Is the 2025 Lexus GX a good car?
No.
2 of 7checks
- Family car: 2 of 4. Rear legroom 36.7 in. Class median 38.6 in.
- First car: 2 of 5. Price $64,735. Class median $48,995.
- Commuter: $163 a month. Class median $111.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Clearance 8.7 in. Class middle half 7.0 to 8.3 in.
- Good buy: 9 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 | $163 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Yes | 9.8 in, top 11% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 7% below predicted |
| Good buy | No | 9 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 | 36.7 in | Median 38.6 in | 178 | No |
| Rear headroom | 43.1 in | Median 38.7 in | 179 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 10.3 cu ft | Median 25.1 cu ft | 190 | No |
Is the GX a good first car?
No. Passes 2 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $64,735 | Median $48,995 | 189 | No |
| Horsepower | 349 hp | 177 hp to 363 hp | 194 | Yes |
| Length | 197.1 in | Median 190.8 in | 187 | No |
| Turning circle | 19.7 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 177 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 18.8 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 192 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the GX a good commuter car?
No. $163 a month to commute. Class median $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $163
- Median of 192 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 21 mpg, top 83% of 151
Is the GX a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 8.7 in clearance, 75.6 in tall | 7.0 to 8.3 in clearance, 64.7 to 70.1 in tall | 165 | No |
| Front headroom | 39.4 in | Median 39.9 in | 181 | No |
| Turning circle | 19.7 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 177 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the GX a good off-road vehicle?
Yes. 9.8 in clearance. Top 11% of 181 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- 550 Overtrail AWD, 9.8 in
- Cohort
- 181 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the GX worth the money?
Yes. Priced 7% below cars like it.
- Price, 550 Premium AWD
- $64,735
- Predicted price
- $69,564
- Gap
- -$4,829 (-7%)
- Model error
- 12% median, 299 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2025 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the GX a good buy?
No. 9 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 550 Premium AWD | $64,735 | 18.8 cents | 76.9 cu ft | 349 hp |
| Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid MAX Limited AWD | $54,690 | 11.9 cents | 97.5 cu ft | 362 hp |
| Ford Explorer ST RWD | $54,770 | 15.2 cents | 87.8 cu ft | 400 hp |
| Nissan Armada 4x2 SV | $57,520 | 17.8 cents | 97.1 cu ft | 425 hp |
| Lincoln Aviator Premiere RWD | $59,295 | 15.2 cents | 78.6 cu ft | 400 hp |
| Jeep Wagoneer 4x2 | $59,945 | 16.0 cents | 116.7 cu ft | 420 hp |
| Ford Expedition Active 4x2 | $62,400 | 16.8 cents | 108.5 cu ft | 400 hp |
| Toyota Sequoia SR5 RWD | $62,425 | 14.5 cents | 86.9 cu ft | 437 hp |
| Jeep Wagoneer L 4x2 | $62,945 | 16.0 cents | 130.9 cu ft | 420 hp |
Compared with 1,144 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2025.
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