2022 Mazda CX-5 vs 2023 Lexus GX
Overview | |
MSRP$25,900 | MSRP$58,875 |
Listings329 | Listings5 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.0 out of 10 |
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2022 Mazda CX-5 Reviews SummaryIt’s easy for a luxury brand to lose stature and cachet, but it’s hard for a mainstream brand to gain it. Nevertheless, Mazda is giving it the good old college try, having discussed its plan to become a premium brand for more than half a decade. Unlike some automakers that rely solely on marketing to support their premium brand positioning, Mazda heavily invests in everything from design and engineering to dealership facilities, all to ensure there is substance behind its claim. Now, numerous updates to its most popular model elevate the 2022 Mazda CX-5 solidly into premium territory. Don’t believe us? Drive one of the turbocharged versions of the 2022 CX-5 back to back with a similarly priced Audi Q3, Buick Envision, BMW X1, GMC Terrain, or Mercedes-Benz GLA, and you’ll see what we mean. | |
2023 Lexus GX Reviews SummaryThanks to the rise of car-based crossovers, today’s SUVs with body-on-frame construction appeal to buyers with specific use-cases in mind: towing and driving off-road. Luxury SUVs like the 2023 Lexus GX appeal to an even narrower cross-section of buyers: those who want to tow or drive off-road and do in style and comfort. With a V8 engine as its trump card, the GX remains compelling amid its small pool of competition, but due to a combination of age and a lack of innovation, Lexus’s only real off-road SUV has fallen out of favour for anyone not enamoured by a V8 growl. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 187 hp I4 | Engine4.6L 301 hp V8 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower187 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower301 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City24 | MPG City15 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway19 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 187 hp I4 | Engine Name4.6L 301 hp V8 |
Torque186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque329 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
Horsepower187 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower301 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City24 | MPG City15 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway19 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall3 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space30.8 cu ft | Cargo Space11.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight3717 lbs | Curb Weight5126 lbs |
Height66.1 in | Height74.2 in |
Length180.1 in | Length192.1 in |
Width83.3 in | Width74.2 in |
Wheelbase106.2 in | Wheelbase109.8 in |
Maximum Payload1007 lbs | Maximum Payload1315 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity6500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $25,900 | $58,875 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | 6.0 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | It’s easy for a luxury brand to lose stature and cachet, but it’s hard for a mainstream brand to gain it. Nevertheless, Mazda is giving it the good old college try, having discussed its plan to become a premium brand for more than half a decade. Unlike some automakers that rely solely on marketing to support their premium brand positioning, Mazda heavily invests in everything from design and engineering to dealership facilities, all to ensure there is substance behind its claim. Now, numerous updates to its most popular model elevate the 2022 Mazda CX-5 solidly into premium territory. Don’t believe us? Drive one of the turbocharged versions of the 2022 CX-5 back to back with a similarly priced Audi Q3, Buick Envision, BMW X1, GMC Terrain, or Mercedes-Benz GLA, and you’ll see what we mean. | Thanks to the rise of car-based crossovers, today’s SUVs with body-on-frame construction appeal to buyers with specific use-cases in mind: towing and driving off-road. Luxury SUVs like the 2023 Lexus GX appeal to an even narrower cross-section of buyers: those who want to tow or drive off-road and do in style and comfort. With a V8 engine as its trump card, the GX remains compelling amid its small pool of competition, but due to a combination of age and a lack of innovation, Lexus’s only real off-road SUV has fallen out of favour for anyone not enamoured by a V8 growl. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 187 hp I4 | 4.6L 301 hp V8 |
Drive Train | AWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Horsepower | 187 hp @ 6000 rpm | 301 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | 24 | 15 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 19 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 187 hp I4 | 4.6L 301 hp V8 |
Torque | 186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 329 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
Horsepower | 187 hp @ 6000 rpm | 301 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 24 | 15 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 19 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 3 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 30.8 cu ft | 11.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3717 lbs | 5126 lbs |
Height | 66.1 in | 74.2 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 192.1 in |
Width | 83.3 in | 74.2 in |
Wheelbase | 106.2 in | 109.8 in |
Maximum Payload | 1007 lbs | 1315 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 2000 lbs | 6500 lbs |
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