Lexus LX vs Jeep Grand Cherokee

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Lexus LX
Lexus LX

$157,889 - $198,887

2024 price

Jeep Grand Cherokee
Jeep Grand Cherokee

2024 price

Summary

2024 Lexus LX
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Twin Turbo V6, 3.3L

V6, 2.0L
Fuel Type
Diesel

Unleaded Petrol/Electric
Fuel Efficiency
8.9L/100km (combined)

3.2L/100km (combined)
Seating
7

5
Dislikes
  • Hefty price
  • 22-inch wheels
  • Tyres not suited to 4WD touring

  • Hefty price-tag
  • Disappointing electric driving range
  • Wheel and tyres not suited to off-roading
2024 Lexus LX Summary

The Lexus LX line-up has a solid reputation as off-road vehicles and towing platforms.

And there’s plenty of excitement about the new-generation Lexus LX500d because it’s essentially a tarted-up version of the Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series – it’s built on the same platform as the 300 and even has that model’s 3.3-litre V6 twin-turbocharged diesel engine and 10-speed auto.

Sure, it’s not as tough looking as the new Prado-based Lexus GX, but if you like your off-roader with more than its fair share of posh trimmings then perhaps a Lexus LX500d is your cup of tea.

However, with a price-tag topping out at more than $150,000, does this luxury 4WD wagon actually deserve your attention or should you look elsewhere?

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2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summary

Jeep Australia's first plug-in hybrid, the Grand Cherokee 4xe, has arrived at a time when the company’s sales figures need a decent shot in the arm.

Though it’s seemingly spearheading a large and extra-large SUV hybrid push into the Aussie market, with the likes of a Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series hybrid on its way, the marque’s debut PHEV is only available here in the range-topping Summit Reserve spec, and only as a five-seater.

So, does the 4xe have enough of a jump on any large SUV hybrid rivals – including a rumoured but postponed Ford Everest hybrid – and is it enough to give the brand a much-needed boost?

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