2023 Lexus GX vs 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
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MSRP$58,875 | MSRP$36,985 |
Average price$77,939 | Average price$53,055 |
Listings2 | Listings279 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.0 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 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Reviews SummaryVolkswagen's efforts to grow its appeal in North America have developed over a long process of trial and error, but VW showed it finally understood this continent’s tastes when it launched the Atlas three-row crossover SUV. And because not everyone needs three rows, VW followed up the standard Atlas with the two-row Cross Sport for the 2020 model year. Both versions get a significant refresh for 2024. The 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport gets most of the same updates as its three-row sibling, including different styling, more standard features, and the discontinuation of its six-cylinder engine option in favour of a more powerful turbocharged four-cylinder engine. These changes are aimed at making the Cross Sport more competitive against other midsize crossovers like the Chevrolet Blazer and Honda Passport, the aged Ford Edge and Nissan Murano, and the more truck-like Jeep Grand Cherokee. In Canada, the 2024 Atlas Cross Sport lineup includes Comfortline, Highline, and Execline trim levels. We drove the U.S. equivalent of the range-topping Execline for this review. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine4.6L 301 hp V8 | Engine2.0L 269 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower301 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City15 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway19 | MPG Highway27 |
Engine | |
Engine Name4.6L 301 hp V8 | Engine Name2.0L 269 hp I4 |
Torque329 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower301 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City15 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway19 | MPG Highway27 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
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Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall3 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space11.6 cu ft | Cargo Space40.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight5126 lbs | Curb Weight4173 lbs |
Height74.2 in | Height68.1 in |
Length192.1 in | Length195.6 in |
Width74.2 in | Width88.5 in |
Wheelbase109.8 in | Wheelbase117.3 in |
Maximum Payload1315 lbs | Maximum Payload1091 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity6500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $58,875 | $36,985 |
Average price | $77,939 | $53,055 |
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Expert reviews | 6.0 out of 10Read full review | 7.0 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. | Volkswagen's efforts to grow its appeal in North America have developed over a long process of trial and error, but VW showed it finally understood this continent’s tastes when it launched the Atlas three-row crossover SUV. And because not everyone needs three rows, VW followed up the standard Atlas with the two-row Cross Sport for the 2020 model year. Both versions get a significant refresh for 2024. The 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport gets most of the same updates as its three-row sibling, including different styling, more standard features, and the discontinuation of its six-cylinder engine option in favour of a more powerful turbocharged four-cylinder engine. These changes are aimed at making the Cross Sport more competitive against other midsize crossovers like the Chevrolet Blazer and Honda Passport, the aged Ford Edge and Nissan Murano, and the more truck-like Jeep Grand Cherokee. In Canada, the 2024 Atlas Cross Sport lineup includes Comfortline, Highline, and Execline trim levels. We drove the U.S. equivalent of the range-topping Execline for this review. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 4.6L 301 hp V8 | 2.0L 269 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Horsepower | 301 hp @ 5500 rpm | |
MPG City | 15 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 19 | 27 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 4.6L 301 hp V8 | 2.0L 269 hp I4 |
Torque | 329 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | |
Horsepower | 301 hp @ 5500 rpm | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 15 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 19 | 27 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 3 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 11.6 cu ft | 40.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 5126 lbs | 4173 lbs |
Height | 74.2 in | 68.1 in |
Length | 192.1 in | 195.6 in |
Width | 74.2 in | 88.5 in |
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 117.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 1315 lbs | 1091 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 6500 lbs | 2000 lbs |
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2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport for Sale
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