Between Toyota and Lexus, there are two distinct versions of the Land Cruiser 250. There’s the Toyota version, simply called Land Cruiser, which has a turbocharged four-cylinder hybrid powertrain, and the Lexus version, called GX 550, which has a twin-turbocharged V6. Of the two, the GX is the more powerful and, obviously, luxurious one. Both features make it the clear choice from Toyota if you’ve got money, but other automakers have compelling and powerful options. For instance, Land Rover has an even more powerful six-cylinder, plus a V8 option, in its Defender. A new trademark, though, suggests Lexus might be about to close the gap. Either that, or it may be aiming for more fuel economy.
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