I drove a 350 AWD today and it was a classic example of a car being more than the sum of its parts. Even with significantly less power than our XC90 Recharge, it was smoother, quieter and more comfortable. The transmission was actually quite good and the Lexus doesn’t get in its own way. The three row setup is perfection. Easily the best non-minivan space I’ve seen.
I bought TX 350. Ride quality is just awesome. You never feel you are driving a large car. Initially, I thought the power may not be enough for this large car. But it is just perfect.
I'm and older buyer and buys lexus, for me I'm glade they are getting away from wood trim it seems so out of date and makes the car feel likes its for old people, so thanks lexus for the updated integrated trim ❤
Great review. I agree 100%, need to have 2nd row bench available all levels. No logic saying that those who want the bench don't also want the other features unique to the higher trims, and vice versa - big miss there. Also a bit more differentiation from the GH in the luxe, trim department would be good.
It looks like a Sienna with a different grill. When they update this vehicle in 2040, they’ll fix a lot of the things people dislike over its 20-year run.
Alex and Travis, My only disappointment with the TX is the lack of a model focused on mpg as we see in the Grand Highlander lineup. With the rather underwhelming 'performance' of the base TX 350 Turbo, they might just as well have offered the highly efficient, 245 hp, 2.5 Hybrid 350h powertrain. 🤨 If that powertrain is insufficiently luxurious, the suggestion 26:08 to use the old, 300 hp, non-plug in V6 Hybrid is very astute. 🤩🤩
not offering the 7 seat version for the hybrid is just dumb, I hope they add this option next model year edit: also they should make the 4-wheel steering option available for the 350 base engine
I actually liked the more aggressive design of the new RX. This takes a step back, but it might be targetting that upper middle class kid hauler segment, and maybe their study showed that they want something more conservative on the outside. Also, maybe it looks better in person.
I’m not nearly as bothered by the styling as everyone seems to be, if they wanted it to be practical, it had to be boxy and I’ll take the boxy practicality over the traditional swoopy Lexus styling, idk if I’m too sold on the don’t end, I’ll have to see it in person. I also feel this has the least compromise when it comes to power, space and efficiency especially in that plug in hybrid trim. Nothing in this segment is gonna combine all 3 the way the TX does
@@huanronghu4432 we traded the palisade in cos we needed some more space and better efficiency, that V6 was smooth but safe to say it wasn’t all that efficient, so we switched to a Hybrid Max GH
Nicely done design on this large vehicle and especially liking the front end. Also shout out to Travis for wearing a man's watch and bucking the UA-cam trend! This vehicle would be perfect for the majority of shoppers looking for a luxury mini-van. Brand and styling becomes just a personal preference. We know many people buy cars for just styling alone and all these are pretty similar even though we know that generally, Toyota/Lexus will dominate the long-term reliability and the resulting resale values. I also find it a bit redundant to focus on "performance" in a 3-row minivan regardless what some auto-makers try to do. NO One should be expecting to corner carve especially with their families in the car.
I was about to go to Lexus dealer to make a deposit, but lack of bench seat in the second row in Plug in Hybrid version is a deal breaker. I will wait until they fix this obvious mistake
I wonder if dealers will be open to replace the second row captain chairs with bench seats for additional fee. Sounds like an obvious business opportunity
I think 6 seat is a deal breaker for some, but for my smaller size adults family, we can fit 3 in the 3rd row. They might b a little uncomfortable, but a long road trip is doable
@@naveenthemachine why is that. It will not gib you the best in performance. It is never intended to be the Porsche 😀The torque at the mid band comes handy in most of the time which will target 90% audience. The GH has a torquey engine. It’s will be more reliable than Korean and Swedish brand. GH has class leading space and economy without breaking your bank.
@@pshaswat the gh interior space isn’t class leading. It’s only 1 inch more spacious across three rows Not to mention performance matters the more you spend money.
While I agree that people might cross shop this and the MDX Type S (in fact, I am one of those people), there is such a large size difference that I'm not sure how many of us there are. Size-wise, I'm not sure what else (unibody) there is that's this big. It will sell just because it's so large and it says Lexus on the back.
He’s not. I knew this was going to happen. I knew Alex was going to be very disappointed with the TX. But he didn’t listen. He laughed Well now who’s getting the last laugh?
I feel this is overpriced. This is one of the most obvious rebadge of a car in a while in my opinion. I knew this would be more expensive than an MDX, but nearly $6,000 more? Not sure about that. Considering it looks identical from the profile to the Grand Highlander. Just doesn’t look “premium” to me.
It has both. You push for the electronic release and you pull for the manual release. Best execution IMO. However, I'm not sure the pedestrian / bicycle door collision safety system will work if you manually pull though.
Are they planning on a 350h for the TX? for the RX, the difference between a non hybrid to hybrid is about $2000. for the TX its nearly $14000 as its the "500 F sport". Would love to see a 350h. I would switch from my 22 MDX to the TX for the rear seat/trunk space and i want to go hybrid but $70k for a hybrid version of this doesnt make sense.
Agreed. I think that would be the volume seller if they offered it. They should just drop the underwhelming base model in favor of that. Even if it cost a little more, it would pay for itself in fuel savings.
what would be even better than the 350h from the new RX would be the 450h v6 hybrid from the previous gen RX. that would have been a pretty good base model with great MPG even if its a few less than the 350h
Great video, bit of a funky edit at the 9ish min mark re: interior, just a heads up. Looking forward to seeing a few iterations on your home turf, Alex, as I always appreciate your report card and Alex-official MPG/range ratings. The 8-second to 60 time is a bit slower than I'd expect, given this powertrain in other applications, though I suppose the GH is a bit lighter.
If you don’t get memory steering wheel settings, why would anyone want a power adjustable steering wheel? It’s just one more potential point of failure, slower to adjust, and an added expense.
@@AAutoBuyersGuide Very slightly less effort, yes. But I believe it to actually be more of an annoyance to use. Maybe it’s good for grandma, or those who need to feel that they are getting something special, but in actuality, for most folk, I think they would prefer a manual adjustment and pocket the cash. However, I could be wrong.
Great info. Always look forward to your reviews. I have a question please... how is the TX ride compared to LX600 ride? I have LX600 but I feel the ride is somewhat rough. I wonder if I should trade my LX for a TX. Would appreciate your thoughts please.
TX needs 3 beam LED at minimum to differentiate it front from the GH. Lexus do have additional bells n whistles but there’s a 20k difference between fully loaded GH vs fully loaded 550h sport F.
I was super excited for the TX but now the more I see it, the more it feels a rebadged version with minimal luxury touches to the Grand Highlander. It is year 2023 and for 60K, you would expect memory seats! Inside esthetics & material again not compare to other luxury cars in the competition but I guess people will get in line to buy just because it is Lexus. My 2016 Benz GLE has more features than this car and I am not even joking.
The 350 has less emissions than Acura mdx and bigger. These are important for families! The hybrid has MUCH better fuel economy than type S which is omitted in the comparison 😮
And they won’t ever. Genesis is skipping over a gas and hybrid 3-row and going straight to a big 3-row EV with the upcoming GV90. It’ll be nice, but not the same thing
They've added several alternative login IDs too. Sad really. I'm still waiting for Toyota to go out of business, as they declared several years ago. At least Lexus hasn't told me to park my car outside so it won't burn my house down.
@@AAutoBuyersGuideno the gv90 will be significantly nicer than the tx. And better looking better quality better features tech luxury better performance handling comfort polish value etc.
This disappoints in so many ways. The lack of features for $55k is surprising. Is there really models available with no sunroof, or is that just a preproduction omission. Both models were lacking it. But ultimately, this feels like 90's level rebadge. The exterior doors are actually identical to the GH, just full body color and the electric handles. And the interior, while I'm sure has nicer materials, it doesn't look more luxurious. And the fact that it's mostly black no matter what color you select doesn't help at all. Many clowned the Pathfinder/QX60, but even they worked harder to differentiate the two more than this with their limited budget.
@@naveenthemachine ...Man you're really on a campaign with this. You've made the same comment over and over across many different sites... this thing is a disappointment, but it's far from DOA. It will still sell like hotcakes, sadly.
Whether it sells or not is hard to guess. The RX has been underwhelming for generations, but has still sold well. People who actually cross-shop this with the Grand Highlander and other non-luxury brands will likely find this overpriced and unimpressive, but people shopping just the luxury marques may find the sheer amount of space attractive. The Acura, Volvo, and German alternatives don't offer that.
@@carbzav8017 i don’t get what they think they’re doing. For mpg ratings that don’t even translate, the top of the one 500h+ doesn’t get better steering, no moonroof, no beech option. This n the Grand Highlander were so close to being my next options but between no telescopic steering and crappy audio system in the Toyota, n this on the top TX, I’m going to end up elsewhere
Am I understanding it correctly when I say the plug in only has 6 seats? I don't want to buy a car of this size to seat 6. 7 is the minimum. I can understand a 3 row middle and then 2 comfy seats in the back, but 6 is missing the point.
@@AAutoBuyersGuide that’s why I’ll “take my changes” with REAL luxury IE German or Italian... Lexus SUCKS. all they provide is a quiet soft ride. That’s simply not enough anymore. Everyone does that.
The Santa Fe is amazing looking, and a harbinger of future styling. We're starting to see more of that very angular styling in concept vehicles, but the Santa Fe is the first production crossover to look really cool with that sort of styling. On the other hand, it's a smaller vehicle than this, and a pretty small minority of buyers will be considering a Hyundai as an alternative to a Lexus.
While I am interested in the new Santa Fe, their insistence on using a dual-clutch AT puts me on the sideline based on issues with other such AT's in their vehicles. It's also no where near the size of the Grand Highlander/TX.
Why cant Toyota put 8 seats????? They want to sell Sienna????????😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 What a shame......everytime they introduce a new car either the trunk is small or no seats🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪
The MDX Type S-Advance is not much cheaper than the TX 500h F-Sport Luxury and gets a lot less gas mileage. The closer you get to the top-end trim on both vehicles, the closer the prices get. Imo, the TX 500h F-Sport is better for the money when you consider the gas mileage and updated technology. I never liked wood trim on newer luxury cars, and I'm frankly glad the TX doesn't have it. It looked good on the old classic cars, but it just looks anachronistic and out of place on newer vehicles.
Sienna certainly offers more space for less money. This interior is nicer, and it has a few more features, but it's hard to beat a minivan for practicality. The Sienna is mildly underpowered, but its efficiency is outstanding.
I suppose your phrase "mildly underpowered" depends totally on perspective. For me, I would call the Sienna's 0-60 time of 8 seconds "grossly underpowered".@@markmiller3279
It’s not ideal. Interior looks bland. But what else can one buy that is premium, reliable, no fuss maintenance, sound isolated. Don’t want to deal with upkeep of European cars, need the space, don’t want less luxury. MDX isn’t that upmarket and smaller. There’s really not much else for value. I can’t think of an alternative. Maybe buy a top end sienna but the sound isolation isn’t as good. Hence, this car will sell. No question that most of us were expecting more. But what you gonna do?
Providing feedback is a good start. After that, it's sales that move the needle. If sales are low and people are picking alternatives then Lexus would need to respond. -Travis
NX, RX, TX are in alphabetical order for some reason. SX might have been too close to other models on market somewhere, UX exists, VX, WX, XX and ZX all sound odd, so... Seriously however, nobody knows for sure.
It's not all about performance for alot of people. The TX is proving alot of you wrong, dealers can't keep them in stock as they get reserved before they even hit the lot. Families like mine need something that will fit up to 4 child seats comfortably and safely with anchors in all the right spots and cargo space. The TX checks those boxes while the GH along with many others doesn't due to 3rd row tether anchor locations... the MDX is comparable with 2nd row middle seat removed. Larger SUV's are too expensive, the American offerings have questionable reliability, other offerings depreciate 50% once you drive it off the lot... I like the MDX don't get me wrong but we are biased in our approach because our 03 es300 with 250k miles still drives great, the interior hasn't deteriorated, any repairs have been minor and expected with age like alternator, starter, headlight ballast, radiator hoses nothing else. Denso, aisin, and koyo parts can be found online very cheap... hope the TX lives up to the lexus reliability experience I've had with my es.
The reason the tx isn’t in stock is because people are sheeps who bought into the hype that newer is better. Those sheeps also don’t know anything That’s why Sheeps buy brands. Smart people buy cars.
@@tovyaweissberg47 wrong. If you’re a sheep who doesn’t know anything and you’re stuck in the past where Lexus is the best thing to ever exist then by all means get the TX But the vast majority of people are in the present and future where other brands are simply better
It's the shamelessly rebadged Grand Highlander with a significantly uglier front end, a dourer interior, and a sizeable price premium. Unlike Lexus, its competitors with mainstream counterparts at least sought to develop unique sheetmetal for their entries in this segment.
I knew this was suv was dead on arrival. And you said a while back mark that my hate on Toyota is extreme😂 Well you’re just repeating the same thing I’ve said…
Exactly Sequoia Capstone looks so much better on the inside and the outside… except for that cargo area that Truck is better than everything on the line up
@@AAutoBuyersGuide I would say once every few months. I do want a solid AWD though. Base tx awd v MDX Aspec AWD for $56K. Which one is worth it for my occasional 3rd row use?
When you guys talk about things like lights, it would have been more useful instead of showing the obvious (what they look like) to tell us whether it has leveling and cornering headlights. Same goes for the interior. You spend a lot of time talking about looks (seriously, enough, please, we have eyes), but never mention or show whether the second row folds flat. I gave up after 14 minutes. This review was like watching a review of women's handbags.
Infiniti QX60 is much better looking car with more refined & luxurious interior as well. I can't believe this Lexus has no side carpet on the trunk area...
And we all thought infiniti was becoming irrelevant. But now that award goes to Lexus. Lexus is now becoming irrelevant in the market. Soon they’ll no longer exist like mercury
@@ALMX5DPHe’s probably like 45 years old and proud he hasn’t had health issues yet. Just wait till you get to your 60s and 70s. Your resistance will be your ultimate demise.
Yes, Genesis interiors are seriously nice. Lexus interiors have been boring and not very special for years and people still buy them. Acura has the same issue. The MDX interior just isn't that great. Shoppers who value Japanese virtues really don't have a compelling alternative. Infiniti interiors are not great, either.
I was hoping you would finally be the one reviewer to tell potential customers WHY the LX doesn't come with 2nd row bench seats in any of the nicer hybrid trims. All the car reviewers have done a poor job on this and don't even bother explaining the "why". I did the research myself and reached out to my local Lexus dealer. They explained that the hybrid battery in the 500h and 550h was designed to fit under the middle of the 2nd row and cannot be covered by a seat because of its heat venting requirements. What a bad design by Lexus! They make their largest family suv in history, and then don't even design it properly to offer enough seating for those large families in the higher trims families would actually want to buy. Lexus TX sales will suffer because of this idiotic seating design. Typical engineers thinking they are smarter than the end customer. Nobody who knows anything about cars will want an underpowered 4 banger in such a huge heavy suv. The 500h would have been the luxury suv 7 seater sweet spot. What a shame and waste because of poor research and development.
A boring, dull, expensive appliance. For people with families that need the room there are much better, and cheaper options out there. Fake engine noise in a 3 row... get the hell out of here with that nonsense Toyota.
I don’t even have to say anything because I can see you’re all disappointed with the TX. I’m so glad I was right when i said the tx was such a disappointment 😁 The MDX xt6 qx60 cx90 aviator telluride palisade are looking way better every single day than this joke. The tx is Dead on Arrival So what do all of you got to say now huh?😂
" I can see you’re all disappointed with the TX" we watched the same video? you know if it doesn't 'die' on arrival like you say, you're argument and opinion becomes moot going forward right see you in a few months when 1st quarter sales of 2024 is released
@@naveenthemachine well you said the Red makes your Camry nice, and the Grand Highlander is “DOA” because it doesn’t have quite as much. So how much would red elevate this TX?
I drove a 350 AWD today and it was a classic example of a car being more than the sum of its parts. Even with significantly less power than our XC90 Recharge, it was smoother, quieter and more comfortable. The transmission was actually quite good and the Lexus doesn’t get in its own way. The three row setup is perfection. Easily the best non-minivan space I’ve seen.
It felt like I was in an airplane. I fell in love!
I bought TX 350. Ride quality is just awesome. You never feel you are driving a large car. Initially, I thought the power may not be enough for this large car. But it is just perfect.
I'm and older buyer and buys lexus, for me I'm glade they are getting away from wood trim it seems so out of date and makes the car feel likes its for old people, so thanks lexus for the updated integrated trim ❤
Great review. I agree 100%, need to have 2nd row bench available all levels. No logic saying that those who want the bench don't also want the other features unique to the higher trims, and vice versa - big miss there. Also a bit more differentiation from the GH in the luxe, trim department would be good.
I found the 2.4l turbo plenty of power. It’s not like everyone is going 0-60 every stop light. The ride quality is tremendous
It looks like a Sienna with a different grill. When they update this vehicle in 2040, they’ll fix a lot of the things people dislike over its 20-year run.
Alex and Travis, My only disappointment with the TX is the lack of a model focused on mpg as we see in the Grand Highlander lineup. With the rather underwhelming 'performance' of the base TX 350 Turbo, they might just as well have offered the highly efficient, 245 hp, 2.5 Hybrid 350h powertrain. 🤨 If that powertrain is insufficiently luxurious, the suggestion 26:08 to use the old, 300 hp, non-plug in V6 Hybrid is very astute. 🤩🤩
Plugin is that
Every single tx is underwhelming in performance
Both Naveen achan and I would rather drive a 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage than the 2024 Lexus TX. At least the Mirage will give you 46 mpg.
I completely agree
@@braetonwilson4296 my v6 Camry gets 29mpg and has 300hp. On the highway I’ve gotten as much as 40mpg
not offering the 7 seat version for the hybrid is just dumb, I hope they add this option next model year
edit: also they should make the 4-wheel steering option available for the 350 base engine
If you want the features they want you to pay for them. -Travis
It looks down market for a Lexus, but price is still premium.
Agreed. This SUVs a complete turd. It’s dead on arrival
@@naveenthemachine LOL. Sold out.
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I actually liked the more aggressive design of the new RX. This takes a step back, but it might be targetting that upper middle class kid hauler segment, and maybe their study showed that they want something more conservative on the outside. Also, maybe it looks better in person.
It's an attractive design to my eye, but it is less bold than previous offerings. -Travis
That's what I told my daughter, it looks better in person.
I’m not nearly as bothered by the styling as everyone seems to be, if they wanted it to be practical, it had to be boxy and I’ll take the boxy practicality over the traditional swoopy Lexus styling, idk if I’m too sold on the don’t end, I’ll have to see it in person. I also feel this has the least compromise when it comes to power, space and efficiency especially in that plug in hybrid trim. Nothing in this segment is gonna combine all 3 the way the TX does
You’re wrong on that
Aviator xc90 telluride palisade all beat this
@@naveenthemachine cool, we had a palisade and we traded it in for our GH
@@alwaysiyi272 if you don't mind me asking, why did u trade the palisade in for the GH and what powertrain do you get?
@@huanronghu4432 we traded the palisade in cos we needed some more space and better efficiency, that V6 was smooth but safe to say it wasn’t all that efficient, so we switched to a Hybrid Max GH
I think the front end is going to be a color-dependent thing for lot of people.
Nicely done design on this large vehicle and especially liking the front end. Also shout out to Travis for wearing a man's watch and bucking the UA-cam trend!
This vehicle would be perfect for the majority of shoppers looking for a luxury mini-van. Brand and styling becomes just a personal preference. We know many people buy cars for just styling alone and all these are pretty similar even though we know that generally, Toyota/Lexus will dominate the long-term reliability and the resulting resale values. I also find it a bit redundant to focus on "performance" in a 3-row minivan regardless what some auto-makers try to do. NO One should be expecting to corner carve especially with their families in the car.
I was about to go to Lexus dealer to make a deposit, but lack of bench seat in the second row in Plug in Hybrid version is a deal breaker. I will wait until they fix this obvious mistake
I agree 100%. Unfortunately, they will probably *never* fix this mistake. They are not alone in this silly omission though.
I wonder if dealers will be open to replace the second row captain chairs with bench seats for additional fee. Sounds like an obvious business opportunity
I don't think that will come soon, unfortunately. -Travis
Lexus engineer said on hybrid models their focus is on performance so no 7 seater.
I think 6 seat is a deal breaker for some, but for my smaller size adults family, we can fit 3 in the 3rd row. They might b a little uncomfortable, but a long road trip is doable
Lexus is all about reliability and longevity comfortability. For $55,500 I think it’s a bargain. ❤
No it isn’t. You can do so much better than the tx. Reliability isn’t why you buy a luxury car. You buy a Camry or Corolla for that
No memory seats for 350 is a shame. Goes to show there isn’t much difference between the highlander and TX
It is available for the 350, just not for the base trim.
Premium and up TX has memory seats. I’m guessing the LE and XLE Highlander doesn’t.
TX pricing makes Toyota Grand Highlander hybrid max platinum a winner. It’s no brainer. I am running to book that now.
No the GH isn’t a winner. Stick with the telluride palisade xc90 instead
@@naveenthemachine why is that. It will not gib you the best in performance. It is never intended to be the Porsche 😀The torque at the mid band comes handy in most of the time which will target 90% audience. The GH has a torquey engine. It’s will be more reliable than Korean and Swedish brand. GH has class leading space and economy without breaking your bank.
@@pshaswat the gh interior space isn’t class leading. It’s only 1 inch more spacious across three rows
Not to mention performance matters the more you spend money.
Hopefully our coverage helped you make your decision! -Travis
@@AAutoBuyersGuide definitely ! Makes sense. But now I am debating between sienna platinum vs Toyota grand highlander platinum.
Lake Travis, for Travis and the Texas Lexus! Wow
I had always wanted to check it out, now I can cross it off the list. -Travis
While I agree that people might cross shop this and the MDX Type S (in fact, I am one of those people), there is such a large size difference that I'm not sure how many of us there are. Size-wise, I'm not sure what else (unibody) there is that's this big. It will sell just because it's so large and it says Lexus on the back.
The telluride palisade are huge and they are superior to the tx
It's a growing segment....get it? -Travis
@@AAutoBuyersGuide Got it :-)
The song on iTunes is Minivan lol
Can’t wait for you to do a full review on the 2024 Acadia
Excellent SUV guys!
I get the feeling Alex isn’t all that impressed.
He’s not. I knew this was going to happen. I knew Alex was going to be very disappointed with the TX. But he didn’t listen. He laughed
Well now who’s getting the last laugh?
There's room for improvement for sure. -Travis
@@AAutoBuyersGuide more like it needs a complete drastic redesign
It would be good to see a head to head comparison with the updated Telluride. Very similar features and quality, with a significant cost difference?
Telluride mops the tx inside and out for significantly less
Awesome video guys thanks 🙏🏽
Thanks for watching! -Travis
I feel this is overpriced. This is one of the most obvious rebadge of a car in a while in my opinion. I knew this would be more expensive than an MDX, but nearly $6,000 more? Not sure about that. Considering it looks identical from the profile to the Grand Highlander. Just doesn’t look “premium” to me.
Agreed. I knew this suv was dead on arrival
everyone is going to buy 550, not this.
@@GuiltyNoticerno one is going to fork 100k for a Toyota Camry on stilts in an extra large box
@@naveenthemachineof course they will. Just watch.
It's not a Toyota Camry on stilts, it's a Mitsubishi Mirage on stilts.
I would prefer pull to open systems on the inside rather than push systems for the doors
It has both. You push for the electronic release and you pull for the manual release. Best execution IMO. However, I'm not sure the pedestrian / bicycle door collision safety system will work if you manually pull though.
If you haven't tried it you might be surprised. It's a very nice system. -Travis
The tx front design looks like the no fear logo from the 90s
Where's the wood???? I'm totally with Alex (8:52) Maybe on the Luxury trim?
No tx has wood it’s just cheap plastic 😆
@@naveenthemachineThat's too bad.
@@jsfbay1it’s Lexus. What did you expect?😂 they always miss the mark on every new product
still waiting for a Lexus minivan that starts where the Sienna ends ($52k-55k)...
I don't think the market is asking for it. -Travis
Are they planning on a 350h for the TX? for the RX, the difference between a non hybrid to hybrid is about $2000. for the TX its nearly $14000 as its the "500 F sport". Would love to see a 350h. I would switch from my 22 MDX to the TX for the rear seat/trunk space and i want to go hybrid but $70k for a hybrid version of this doesnt make sense.
It looks like they will leave that hybrid to the Grand Highlander or RX only.
@@AAutoBuyersGuide Thanks for the reply! I think Lexus really dropped the ball on that, a ~60k large luxury hybrid would sell incredibly well.
@@imadrazvi913 I concur.
Agreed. I think that would be the volume seller if they offered it. They should just drop the underwhelming base model in favor of that. Even if it cost a little more, it would pay for itself in fuel savings.
what would be even better than the 350h from the new RX would be the 450h v6 hybrid from the previous gen RX. that would have been a pretty good base model with great MPG even if its a few less than the 350h
It would have been good to have had this front end on a second gen Scion xb.
Goodness, that's a callback. -Travis
Great video, bit of a funky edit at the 9ish min mark re: interior, just a heads up.
Looking forward to seeing a few iterations on your home turf, Alex, as I always appreciate your report card and Alex-official MPG/range ratings. The 8-second to 60 time is a bit slower than I'd expect, given this powertrain in other applications, though I suppose the GH is a bit lighter.
If you don’t get memory steering wheel settings, why would anyone want a power adjustable steering wheel? It’s just one more potential point of failure, slower to adjust, and an added expense.
Luxury often means less effort and power steering adjustment provides that. -Travis
@@AAutoBuyersGuide Very slightly less effort, yes. But I believe it to actually be more of an annoyance to use. Maybe it’s good for grandma, or those who need to feel that they are getting something special, but in actuality, for most folk, I think they would prefer a manual adjustment and pocket the cash. However, I could be wrong.
Great info. Always look forward to your reviews. I have a question please... how is the TX ride compared to LX600 ride? I have LX600 but I feel the ride is somewhat rough. I wonder if I should trade my LX for a TX. Would appreciate your thoughts please.
TX needs 3 beam LED at minimum to differentiate it front from the GH. Lexus do have additional bells n whistles but there’s a 20k difference between fully loaded GH vs fully loaded 550h sport F.
20k difference is the ride quality and material. I tried Lexus and can never go back to a Toyota
I'd go with the X7 Base if I didn't want a hybrid.
The x7 base 40i is a hybrid
Raiti!!! Pay attention to this dude
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I was super excited for the TX but now the more I see it, the more it feels a rebadged version with minimal luxury touches to the Grand Highlander. It is year 2023 and for 60K, you would expect memory seats! Inside esthetics & material again not compare to other luxury cars in the competition but I guess people will get in line to buy just because it is Lexus. My 2016 Benz GLE has more features than this car and I am not even joking.
Those people who buy Lexus have zero physical sense as to what true luxury is
According to Topher the price difference is justified only on the 500h... have to see in person I guess.
The 350 has less emissions than Acura mdx and bigger. These are important for families! The hybrid has MUCH better fuel economy than type S which is omitted in the comparison 😮
Toyota living in the stone age, still using incandescent bulbs for turn signals.
Here before naveenthekoreanmachine and his alts touting Korean supremacy
😂😂😂😂 the koreans have nothing that competes with this properly Gv80 is way to small inside
And they won’t ever. Genesis is skipping over a gas and hybrid 3-row and going straight to a big 3-row EV with the upcoming GV90. It’ll be nice, but not the same thing
They've added several alternative login IDs too. Sad really. I'm still waiting for Toyota to go out of business, as they declared several years ago. At least Lexus hasn't told me to park my car outside so it won't burn my house down.
@@AAutoBuyersGuideno the gv90 will be significantly nicer than the tx. And better looking better quality better features tech luxury better performance handling comfort polish value etc.
@@naveenthemachine The market for an electric 3 row will be very limited.
This disappoints in so many ways. The lack of features for $55k is surprising. Is there really models available with no sunroof, or is that just a preproduction omission. Both models were lacking it. But ultimately, this feels like 90's level rebadge. The exterior doors are actually identical to the GH, just full body color and the electric handles. And the interior, while I'm sure has nicer materials, it doesn't look more luxurious. And the fact that it's mostly black no matter what color you select doesn't help at all. Many clowned the Pathfinder/QX60, but even they worked harder to differentiate the two more than this with their limited budget.
Agreed. I knew this was such a total disappointment. None of you listened. And I’m so happy my argument that the tx is DOA is winning
@@naveenthemachine ...Man you're really on a campaign with this. You've made the same comment over and over across many different sites... this thing is a disappointment, but it's far from DOA. It will still sell like hotcakes, sadly.
Whether it sells or not is hard to guess. The RX has been underwhelming for generations, but has still sold well. People who actually cross-shop this with the Grand Highlander and other non-luxury brands will likely find this overpriced and unimpressive, but people shopping just the luxury marques may find the sheer amount of space attractive. The Acura, Volvo, and German alternatives don't offer that.
@@bigd7386 I called it on the June 8th unveil that this suv was a total dud. And I’m so glad my argument is coming true 😁
@@markmiller3279 no even against other luxury marquees the tx fails to impress in any way
Doesn’t one of the models have the option of rear wheel steering too?
Watch the video. The 500h (only) has it.
@@carbzav8017 i don’t get what they think they’re doing. For mpg ratings that don’t even translate, the top of the one 500h+ doesn’t get better steering, no moonroof, no beech option. This n the Grand Highlander were so close to being my next options but between no telescopic steering and crappy audio system in the Toyota, n this on the top TX, I’m going to end up elsewhere
Nice car. Square and functional. Thought the front ain't that pretty, it's a big improvement over the regular Lexus ugly wide mouth grill
With the Plug-in model and a full charge, can you use the AC in the parking lot w/o the ICE engine turning on?
Yep! -Travis
Am I understanding it correctly when I say the plug in only has 6 seats? I don't want to buy a car of this size to seat 6. 7 is the minimum.
I can understand a 3 row middle and then 2 comfy seats in the back, but 6 is missing the point.
Agreed. -Travis
How quiet is it compared to grand hylander? Grand Hylander looks a ton better. Grille on this is just ugly
2024 is the first year for a FULL lcd gauge cluster ??????? in a luxury car??? WTF
Well, for Lexus at least. -Travis
@@AAutoBuyersGuide that’s why I’ll “take my changes” with REAL luxury IE German or Italian... Lexus SUCKS. all they provide is a quiet soft ride. That’s simply not enough anymore. Everyone does that.
Design and savings on everything possible in the new Lexus “luxury” crossovers, both inside and outside, no longer make me want to buy it. 😞
When the brand new Hyundai Santa Fe is introduced at the LA auto show, this is going to look very last year
Agreed. The ev9 too
The new Santa Fe has destroyed and ended the TX before the Lexus hits dealerships.
The Santa Fe is amazing looking, and a harbinger of future styling. We're starting to see more of that very angular styling in concept vehicles, but the Santa Fe is the first production crossover to look really cool with that sort of styling.
On the other hand, it's a smaller vehicle than this, and a pretty small minority of buyers will be considering a Hyundai as an alternative to a Lexus.
@@naveenthemachinejunkkkkkk fe
While I am interested in the new Santa Fe, their insistence on using a dual-clutch AT puts me on the sideline based on issues with other such AT's in their vehicles. It's also no where near the size of the Grand Highlander/TX.
@@jsfbay1 it has a 3rd row a much more upscale design inside and out, more features better tech
Too expensive, Lexis has increased their prices drastically!
The door release in the rx will open when your knee hits it. Even while moving. Happened twice on a 10 min test drive. Is this still true on TX?
Lexus (and others): Don't fix what ain't broke on these basics!
I can't say we experienced it but we also didn't test it out. -Travis
Prefer the solo review
Why cant Toyota put 8 seats????? They want to sell Sienna????????😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 What a shame......everytime they introduce a new car either the trunk is small or no seats🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪
The MDX Type S-Advance is not much cheaper than the TX 500h F-Sport Luxury and gets a lot less gas mileage. The closer you get to the top-end trim on both vehicles, the closer the prices get. Imo, the TX 500h F-Sport is better for the money when you consider the gas mileage and updated technology. I never liked wood trim on newer luxury cars, and I'm frankly glad the TX doesn't have it. It looked good on the old classic cars, but it just looks anachronistic and out of place on newer vehicles.
Hmmm??? So price and space wise, is Sienna better or TX?
Sienna certainly offers more space for less money. This interior is nicer, and it has a few more features, but it's hard to beat a minivan for practicality. The Sienna is mildly underpowered, but its efficiency is outstanding.
It's hard to beat the practicality of minivan. -Travis
I suppose your phrase "mildly underpowered" depends totally on perspective. For me, I would call the Sienna's 0-60 time of 8 seconds "grossly underpowered".@@markmiller3279
Memory seat as an option?
lexus needs to provide a bit more..at least wood trim..for what it's charging... disappointing
No it needs way more than wood. It needs to do amazing things. Lexus can’t afford to do that
50k should be starting price 62 63k top line. Families won’t be getting this car regularly
A lot of that depends on what their needs are and how big their budget is. -Travis
It’s not ideal. Interior looks bland. But what else can one buy that is premium, reliable, no fuss maintenance, sound isolated. Don’t want to deal with upkeep of European cars, need the space, don’t want less luxury. MDX isn’t that upmarket and smaller. There’s really not much else for value. I can’t think of an alternative. Maybe buy a top end sienna but the sound isolation isn’t as good. Hence, this car will sell.
No question that most of us were expecting more. But what you gonna do?
Telluride palisade cx90 qx60 xt6 are far more upscale. Even the MDX is way nicer inside
Providing feedback is a good start. After that, it's sales that move the needle. If sales are low and people are picking alternatives then Lexus would need to respond. -Travis
The exterior looks like a Grand Highlander and the interior materials look Toyota grade, not Lexus. It leaves me unimpressed. 😮
The good news is that there's a Grand Highlander for folks who share the same feeling. -Travis
TX... a nod to Lexus' home state?
NX, RX, TX are in alphabetical order for some reason. SX might have been too close to other models on market somewhere, UX exists, VX, WX, XX and ZX all sound odd, so... Seriously however, nobody knows for sure.
It's not all about performance for alot of people. The TX is proving alot of you wrong, dealers can't keep them in stock as they get reserved before they even hit the lot. Families like mine need something that will fit up to 4 child seats comfortably and safely with anchors in all the right spots and cargo space. The TX checks those boxes while the GH along with many others doesn't due to 3rd row tether anchor locations... the MDX is comparable with 2nd row middle seat removed. Larger SUV's are too expensive, the American offerings have questionable reliability, other offerings depreciate 50% once you drive it off the lot... I like the MDX don't get me wrong but we are biased in our approach because our 03 es300 with 250k miles still drives great, the interior hasn't deteriorated, any repairs have been minor and expected with age like alternator, starter, headlight ballast, radiator hoses nothing else. Denso, aisin, and koyo parts can be found online very cheap... hope the TX lives up to the lexus reliability experience I've had with my es.
The reason the tx isn’t in stock is because people are sheeps who bought into the hype that newer is better. Those sheeps also don’t know anything
That’s why
Sheeps buy brands. Smart people buy cars.
@naveenthemachine your full of yourself. You think your so damn smart 😆 🤣
@@tovyaweissberg47 wrong. If you’re a sheep who doesn’t know anything and you’re stuck in the past where Lexus is the best thing to ever exist then by all means get the TX
But the vast majority of people are in the present and future where other brands are simply better
This vihacle lack swag desighn wise outside
It's the shamelessly rebadged Grand Highlander with a significantly uglier front end, a dourer interior, and a sizeable price premium. Unlike Lexus, its competitors with mainstream counterparts at least sought to develop unique sheetmetal for their entries in this segment.
My thoughts exactly. I really wanted to like this cause of the room it provides, but just can’t .
What is your thoughts on the GX550 overland thing?
I like that better and fits my lifestyle too.
I knew this was suv was dead on arrival. And you said a while back mark that my hate on Toyota is extreme😂
Well you’re just repeating the same thing I’ve said…
@@---us7qf The GX is awesome. Hoping first drive videos come soon.
Exactly Sequoia Capstone looks so much better on the inside and the outside… except for that cargo area that Truck is better than everything on the line up
Would you recommend this base or MDX aspec for same price around $56K?
MDX without question.
A lot of that depends on how much you need from the third row. -Travis
@@AAutoBuyersGuide I would say once every few months. I do want a solid AWD though. Base tx awd v MDX Aspec AWD for $56K. Which one is worth it for my occasional 3rd row use?
Wood is so outdated. We need more screens
I put down deposit for TX, cuz GH was giving me cheap plasticy feel and smell. Toyota sux at interior.
Toyota is cutting costs. It looks cheap to me. Bland styling.
When you guys talk about things like lights, it would have been more useful instead of showing the obvious (what they look like) to tell us whether it has leveling and cornering headlights.
Same goes for the interior. You spend a lot of time talking about looks (seriously, enough, please, we have eyes), but never mention or show whether the second row folds flat.
I gave up after 14 minutes. This review was like watching a review of women's handbags.
Thank you for the feedback. -Travis
Same as the other review, this isn't luxury car nice, its a toyota interior.
Agreed. This SUVs dead on arrival
Way overpriced for a rebadged Toyota. Interior is not luxurious
No seat memory😮
And e in base model no options what so ever
What happened to the cute young guy whom it was such a pleasure to watch and listen to?
Alex is still there! 😅
Infiniti QX60 is much better looking car with more refined & luxurious interior as well. I can't believe this Lexus has no side carpet on the trunk area...
And we all thought infiniti was becoming irrelevant. But now that award goes to Lexus. Lexus is now becoming irrelevant in the market. Soon they’ll no longer exist like mercury
That's a very specific feature I'll keep an eye out for moving forward. -Travis
Pandemic Mobile, It's Wearing A Mask !!!! Lol. Lol !!!!
I’d love to see what your Rorschach test results would be.
@@ALMX5DP Never Took One, I’m Not Dependent On Dr.’s, Haven’t Been To One In 38 Years !!!!
@@TerryHenderson sure, I’m just curious what your mind would say about random blotches of paint as it seems you have a quite the vivid imagination.
@@ALMX5DPHe’s probably like 45 years old and proud he hasn’t had health issues yet. Just wait till you get to your 60s and 70s. Your resistance will be your ultimate demise.
Genesis is more luxurious and has a better interior.
Absolutely agreed 💯. The tx is DOA
Acura Genesis Mazda Hyundai Kia have nicer cabins than this
Yes, Genesis interiors are seriously nice. Lexus interiors have been boring and not very special for years and people still buy them. Acura has the same issue. The MDX interior just isn't that great. Shoppers who value Japanese virtues really don't have a compelling alternative. Infiniti interiors are not great, either.
Tell genesis to make them work and last even a bit as compared to lexus
@@ibrahimbashir6634 genesis has a longer warranty than Lexus. If Genesis were junk why do they still exist?
@@naveenthemachinegenesis warranty and reliability factor don't go hand in hand !!
That front grill is cringey to even look at - the traditional spindle grill is so much better
We'll agree to disagree. -Travis
It’s extremely ugly
My most complaints about Lexus is that are very pricey cars that are getting stolen like pancake.
Nobody wants their pancakes stolen. -Travis
@@AAutoBuyersGuide 🤣
I take sequoia capstone over this
No you really shouldn’t 😂. That suv is a catastrophic mess
It's a good thing there are options, right? -Travis
My biggest obstacle for a Lexus is the appearance. They’re just so ugly!
I was hoping you would finally be the one reviewer to tell potential customers WHY the LX doesn't come with 2nd row bench seats in any of the nicer hybrid trims. All the car reviewers have done a poor job on this and don't even bother explaining the "why".
I did the research myself and reached out to my local Lexus dealer. They explained that the hybrid battery in the 500h and 550h was designed to fit under the middle of the 2nd row and cannot be covered by a seat because of its heat venting requirements.
What a bad design by Lexus! They make their largest family suv in history, and then don't even design it properly to offer enough seating for those large families in the higher trims families would actually want to buy. Lexus TX sales will suffer because of this idiotic seating design. Typical engineers thinking they are smarter than the end customer. Nobody who knows anything about cars will want an underpowered 4 banger in such a huge heavy suv. The 500h would have been the luxury suv 7 seater sweet spot. What a shame and waste because of poor research and development.
A boring, dull, expensive appliance. For people with families that need the room there are much better, and cheaper options out there. Fake engine noise in a 3 row... get the hell out of here with that nonsense Toyota.
Agreed. I knew this suv was DOA. I called it in June 8th when it was unveiled
I don’t even have to say anything because I can see you’re all disappointed with the TX. I’m so glad I was right when i said the tx was such a disappointment 😁
The MDX xt6 qx60 cx90 aviator telluride palisade are looking way better every single day than this joke. The tx is Dead on Arrival
So what do all of you got to say now huh?😂
Just needs a red interior, then it would be perfect right?
" I can see you’re all disappointed with the TX" we watched the same video?
you know if it doesn't 'die' on arrival like you say, you're argument and opinion becomes moot going forward right
see you in a few months when 1st quarter sales of 2024 is released
@@ALMX5DP no more than that. It needs way more than you think
@@chibbyylolthe other competitors have nothing to worry about. The MDX and xc90 sell more and they’re better cars
@@naveenthemachine well you said the Red makes your Camry nice, and the Grand Highlander is “DOA” because it doesn’t have quite as much. So how much would red elevate this TX?