2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar vs. 2024 Lexus GX 550 Review

Picture of the 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar

2024 Land Rover
Range Rover Velar

MSRP*: $61,500 to $78,400
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Picture of the 2024 Lexus GX 550

2024 Lexus
GX 550

MSRP*: $62,900 to $79,900
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MPG - City 19 - 22 MPG 15 MPG
MPG - Hwy 25 - 26 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 70.1 ft3 76.9 - 90.5 ft3
Engine
  • 247-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 394-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 349-hp, 3.4-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
Horsepower 247 - 394 hp 349 hp
Towing Capacity 5,291 - 5,511 lbs 7,601 - 9,096 lbs
Exterior Length 188.9 in 197.1 in
Exterior Width 80.3 in 78.0 - 78.7 in
Leg Room Front 40.3 in
Rear 37.2 in
Front 41.2 in
Rear 36.7 in
Head Room Front 38.2 in
Rear 38.0 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 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Lexus GX 550 will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar.

Convenience
Due to the larger tank size and better fuel economy of the Land Rover Range Rover Velar, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Lexus GX 550.

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). When looking only at MSRP, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Lexus GX 550.

Dimensions
The Land Rover Range Rover Velar is a little wider than the Lexus GX 550, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. The Land Rover Range Rover Velar is slightly shorter than the Lexus GX 550, which may make it easier to park.

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

Powertrain
The Land Rover Range Rover Velar 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 Land Rover Range Rover Velar and the Lexus GX 550. The Land Rover Range Rover Velar has significantly less cargo capacity than the Lexus GX 550.