Porsche Macan vs Lexus TX
Overview | |
Years produced2015-Present | Years produced2024-Present |
MSRP$54,900 | MSRP$56,740 |
Listings568 | Listings248 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryPorsche is synonymous with performance. From the automaker’s inception and first production model, the 1948 Porsche 356, it has built vehicles that are fun to drive and engineered with German precision and excellence. Well, mostly. There have been some duds along the way. But that doesn’t apply to the Macan, a compact SUV that is Porsche’s best-selling model. As it should, the 2022 Porsche Macan drives more like a sports car than a sport/utility, and it receives several updates to keep it fresh as Porsche prepares an electric replacement for the popular SUV. | |
Reviews SummaryYou may not have heard much about the Lexus TX, the company’s full-size three-row SUV. Introduced for the 2024 model year, it’s still a young’un compared to its competition, but it’s made its mark by offering a spacious interior and two different powertrains, wrapped in a stylish package. In Lexus’s seven-model SUV lineup, the TX slots just below the GX and LX—two body-on-frame models focused on off-roading. In Canada, you can snag a gas-powered TX or one with a hybrid powertrain. (Note the test unit for this review, the 550h+ plug-in hybrid, is not yet available in Canada. Lexus plans to sell it here, but not in time for the 2026 model year). Verdict: The 2026 Lexus TX is a great option for large families that need a spacious third row, but some of the technology comes with a steep learning curve. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 261 hp I4 | Engine2.4L 275 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower261 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower275 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City19 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway25 | MPG Highway27 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 261 hp I4 | Engine Name2.4L 275 hp I4 |
Torque295 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | Torque317 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm |
Horsepower261 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower275 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City19 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway25 | MPG Highway27 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space17.2 cu ft | Cargo Space20.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight4151 lbs | Curb Weight4445 lbs |
Height63.8 in | Height70.1 in |
Length186.1 in | Length203.1 in |
Width82.6 in | Width78.4 in |
Wheelbase110.5 in | Wheelbase116.1 in |
Maximum Payload1383 lbs | Maximum Payload1565 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity4409 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2015-Present | 2024-Present |
MSRP | $54,900 | $56,740 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.0 out of 10Read full review | 7.0 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Porsche is synonymous with performance. From the automaker’s inception and first production model, the 1948 Porsche 356, it has built vehicles that are fun to drive and engineered with German precision and excellence. Well, mostly. There have been some duds along the way. But that doesn’t apply to the Macan, a compact SUV that is Porsche’s best-selling model. As it should, the 2022 Porsche Macan drives more like a sports car than a sport/utility, and it receives several updates to keep it fresh as Porsche prepares an electric replacement for the popular SUV. | You may not have heard much about the Lexus TX, the company’s full-size three-row SUV. Introduced for the 2024 model year, it’s still a young’un compared to its competition, but it’s made its mark by offering a spacious interior and two different powertrains, wrapped in a stylish package. In Lexus’s seven-model SUV lineup, the TX slots just below the GX and LX—two body-on-frame models focused on off-roading. In Canada, you can snag a gas-powered TX or one with a hybrid powertrain. (Note the test unit for this review, the 550h+ plug-in hybrid, is not yet available in Canada. Lexus plans to sell it here, but not in time for the 2026 model year). Verdict: The 2026 Lexus TX is a great option for large families that need a spacious third row, but some of the technology comes with a steep learning curve. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 261 hp I4 | 2.4L 275 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Horsepower | 261 hp @ 5000 rpm | 275 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 19 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 25 | 27 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 261 hp I4 | 2.4L 275 hp I4 |
Torque | 295 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | 317 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm |
Horsepower | 261 hp @ 5000 rpm | 275 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 19 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 25 | 27 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 17.2 cu ft | 20.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4151 lbs | 4445 lbs |
Height | 63.8 in | 70.1 in |
Length | 186.1 in | 203.1 in |
Width | 82.6 in | 78.4 in |
Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 116.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 1383 lbs | 1565 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 4409 lbs | 5000 lbs |
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