Information on New Lexus SUVs

If you're shopping for a new sports utility vehicle (SUV), your choices for luxury brands include Cadillac, Infiniti, Volvo, BMW and Audi. If you have your heart set on a Lexus, you'll find three choices among its 2011 SUV models.

  1. Style Choices

    • The 2011 Lexus RX is a crossover SUV that seats five people. It comes in front- and all-wheel-drive configurations and is powered by a 3.5-liter, V-6 engine. Under the hood of the Lexus GX, you'll find a 4.6-liter, eight-cylinder engine. The GX can carry seven passengers. The 2011 Lexus LX offers seating for eight and a 5.7-liter, V-8 engine. The LX and GX offer four-wheel drive only.

    Measurements

    • The 2011 LX is the largest Lexus SUV, with an overall length of 196.5 inches. The GX measures 189.2 inches and the RX 187.8 inches. The GX also stands tallest at 75.6 inches, 1.4 inches higher than the GX. The RX measures 67.7 inches high. Despite its exterior size the RX offers the most front-seat head and leg room at 39.1 and 43.1 inches, respectively.

    Prices

    • The most expensive 2011 Lexus SUV is the LX, with a manufacturer's starting price of $77,755. The GX starts at $52, 345, while an RX with front-wheel drive begins at $37,975.

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