Lexus finally has a proper three-row SUV in the 2024 TX. Sharing its underpinnings with the Toyota Grand Highlander, the full-size TX is all-new for this year and boasts more third-row room than its Lexus GX and LX siblings. Starting at $55,050 (all prices include $1,350 destination charge), the TX undercuts those capable off-roaders on pricing, coming in $9,200 less than the GX and nearly $38,000 cheaper than the LX.
The base TX 350 is powered by a 275-horsepower, turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 317 pounds-feet of torque and is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. With system totals of 366 hp and 406 pounds-feet of torque, the TX 500h augments the turbo four with a pair of electric motors and a six-speed automatic. The plug-in hybrid TX 550h+ features a naturally aspirated 3.5-liter V-6 matched with two electric motors and a battery pack for a total of 404 hp; it has a continuously variable automatic transmission. The TX 350 is available in front- or all-wheel drive — the latter being a $1,600 option — while the hybrid variants are exclusively all-wheel drive.
The EPA estimates the TX 350’s fuel economy at 21/27/23 mpg city/highway/combined with FWD or 20/26/23 with AWD. Tuned more for efficiency but bolstered by the electric motors, the TX 500h is rated by the EPA at 27/28/27 mpg. The TX 550h+ hasn’t been rated by the EPA, but Lexus expects it’ll get 29/28/29 mpg and have an estimated 33 miles of electric range.
Lexus offers the TX 350 in three trim levels: base, Premium and Luxury. The TX 500h F Sport forgoes the base trim and is available in Premium and Luxury grades only, while the TX 550h+ comes exclusively in the fully loaded Luxury trim.
Lexus’s Safety System 3.0+ is standard on every TX. It includes forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, emergency steering assist and oncoming vehicle detection (and automatic braking) during left turns. The safety suite also features adaptive cruise control, lane departure steering assist and traffic-sign recognition. While not part of the package, blind spot monitors and rear cross-traffic alert are also standard across the TX line. Optional safety tech includes a 360-degree camera system with automated parking, head-up display, Traffic Jam Assist low-speed hands-free driving, and a digital rearview mirror for a clear view out the back even if occupants or luggage obscure the driver’s line of sight.
Standard equipment on the TX 350 includes 20-inch wheels, LED exterior lighting, a power liftgate with hands-free kick sensor, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and keyless entry and start. Inside, you’ll find synthetic leather upholstery, heated power front seats, multizone climate control, ambient lighting, wireless phone charging and a 14-inch touchscreen with navigation, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and satellite radio.
Stepping up to the Premium nets a panoramic moonroof, ventilated front seats, a power-folding third row, and front and rear parking sensors. The Luxury trim adds adaptive headlights with washer nozzles, real leather, adjustable ambient lighting, additional front-seat adjustability and heated second-row outboard seats.
In addition to the hybrid powertrain and standard AWD, the F Sport–branded TX 500h rides on 22-inch wheels and gets an adaptive suspension. Lexus distinguishes the TX 500h visually with black and dark-chrome exterior trim, as well as unique front and rear fascias. Coming in a six-occupant configuration with second-row captain’s chairs, its Premium trim largely mirrors the TX 350’s Luxury grade. Notable exceptions are that it omits the panoramic moonroof and reverts to synthetic leather seating, but it includes heated and ventilated first- and second-row seats, plus a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster. The TX 500h Luxury reintroduces real leather and the panoramic moonroof.
The TX 550h+ Luxury includes everything from the lesser TXs, as well as a 21-speaker Mark Levinson audio system.
