Comparison - Ford Explorer Platinum 2019 - vs - Lexus GX 460 Luxury 2015

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Ford Explorer Platinum 2019

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

54,165

Updated:

17 Feb 2018

48,958

Updated:

01 Dec 2016

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

All Wheel Drive

Four Wheel Drive

Year:

2019

2015

Total Seating:

Transmission:

6-speed Shiftable Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

18.60gals

23.00gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Blue Jeans Metallic

#486478

Ingot Silver Metallic

#C4C4C8

Oxford White

#E4E4E4

Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat

#8E1C26

Shadow Black

#242424

Color:

Black Onyx

#333333

Claret Mica

#812328

Fire Agate Pearl

#503D39

Nebula Gray Pearl

#4F5052

Satin Cashmere Metallic

#B4AD9D

Silver Lining Metallic

#BBBDBA

Starfire Pearl

#F6F5EF

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

The 2018 Ford Explorer ranked #9 in Midsize SUVs. Currently the Ford Explorer has a score of 8.3 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 68 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Large cargo area behind third-row seat
Meaty twin-turbo V6 available
High predicted reliability rating

Cons
Seats aren't as comfy or roomy as some
Thirsty engines
Feels massive to drive

By:

usnews.com

The Explorer receives only minor changes for 2018, with subtle styling tweaks at the front and rear, an integrated 4G LTE hotspot and revised feature availability.

PROS
Plenty of high-tech features that are easy to use
Optional turbocharged V6 engine delivers plentiful power
Cabin is quiet and comfortable on the highway
Cargo space is generous behind the third row

CONS
Legroom in the third row is subpar
Depending on trim level, feels big and ponderous from behind the wheel

By:

edmunds.com

The 2018 Ford Explorer has pulled off a graceful transition from clumsy off-roader to genteel family wagon.

Pros
A utility player, in the classic sense
Very good handling
Better fuel economy ratings
Improved infotainment, now with 4G LTE
Lovely Sport tuning

Cons
The EPA’s optimistic with those turbo ratings
Platinum content, platinum prices
Second-row seat needs padding, less tilt
Third-row seat needs more of everything

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thecarconnection.com

The 2015 Lexus GX can go where few others can.A decade ago, 'tough-truck' luxury was all the rage. But the Lexus GX 460 is strictly a niche product today.

For the U.S. the GX 460 has become an increasingly hard sell. Even as gas prices have continued to trend down, Americans continue to gravitate to more road-bound crossovers with better fuel economy. That said, it offers a luxurious cabin for family-hauling, as well as a full-fledged off-roading four-wheel-drive system for weekend warriors.

Likes
Towing ability
Good front seats, driving position
Useful off-road electronics
Powerful V-8

Dislikes
Side-opening hatch opens away from the curb
Too-light steering
Poor gas mileage
Spongy brake pedal feel
Disappointing, high cargo floor

By:

thecarconnection.com

The 2015 Lexus GX 460 has a personality that makes it stand apart from most 3-row luxury SUVs. Actually it's more like a split personality that embodies the plush accommodations associated with every Lexus, and the 4-wheel-drive capability to venture where few of its peers would dare. While rivals such as the BMW X5, Acura MDX, Infiniti QX60 and Audi Q7 are tailored for sedan-like on-road performance, the V8-powered Lexus GX has truck-like construction for excellent off-road performance. That makes the GX somewhat of a compromise in the city, where its ride is less forgiving. But for adventure seekers looking for a 7-passenger SUV that's luxurious and rugged – not to mention reliable and a resale champ – the Lexus GX is among the last and best of its kind.

Likes
If you want to crawl over rocks, scale treacherous slopes and tow heavy loads in your 3-row luxury SUV – or at least give the impression you do – nothing outside a Land Rover LR4 will do it better in the $50,000-$60,000 price range. Moreover, the Lexus has excellent resale value.

Dislikes
If the terms "low-range gearing," "locking center differential" and "crawl control" sound like foreign language, you likely won't be using the Lexus GX 460 for serious off-roading. In that case, you'll appreciate the more refined on-road manners and better fuel efficiency of one of its luxury crossover SUV rivals.

By:

kbb.com

Merging a sturdy chassis and typical Lexus luxury, the GX is a mountain climber in a three-piece suit. A 301-hp 4.6-liter V-8, a six-speed automatic, and a four-wheel-drive system with a locking center differential are all standard and provide the GX its off-road credentials. Inside, plush seats, an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and a power-adjustable steering wheel are standard; adaptive cruise control and automated emergency braking are optional on the top Luxury trim.
GX460 was the Lexus brand’s third-best-selling SUV (even though the Lexus lineup had only four SUVs). In calendar year 2015, it gathered more buyers than the Audi Q7, Volvo XC90, Infiniti QX80, Land Rover LR4, and Range Rover Sport, and it nearly kept pace with the Mercedes-Benz GL. However, the Acura MDX, BMW X5, and the combined Mercedes-Benz M-class/GLE all outsold the Lexus by a ratio of more than two to one. It has certainly outlasted just about all of its mid-size, truck-based peers. Add in booming sales of other examples of the larger breed—Escalades, Navigators, and such—and the expected demise of the traditional body-on-frame SUV has been slower than anticipated. Blame cheap gasoline.

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caranddriver.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Premium Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

16.00mpg

15.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

22.00mpg

20.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Engine Size/Displacement:

3.50L

4.60L

Torque:

350ft-lbs

at 3 500rpm

329ft-lbs

at 3 500rpm

Horsepower:

365hp

at 5 500rpm

301hp

at 5 500rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

39.80Feet

41.40Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control:

yes

Door Pockets:

yes

Cupholders:

yes

Overhead console:

yes

Seatback Storage:

yes

Power Steering:

yes

Parking sensors:

yes

Steering Wheel Tilt:

yes

Telescopic steering wheel:

yes

Rear View Camera:

yes

Front view Camera:

yes

Side view Camera:

On steering wheel:

Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel

Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

198.30in

192.10in

Width:

78.90in

74.20in

Height:

71.00in

73.80in

Ground Clearance:

7.80in

8.10in

Front Track:

67.00in

62.40in

Rear Track:

67.00in

62.40in

Wheel Base:

112.80in

109.80in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

41.40

38.00

Rear Head Room:

40.60

40.40

Front Leg Room:

42.90in

41.70in

Rear leg room:

39.50in

34.10in

Front Hip Room:

57.30in

56.50in

Front Shoulder Room:

61.50in

55.40in

Rear Hip Room:

56.80in

55.20in

Rear Shoulder room:

61.00in

57.30in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

81.70cu.ft

64.70cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

5000lbs

6500lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

21.00cu.ft

11.60cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

15.60degrees

21.00degrees

Angle of Departure:

20.90degrees

23.00degrees

Curb Weight:

4458.00lbs

5179.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

yes

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

2 one-touch power windows

Heated mirrors

hands-free entry

Reverse tilt dual mirrors provides curb view when vehicle in reverse

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

8 -way power driver seat

Bucket front seats

Height adjustable passenger seat

Multi-level heating driver seat

Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support

8 -way power passenger seat

Height adjustable driver seat

Multi-level heating passenger seat

Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support

Massaging

passenger cooled seat

driver cooled seat

Multi-level heating passenger seat

8 -way power driver seat

Multi-level heating driver seat

Height adjustable driver seat

Premium leather

Bucket front seats

Height adjustable passenger seat

Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support

Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support

8 -way power passenger seat

Rear Seats Features:

Folding center armrest

Rear ventilation ducts with fan control

Power folding split-bench third row seats

Split-folding rear seatback

reclining rear seats

multi-level heating

Split-folding rear seatback

Reclining rear seats

Power folding split-bench third row seats

Rear ventilation ducts with fan control

Folding with storage center armrest

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Front stabilizer bar

Rear Suspension:

Rear stabilizer bar

rear stabilizer bar

Suspension Info:

Four-wheel independent suspension

Front independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Leather steering wheel

Turn signal in mirrors

Heated steering wheel

Front and rear air conditioning

Heated steering wheel

Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror

Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Turn signal in mirrors

Leather and wood steering wheel

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

yes

More Entertainment:

USB connection

Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control

Memory card slot

Surround audio surround audio (discrete)

Sony premium brand speakers

500 Watts Stereo Output

1 subwoofer(s)

12 total speakers

6 Months of provided satellite radio service

Sony premium brand stero system

Mast antenna

3 Months of provided satellite radio service

Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control

Adjustable speed sensitive volume control

9 total speakers

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

yes

Rear defogger:

yes

Safety Features

ABS:

yes

Front head airbags:

yes

Rear head airbags:

yes

Dual front side-mounted airbags:

yes

Emergency braking assist:

yes

Traction control:

yes

Child seat anchors:

yes

Front brakes:

Front ventilated disc brakes

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

rear ventilated disc brakes

Rear door child safety locks:

yes

Daytime running lights:

yes

Engine immobilizer:

yes

Front fog lights:

yes

Dusk sensing headlamps:

yes

Auto delay off headlamps:

yes

Front headrests:

yes

Rear headrests:

yes

Tire pressure monitoring:

yes

More Safety Features:

Post-collision safety system

Airbag Deployment Notification*

BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear Seatbelt Package

Adaptive Cruise Control and Collision Warning w/Brake Support

Rear height adjustable headrests

Rear center 3-point belt

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

Remote anti-theft alarm system

Dual front with head protection chambers side-mounted airbags

Pre-Collision Safety System

Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

Turn signal mirrors

Post-collision safety system

Airbag Deployment Notification*

Glass Breakage Sensor

Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Assistance

LED headlamp

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

Remote anti-theft alarm system

Dual front and dual rear side-mounted airbags

Options

Packages:

Equipment Group 600A

Preferred Accessory Package

Driver Support Package w/Mark Levinson Premium Audio

Exterior Options:

Roof Rack Crossbars

Running Boards

20" Premium Painted Machined Aluminum Wheels

Splash Guards

License Plate Bracket

Rear Bumper Protector

Wheel Lock Kit

Door Edge Guards

Wheel Locks

Exhaust Tip

Paint Protection Film

Tow Hitch w/Ball Mount

18" F-Sport Wheel Upgrade

Interior Options:

2nd Row Bucket Seats w/Power-Assist Fold

Cargo Shade

Smokers Kit w/Element

Deep Tray-Style All-Weather Floor Mats

Rear Cargo Well Protector

DVD Headrests

2nd Row Console

Cargo Mat

Mark Levinson Audio

Cargo Net

Smart Access Key Gloves

Rear Seat Entertainment System (RSES)

Wireless Headphones

All-Weather Floor Mats

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Medium Light Camel, cloth

#9A9789

Color:

Black, leather

#313131

Ecru, leather

#BFB9A6

Sepia, leather

#514C49

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Comparison - Ford Explorer Platinum 2019 - vs - Lexus GX 460 Luxury 2015

General

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Also called:

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Expert Reviews

Fuel

Engine and Performance

Convenience

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions

Weights and capacites

Instruments

Power Features

Seats

Suspension

Comfort

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Safety Features

Options

Colors

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