When you can't decide between going fully electric or going with a traditional hybrid, the new TX 550h+ is the perfect PHEV compromise between both and this TX is a special member because of its 3.5L V6 and 2-electric motor combination. We hope this combination eventually makes its way under the hood of other Lexus products, and while this technology is certainly not new in this space, the Lexus TX does offer one of the most spacious interiors in its class.
@@tony2tooth661 how? Where do I begin?😂 The telluride palisade look far more upscale inside and out. Better design and materials and even better build quality too. They offer better technology and more features like massaging seats, heated 3rd row, nicer leather and ambient lighting. And more interior space and up to 8 seats. Not to mention they drive better than the TX. They’re significantly faster than the base tx350. The 500h isn’t much faster but it’s significantly more expensive. And the 550h is the only way to get a naturally aspirated v6
@@tony2tooth661 who in their right mind would say “if I want reliability I’m not gonna buy a corolla. I’ll buy an $83K luxury car”? Plus Kia has a longer warranty than Lexus. And the telluride and palisade are superior to the TX Plus is it really worth sacrificing everything just for the mythical reliability? Are you willing to live with an uncomfortable interior, boring driving experience, cheap materials, poor build quality, etc, even though you paid $83K? I bet if a corolla cost 83K and you had to choose between it or an m3 I bet you’d take the corolla 😂
Pretty irresistible package, I agree. I had given up hope of ever getting a luxury vehicle without the albatross of a panoramic sunroof and then Lexus dropped this baby. I guess dreams do come true. Seriously, you forgot the lack of rear-wheel steering, no adjustable suspension and limited to six person seating on a vehicle this large on that complaint list. All legit gripes, imo.
Honestly, its fine… but I’d rather have the Mazda CX90 PHEV. $82k? The interior of the Lexus does not command $82k. Sorry. No pano-roof on the top trim? No hidden rear wiper? No sexy wood or textured metal trim? Just get the Grand Highlander and save some money.
I have a Grand Highlander hybrid, and love it. Around town I get about 38-42 mpg, highway is 32-33. Comfortable, quiet, dependable. I sold a 2015 Highlander AWD with V6 with over 200k miles. Expecting the new GH to be just as reliable. Over 20k miles already, and no complaints.
Thank goodness there are no bees attacking him. He's wearing the bee repellent. Either that or the Lexus TX 550h+ is so expensive, bees won't even get close to it. "I may be a crazy bee, but I'm not so crazy to pay $82k for that vehicle."
There's currently a recall on both Grand highlander and TX with a stop sale happening due to driver curtain air bag fault. Surprised no mentions of this anywhere.
Most reviewers only mention issues, stop sales, and recalls if it’s a *gm* or Ford. The Japanese get a slap on the wrist, if that (sometimes not even a mention of the issue), before they return to claiming perfect reliability and build engineering with zero issues throughout the life of the vehicle solely because it’s a Toyota.
@@tinhinnh Exactly, the Japanese’ airbags can malfunction during a crash and you’ll be fine. You’d only be “scared” if *gm* or Ford’s airbags were recalled, and that’s when those recalls would make more automotive news. We’re saying the same things here.
I am still waiting to get my 500h since April. Put in the 1k deposit to be in line for one. That recall and stop sale has now made it worse. Might be around October before getting one. I am sure by then the 2025 will be out.
@@gerry9306The only reason you’re even willing to pay that kind of money for the underwhelming sea of plastic you see in the TX is because it’s a Lexus. You and I both know if it were any “luxury” competitor to Lexus you’d be ripping the cheapness apart.
Is this the same size as the GLE? I am looking to upgrade (size wise) from my current GLC. I am happy with my Mercedes, but I think Lexus is a good alternative if I am going to switch.
At first I was not sold on the design, but seeing them in person, I think they are beautiful, though I do have a preference for restrained design language. I think the interior is nice, but needs more oomph.
9:58. The whole interior of many Lexus/Toyota vehicles has signs of cost-cutting, not just this one You have a giant screen and not much else. The interior reminds me more of Tesla than Lexus More durable than rich.
$82,782, WoW that is a hefty price tag for such a basic looking SUV; there is not one thing here that is screaming luxury other than that "circle L" on the hood. We are looking for a big lux-SUV, however, Lexus just self eliminated at that price, versus Mercedes and BMW at that price - and now I have to also consider another Infiniti... OH THANKS FOR BRINGING US THE VIDEO and always being so thorough.
@@ramzanshaikh1656no on other peoples mind as well. You’re the only one who thinks in your own little world that Lexus is luxury while new brands like Jeep Hyundai Kia genesis Mazda Acura aren’t 😂
Excellent review. Looking forward to you comparing the Grand Highlander Hybrid to this Lexus TX 550h+. From what you already shared, it appears that the price premium for the Lexus over the Grand Highlander is not worth it.
Only if you must have a Japanese brand in your driveway. The Acadia Denali is superior in luxury and technology to both the MDX and this TX in my opinion. Apparently, GMC is more of a luxury brand than Acura and Lexus these days.
@G-Rated key word is driveway...its almost a guarantee that the Japanese brands will be parked in the driveway... that gmc is gonna spend most of it's life parked... at the shop 😂 I will say the new Acadia is really nice, hopefully with the new updates reliability will follow suit. Only time will tell
@@CarGeek360 GMC has offered things like Google services built in, air suspension systems and semi-autonomous driving since 2021. Their ATP is nearly $10,000 above that of Acura. It’s also above Lexus’ average transaction price, bud.
@@jaydejj Wrong! You would be one of the brainwashed Americans excusing the Lexus TX, Lexus LX, and Toyota Prius recalls while the new GMCs aren’t being recalled. Come out from under that rock. 🪨
I'm sure its a great car, but at 82k its kind of steep for what your getting. Honestly makes the MDX Type-S seem like an insane value compared to this, even tho you lose some space and MPG.
@@Masterguy635 the f sport not being on the 550+ is criminal. How you gonna have the fastest model not have the option of 4 wheel steering or f sport performance upgrades. Now it's just a slightly faster grand highlander and the interior is more boring than the GH!
I never got why Lexus decided to make this. They needed a bigger 3 row, but the new GX is that. It doesn't have as much cargo room, but it's better all around for similar money, and you get messaging seats & RWD dynamics. Lexus & Toyota have too many SUVs. The TX can go. It's not as BeSPOKE as other Lexus models because it's mostly America only, so a lot of R&D didn't go into it. The regular Highlander should go as well as the Land Cruiser because the 4Runner seems like a better buy.
@@lryoung17 The third row is much better than the GX and LX. This is their biggest interior spaced dimension SUV to compete with not only midsized luxury SUVs but also full size body on frame ones too
This is a dedicated family hauler. The GX is a truck chassis and offers off-road capability. This is built in the US for US consumption. It doesn't exist in Japan. This review is featuring the Luxury package. There are other versions that are less costly.
@berniekitts1786 A truck chassis doesn't mean it's not good for families. There's plenty of families driving them. Lol. It's just a nicer vehicle aside from the marginal space bump over the GX and that's all I'm saying.
If the solid state battery can come to fruition, the PHEV would be fantastic with about 100miles of electric range for a battery pack that fits in the same space.
why are some people whining about not having a "walk away auto-lock"? I am going to guess anyone who can afford to buy these vehicles have garage where owners like to leave it unlocked for the convinces. I am going to guess enough people complained about auto locker feature to get rid of all recent new vehicles. guessing "wood" and chrome trims slowly disappearing from Lexus vehicles because of cost. I am glad Lexus finally phased out the touch pad and joystick controller but I like to see more visual impact like exterior chrome pieces and wood/real-fake interior. finally new Lexus have good touch head unit with large screen and decently quick response. Lexus is definitely worth extra $$ over Toyota counter model for extra nice drive, noise control, and overall aesthetics.
@@GaryKetchum808 Ive never owned a car without a sunroof and ive never bought anything close to $80k and sure it might be first world problems but ppl are allowed to have certain expectations when spending $80k
@@Carfan678 first world problem fosho. I’ve never had a sunroof and I’ve owned all sorts of cars from 90’s to today. I’d be happy with 4 wheels and an engine.
Lexus > Kia. I do wish Lexus would up its game again on interiors. This model and the Grand Highlander were rushed to market because Toyota was too slow to give a true 3-row CUV. Hopefully refreshes come soon with styling tweaks.
@@jakes5530 not really, that’s a feature that once you’ve tried, you can’t live without. Daily driving and commuting without gas is a game changer. And having that gas for road trips is also a game changer.
Not sure why you would compare MDX to a plug in hybrid model Lexus? Love the MDX and would have replaced my 2017 MDX with a new one if only there was a hybrid option. Cheers
Sat in one at the NY auto show and I gotta say the interior is cheaply made with inferior material quality. They look rugged and durable like Toyota interiors.
Where are they going to “hide the rear windshield wiper under the spoiler”? You always have great reviews, but it seems like you are reading que cards sometimes rather than giving legit feedback on the vehicle.
@@G-Ratedthat’s because they can’t defend why their favorite brand is better. They always get schooled by facts Even reviewers have expressed disappointment for the newest Lexus products yet they don’t even acknowledge that I was right for saying they’re DOA
@@naveenthemachineLexus shoppers prioritize reliability and quietness while yes they’re not on a more premium RWD architecture, ride comfort may not be as good but the vehicle will be quiet and reliable, vs Hyundai’s abysmal QC issues with every single thing on their cars
So, I haven't used a button on my key fob in over 6 years. With proximity lock and unlock on all 4 door handles and the app on my phone where I can be anywhere to start it, why use the fob?
@@jeffs6090 The vehicle would start faster with the fob than with the app. You won't need to take out your phone to start the vehicle. The proximity sensors are nice.
@ichigouzumaki324 Why would I care how fast it starts? Why would that even matter? The whole point of remote start it to warm up the car in the winter before getting in. What difference does a few seconds make? Plus, with the app, I don't need to be near the car. The best part of using it is when I'm 20 minutes from leaving work, I turn on my car from inside the building far away (where no fob would ever work). By the time I get to it, it's all toasty with the steering wheel and seats warm too. Then, I see others walking out to their car and start it with the fob when they're 20 feet away and think, "what the hell was the point of that?"
The fact that someone would pick this over an MDX/Q7/XC90 is crazy to me. That interior is just pitiful for the price. Hell, I’d take a Buick Enclave over this.
They should have put in a bigger battery to get a few more extra miles to compensate for the extra weight of this suv. I get more miles with my cheaper nx450+ and this being there most expensive plug in hybrid i would expect more miles .
They won’t. Lexus is on its way out of business putting out subpar products that get destroyed by the competition before they even hit the hands of automotive journalists
This power train needs to be in the RX!! And it needs the new unlock chime from the new Prius! And naveen I don’t need your reply so keep it to yourself
@@naveenthemachine xc90 isn’t on ANYONES radar and RIP the Lincoln, it got done dirty by poor engineering. It would’ve been the perfect car if it was reliable.
Even Toyota interiors look better than this at least if you get a higher trim. The exterior is hideous and s is in interior, my 2019 Camry xle has a better looking interior.
3:22 N I G H T F A L L 🌚🌙🌛M I C A that a real sexy name for the shade of dark blue!!!! BTW since the IS500, RCF and the LC500 have the 5.0L V8 it would be nice if the TX offers a performance version of the TX with the same engine that used in the cars I mentioned it would be called the TX500 F sport performance but it’s just my imagination 💭💭💭🤔🤔🤔
All that gloss black plastic cheapens the dash so much. That interior is rough at that price. ... Look at the wrinkles on the steering wheel and the exposed defroster piping when you open the door. Lexus is going to have to do better
Just buy an Acura or GMC for this type of money. I don’t care. Lexus should include at least a standard sunroof. There was a time when most of all if not all Lexus cars came with a sunroof as standard. From ES, IS, GX, LX, GS, can go on and on. Lexus went from being a main German Luxury competitor to now second grade luxury. With the exception of the LX/LS. Everything under the LS/LX seems more like an Infiniti & Acura competitor. Even the Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve is nicer than this…. And Jeep is not good to me. Interestingly enough Genesis is sorta taking that spot previously that Lexus had. Lexus still has great cars, but they just don’t scream ULTRA OR EXECUTIVE LUXURY anymore. They just feel like the better Toyotas. Kinda like the Avalon and Venza used to be. BMW, Mercedes, and Audi are all more expensive. But they have reason, sorta.
And people complain about EVs? Not gonna lie, I would MUCH rather have a R1S Max Pack Dual Motor for 10K more before any incetives. Those things easily get 300-350 miles of highway range which is 4+ hours of highway driving. Ive never seen a family travel more than 3-4 hours before stopping. This Lexus seems to complicated and expensive. Either get a R1S (even though passanger space is a bit less) or save 20K and get a Grand Highlander Max fot 60K
Lexus has lost it's way. Genesis is now what Lexus use to be. This offering looks very cheap a no better than the Grand Highlander which is a damn shame. Sorry not sorry.
GMC is more of a luxury brand and has done a better job differentiating the all-new Acadia from the all-new redesigned Traverse than Lexus. There really is no difference between this TX and the Toyota Grand Highlander yet there’s a larger price difference between this and the Toyota compared to the *gm* twins. Makes me wonder how large Toyota profits are here. Both the Acadia’s exterior and interior design are more upscale than this Lexus TX, blows this out of the water in luxury & technology and that’s high praise for GMC. Soyfan, you always give Cadillac lots of crap for their new nomenclature which to be much simpler than Lexus naming strategy and nomenclature which you never complain about despite how confusing and overly complicated _it_ is. Lexus could certainly simplify the names and trim level structure.
Agreed. I knew Toyota and Lexus would underwhelm in the real world. I predicted this would happen yet all of you laughed Well clearly the tables have turned against all of you Yet none of you want to acknowledge that I was right and that you should have listened. Well TOO BAD
@@naveenthemachineYou’re right about Toyota being too cheap to keep Lexus a top tier luxury brand and how they’ve relied on their brand’s old perception of substantially superior reliability to sell cars for them, even despite how outdated it may be. I’ve never denied that.
@@naveenthemachineYep, Chevrolet is right there with Toyota and brands like Buick are surpassing them in reliability studies. GMC, BMW and *Buick’s* reliability and luxury is improving while Lexus is declining in both regard.
That interior is old dated and cheap looking. What is Lexus thinking. I feel they are still trying to use up inventory stock from 10 years ago. That looks like the steering wheel from the 2014 GX model. I really feel like Lexus no longer cares about luxury and quality interiors. They are not offering that top quality luxury feel especially in comparison to some other vehicles. It’s not even as nice as the 2024 infinite SUV line. I’m disappointed.
I’m glad you’re disappointed Because I or as everyone calls me the biggest Toyota hater kept calling it out that the tx would be really underwhelming. I’m glad it turned out this way 😁
@@naveenthemachine I’ve never owned a Toyota or Lexus but I’ve had other so called luxury brands and I was really excited about the outside look of the GX 550 and I took it out I liked it a lot but then I got home and read the model work up with the specs and it was all fake interior for like $80,000 and there is no way I’m paying that kind of money for shit pleather
Ever one what happens when one of the world's best brands makes a vehicle soley to compete in this class without putting any real thought or effort into it? The TX. The tx is what happens. Literally everything else lexus makes (before and after) is in line, if not better than its competition. But of course they had to make this with its boring interior, weird exterior and insane price.
@@naveenthemachine except their sports sedans, their midsize cars, off road vehicles, 2-row SUVs, trucks , their base vehicles and even coupes. Those beat all but the best from their competitors.
Toyota had to recall all Grand Highlanders and Lexus TX for a very dangerous airbag issue. There’s a stop sale on all of them too so you can’t even buy these right now.
This is just a highlander with different bumpers. No reason to buy these over rivals at the same price. With Toyotas sketchy reliability now there’s no reason to go with this over a BMW or Mercedes SUV which is better for the money. I’ve seen these in person and they don’t look premium
@@beri232I own a v6 Toyota and as much as I love mine it’ll be my last Toyota I’ll ever buy. If somehow it breaks I’ll just get another brand that’s actually competitive
@@naveenthemachineit will last longer than you think 😂, you will have to crash your Toyota into something so you can claim Total before you have a chance to get something else. 😂
@@seannguyen593 I'm not sure if it is corporate or dealership choice. Considering they just selling vehicles with a plug in thr last 18-months or so they may not.
When you can't decide between going fully electric or going with a traditional hybrid, the new TX 550h+ is the perfect PHEV compromise between both and this TX is a special member because of its 3.5L V6 and 2-electric motor combination. We hope this combination eventually makes its way under the hood of other Lexus products, and while this technology is certainly not new in this space, the Lexus TX does offer one of the most spacious interiors in its class.
Unfortunately not more spacious than the telluride palisade wagoneer traverse
The telluride palisade are superior to any GH and TX.
@@naveenthemachine how?
@@tony2tooth661 how? Where do I begin?😂
The telluride palisade look far more upscale inside and out. Better design and materials and even better build quality too. They offer better technology and more features like massaging seats, heated 3rd row, nicer leather and ambient lighting. And more interior space and up to 8 seats. Not to mention they drive better than the TX. They’re significantly faster than the base tx350. The 500h isn’t much faster but it’s significantly more expensive. And the 550h is the only way to get a naturally aspirated v6
@@naveenthemachine you failed to mention the most important thing.. reliability. Telluride is a nice SUV but it's a KIA 😕
@@tony2tooth661 who in their right mind would say “if I want reliability I’m not gonna buy a corolla. I’ll buy an $83K luxury car”?
Plus Kia has a longer warranty than Lexus. And the telluride and palisade are superior to the TX
Plus is it really worth sacrificing everything just for the mythical reliability? Are you willing to live with an uncomfortable interior, boring driving experience, cheap materials, poor build quality, etc, even though you paid $83K? I bet if a corolla cost 83K and you had to choose between it or an m3 I bet you’d take the corolla 😂
No massaging seats, No Panoramic Sunroof, Only Dark interiors with a ton a plastic, and it costs 82k?!?!
Pretty irresistible package, I agree. I had given up hope of ever getting a luxury vehicle without the albatross of a panoramic sunroof and then Lexus dropped this baby. I guess dreams do come true.
Seriously, you forgot the lack of rear-wheel steering, no adjustable suspension and limited to six person seating on a vehicle this large on that complaint list. All legit gripes, imo.
The Mitsubishi outlander phev has that, but in a smaller package and no real 3rd row.
@@tino5271Mitsubishi what's that?
@@carlosamaya4503 😂😂😂
@@carlosamaya4503an airplane.
Looks like a Toyota highlander that's getting ready for a hot date
bahahah
Lmao!!!!!!
Ain't nobody dating in the TX. They've already dated, married, honeymooned, spawned children, enrolled in daycare, and carpooled to soccer practice.
😂😂😂
Honestly, its fine… but I’d rather have the Mazda CX90 PHEV. $82k? The interior of the Lexus does not command $82k. Sorry. No pano-roof on the top trim? No hidden rear wiper? No sexy wood or textured metal trim? Just get the Grand Highlander and save some money.
Like this vehicle a lot. Too expensive to consider. Put a plug in on the Grand Highlander and take off about $20,000 and yeah, I’d buy that.
I have a Grand Highlander hybrid, and love it. Around town I get about 38-42 mpg, highway is 32-33. Comfortable, quiet, dependable. I sold a 2015 Highlander AWD with V6 with over 200k miles. Expecting the new GH to be just as reliable. Over 20k miles already, and no complaints.
Thank goodness there are no bees attacking him. He's wearing the bee repellent. Either that or the Lexus TX 550h+ is so expensive, bees won't even get close to it. "I may be a crazy bee, but I'm not so crazy to pay $82k for that vehicle."
There's currently a recall on both Grand highlander and TX with a stop sale happening due to driver curtain air bag fault. Surprised no mentions of this anywhere.
Most reviewers only mention issues, stop sales, and recalls if it’s a *gm* or Ford. The Japanese get a slap on the wrist, if that (sometimes not even a mention of the issue), before they return to claiming perfect reliability and build engineering with zero issues throughout the life of the vehicle solely because it’s a Toyota.
@@G-Ratedyou don’t listen to all rhe review do u?? smh 🙄
oooh bad airbags im soo scared
@@tinhinnh Exactly, the Japanese’ airbags can malfunction during a crash and you’ll be fine. You’d only be “scared” if *gm* or Ford’s airbags were recalled, and that’s when those recalls would make more automotive news. We’re saying the same things here.
I am still waiting to get my 500h since April. Put in the 1k deposit to be in line for one. That recall and stop sale has now made it worse. Might be around October before getting one. I am sure by then the 2025 will be out.
That interior is cheap as hell, looks like a Toyota more than a Lexus. You'd have to be insane to pay 82k for that.
Agreed. I knew they would disappoint from the get go 😁
Well Steve, I guess I'm insane. You and Naveen, enjoy your time together.
@@gerry9306yeah you are. Willing to overlook all the problems with Toyota and Lexus for the sake of mythical instant bulletproof reliability😂
@@gerry9306The only reason you’re even willing to pay that kind of money for the underwhelming sea of plastic you see in the TX is because it’s a Lexus. You and I both know if it were any “luxury” competitor to Lexus you’d be ripping the cheapness apart.
@@naveenthemachine They're is nothing "mythical" about Toyota Motor Corp.
The fact that a Cx-90 and Palisade Calligraphy have more eye catching materials and color contrast,than a car that cost twice as much!
Agreed. I knew the tx and grand highlander would be such a disappointment 😁
And those have horrible resale value
Is this the same size as the GLE? I am looking to upgrade (size wise) from my current GLC. I am happy with my Mercedes, but I think Lexus is a good alternative if I am going to switch.
At first I was not sold on the design, but seeing them in person, I think they are beautiful, though I do have a preference for restrained design language. I think the interior is nice, but needs more oomph.
9:58. The whole interior of many Lexus/Toyota vehicles has signs of cost-cutting, not just this one
You have a giant screen and not much else. The interior reminds me more of Tesla than Lexus
More durable than rich.
Wow, it actually looks great if you close both eyes. Love it!~
This is the only TX trim worth considering... if it had been at least $10K cheaper.
$82,782, WoW that is a hefty price tag for such a basic looking SUV; there is not one thing here that is screaming luxury other than that "circle L" on the hood. We are looking for a big lux-SUV, however, Lexus just self eliminated at that price, versus Mercedes and BMW at that price - and now I have to also consider another Infiniti... OH THANKS FOR BRINGING US THE VIDEO and always being so thorough.
Agreed. But the L badge really stands for lackluster not luxury
Every luxury brand has been putting a massive tax on their PHEVs for the early adopters.
@@naveenthemachineonly on your mind lol.
@@TH-lo8mqbut those other phevs justify their higher cost. They offer more
@@ramzanshaikh1656no on other peoples mind as well. You’re the only one who thinks in your own little world that Lexus is luxury while new brands like Jeep Hyundai Kia genesis Mazda Acura aren’t 😂
Best car review ever
This should be about 55-60k max. But i dont blame toyota, i blame the economy
No sunroof?
Excellent review. Looking forward to you comparing the Grand Highlander Hybrid to this Lexus TX 550h+. From what you already shared, it appears that the price premium for the Lexus over the Grand Highlander is not worth it.
New TX is AMAZING but I’d go MDX if the extra space of the TX isn’t needed
Only if you must have a Japanese brand in your driveway. The Acadia Denali is superior in luxury and technology to both the MDX and this TX in my opinion. Apparently, GMC is more of a luxury brand than Acura and Lexus these days.
@@G-Rated that’s def a lie 😂
@G-Rated key word is driveway...its almost a guarantee that the Japanese brands will be parked in the driveway... that gmc is gonna spend most of it's life parked... at the shop 😂 I will say the new Acadia is really nice, hopefully with the new updates reliability will follow suit. Only time will tell
@@CarGeek360 GMC has offered things like Google services built in, air suspension systems and semi-autonomous driving since 2021. Their ATP is nearly $10,000 above that of Acura. It’s also above Lexus’ average transaction price, bud.
@@jaydejj Wrong! You would be one of the brainwashed Americans excusing the Lexus TX, Lexus LX, and Toyota Prius recalls while the new GMCs aren’t being recalled. Come out from under that rock. 🪨
I'm sure its a great car, but at 82k its kind of steep for what your getting. Honestly makes the MDX Type-S seem like an insane value compared to this, even tho you lose some space and MPG.
@@Masterguy635 the f sport not being on the 550+ is criminal. How you gonna have the fastest model not have the option of 4 wheel steering or f sport performance upgrades. Now it's just a slightly faster grand highlander and the interior is more boring than the GH!
@@SimonGonzalOS fr
It would take years if not a decade to make up the price difference tbh when similar equipped
I never got why Lexus decided to make this. They needed a bigger 3 row, but the new GX is that. It doesn't have as much cargo room, but it's better all around for similar money, and you get messaging seats & RWD dynamics. Lexus & Toyota have too many SUVs. The TX can go. It's not as BeSPOKE as other Lexus models because it's mostly America only, so a lot of R&D didn't go into it. The regular Highlander should go as well as the Land Cruiser because the 4Runner seems like a better buy.
@@lryoung17 The third row is much better than the GX and LX. This is their biggest interior spaced dimension SUV to compete with not only midsized luxury SUVs but also full size body on frame ones too
moms that want a suv that looks like a minivan, without being a minivan want these.
This is a dedicated family hauler. The GX is a truck chassis and offers off-road capability. This is built in the US for US consumption. It doesn't exist in Japan. This review is featuring the Luxury package. There are other versions that are less costly.
@@berniekitts1786 The GX is based on the Land Cruiser. It a global vehicle. The TX is not nor is it BeSpoke.
@berniekitts1786 A truck chassis doesn't mean it's not good for families. There's plenty of families driving them. Lol. It's just a nicer vehicle aside from the marginal space bump over the GX and that's all I'm saying.
If the solid state battery can come to fruition, the PHEV would be fantastic with about 100miles of electric range for a battery pack that fits in the same space.
You should’ve tried and brake torque it also! Just like the RAV4 prime, it should launch even quicker.
why are some people whining about not having a "walk away auto-lock"? I am going to guess anyone who can afford to buy these vehicles have garage where owners like to leave it unlocked for the convinces. I am going to guess enough people complained about auto locker feature to get rid of all recent new vehicles. guessing "wood" and chrome trims slowly disappearing from Lexus vehicles because of cost. I am glad Lexus finally phased out the touch pad and joystick controller but I like to see more visual impact like exterior chrome pieces and wood/real-fake interior. finally new Lexus have good touch head unit with large screen and decently quick response. Lexus is definitely worth extra $$ over Toyota counter model for extra nice drive, noise control, and overall aesthetics.
No sunroof for 80 grand😮😮😮Shameful‼️
Why would anyone want a sunroof? You looking up while driving?
@@GaryKetchum808 Lets light into the cabin cars without it feel very dark
@@Carfan678 like cars have been for decades? Y’all have some serious case of first world problems.
@@GaryKetchum808 Ive never owned a car without a sunroof and ive never bought anything close to $80k and sure it might be first world problems but ppl are allowed to have certain expectations when spending $80k
@@Carfan678 first world problem fosho. I’ve never had a sunroof and I’ve owned all sorts of cars from 90’s to today. I’d be happy with 4 wheels and an engine.
I think I saw the speed limit of 25. Anyway, I'm impressed with the 0-60 time.
That performance is nothing to write home about at this point. An xc90 is way faster and cheaper.
@@naveenthemachineFair point. I, however, will never consider a Volvo. I'm more into long term ownership.
@@labradachig1976 so then don’t buy a luxury car. Just get a cheap Toyota. Camry corolla are so much cheaper and more reliable
@@labradachig1976 to be honest, the grand highlander is a better buy or if ur okay with a minivan, the sienna
@@naveenthemachinethe only XC90 that is maybe as fast is the T8 and it’s every bit as pricy as the Lexus.
Lexus > Kia. I do wish Lexus would up its game again on interiors. This model and the Grand Highlander were rushed to market because Toyota was too slow to give a true 3-row CUV. Hopefully refreshes come soon with styling tweaks.
Great review. God bless.
Decent option, but Id go with a X7 instead. 3rd row in this is better though.
X7 can’t go 33mi on electric.
@@GaryKetchum808 that’s fine
@@jakes5530 not really, that’s a feature that once you’ve tried, you can’t live without. Daily driving and commuting without gas is a game changer. And having that gas for road trips is also a game changer.
@@GaryKetchum808 i also dont like CVT transmissions. Wish they wouldve stuck the 6 speed in this like the normal hybrid
@@jakes5530 they could’ve used the 6 speed yeah. But at least it’s an e-CVT so it’s ultra reliable rather than a belt CVT.
Great job and I will buy this hybrid SUV 1 day.
Agree. Should have tucked away the windshield wiper. Hopefully they will do that
Toyota is experimenting various powertrains...I wonder if they'll ever release a v8 hybrid powertrain
Easily reach 500+hp
They had it. Ls600h with a 5.0V8 and awd and very few bought it.
for 80K + need more luxury..c'mon
The TX desperately needs the Palomino interior color from the NX & RX to brighten up the interior compared to the dark brown Peppercorn interior
No it needs a complete redesign right now. Otherwise it should be discontinued
The 2025 mdx kills this
The MDX Type-S competes against BMW's and better price/value than this. This thing competes against the Grand Highlander lol, so totally agree.
Anything kills the Lexus TX
Not sure why you would compare MDX to a plug in hybrid model Lexus? Love the MDX and would have replaced my 2017 MDX with a new one if only there was a hybrid option. Cheers
I've owned many of both. Toyota/Lexus are durable high quality build, Honda/Acura turn into rust buckets.
lol how
How much can I pay for it? Bigger markups please.
How would you compare this to the 2025 MDX Aspec advance?
Easy. MDX wipes the tx inside and out
This is more comparable to MDX Type S, which is similar in terms of 0-60. Regular MDX engine is too slow in comparison.
@@blackwhirlwind1245 but it’s way faster than the tx350
@@naveenthemachine regular MDX is on par with TX350, they are about 7 seconds 0-60.
Lexus lost its touch when it came to their interior. Team MDX!!!
Good riddance pal. Don't let the door hit you on the way out.
That raptor I want isn’t looking that crazy!
Is this also built in japan?
Kentucky i think
Sat in one at the NY auto show and I gotta say the interior is cheaply made with inferior material quality. They look rugged and durable like Toyota interiors.
The micia blue color of this TX is fire but I prefer caviar black
They don’t have a sunroof oh they really screwed up with this vehicle
It's the ugliest Lexus I have ever seen. The front grill needs to be a little boxier and more aggressive. It looks like a Lexus minivan.
7:55 impressive that it can fold flat even for being a hybrid! I’d camp.
The 2025 infinite QX80 Is about to snatch up customers. Lexus don’t know what they are doing!
Infiniti is rubbish. You can have em
Think this powertrain will hit the new GX?
A CVT is wild lol.
and a dealbreaker.
it's an planetary gear E-CVT not a belt cvt... it's nothing short of genius and it's been around since the 1990s...
@@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD Thxs
That prices though
Both new GX & TX built very cheap 😢
Lexus is falling behind… interior design a big 👎🏻
Agreed. I called it on the internet that this would happen 😁
Where are they going to “hide the rear windshield wiper under the spoiler”? You always have great reviews, but it seems like you are reading que cards sometimes rather than giving legit feedback on the vehicle.
Is a Lexus. It is reliable!
Here before naveenthekoreanmachine touting hyundai kia supremacy
yea Naveen is delusional lol just hating on Lexus all the time lol it's hilarious to witness
Too late LOL😂
@@naveenthemachineYou’re famous, the Toyota fans hate you. 😂
@@G-Ratedthat’s because they can’t defend why their favorite brand is better. They always get schooled by facts
Even reviewers have expressed disappointment for the newest Lexus products yet they don’t even acknowledge that I was right for saying they’re DOA
@@naveenthemachineLexus shoppers prioritize reliability and quietness while yes they’re not on a more premium RWD architecture, ride comfort may not be as good but the vehicle will be quiet and reliable, vs Hyundai’s abysmal QC issues with every single thing on their cars
In 2024 and Toyota/Lexus doesn't have a dedicated remote start button on the key fob.....
So, I haven't used a button on my key fob in over 6 years. With proximity lock and unlock on all 4 door handles and the app on my phone where I can be anywhere to start it, why use the fob?
@@jeffs6090 The vehicle would start faster with the fob than with the app. You won't need to take out your phone to start the vehicle. The proximity sensors are nice.
@ichigouzumaki324 Why would I care how fast it starts? Why would that even matter? The whole point of remote start it to warm up the car in the winter before getting in. What difference does a few seconds make? Plus, with the app, I don't need to be near the car. The best part of using it is when I'm 20 minutes from leaving work, I turn on my car from inside the building far away (where no fob would ever work). By the time I get to it, it's all toasty with the steering wheel and seats warm too. Then, I see others walking out to their car and start it with the fob when they're 20 feet away and think, "what the hell was the point of that?"
@@jeffs6090 I like to know that the car started. I have had issues with the app where the vehicle does start.
@@ichigouzumaki324that’s not an argument, the app confirms the car has started
Do any of the models offer panoramic sunroof?
Every one except the TX550h+ do offer it. Flagship has no pano roof.
The fact that someone would pick this over an MDX/Q7/XC90 is crazy to me. That interior is just pitiful for the price. Hell, I’d take a Buick Enclave over this.
They should have put in a bigger battery to get a few more extra miles to compensate for the extra weight of this suv. I get more miles with my cheaper nx450+ and this being there most expensive plug in hybrid i would expect more miles
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The interior is a let down especially for a Lexus with 82 k price tag no pano roof plane looking materials Lexus correct it with the 2025 model
They won’t. Lexus is on its way out of business putting out subpar products that get destroyed by the competition before they even hit the hands of automotive journalists
I don't want wood or pano roof.. I'm happy. great car.
it's so uggo and plain looking. it just looks like a highlander with Lexus badging
Why would anyone pay so much for a boring-looking SUV like the Highlander? Lexus reminds me of Nissan nowadays
Is this a joke?
This power train needs to be in the RX!! And it needs the new unlock chime from the new Prius! And naveen I don’t need your reply so keep it to yourself
Lexus/Toyota is spoiled.
I asked about the roof at the NY Auto Show, the representative told me it was omitted to save weight.
Lexus designs so damn lost. Look at that ugly front grill.
112mph, 33 mile range for electric, no panorama roof, and the V6 getting 400hp it gets choked by a CVT, for 82k???, MDX all day
Yeah but that’s an Acura 😂
It is actually pretty quick for what it is
It isn’t. If this were a Toyota sure. But at this price? Nope. There are significantly faster options for significantly less
@@naveenthemachinewho needs speed? Sub 6 is good enough for all daily uses. Most faster ones don’t come as a PHEV.
@@GaryKetchum808 xc90? Even the now discontinued aviator PHEV?
@@naveenthemachine xc90 isn’t on ANYONES radar and RIP the Lincoln, it got done dirty by poor engineering. It would’ve been the perfect car if it was reliable.
Pure laziness by Toyota motor corp
No kidding
They just threw in the towel and gave up. It’s time to focus on more interesting brands
@@naveenthemachineNonsense Naveen. Toyota is, was, and will be #1. They're simply the best, nothing has changed
@@gerry9306wrong on all fronts
Even Toyota interiors look better than this at least if you get a higher trim. The exterior is hideous and s is in interior, my 2019 Camry xle has a better looking interior.
My 2020 Camry XSE v6 is so much nicer than this
Way overpriced 😢
It's barely better than a Limited or Platinum Hybrid Max Grand Highlander and $25k more.
Lexus is the very best 😊👍🇹🇷
2024 Lexus TX550h+Plus PHEV DIRECT4 AWD Luxury!
3:22 N I G H T F A L L 🌚🌙🌛M I C A that a real sexy name for the shade of dark blue!!!! BTW since the IS500, RCF and the LC500 have the 5.0L V8 it would be nice if the TX offers a performance version of the TX with the same engine that used in the cars I mentioned it would be called the TX500 F sport performance but it’s just my imagination 💭💭💭🤔🤔🤔
All that gloss black plastic cheapens the dash so much. That interior is rough at that price. ... Look at the wrinkles on the steering wheel and the exposed defroster piping when you open the door. Lexus is going to have to do better
Just buy an Acura or GMC for this type of money. I don’t care. Lexus should include at least a standard sunroof. There was a time when most of all if not all Lexus cars came with a sunroof as standard. From ES, IS, GX, LX, GS, can go on and on. Lexus went from being a main German Luxury competitor to now second grade luxury. With the exception of the LX/LS. Everything under the LS/LX seems more like an Infiniti & Acura competitor. Even the Jeep Grand
Cherokee Summit Reserve is nicer than this…. And Jeep is not good to me. Interestingly enough Genesis is sorta taking that spot previously that Lexus had. Lexus still has great cars, but they just don’t scream ULTRA OR EXECUTIVE LUXURY anymore. They just feel like the better Toyotas. Kinda like the Avalon and Venza used to be. BMW, Mercedes, and Audi are all more expensive. But they have reason, sorta.
I totally disagree with your opinion. It's Lexus for me. 👍🙂
Just waiting for the car market to crash. Dealers are desperate to sell offering 0apr but prices are still crazy high
And people complain about EVs? Not gonna lie, I would MUCH rather have a R1S Max Pack Dual Motor for 10K more before any incetives. Those things easily get 300-350 miles of highway range which is 4+ hours of highway driving. Ive never seen a family travel more than 3-4 hours before stopping. This Lexus seems to complicated and expensive. Either get a R1S (even though passanger space is a bit less) or save 20K and get a Grand Highlander Max fot 60K
Lexus has lost it's way. Genesis is now what Lexus use to be. This offering looks very cheap a no better than the Grand Highlander which is a damn shame. Sorry not sorry.
R.I.P Toyota Grand Highlander
BYD have more premium interior than TX. Japanese automaker relegation compare Chinese
MSRP, 82K 🤔 i think Lexus is not that affordable car manufacturer anymore.
GMC is more of a luxury brand and has done a better job differentiating the all-new Acadia from the all-new redesigned Traverse than Lexus. There really is no difference between this TX and the Toyota Grand Highlander yet there’s a larger price difference between this and the Toyota compared to the *gm* twins. Makes me wonder how large Toyota profits are here.
Both the Acadia’s exterior and interior design are more upscale than this Lexus TX, blows this out of the water in luxury & technology and that’s high praise for GMC.
Soyfan, you always give Cadillac lots of crap for their new nomenclature which to be much simpler than Lexus naming strategy and nomenclature which you never complain about despite how confusing and overly complicated _it_ is. Lexus could certainly simplify the names and trim level structure.
Agreed. I knew Toyota and Lexus would underwhelm in the real world. I predicted this would happen yet all of you laughed
Well clearly the tables have turned against all of you
Yet none of you want to acknowledge that I was right and that you should have listened. Well TOO BAD
@@naveenthemachine😂🤡
@@naveenthemachineYou’re right about Toyota being too cheap to keep Lexus a top tier luxury brand and how they’ve relied on their brand’s old perception of substantially superior reliability to sell cars for them, even despite how outdated it may be. I’ve never denied that.
@@G-Ratedbut other brands are better in reliability. They’ve caught up and surpassed them
@@naveenthemachineYep, Chevrolet is right there with Toyota and brands like Buick are surpassing them in reliability studies. GMC, BMW and *Buick’s* reliability and luxury is improving while Lexus is declining in both regard.
this car shows Lexus is a joke. buy this if you hate your money. My 2013 Accord EX-L looks similar to this wtf.
Agreed. I knew this was going to be such a disappointment 😁
I’m so glad I proved everyone wrong
Lexus lost me when they lost the 3.5 🤦♂️.
Yup! So far…. I’m in the exact same boat.
This is a 3.5L V6? Is 3.5 code for something that I'm missing.
@@cbotten106 no but I’m sure this they last vehicle with it in there if the IS or ES keep the v6 I upgrade if not I stay where I’m at .
These cars in China would be considered as yrash and tacky.
Well, all TX / GH stop selling now…
Were you planning to buy one? 🙄
That interior is old dated and cheap looking. What is Lexus thinking. I feel they are still trying to use up inventory stock from 10 years ago. That looks like the steering wheel from the 2014 GX model. I really feel like Lexus no longer cares about luxury and quality interiors. They are not offering that top quality luxury feel especially in comparison to some other vehicles. It’s not even as nice as the 2024 infinite SUV line. I’m disappointed.
I’m glad you’re disappointed
Because I or as everyone calls me the biggest Toyota hater kept calling it out that the tx would be really underwhelming. I’m glad it turned out this way 😁
@@naveenthemachine I’ve never owned a Toyota or Lexus but I’ve had other so called luxury brands and I was really excited about the outside look of the GX 550 and I took it out I liked it a lot but then I got home and read the model work up with the specs and it was all fake interior for like $80,000 and there is no way I’m paying that kind of money for shit pleather
Looks boring and no pano roof, wth!
Ever one what happens when one of the world's best brands makes a vehicle soley to compete in this class without putting any real thought or effort into it? The TX. The tx is what happens.
Literally everything else lexus makes (before and after) is in line, if not better than its competition. But of course they had to make this with its boring interior, weird exterior and insane price.
Nope. Now anything Toyota or Lexus makes are well behind the competitors
@@naveenthemachine except their sports sedans, their midsize cars, off road vehicles, 2-row SUVs, trucks , their base vehicles and even coupes.
Those beat all but the best from their competitors.
Toyota had to recall all Grand Highlanders and Lexus TX for a very dangerous airbag issue. There’s a stop sale on all of them too so you can’t even buy these right now.
This is just a highlander with different bumpers. No reason to buy these over rivals at the same price. With Toyotas sketchy reliability now there’s no reason to go with this over a BMW or Mercedes SUV which is better for the money. I’ve seen these in person and they don’t look premium
@@user-FTRU6GJ f sport looks nice enough. No f sport looks stupidly plain
Toyota still more reliable then any other brand out there is like saying huyndai/kia is just as reliable as Toyota
33miles EV range, might not make it a plug in as well, it needs at least 60 miles of range to be usable as daily EV😂
Hey Naveen, tell us how you've been enjoying your X5. 😊
I wish I had an x5
@@naveenthemachine we know you “wish” Naveen!😂😂😂
@@beri232I own a v6 Toyota and as much as I love mine it’ll be my last Toyota I’ll ever buy. If somehow it breaks I’ll just get another brand that’s actually competitive
@@naveenthemachineit will last longer than you think 😂, you will have to crash your Toyota into something so you can claim Total before you have a chance to get something else. 😂
@@blackwhirlwind1245or I just have to wait for the dreaded day when my pano roof doesn’t work anymore. Thats a common issue in the 8th gen Camry
Once this qualifies for $7500 tax credit then it makes sense.
Only if leased, not purchased. But at that price it'll be lease only!
@@normt430 does Lexus pass the $7500 to customer on lease?
@@seannguyen593 I'm not sure if it is corporate or dealership choice. Considering they just selling vehicles with a plug in thr last 18-months or so they may not.
CX90 trample all over this box cutter with cheap interior plastics. Looks cheap as hell