2024 Lexus TX Hybrid Review, Pricing, and Specs

Overview

With the 2024 TX, Lexus has added a truly family-friendly three-row crossover to its lineup, and the TX Hybrid offers the same packaging but with more power and improved fuel economy to boot. Both regular hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains are offered. TX500h models get a 366-hp hybrid powertrain with standard all-wheel drive and the TX550h+ is a plug-in with 404 horsepower and over 30 miles of electric-only driving range. Seating for six means the TX Hybrid has room for your nuclear family plus some jump seats for two extra riders. The third row is roomy, but adults may find it lacking in the comfort department. The rest of the TX’s interior is plush and pleasant though, with available semi-aniline leather upholstery, a contemporary design, and a tranquil cruising attitude. It eschews the off-road equipment found on other mid-size and large Lexus SUVs—the GX and LX models, specifically—and instead the TX is focused on on-road refinement, making it a more natural rival to SUVs such as the Acura MDX, the Audi Q7, and the Volvo XC90.

What’s New for 2024?

The TX Hybrid is a new addition to the Lexus lineup for 2024. Launched alongside the nonhybrid TX (reviewed separately), the TX Hybrid essentially replaces the RX450hL hybrid which ended production after the 2022 model year.

Pricing and Which One to Buy

We’d recommend the TX550h F Sport Performance Luxury, as it adds desirable upscale features such as leather upholstery, eight-way power-adjustable front seats, a heated steering wheel, and heated and ventilated second-row seats. We’d also add the Technology package, which adds a digital rear-view mirror, a head-up display, and a parking assist system.

Engine, Transmission, and Performance

The entry-level TX Hybrid is the TX500h F Sport Performance, and it’s powered by a hybrid powertrain that consists of a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and two electric motors that combine for 366 horsepower. A six-speed automatic and all-wheel drive are both standard. The TX550h+ ups the ante with a plug-in hybrid powertrain, which uses a 3.5-liter V-6 engine and two electric motors to generate 404 horsepower; this model comes with a continuously variable automatic transmission rather than a conventional six-speed automatic. The TX Hybrid is a competent handler and we were impressed with it through some of Austin, Texas’s twisty hill country, but over rough pavement, the hybrid models deliver a less peaceful ride. For maximum comfort, consider the nonhybrid TX350, which takes a softer approach.

0–60-MPH Times

The TX500h F Sport Performance we tested sprinted to 60 mph in 5.7 seconds at our test track and the TX550h+ could be a little quicker still. When we get a chance to drive the plug-in hybrid, we’ll update this story with test results and driving impressions.

Range, Charging, and Battery Life

Lexus hasn’t released all the info on the plug-in hybrid TX550h+ model yet, but we know that it should provide enough battery capacity to power the three-row SUV for about 33 miles before needing to be recharged. When we find out more about the size of the battery, the estimated charging time, and an official range estimate, we’ll update this story with those details.

Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG

EPA ratings for the hybrid TX500h are 27 mpg city and 28 mpg highway. On our 75-mph highway fuel economy route, the all-wheel drive TX500h F Sport Performance model managed only 26 mpg. Fuel economy estimates for the TX550h+ have not yet been released. For more information about the TX Hybrid’s fuel economy, visit the EPA’s website.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

All TX Hybrid models can seat up to six across its three rows, with second-row captain’s chairs providing sibling separation as well as a handy pass-through to the third row. Storage bins are plentiful, and Lexus has integrated plenty of charging ports inside the TX Hybrid’s cabin too. The TX Hybrid features plenty of standard luxury items, including a power-adjustable steering column, power-adjustable front seats with heat, and ambient interior lighting. More luxurious features are available as options, including semi-aniline leather upholstery, ventilated seats, and a heated steering wheel.

Infotainment and Connectivity

A big 14.0-inch infotainment display is standard on the TX Hybrid and it runs Lexus’s latest infotainment interface, which we’ve found is responsive and intuitive to use. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, as are an in-dash navigation system and a wireless smartphone charging pad. A 12.3-inch digital gauge display can be reconfigured to show a variety of information to the driver and an optional head-up display provides yet another digital readout for the driver. A 21-inch Mark Levinson premium stereo is optional.

Safety and Driver-Assistance Features

Every TX Hybrid rolls off the assembly line with a suite of driver-assistance features that include adaptive cruise control, pedestrian detection, lane centering, and more. For more information about the TX’s crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites. Key safety features include:

• Standard automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection
• Standard lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist
• Standard adaptive cruise control with a lane-centering feature.

Warranty and Maintenance Coverage

Lexus’s limited warranty matches most of its rivals in this segment and its powertrain warranty surpasses many. Hybrid components get longer coverage; however, complimentary scheduled maintenance lasts only one year, whereas the BMW X5 and the Volvo XC90 both offer lengthier terms.

• Limited warranty covers 4 years or 50,000 miles
• Powertrain warranty covers 6 years or 70,000 miles
• Hybrid components are covered for 8 years or 100,000 miles
• Complimentary maintenance is covered for 1 year or 10,000 miles

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