Is the 2026 Lexus GX a good car?
No.
2 of 7checks
- Family car: 2 of 4. Rear legroom 36.7 in. Class median 38.5 in.
- First car: 1 of 5. Price $66,785. Class median $47,693.
- Commuter: $163 a month. Class median $111.
- Seniors: 0 of 3. Clearance 8.7 in. Class middle half 6.9 to 8.4 in.
- Good buy: 6 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 | 1 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | No | $163 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | No | 0 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Yes | 9.8 in, top 14% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 9% below predicted |
| Good buy | No | 6 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 38.5 in | 167 | No |
| Rear headroom | 43.1 in | Median 38.7 in | 168 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 10.3 cu ft | Median 25.2 cu ft | 176 | No |
Is the GX a good first car?
No. Passes 1 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $66,785 | Median $47,693 | 176 | No |
| Horsepower | 349 hp | 175 hp to 373 hp | 182 | Yes |
| Length | 197.1 in | Median 191.6 in | 178 | No |
| Turning circle | 39.4 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 166 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 18.8 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 179 | 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 179 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 21 mpg, top 83% of 139
Is the GX a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 0 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 8.7 in clearance, 75.6 in tall | 6.9 to 8.4 in clearance, 64.7 to 70.8 in tall | 156 | No |
| Front headroom | 39.4 in | Median 39.9 in | 169 | No |
| Turning circle | 39.4 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 166 | No |
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 14% of 173 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- 550 Overtrail AWD, 9.8 in
- Cohort
- 173 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the GX worth the money?
Yes. Priced 9% below cars like it.
- Price, 550 Premium AWD
- $66,785
- Predicted price
- $73,014
- Gap
- -$6,229 (-9%)
- Model error
- 13% median, 275 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2026 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the GX a good buy?
No. 6 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GX 550 Premium AWD | $66,785 | 18.8 cents | 76.9 cu ft | 349 hp |
| Ford Explorer ST RWD | $54,905 | 15.2 cents | 85.3 cu ft | 385 hp |
| Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid MAX Limited AWD | $56,090 | 11.9 cents | 97.5 cu ft | 362 hp |
| Nissan Armada 4x2 SV | $58,840 | 17.8 cents | 97.1 cu ft | 425 hp |
| Ford Expedition Active 4x2 | $62,700 | 16.8 cents | 108.5 cu ft | 400 hp |
| Kia EV9 Wind AWD | $63,900 | 6.8 cents | 81.7 cu ft | 379 hp |
| Toyota Sequoia SR5 RWD | $65,725 | 14.5 cents | 86.9 cu ft | 437 hp |
Compared with 1,082 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2026.
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