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2024 Lexus TX Reviews




Pros

  • Ample passenger room and cargo space
  • Smooth and comfortable ride
  • Comes loaded with features

Cons

  • Sluggish acceleration from the base TX 350 version
  • TX 550h+ plug-in hybrid version's noisy engine drone

What's new

  • The Lexus TX is an all-new three-row crossover SUV
  • Based on the Toyota Grand Highlander with seating for up to seven people
  • Available with turbocharged gas, hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains
  • 2024 model kicks off the first TX generation

Overview

There's a new midsize three-row Lexus SUV in town, and it's called the TX. It should appeal to shoppers who want a roomy and comfortable crossover SUV that's great for family duty. It's based on the similarly new Toyota Grand Highlander but gets a much classier cabin and more available luxury features. Lexus also sells its GX and LX three-row SUVs. Compared to them, the TX is roomier, easier to drive, and less expensive. It also gets better fuel economy thanks to available hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains.

Edmunds spotlight: Space and fuel efficiency are top attributes

This is the first Lexus SUV that can comfortably carry adults in its third-row seat. In addition, the TX's cargo capacity is genuinely impressive. Fold down the second- and third-row seats and you'll have 97 cubic feet of space available, which is competitive with some full-size luxury SUVs. Last but not least, you can get a powerful hybrid drivetrain in the TX 500h or a plug-in hybrid powertrain in the TX 550h+. It took Lexus some time to get this recipe right, but the new TX is dressed and equipped to impress.

Competitors to consider

Acura's MDX has long been a popular pick for a luxury three-row SUV. It's not quite as roomy or fuel-efficient as the TX but can be pretty enjoyable to drive in its sporty Type S version. We also recommend the Audi Q7, though its design is getting pretty dated. If you're shopping for plug-in hybrids, the Volvo XC90 is the best alternative. Among this group, the new TX easily impresses. Check back soon for our test team's complete report.

Which TX does Edmunds recommend?

To ensure good value and the quiet, comfortable ride you seek in a Lexus, we recommend the TX 500h F Sport Performance Premium. It's a big price jump from a comparable TX 350 Premium, but you'll likely appreciate this version's extra power, higher fuel economy and sharper handling over the long term.

Lexus TX models

The 2024 Lexus TX is a three-row midsize SUV that can carry up to seven people. The model lineup includes the TX 350, TX 500h F Sport Performance and TX 550h+. The main difference between them is what kind of powertrain you get with each one. The TX 350 has a turbocharged four-cylinder engine, while the 500h F Sport Performance is a hybrid version with more power and better fuel economy. The TX 500h+ is a plug-in hybrid and serves as the most powerful and expensive TX. Keep reading for our rundown of the TX's most significant features and options.

TX 350

Lexus equips the TX 350 with a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine (275 horsepower, 317 lb-ft of torque), an eight-speed automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. It also comes with:

  • 20-inch wheels
  • Hands-free power liftgate
  • Three-zone automatic climate control
  • 7-inch driver information display
  • Power-adjustable, heated front seats
  • Synthetic leather upholstery (Lexus calls it NuLuxe)
  • Second-row bench seat
  • Second-row side window shades

The TX 350's infotainment system includes:

  • 14-inch touchscreen infotainment system
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (both with wireless connectivity)
  • Wireless smartphone charging
  • Connected services, including access to a Wi-Fi hotspot

There are several driver assist technologies on the TX 350, such as:

  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Lexus and the car in front and can also reduce speed for curves when necessary)
  • Forward collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Intersection collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision during a left turn and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position)
  • Lane centering system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
  • Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)

TX 350 Premium

By moving up to the Premium trim, you'll get:
  • 20-inch wheels
  • Panoramic glass sunroof
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Driver's seat memory settings
  • Power-reclining and -folding third-row seats
  • Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)

TX 350 Luxury
The most luxurious version of the TX 350 includes:

  • Upgraded headlights
  • Improved ambient interior lighting
  • Added power front seat adjustments
  • Premium leather upholstery
  • Heated outboard second-row seats

TX 500h F Sport Performance Premium
The TX 500h pairs the same 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with a six-speed automatic and two electric motors, one at the front and one at the back to power the rear wheels. Lexus calls the two-motor all-wheel-drive system Direct4. Collectively, this hybrid powertrain generates 366 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque. In addition to its more powerful hybrid drivetrain, this version of the TX has most of the TX 350 Premium's equipment, plus:

  • 22-inch wheels
  • F Sport adaptive suspension tuning
  • Rear-wheel steering (improves high-speed stability and makes parking easier)
  • Upgraded headlights
  • F Sport exterior styling
  • Improved ambient interior lighting
  • 12.3-inch digital instrumentation display
  • Sport-bolstered front seats
  • Second-row heated and ventilated captain's chairs

TX 500h F Sport Performance Luxury
This version of the sporty TX builds on the F Sport Performance Premium with:

  • Panoramic glass sunroof
  • Heated steering wheel
  • 21-speaker Mark Levinson premium sound system

TX 550h+ Luxury
Choose the TX 550h+ if you want a plug-in hybrid SUV. It uses a 3.5-liter V6 engine, a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and a Direct4 all-wheel-drive system, providing a combined 404 horsepower. Lexus estimates this version of the TX offers 33 miles of electric-only driving range before switching to traditional gas-electric hybrid operation. This top model in the TX lineup pretty much comes fully loaded with all of the features noted above.

The Lexus TX is also available with three option packages, but the contents vary depending on the model and trim level. They include:

  • Cold Area package
    • Heated steering wheel
    • Windshield wiper de-icer system
  • Convenience package
    • Digital key capability (allows you to use your smartphone as a key to enter and drive the vehicle)
    • Front cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is about to cross your path and cause a collision)
    • Traffic Jam Assist (hands-free adaptive cruise control and steering assist system for use at speeds under 25 mph, and only on approved highways)
  • Technology package
    • 12.3-inch digital instrumentation display
    • Digital rearview mirror function (allows you to see out the back even with a fully loaded cargo area)
    • Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)
    • Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the TX and its surroundings in tight parking situations)
    • Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)