GMC Yukon vs Lexus NX

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the GMC Yukon. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

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Feature Showdown

The GMC Yukon features a 16.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 11-inch digital dash, while the Lexus NX gets a 9.8-inch display and 8-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The GMC Yukon stands out with panoramic roof, ventilated seats and Bose audio — features our data doesn't list for the Lexus NX. The Lexus NX counters with Mark Levinson audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the GMC Yukon gets leather upholstery while the Lexus NX offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the GMC Yukon and 2-zone in the Lexus NX.

Drivetrain

The GMC Yukon uses a 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management producing 313kW and 624Nm of torque, sent through a 10-speed automatic to a 4WD layout.

The Lexus NX responds with a Hybrid making 179kW and 239Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.7 seconds.

The GMC Yukon has the clear power advantage at 313kW vs 179kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The GMC Yukon measures 5,337mm long on a 3,071mm wheelbase, 677mm longer than the Lexus NX at 4,660mm (2,690mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GMC Yukon generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the GMC Yukon leads with a 3,628kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 2,128kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Lexus NX's turning circle is 1.0 m tighter, 11.4 m against 12.4 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the GMC Yukon costs about $3,648 a year (12.8 L/100km) and fuel for the Lexus NX about $1,425 a year (5 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $2,223 a year less for the Lexus NX.

Warranty: 3 years / 100k km (GMC Yukon) and 5 years / Unlimited (Lexus NX). Capped-price servicing: no data (GMC Yukon), 4 years (Lexus NX).

Where each one leads

The GMC Yukon: more power (313kW against 179kW) and the higher braked towing limit (3,628kg against 1,500kg).

The Lexus NX: the lower starting price ($71,700 against $174,990), the longer warranty (5 years against 3) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,425 a year against $3,648).

The Verdict

Lexus NX scores higher, 79 vs 50

The Lexus NX scores 79 to the GMC Yukon's 50 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 5 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: fuel economy (Lexus NX ahead by 71 points), value (Lexus NX ahead by 49 points), reliability (Lexus NX ahead by 31 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Lexus NX costs about $2,223 less (5 L/100km against 12.8 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Warranty: 3 years on the GMC Yukon, 5 on the Lexus NX.

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