GX III (J250) vs 500 I: which is better?
Lexus GX III (J250) (2023–present) vs Tank 500 I (2022–present): specs, fuel economy, tax and common problems.
Lexus GX III (J250)
Tank 500 ISpecifications
| Lexus GX III (J250) | Tank 500 I | |
|---|---|---|
| Production years | 2023–present | 2022–present |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | petrol | petrol |
| Engines | 3.4 V6 Twin-Turbo (GX550) | 3.0 V6 Twin-Turbo |
| Power, up to | 353 hp | 354 hp |
| Torque, up to | 650 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Gearbox | automatic | automatic |
| Drive | all-wheel drive | all-wheel drive |
| Length | 4 950 mm | 5 070 mm |
| Width | 1 980 mm | 1 934 mm |
| Height | 1 925 mm | 1 905 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2 850 mm | 2 850 mm |
| Fuel tank | — | 80 L |
| KZ tax 2026 (car under 10 years) | ≈ 67 675 ₸ | ≈ 42 425 ₸ |
The better value is highlighted in green.
Pros, cons and common problems
Lexus GX III (J250)
Pros
- Powerful versions: up to 353 hp
- All-wheel-drive versions available
- Conventional automatic, no robotized gearbox or CVT
- Currently in production — can be bought new
Cons
- Toyota Dynamic Force engine (A25A, M20A, T24A, V35A): new, little reliability data so far
- Gearbox Toyota Direct Shift 8AT/10AT: the gearboxes are new
Engine (Toyota Dynamic Force (A25A, M20A, T24A, V35A)): few widespread issues: the engines are relatively new, with less data.
Gearbox (Toyota Direct Shift 8AT/10AT): the gearboxes are new; there are complaints about harsh shifts, fixed by a software update.
Tank 500 I
Pros
- Powerful versions: up to 354 hp
- All-wheel-drive versions available
- Conventional automatic, no robotized gearbox or CVT
- Large tank: 80 L
Cons
- No data
Which one to choose
- GX III (J250) — if you care more about: torque.
- 500 I — if you care more about: power, kz tax 2026.
The condition of a specific car matters more than the model: check the service history and get the engine and gearbox inspected before buying.
FAQ
Which is more powerful: GX III (J250) or 500 I?
GX III (J250): up to 353 hp, 500 I: up to 354 hp.
What is the vehicle tax in Kazakhstan?
For 2026, for a car under 10 years old: GX III (J250) — about 67 675 ₸, 500 I — about 42 425 ₸ (base engine). A 0.7 factor applies to cars aged 10–20 years and 0.5 to cars over 20.