Lexus GX vs Land Rover Discovery

The Lexus GX starts from $119,950 before on-road costs, while the Land Rover Discovery opens at $116,006. 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 $131,945 and $127,607 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.

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

The Lexus GX stands out with head-up display and ventilated seats — features our data doesn't list for the Land Rover Discovery. The Land Rover Discovery counters with panoramic roof and Meridian audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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

The Lexus GX uses a Petrol producing 260kW and 650Nm of torque, sent through a 10-speed auto to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7 seconds.

The Land Rover Discovery responds with a 3.0 i6 Diesel Mild Hybrid making 257kW and 700Nm, paired to a 8-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.3 seconds.

The Lexus GX has the clear power advantage at 260kW vs 257kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), 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 Lexus GX measures 5,015mm long on a 2,850mm wheelbase, 59mm longer than the Land Rover Discovery at 4,956mm (2,923mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Land Rover Discovery generally means more rear legroom.

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

For towing, the Land Rover Discovery 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 $3,506/year for the Lexus GX and $2,223/year for the Land Rover Discovery. That is a $1,283 annual difference in favour of the Land Rover Discovery.

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