Toyota Land Cruiser vs. Lexus GX 470 Review

Utility
The Toyota's more sizeable trunk will accommodate more big objects than the Lexus GX 470. Neither the Toyota nor the Lexus GX 470 has a marked advantage regarding seating capacity. There's no clear winner between the Toyota and the Lexus GX 470 when it comes to hauling capacity.

Dimensions
The Toyota is significantly heavier than the GX 470. The Lexus GX 470's tank is approximately the same size as the Toyota Land Cruiser's, though the Toyota Land Cruiser's is somewhat larger. The Toyota Land Cruiser rides lower than the Lexus, which is a good thing for its center of gravity and ease of access. The Lexus and the Toyota Land Cruiser compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
You'll definitely take the Toyota for a fill-up roughly as often as the Lexus GX 470.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Toyota Land Cruiser is markedly cheaper to get to the dealership than the Lexus. As far as fuel economy, the Lexus GX 470 has the Toyota Land Cruiser beat. The Lexus GX 470 won't save you much money at the pump compared to the Toyota Land Cruiser. The Toyota is markedly more expensive than the Lexus as far as MSRP. The Toyota Land Cruiser is substantially costlier than the Lexus with respect to final price.

Handling
The Toyota Land Cruiser and the Lexus GX 470 have about similar tires. With their similar turning radii, the Lexus GX 470 and the Toyota Land Cruiser likely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Lexus GX 470 has no lessons to learn regarding torque from the Toyota Land Cruiser.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Lexus GX 470 offers a bit more head room than the Toyota Land Cruiser, there really isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Lexus GX 470 make it quite a bit more spacious for your passengers than the Toyota Land Cruiser.

Overview
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Toyota Land Cruiser isn't quite as generous as the Lexus GX 470's.