The 2024 Lexus TX is an all-new midsize 3-row luxury SUV that provides adult-friendly accommodations no matter where you’re seated. This is a big deal for Lexus shoppers looking for additional seating flexibility but find the bulkier, truck-based LX and GX models too cumbersome and thirsty. The previous-generation Lexus RX had an available third row, but it was strictly a kids-only proposition.
Based on the same mechanical structure underpinning the new Toyota Grand Highlander, the Lexus TX has room for seven or six people depending on trim and model. Better still, there’s a large amount of space behind the third row even when every seat is occupied.
A 275-horsepower turbocharged 4-cylinder and 8-speed automatic transmission are standard in the TX 350, which can be ordered with front- or all-wheel drive (AWD). A hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrain are in the TX 500h and TX 550h+, respectively.
The hybrid TX 500h produces 366 horsepower while returning 27 mpg in mixed city/highway driving. Under the hood of the plug-in hybrid Lexus TX 550h+ is a V6 engine and electric powertrain that churn out 404 horsepower and can travel 33 miles solely on battery power. Both hybrid models have standard AWD.
A defining quality of Lexus vehicles has always been a refined and whisper-quiet cabin. With this in mind, let’s take a look inside the new 2024 Lexus TX.
Passenger Room and Comfort
Room, glorious room! This should be the marketing angle used by Lexus when promoting the TX. Until now the luxury brand has come up a bit short in offering an SUV with three rows of adult-friendly seating. At long last, the TX solves this problem.
Legroom in the third row of the new RX measures 33.5 inches, which is more than enough for an average-size adult to be comfortable. Further aiding comfort in the far back is enough room beneath the second row to wiggle your feet.
The new Lexus TX 350 can be had with a second-row bench seat or dual captain’s seats. The two hybrid models are available only with the captain’s seats, which limits the seating capacity to six. Many SUV shoppers like how the captain’s seats allow for easier access to the third row. They can also be optioned with a clever removable mini center console between them.
Features and Tech
No surprise, Lexus loads the TX with a ton of tech. A 14-inch touchscreen dominates the dashboard and is flanked by a 7-inch digital instrument cluster in front of the driver. Higher trims can be had with a larger 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, along with a digital rearview mirror, a head-up instrument display, and a 21-speaker Mark Levinson surround-sound audio system.
Great, but what do you get without ticking option boxes?
Among the plentiful standard features on the TX 350 are wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless device charging, navigation, a digital smartphone key, multiple USB outlets, voice commands, navigation, and 4G Wi-Fi with a 30-day free subscription.
Nor is safety forgotten. The Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 safety site is standard. Highlights include automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, automatic high-beam headlights, adaptive cruise control, lane-tracing assist, lane-departure warning with steering assist, safe exit warning, and road-sign assist.
Materials and Design
Lexus has an enviable (and deserved) reputation for crafting interiors that are quiet, comfortable, and bristling with top-quality trim. This holds true for the new TX. The base TX 350 comes with NuLuxe faux leather upholstery, ambient interior lighting, a power tilt and telescoping steering wheel, power-adjustable front seats, manual rear sunshades, heated front seats, and a power liftgate.
The mid-range Premium trim adds heated and ventilated front seats, a moonroof, and power-folding third row. One step higher, the Luxury trim brings along semi-aniline leather upholstery, additional power adjustments for the driver’s seat, and an upgraded ambient lighting system.
The hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants build upon the content found in the TX 350 Luxury with added features like heated and ventilated second-row captain’s chairs, and higher-quality leather upholstery.
Cargo Room and Flexibility
In the new TX, Lexus has beautifully balanced three rows of adult-friendly SUV seating with a cargo area roomy enough to hold several bags of luggage.
Behind the third row is 20.2 cubic feet of trunk volume, a sizable amount even among spacious midsize SUVs. Fold the rear seats down and the space expands to more than 57 cubic feet. With the second and third rows folded, there’s a yawning 97 cubic feet of volume in the back. If that’s not enough, you might consider a Winnebago.
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