Lexus Gx550 vs BMW IX

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Lexus Gx550
Lexus Gx550

$118,320 - $132,520

2025 price

BMW IX
BMW IX

2026 price

Summary

2025 Lexus Gx550
2026 BMW IX
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Inline 6, 3.4L

0.0L
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded Petrol

Electric
Fuel Efficiency
12.3L/100km (combined)

0.0L/100km (combined)
Seating
7

5
Dislikes
  • Not as plush inside as what it should be
  • Thirstier than diesel-powered rivals
  • Servicing intervals are a punish

  • Huge battery should mean more range
  • Lack of physical controls
  • No cover on sunroof
2025 Lexus Gx550 Summary

The new Lexus GX 550 showcases a brand new design for its third-generation iteration but the model is new to the Australian market.

And while it hasn't been as hotly anticipated as its cousin, the Toyota Prado, it's still one that should excite. It's a capable full-time four-wheel drive that manages to look good on- and off-road! It feels like a breath of fresh air.

Will it find itself more likely adorning the garage of a city slicker? Perhaps, but you can't deny it has some star power now with its design and it couldn't have come soon enough. Especially when you compare the flagship Sports Luxury grade my family and I have on test to its European luxury rivals, the BMW X7 and Land Rover Defender.

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2026 BMW IX Summary

When the BMW iX first showed up a few years ago, it was a promising look at what BMW seemed capable of when it comes to electric cars.

While mildly flawed, the iX was fast, comfortable and felt properly premium. Now it’s had a decent update, with the iX xDrive45 M Sport here to replace the former entry-level xDrive 40.

BMW claims among other mechanical and tech updates a power increase of 25 per cent, a 30 per cent greater energy content for the battery, a 38 per cent increase in driving range and a 17 per cent faster charging rate.

But in the time since the iX launched, there have been big strides in the premium electric SUV space, including new arrivals from European opposition like the Polestar 3; even a new American in the form of the Cadillac Lyriq.

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