2026 GMC Terrain vs. 2025 Lexus NX 350 Review

Picture of the 2026 GMC Terrain

2026 GMC
Terrain

MSRP*: $30,100 to $41,800
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Picture of the 2025 Lexus NX 350

2025 Lexus
NX 350

MSRP*: $44,725 to $50,790
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MPG - City 24 - 26 MPG 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 63.5 ft3 46.9 ft3
Engine
  • 175-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 275-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 175 hp 275 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 181.0 in 183.5 in
Exterior Width 74.5 in 73.4 in
Leg Room Front 44.0 in
Rear 39.7 in
Front 41.0 in
Rear 36.1 in
Head Room Front 40.6 in
Rear 39.2 in
Front 37.1 - 38.3 in
Rear 38.1 - 38.5 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the GMC Terrain than in the Lexus NX 350. The GMC Terrain will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Lexus NX 350.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the GMC Terrain as you will with the Lexus NX 350, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the GMC Terrain is a better financial choice over the Lexus NX 350, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
The GMC Terrain is a little wider than the Lexus NX 350, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. When looking at overall length, the GMC Terrain takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Lexus NX 350.

Handling
The GMC Terrain has a smaller turning radius than the Lexus NX 350, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the GMC Terrain has a lot less horsepower than the Lexus NX 350.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the GMC Terrain does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Lexus NX 350.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the GMC Terrain and the Lexus NX 350. With the GMC Terrain, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Lexus NX 350.