2025 Lexus GX 550 vs. 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Review

Picture of the 2025 Lexus GX 550

2025 Lexus
GX 550

MSRP*: $63,935 to $80,400
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Picture of the 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

2024 Mitsubishi
Outlander PHEV

MSRP*: $40,345 to $50,345
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MPG - City 15 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 21 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 - 7 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 76.9 - 90.5 ft3 64.3 ft3
Engine
  • 349-hp, 3.4-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 248-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
Horsepower 349 hp 248 hp
Towing Capacity 7,601 - 9,096 lbs 1,500 lbs
Exterior Length 197.1 in 185.4 in
Exterior Width 78.0 - 78.7 in 84.4 in
Leg Room Front 41.2 in
Rear 36.7 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 38.1 in
Head Room Front 39.4 - 40.3 in
Rear 41.9 - 43.1 in
Front 39.8 - 40.6 in
Rear 37.4 - 39.1 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Lexus GX 550 than in the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than 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). The Lexus GX 550 will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Lexus GX 550 is much slimmer than the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Lexus GX 550, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Lexus GX 550 is clearly the choice over the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Lexus GX 550 greatly out-muscles the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Lexus GX 550 does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.

Utility
The Lexus GX 550 has less seating than the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, making the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. With the Lexus GX 550, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.