2021 Volvo XC90 vs. 2021 Lexus LX

The 2021 Lexus LX is a top tier SUV with a plush interior, V8 power and lots of comforts. But how does it stack up against the 2021 Volvo XC90, an SUV which is regarded by many as being the best in the world due to its minimalist interior, tablet displays and impeccable safety record?

Design & Style

The Volvo XC90 has a large cabin with 7 seats. Every surface is covered in premium trim such as wool upholstery or polished wood. The outside is sleek and proportioned very well, with alloy wheels that are stylish. For the cabin drivers can choose driftwood panels which are white or black leather, and the seats are very comfortable to sit in. They can be heated or cooled as desired and adjusted to provide greater room for the legs. The Lexus LX is a classic large box sport utility vehicle. It has a front end which is pinched that descends towards the ground, with swanky alloy wheels and a cabin with a lowered dash and wide displays. For the color, the warmer hues look best.

Technology & Safety

Each Lexus LX is equipped with ten airbags, pedestrian detection, emergency automated brakes and blind area monitoring. Drivers will also receive notifications when departing lanes and the cruise control is adaptive. Luxuries within its cabin include powered and ventilated seats, climate control, smartphone connectivity and an infotainment system. The Volvo XC90 incorporates cutting edge safety tech, including steering assistance, cruise and lane control, LED lights, parking sensors, the ability to monitor blind spots and emergency automated brakes. It has earned the prestigious Top Safety Pick award, and luxuries within its cabin include wooden trim that is open pore, audio from Bowers & Wilkins, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, nine inch touchscreens and climate control.

Performance

Those that purchase the Volvo T8 will get a power module and electrical motor that enables the car to generate 400 horsepower and accelerate from zero to sixty in less than 6 seconds. The Lexus LX is outfitted with a V8, 5.7 liter engine that can generate 383 horsepower that is wedded to an eight speed automated gearbox. It also has an independent suspension in front that can be height adjusted with dampers that are adaptive.

The Bottom Line

Though the Lexus LX is powerful and opulent, it is not very fuel efficient, its smartphone options are limited and the third row provides adequate space for children but not adults, making the Volvo XC90 the winner since it has none of these weaknesses and better safety credentials.

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