2024 BMW X5 vs 2023 Lexus GX
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MSRP$58,875 | MSRP$65,200 |
Listings5 | Listings148 |
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User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 |
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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. | |
2024 BMW X5 Reviews SummaryOur test vehicle for this review was the X5 xDrive50e, the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) version of the X5 midsize SUV, but it’s just one of several X5 models you can buy. The xDrive40i features a satisfying turbocharged six-cylinder engine (with electric assist in the plug-in hybrid), while the M60i features a turbocharged V8 engine. Maximum performance is available in the comically fun X5 M Competition. Drive any of them, though, and it’s easy to understand why the X5 is one of BMW’s best-selling models. Verdict: Newer BMWs are losing what has always made this automaker’s cars and SUVs appealing to people who like to drive. Fortunately, the 2024 BMW X5 hasn’t succumbed to the trend. In xDrive50e specification, it remains a delight to drive while supplying about 63 kilometres of electric-only range before its gasoline-fueled turbo six turns on. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine4.6L 301 hp V8 | Engine3.0L 375 hp I6 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower301 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower375 hp @ 5200 rpm |
MPG City15 | MPG City23 |
MPG Highway19 | MPG Highway27 |
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Engine Name4.6L 301 hp V8 | Engine Name3.0L 375 hp I6 |
Torque329 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | Torque398 lb-ft @ 1850 rpm |
Horsepower301 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower375 hp @ 5200 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City15 | MPG City23 |
MPG Highway19 | MPG Highway27 |
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Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
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Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
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Front Crash Overall3 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space11.6 cu ft | Cargo Space33.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight5126 lbs | Curb Weight4919 lbs |
Height74.2 in | Height69.1 in |
Length192.1 in | Length194.2 in |
Width74.2 in | Width87.3 in |
Wheelbase109.8 in | Wheelbase117.1 in |
Maximum Payload1315 lbs | Maximum Payload1054 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity6500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity7200 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $58,875 | $65,200 |
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Expert reviews | 6.0 out of 10Read full review | 7.7 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | 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. | Our test vehicle for this review was the X5 xDrive50e, the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) version of the X5 midsize SUV, but it’s just one of several X5 models you can buy. The xDrive40i features a satisfying turbocharged six-cylinder engine (with electric assist in the plug-in hybrid), while the M60i features a turbocharged V8 engine. Maximum performance is available in the comically fun X5 M Competition. Drive any of them, though, and it’s easy to understand why the X5 is one of BMW’s best-selling models. Verdict: Newer BMWs are losing what has always made this automaker’s cars and SUVs appealing to people who like to drive. Fortunately, the 2024 BMW X5 hasn’t succumbed to the trend. In xDrive50e specification, it remains a delight to drive while supplying about 63 kilometres of electric-only range before its gasoline-fueled turbo six turns on. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 4.6L 301 hp V8 | 3.0L 375 hp I6 |
Drive Train | AWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Horsepower | 301 hp @ 5500 rpm | 375 hp @ 5200 rpm |
MPG City | 15 | 23 |
MPG Highway | 19 | 27 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 4.6L 301 hp V8 | 3.0L 375 hp I6 |
Torque | 329 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | 398 lb-ft @ 1850 rpm |
Horsepower | 301 hp @ 5500 rpm | 375 hp @ 5200 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 15 | 23 |
MPG Highway | 19 | 27 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | Standard |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 3 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 11.6 cu ft | 33.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 5126 lbs | 4919 lbs |
Height | 74.2 in | 69.1 in |
Length | 192.1 in | 194.2 in |
Width | 74.2 in | 87.3 in |
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 117.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 1315 lbs | 1054 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 6500 lbs | 7200 lbs |
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