2026 Jeep Wrangler vs. 2025 Lexus GX 550 Review

Picture of the 2026 Jeep Wrangler

2026 Jeep
Wrangler

MSRP*: $34,895 to $79,995
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2025 Lexus
GX 550

MSRP*: $64,735 to $81,200
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MPG - City 17 - 20 MPG 15 MPG
MPG - Hwy 22 - 23 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 4 - 5 seats 5 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 31.7 - 72.4 ft3 76.9 - 90.5 ft3
Engine
  • 285-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 470-hp, 6.4-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 349-hp, 3.4-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic, Manual Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
Horsepower 270 - 470 hp 349 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 - 3,500 lbs 7,601 - 9,096 lbs
Exterior Length 166.8 - 188.4 in 197.1 in
Exterior Width 73.9 in 78.0 - 78.7 in
Leg Room Front 40.8 - 41.2 in
Rear 35.7 - 38.3 in
Front 41.2 in
Rear 36.7 in
Head Room Front 40.7 - 42.6 in
Rear 40.2 - 41.7 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
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Lexus GX 550 than in the Jeep Wrangler, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Jeep Wrangler offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Lexus GX 550, making it a little more comfortable for the driver and front passenger.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Jeep Wrangler as you will with the Lexus GX 550, 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 Jeep Wrangler is a better financial choice over the Lexus GX 550, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Jeep Wrangler 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 Jeep Wrangler, 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 Jeep Wrangler for pulling heavy loads. The Jeep Wrangler has a little less horsepower than the Lexus GX 550.

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

Utility
The Jeep Wrangler has less seating than the Lexus GX 550, making the Lexus GX 550 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Jeep Wrangler has significantly less cargo capacity than the Lexus GX 550.