Land Rover Discovery vs Lexus GX

The Land Rover Discovery starts from $116,006 before on-road costs, while the Lexus GX opens at $119,950. That makes the Land Rover Discovery the more affordable entry point by $3,944.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $127,607 and $131,945 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Land Rover Discovery by roughly $6,415 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Land Rover Discovery features a 11.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Lexus GX gets a 14-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Land Rover Discovery stands out with panoramic roof and Meridian audio that you will not find on the Lexus GX. The Lexus GX counters with head-up display and ventilated seats. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Land Rover Discovery gets leather upholstery while the Lexus GX offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 2-zone in the Land Rover Discovery and 3-zone in the Lexus GX.

The Land Rover Discovery uses a 3.0 i6 Diesel Mild Hybrid producing 257kW and 700Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.3 seconds.

The Lexus GX responds with a Petrol making 260kW and 650Nm, paired to a 10-speed auto driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7 seconds.

The Lexus GX has the clear power advantage at 260kW vs 257kW. In the real-world sprint, the Land Rover Discovery is 0.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Land Rover Discovery measures 4,956mm long on a 2,923mm wheelbase, 59mm shorter than the Lexus GX at 5,015mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Land Rover Discovery generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 258L in the Land Rover Discovery and 390L in the Lexus GX, giving the Lexus GX a 132L advantage.

For towing, the Lexus GX leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 3,500kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,223/year for the Land Rover Discovery and $3,506/year for the Lexus GX. That is a $1,283 annual difference in favour of the Land Rover Discovery.

Estimated annual total: $2,223 (Land Rover Discovery) vs $3,506 (Lexus GX). The Land Rover Discovery saves you roughly $1,283 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Land Rover Discovery) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Lexus GX). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Land Rover Discovery)—.