2021 Volkswagen ID.4 vs 2022 Lexus GX
Overview | |
MSRP$39,995 | MSRP$56,125 |
Average price$36,350 | Average price$72,897 |
Listings4 | Listings2 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews4.2 out of 10 |
2021 Volkswagen ID.4 Reviews SummaryThe “Dieselgate” emissions scandal forced Volkswagen to double down on electric cars, and now we’re finally seeing the first result of that: the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 electric crossover. VW has made an electric car before, but its last attempt, the e-Golf, was built to satisfy emissions standards, not rack up sales. It was barely advertised, and it was sold only in certain locations. With the ID.4, it will launch in the three largest Canadian EV markets—British Columbia, Quebec, and Ontario—and will even be built in North America, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, starting in 2022. Volkswagen views the ID.4 as a rival not to other EVs, but to mainstream gasoline vehicles like the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. Being late to the party means there are already several other EVs trying to coax new-car buyers away from internal combustion, however. If you want a reasonably priced EV, the Nissan Leaf, Hyundai Kona Electric, and Kia Niro EV already exist, and General Motors has the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV—a new variant of the Chevy Bolt EV with a crossover body style similar to the Volkswagen. Our test car was an ID.4 1st Edition, a U.S.-only model released to commemorates the car’s launch. Its closest Canadian equivalent is the ID.4 RWD Pro with the Statement Package. | |
2022 Lexus GX Reviews SummaryBased on the same rugged traditional SUV platform with body-on-frame construction as the Toyota 4Runner, the 2022 Lexus GX is something akin to a Japanese Land Rover. Designed for maximum off-roading capability and only then refined for use as a luxurious daily driver, it has a standard V8 engine, standard four-wheel drive (4WD), and a standard unquenchable thirst for fuel. And though Lexus markets the GX as a three-row, seven-passenger SUV, it is best used to carry five people and 1,322 litres of cargo behind its second-row seat. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine201 hp Electric | Engine4.6L 301 hp V8 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower | Horsepower301 hp @ 5500 rpm |
EV Battery Capacity82 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City104 | MPG City15 |
MPG Highway89 | MPG Highway19 |
Battery Charge Time (240V)8 hours | Battery Charge Time (240V) |
Engine | |
Engine Name201 hp Electric | Engine Name4.6L 301 hp V8 |
Torque | Torque329 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower301 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Battery Charge Time (240V)8 hours | Battery Charge Time (240V) |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity82 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City104 | MPG City15 |
MPG Highway89 | MPG Highway19 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space30.3 cu ft | Cargo Space11.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight4517 lbs | Curb Weight5130 lbs |
Height64.4 in | Height74.2 in |
Length180.5 in | Length192.1 in |
Width72.9 in | Width74.2 in |
Wheelbase108.9 in | Wheelbase109.8 in |
Maximum Payload1347 lbs | Maximum Payload1315 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity6500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $39,995 | $56,125 |
Average price | $36,350 | $72,897 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.3 out of 10Read full review | 4.2 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | The “Dieselgate” emissions scandal forced Volkswagen to double down on electric cars, and now we’re finally seeing the first result of that: the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 electric crossover. VW has made an electric car before, but its last attempt, the e-Golf, was built to satisfy emissions standards, not rack up sales. It was barely advertised, and it was sold only in certain locations. With the ID.4, it will launch in the three largest Canadian EV markets—British Columbia, Quebec, and Ontario—and will even be built in North America, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, starting in 2022. Volkswagen views the ID.4 as a rival not to other EVs, but to mainstream gasoline vehicles like the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. Being late to the party means there are already several other EVs trying to coax new-car buyers away from internal combustion, however. If you want a reasonably priced EV, the Nissan Leaf, Hyundai Kona Electric, and Kia Niro EV already exist, and General Motors has the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV—a new variant of the Chevy Bolt EV with a crossover body style similar to the Volkswagen. Our test car was an ID.4 1st Edition, a U.S.-only model released to commemorates the car’s launch. Its closest Canadian equivalent is the ID.4 RWD Pro with the Statement Package. | Based on the same rugged traditional SUV platform with body-on-frame construction as the Toyota 4Runner, the 2022 Lexus GX is something akin to a Japanese Land Rover. Designed for maximum off-roading capability and only then refined for use as a luxurious daily driver, it has a standard V8 engine, standard four-wheel drive (4WD), and a standard unquenchable thirst for fuel. And though Lexus markets the GX as a three-row, seven-passenger SUV, it is best used to carry five people and 1,322 litres of cargo behind its second-row seat. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 201 hp Electric | 4.6L 301 hp V8 |
Drive Train | RWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Horsepower | 301 hp @ 5500 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 82 kWh | |
MPG City | 104 | 15 |
MPG Highway | 89 | 19 |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 8 hours | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 201 hp Electric | 4.6L 301 hp V8 |
Torque | 329 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | |
Horsepower | 301 hp @ 5500 rpm | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 8 hours | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 82 kWh | |
MPG City | 104 | 15 |
MPG Highway | 89 | 19 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 30.3 cu ft | 11.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4517 lbs | 5130 lbs |
Height | 64.4 in | 74.2 in |
Length | 180.5 in | 192.1 in |
Width | 72.9 in | 74.2 in |
Wheelbase | 108.9 in | 109.8 in |
Maximum Payload | 1347 lbs | 1315 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 6500 lbs | |
2021 Volkswagen ID.4 for Sale
2021 Volkswagen ID.4 for Sale
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