Is the 2026 Lexus LX a good car?
No.
0 of 7checks
- Family car: 2 of 4. Rear legroom 36.6 in. Class median 38.5 in.
- First car: 0 of 5. Price $107,000. Class median $47,693.
- Commuter: $146 a month. Class median $111.
- Seniors: 0 of 3. Height 74.2 in. Class middle half 64.7 to 70.8 in.
- Off-road: 8.0 in clearance. Top 59% of 173.
- Price: 24% above cars like it.
- Good buy: 8 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 | No | 8.0 in, top 59% |
| Worth the money | No | 24% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 8 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 38.5 in | 167 | No |
| Rear headroom | 38.9 in | Median 38.7 in | 168 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 11.0 cu ft | Median 25.2 cu ft | 176 | No |
Is the LX a good first car?
No. Passes 0 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $107,000 | Median $47,693 | 176 | No |
| Horsepower | 409 hp | 175 hp to 373 hp | 182 | No |
| Length | 200.6 in | Median 191.6 in | 178 | No |
| Turning circle | 39.4 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 166 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 16.8 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 179 | 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 179 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 22 mpg, top 80% of 139
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 | 6.9 to 8.4 in clearance, 64.7 to 70.8 in tall | 156 | No |
| Front headroom | 37.8 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 LX a good off-road vehicle?
No. 8.0 in clearance. Top 59% of 173 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- 600 Premium AWD, 8.0 in
- Cohort
- 173 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the LX worth the money?
No. Priced 24% above cars like it.
- Price, 600 Premium AWD
- $107,000
- Predicted price
- $85,990
- Gap
- +$21,010 (+24%)
- 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 LX a good buy?
No. 8 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX 600 Premium AWD | $107,000 | 16.8 cents | 64.0 cu ft | 409 hp |
| Jeep Recon Moab 4xe 4x4 | $65,000 | 8.1 cents | 65.9 cu ft | 670 hp |
| Toyota Sequoia SR5 RWD | $65,725 | 14.5 cents | 86.9 cu ft | 437 hp |
| Hyundai Ioniq 9 Performance Limited AWD | $71,250 | 6.7 cents | 86.9 cu ft | 422 hp |
| BMW X5 xDrive50e Plug-In Hybrid | $76,000 | 12.0 cents | 72.3 cu ft | 483 hp |
| Rivian R1S Dual Standard AWD | $76,990 | 6.7 cents | 104.7 cu ft | 533 hp |
| Cadillac VISTIQ Luxury AWD | $77,395 | 6.7 cents | 80.2 cu ft | 615 hp |
| Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Plus AWD | $79,995 | 6.7 cents | 75.4 cu ft | 442 hp |
| BMW iX xDrive60 AWD | $88,500 | 5.9 cents | 77.9 cu ft | 536 hp |
Compared with 1,082 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2026.
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