Comparison - Ford Explorer Platinum 2020 - vs - Lexus GX 460 Luxury 2015

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

58,250

Updated:

19 Sep 2019

48,958

Updated:

01 Dec 2016

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

All Wheel Drive

Four Wheel Drive

Year:

2020

2015

Total Seating:

Transmission:

10-speed Shiftable Automatic

6-speed Shiftable Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

21.80gals

23.00gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Magnetic Gray Metallic

#727476

Star White Metallic Tri-coat

#FDFFFB

Blue Diamond Metallic

#264154

Rich Copper Metallic Tinted Clearcoat

#4A1414

Lucid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat

#E60E28

Silver Spruce Metallic

#B1BBB1

Agate Black Metallic

#303030

Iconic Silver Metallic

#C7CAD0

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 Ford Explorer is fully redesigned for 2020.Part of the sixth Explorer generation introduced for 2020.The 2020 Ford Explorer comes with all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 10-speed shiftable automatic.

Pros
Increased passenger space and cargo room
Rear-wheel-drive platform improves handling and towing
Additional tech and driver assistance features

Cons
Maximum seating capacity is seven, and most are equipped to seat six
The price can get frighteningly expensive in a hurry
Interior materials could be better in the higher trims
Not enough USB ports

By:

edmunds.com

The 2020 Ford Explorer rediscovers its capable, outdoorsy side without becoming trucklike in any other respect.

Pros
Great ride and handling
Attractive profile, styling
Soft, nicely detailed cabin
Quiet interior

Cons
Cramped third row
Sluggish/drab infotainment
Hybrid emphasizes capability, not mpg

By:

thecarconnection.com

The 2020 Ford Explorer ranked #18 in Midsize SUVs. Currently the Ford Explorer has a score of 7.4 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 11 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Impressive standard safety and tech features
Broad, airy cabin
Lots of cargo space
Lineup of powerful, refined engines

Cons
Bland interior in lower trims
So-so upgraded infotainment system

By:

usnews.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:

18.00mpg

15.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

24.00mpg

20.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Engine Size/Displacement:

3.00L

4.60L

Torque:

380ft-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:

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:

yes

On steering wheel:

Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel

Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

198.80in

192.10in

Width:

78.90in

74.20in

Height:

70.20in

73.80in

Ground Clearance:

8.20in

8.10in

Front Track:

66.90in

62.40in

Rear Track:

66.90in

62.40in

Wheel Base:

119.10in

109.80in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.90

38.00

Rear Head Room:

38.20

40.40

Front Leg Room:

43.00in

41.70in

Rear leg room:

39.00in

34.10in

Front Hip Room:

59.20in

56.50in

Front Shoulder Room:

61.80in

55.40in

Rear Hip Room:

59.10in

55.20in

Rear Shoulder room:

61.90in

57.30in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

87.80cu.ft

64.70cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

5600lbs

6500lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

18.20cu.ft

11.60cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

21.00degrees

Angle of Departure:

22.00degrees

23.00degrees

Curb Weight:

4727.00lbs

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:

Hands-Free Entry

2 One-Touch Power Windows

Heated Mirrors

Reverse tilt dual mirrors provides curb view when vehicle in reverse

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

Height Adjustable Passenger Seat

Premium Leather

Sport Front Seats

Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat

Ventilated Driver Seat

Ventilated Passenger Seat

8 -Way Power Passenger Seat

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat

Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

8 -Way Power Driver Seat

Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

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

Folding Rear Seatback

Multi-Level Heating

Power Folding Split-Bench Third Row Seats

Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control

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

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

Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

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:

More Entertainment:

Bang & Olufsen Premium Brand Speakers

Satellite Radio W/Real Time Traffic Satellite Radio

USB With External Media Control

6 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service

USB Connection

1 Subwoofer(S)

12 Total Speakers

Surround Audio Surround Audio (Discrete) yes

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 disc brakes

Front ventilated disc brakes

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

solid rear disc 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:

Turn Signal Mirrors

Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation

Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System

Pre-Collision Safety System

Post-Collision Safety System

Dual Front With Head Protection Chambers Side-Mounted Airbags

LED Headlamp

Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

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

Premium Technology Package

Preferred Accessory Package

Driver Support Package w/Mark Levinson Premium Audio

Exterior Options:

21" Premium Aluminum Wheels

Wheel Lock Kit

Roof Rack Crossbars

License Plate Bracket

Splash Guards

Door Edge Guards

Wheel Locks

Exhaust Tip

Paint Protection Film

Tow Hitch w/Ball Mount

18" F-Sport Wheel Upgrade

Interior Options:

All-Weather Floor Mats

2nd Row Bench

Dual-Headrest DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System

Rear Cargo Well Protector

Smokers Kit W/Element

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:

Ebony, premium leather

#000000

Light Sandstone, premium leather

#CACBB4

Color:

Black, leather

#313131

Ecru, leather

#BFB9A6

Sepia, leather

#514C49

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Comparison - Ford Explorer Platinum 2020 - vs - Lexus GX 460 Luxury 2015

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Expert Reviews

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Engine and Performance

Convenience

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions

Weights and capacites

Instruments

Power Features

Seats

Suspension

Comfort

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Safety Features

Options

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