If you are searching for a reliable and comfortable luxury SUV, then Lexus is probably on your radar. However, the Lexus SUV lineup has long had a problem––if you wanted more than two rows of seats, you were forced to buy one of the brand’s rugged body-on-frame models. While the Lexus GX and Lexus LX are two incredibly capable vehicles and are among the very small number of luxury SUVs with legitimate off-road performance, they are also overkill for the average family looking to ride in comfort. However, this gap in the Lexus lineup has now been filled with the all-new 2024 Lexus TX. This three-row luxury SUV is spacious, safe, and incredibly efficient with its two available hybrid powertrain options.
Building a Better Luxury SUV
With the 2024 TX, Lexus set out to define the modern luxury family SUV. Measuring 203 inches in length, this new model sits squarely between the Lexus GX and Lexus LX in size, providing plenty of cabin space without being difficult to drive. This puts it in a class above competitors like the Acura MDX and Infiniti QX60 instead sharing its segment with the BMW X7 and Mercedes-Benz GLS. However, unlike the performance-focused German models, the TX retains Lexus’ practical nature, making it a superior family vehicle. For instance, with 97 cu.ft. of cargo space, the Lexus actually has more room for your belongings than the slightly larger models from BMW and Mercedes-Benz.
Lexus also focused on practicality with the three powertrain options available for the new TX. The base TX 350 comes with the proven 2.4L turbocharged engine from the Lexus RX 350 and Lexus NX 350. If you want greater power and efficiency, there are two hybrid powertrains to choose from. The TX 500h F Sport Performance shares its powertrain with the RX 500h F Sport Performance, giving the new SUV a more than respectable 366 hp and 409 lb-ft of torque, along with an estimated fuel economy of 24 MPG combined. At the top of the line is the TX 550h+ plug-in hybrid. This all-new powertrain pairs a 3.5L V6 with a large battery pack that provides an estimated 33 miles of electric range. When running on gasoline power, this engine still gets an estimated 30 MPG, which is incredible for a vehicle with 406 hp.
The New Face of Lexus
The 2024 Lexus TX puts its best face forward with the new Lexus Unified Spindle grille and sharply-angled LED headlights. This fresh front end compliments the angular design of the vehicle, giving it a sleek and modern appearance that stands out from the older Lexus lineup. Aside from its good looks, the Unified Spindle design has improved aerodynamics, enhancing the handling and cooling of the vehicle while improving its fuel economy. The sleek modern theme continues inside the cabin of the 2024 TX, with a combination of flowing angles that marks a departure from the traditional Lexus interiors.
You will also find plenty of technology inside the cabin, starting with the standard 14-inch central touchscreen and available 12.3-inch digital driver display. Lexus has fully jumped into the modern world, leapfrogging brands like Cadillac and Audi when it comes to the available tech features. If you desire high-quality audio in your SUV, the TX obliges with its available 21-speaker Mark Levinson Premium Surround Sound System. It also includes enhanced sound dampening, with extra silencer material along the floor and a high-damping roof to keep out road noise. Every aspect of this new model has been carefully engineered to provide a high-end experience that is sure to disrupt the luxury three-row SUV market. We expect the 2024 Lexus TX will quickly become a top seller, and the only question we have is, why did Lexus wait so long to introduce it?
