Is the 2025 Lexus LX a good car?
No.
1 of 7checks
- Family car: 2 of 4. Rear legroom 36.6 in. Class median 38.6 in.
- First car: 0 of 5. Price $106,000. Class median $48,995.
- Commuter: $146 a month. Class median $111.
- Seniors: 0 of 3. Height 74.2 in. Class middle half 64.7 to 70.1 in.
- Price: 31% above cars like it.
- 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 | 0 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | No | $146 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | No | 0 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Yes | 8.1 in, top 50% |
| Worth the money | No | 31% above 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 LX 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 | 36.6 in | Median 38.6 in | 178 | No |
| Rear headroom | 39.0 in | Median 38.7 in | 179 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 11.0 cu ft | Median 25.1 cu ft | 190 | No |
Is the LX a good first car?
No. Passes 0 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $106,000 | Median $48,995 | 189 | No |
| Horsepower | 409 hp | 177 hp to 363 hp | 194 | No |
| Length | 200.5 in | Median 190.8 in | 187 | No |
| Turning circle | 39.4 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 177 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 16.8 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 192 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the LX a good commuter car?
No. $146 a month to commute. Class median $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $146
- Median of 192 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 22 mpg, top 81% of 151
Is the LX a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 0 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 8.0 in clearance, 74.2 in tall | 7.0 to 8.3 in clearance, 64.7 to 70.1 in tall | 165 | No |
| Front headroom | 37.8 in | Median 39.9 in | 181 | No |
| Turning circle | 39.4 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 177 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the LX a good off-road vehicle?
Yes. 8.1 in clearance. Top 50% of 181 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- LX 600 F SPORT 4WD, 8.1 in
- Cohort
- 181 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the LX worth the money?
No. Priced 31% above cars like it.
- Price, 600 Premium AWD
- $106,000
- Predicted price
- $81,107
- Gap
- +$24,893 (+31%)
- 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 LX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX 600 Premium AWD | $106,000 | 16.8 cents | 64.0 cu ft | 409 hp |
| Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | $47,990 | 4.9 cents | 76.2 cu ft | 425 hp |
| Jeep Wagoneer 4x2 | $59,945 | 16.0 cents | 116.7 cu ft | 420 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 |
| BMW X5 xDrive50e Plug-In Hybrid | $73,800 | 12.2 cents | 72.3 cu ft | 483 hp |
| Rivian R1S Dual Standard AWD | $75,805 | 7.3 cents | 104.7 cu ft | 533 hp |
| BMW iX xDrive50 AWD | $87,250 | 6.9 cents | 77.9 cu ft | 516 hp |
| Lucid Gravity Grand Touring AWD | $94,900 | 5.3 cents | 111.9 cu ft | 828 hp |
Compared with 1,144 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2025.
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