2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid vs. 2024 Lexus GX 550 Review

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2025 Hyundai
Tucson Hybrid

MSRP*: $33,365 to $41,195
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2024 Lexus
GX 550

MSRP*: $62,900 to $79,900
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MPG - City 37 - 38 MPG 15 MPG
MPG - Hwy 36 - 38 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 80.0 ft3 76.9 - 90.5 ft3
Engine
  • 231-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 349-hp, 3.4-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
Horsepower 231 hp 349 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 lbs 7,601 - 9,096 lbs
Exterior Length 182.7 - 184.1 in 197.1 in
Exterior Width 73.4 in 78.0 - 78.7 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.3 in
Front 41.2 in
Rear 36.7 in
Head Room Front 38.1 - 40.1 in
Rear 38.7 - 39.5 in
Front 39.4 - 40.3 in
Rear 41.9 - 43.1 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
The Hyundai Tucson Hybrid offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Lexus GX 550, with comparable head- and legroom. The Lexus GX 550 offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.

Convenience
The Hyundai Tucson Hybrid requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Lexus GX 550, making it more convenient to drive.

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 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid is a better financial choice over the Lexus GX 550, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid is much slimmer than the Lexus GX 550, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Lexus GX 550.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Lexus GX 550 is clearly the choice over the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid has a lot less horsepower than the Lexus GX 550.

Powertrain
The Hyundai Tucson Hybrid has much lower torque than the Lexus GX 550, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid and the Lexus GX 550. The Hyundai Tucson Hybrid has less cargo space than the Lexus GX 550, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.