Can Lexus Beat Acura At The 3-Row Game? | 2024 Lexus TX Review & Comparison
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- Опубліковано 13 лип 2024
- The Lexus TX isn't quite the "Lexus Minivan" that some folks have been asking for, but it is the next best thing: a well-priced 3-row with TONS of room inside. The generous 3rd row, large cargo area, and of course the Lexus logo have propelled the TX from newbie to 2nd best seller in just a few months. Will the TX eclipse the sales leader from Acura? I' not sure but I'd say it has a solid chance. But... Is it any good? That's a different and trickier question because the TX is, in my humble opinion, the "least Lexus" that Lexus has ever built. But also: the hybrids are great, the price is right, and despite the recent recall it's still likely to be the most reliable in the segment.
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00:00 - Introduction
00:27 - Styling
02:07 - How big is the TX?
04:25 - What engines are offered?
07:20 - Front seat comfort
07:55 - How big is the 2nd row?
10:02 - How big is the 3rd row?
12:13 - How big is the cargo area
14:16 - Interior design
27:55 - Pricing & comparisons
36:20 - Lexus TX vs Toyota Grand Highlander
37:00 - Conclusion
#lexus #Lexustx #LexusRX #TX550 #GrandHighlander #Toyota #Luxury #MDX #Acura - Авто та транспорт
The interior just does not scream Lexus to me.
I agree w/most that over the last several years, Lexus seemed to have cut too many corners in favor of profit. They're just resting on their laurels of being reliable/dependable brand with a high resale value
decision not to do mdx hybrid was a major strategic flop for Acura/Honda
Acura had the MDX Sport Hybrid a few years ago and it sold poorly. The market at the time wasn't ready for luxury hybrid SUV's.
16:30 "Plain Jane". That pretty much sums up my impression of the TX too.
@@sprague49 I’d say subpar sums up the impression of the tx and GH😁
While this is a great looking crossover, It would’ve been nice to make it a bit more distinguishable from the Grand Highlander. The premium price just makes no sense to that of the Grand Highlander…
L E X U S .... says it all to luxury shoppers.
@cpataxpro nah, Lexus is like premium Toyota, not really luxury anymore. Can't even match up with the lowest of the German brands (Audi). Just not opulent enough.
@@th003g You can't afford one. That's luxury ...
@cpataxpro hah, telling someone random on the internet you know nothing about what they can and cannot afford. OK then.
I can't get around the front end. Looks like a minivan.
Saw this at the DC Autoshow. It’s… not impressive in person. Really did feel like fifty shades of grey plastics in the interior. The issue with current generation of Lexus interiors is old Lexus interiors. If you are coming from a previous Lexus product, the newer TX, GX, all feel a substantial step down.
2024 US vehicle sales...
Acura MDX: 21,593
Lexus TX: 21,322
... it's competitive AF.
No it isn’t. An MDX is more competitive than the TX. The tx is the biggest joke in the segment like the old RX-L was
@@naveenthemachine clearly a toyota hater.
@@theaeronauticalchannel446but unlike you I spit out facts, something you’re clearly incapable of 😂
Toyota buyers will buy anything with apple CarPlay and a touchscreen. Their bar is so low the only thing they require from Lexus is “reliability” and they’re arguably not even getting that. Sales of the TX doesn’t reflect the phoned-in job it is, it reflects Toyota/Lexus customers just being happy to have something big and updated that’s actually practical on the interior as none of their other SUVs quite accomplish that.
@@naveenthemachine If that was the case, I wouldn't have to say this. Lexus engines have proven to be more reliable compared to Acura, Kia, and Hyundai engines. I know a bunch of people who have told me they regretted buying the equivalent counterpart of the TX/GH all because of how often they had to get a repair for a 3.5L V6. I remember one of my friends who bought an MDX Type-S in 2023 had the engine literally die on him while at 2000 rpm on the highway. A brand-new car, with no maintenance having these issues? He sold it after getting it repaired and bought the TX, the guy is over the moon with it. So no, you are incorrect about this case. Sure, you can have your opinion, but statically the TX is better in terms of reliability.
I own this. The "sport" seats are the worst I've ever experienced (I also own a C8 corvette and love those sport seats). The bolsters are too narrow and are hard as a rock. This is the problem with these reviewers. The seat feels just a little snug but ok at first, but over time they are painful, and can cause spasms in my thigh. This guy gave them a 9/10, which is insane. I'm 6'1'' but very thin, yet, to me, its like a child's seat with hard plastic edges that my thighs rest on top of. The seat is fine for small thin people, but terrible for everyone else. The lumbar is also useless for tall people. Ruins the car. I regret buying it. Will have to get rid of it early and take a loss.
Get rid of it. You made a bad decision to choose the Lexus tx. I’d take the loss and quickly get out of there as the cars just below par.
Great review ... exactly the comparison (w/Grand Highlander) that I was looking for!! Really nice content and fomat .... I'd give it an A+ ! 💯👍🏻💯
I am very appreciative of how you always mention child seat practicality in the second row for vehicles like this. Best auto reviewer/analyst there is. Thanks, Alex!
Best review for TX! I have watched so many TX videos but you covered the most amount of content
The Infinity interior is definitely a much nicer place to be in every way. The Lexus inside is still too Toyotaish. But hard to beat the fuel economy for sure.
No you shouldn’t sacrifice all the luxury car attributes just for one thing.
Besides who in their right mind buys a luxury car for fuel economy?
Do you see people an m3, m5, e63, hellcat, srt, gt500, corvette c8, etc. crying about fuel economy as if it’s life threatening?
No
Was behind one the other day and the panel gap on the tailgate looked like a Tesla.
Lexus usually does a better job differentiating their products from their Toyota bases. But this TX is really just a "GH Prime". That would be ok if it weren't so expensive. I'd pass on this and just get the Toyota. Gotta wait til they get a fix for the airbag problem though!
Not really. They never did. It was all perception. Yeah they added luxury to inside paint sound system and wheels but everything else was all Toyota
@@rahimi4762 But clearly, this TX is just a GH. Interior, exterior...everything. But look at the NX. It's hard to tell that this is a gussied up RAV4. Or the ES doesn't really look like the Camry it's based on. Know what I mean? I just think they got really lazy on this model in particular.
@@johnholst no the NX and ES you can tell they’re just gussied up Camrys and rav4s
@@naveenthemachine Well, sorry, but I have to disagree. They've done enough to the exterior and the interior to make it feel somewhat distinct. But the TX doesn't do that at all.
@@naveenthemachine ... just like the MDX is a gussied up Pilot. At least Lexus are built well, while Acuras are put together like crap. I'll never purchase another one.
paying 60k+ for a 4 banger is CRAZY
The interior is major let down for the TX. Doesn’t feel premium enough compared to Grand Highlander. Basically just third row power seats, little better leather, and some touch point in softer and more expensive stuff that you have to pay attention to notice. The larger screen isn’t really noticeable due to the button in GH become part of the screen. The good stuff is powertrain in the 500h plus but it’s expensive enough that the interior doesn’t look appropriate for the price tag. XC90 interior is better in most of the trims, also MDX. It’s a hard pass for us. Buy GRAND HIGHLANDER.
I knew the tx would be such a disappointment 😁
I called it all over the internet. The biggest Toyota hater me predicted that this would happen. Yet all of you on here laughed
Well clearly the tables have turned against all of you😂😁
I’m getting pleasure from everyone’s disappointment
Question: is this one in the test drive Lexus TX F sport version? If so, how does its ride comfort (suspension softness) compare with that of its other versions such as TX 350 and TX 550h+? Which one has the softest ride on bumpy roads? Thank you for your attention and feedback!
Superb review as always. You are definitely the go to person for car reviews, if you are looking to buy that vehicle.
Keep up the great work.
Isn’t there a stop sale on this and the Toyota Grand Highlander for curtain airbag concerns?
Yeah there is a recall. No specific fix announced yet though.
Just don't run into things. 🤓
@@rdc1783 i think there is
More room and more space then MDX, TX gets rear wheel steering but it’s hard to compete with double wishbone front suspension
@@mike9588 rear wheel steering is a facade. It’s not even real
@@naveenthemachine What you hittin on?? 🌿🌿💨💨💨💨
I'd take the Acura's ability to overdrive the outside rear wheel when cornering than rear steering.
@@naveenthemachineYou couldnt be more wrong
@@youngblood23rb the whole rear wheel steering thing isn’t real. It’s just another phony marketing scam to fool us into believing that it’s good to drive. It’s about as believable as “Lexus Driving Signature”
Alex what was the payload on that trim, mine is 1088lb without* the pano roof, great review as always
That sounds about right.
Really appreciate the review. But I think Lexus stopped selling TX on June 20 due to a recall of the curtain airbags. Do you have any intel on that? Like when will the stop-sell be over?
You kept mentioning the four wheel steering, but I'm disappointed that it's only available on the hybrid (not the plug-in or base model).
Those front seats are essentially the same seats in the ES and UX F Sport trims, just on a taller mounting.
I’ll cross shop this TX with the Hybrid Kia Carnival especially the SX top trim….seriously!
@@tonyw2167 the carnival destroys the TX
Team MDX!!!!
Hands down ❤️
Isn't there a recall and stop build order on the TX?
So funny to hear reviewers comment about the rear wiper and I get it. However, as an owner with the rear wiper in a similar spot, the only time I notice it is when I turn it on or when washing the vehicle. Outside of that I never notice it 😂.
I know you said Lexus is steering away from the Spindle grill, but this looks much more Toyota than Lexus and idk if that's the best thing for Lexus.
That is a LOT of grey inside and out
My wife test drove it a couple months ago. They were selling like crazy when we were there. Waiting in their recalls.
Why nobody mentions the safety problem found on the Grand Highlander and the TX?
I hope lexus will provide massage seats and a bench seat for the second row for hybrid models and a panoramic roof for 500h+ and that it ran on regular gas
Giant vehicles. Just more supersized cars they’re all basically the same. Giant things that minivans beat the hell out of.
Yep .... you soccer Moms love them mini-vans. Did they give you free child seats?
@@cpataxpro soccer moms hate minivans, which is why they don’t sell
@@Ryan2022 Do u live on Mt. Ignorant or just rent there?
@@cpataxpromost prefer SUVs, wtf are you smoking? Have you talked to actual parents with kids or does the restraining order prevent that.
@@cpataxpro ? Every survey shows it
Awesome car. 500h is way nicer than the Toyota counter part and it has 4 wheel steering.
Being that they named it the Texas, it would have to be large. I suspect that the interior is nicer than it appears. It's hard to distinguish different materials in a sea of mouse grey, especially in video.
why is cx-9 included in the leg and headroom charts? yet excluded from the vehicle size chart?
Because it's more fun that way! Actually, the length chart got too crowded so we had to choose which vehicles are and aren't on the charts.
@@AAutoBuyersGuide and you chose to put a discontinued vehicle on there. FUN!
Here before naveenthekoreanmachine…
Too late LOL
YOU are his multiacc, troll
😂😂😂
There really isn’t a bad 7 seater in class. MDX is still a great vehicle. TX is the new great vehicle. Sales are basically tied after 6 months.
TX has much more room, more power, way more torque, way more MPG and a V-6 plug in hybrid option.
This is a bad 7 seater in the class
If you compare it to a telluride palisade the tx just cannot compete. It has far fewer features and the tx build quality leaves a lot to be desired
Also who cares about mpg? Do you see people in an m3, m5, corvette c8, SRT / Hellcats crying about mpg as if it’s life threatening? No. It doesn’t matter
Also the v6 PHEV is nothing new. The highlander used to have the exact same hybird system minus the bigger battery
I think this was the right play for Lexus.
The GX redesign was a great one, and the market does want, and need, a large Lexus Mommy-mobile.
They should be able to move 50k a year, and allow other vehicles like the RX and GX to be what they were menat to be, without trying compensate for what the market demands, a larger crossover
The success of vehicles like the Infiniti QX60, which is the vehicle that kept INfiniti from going under over the last 2-3 years, got Lexus to finally make this vehicle. Lexus has been dancing around the idea of doing a vehicle like this since 1995, and the HPX Concept. Making the Highlander as big, or bigger, than the competition, and making the GX more off-road focused, also bring this vehicle to market
@@InvestBetter. but Lexus really screwed up just as I predicted
Infiniti is honestly better than Lexus. Ouch
I am very happy that the third row is only two seats
I plan on purchasing a TX. Mostly because of the interior space, especially because the roofline doesn't drop in the back and that it has wagon like cargo capacity behind the rear seat.
Get yourself a palisade or a telluride instead. Far better vehicles and far easier to live with and enjoy than the tx
@@naveenthemachine TX has 404hp., plug in, more cargo space with the third row up, and better mpg.
@@autofixation but the tx is slow. And the under floor storage is worse than the telluride or palisade. And those two already have v6 engines. The tx requires you to spend 83K just to get a v6.
Plus at this price point you shouldn’t even be concerned about fuel economy.
Do you see people in m3s, m5s, x5Ms, x3m40i, corvette c8, hellcat, SRT, GT500, etc. whining about fuel economy as if it’s life threatening? No you don’t because it doesn’t matter
@@naveenthemachine best of all worlds. Space of a minivan, luxury of a Lexus, power of a performance SUV, mpg of a hybrid. I do multiple 2,000 mile road trips per year with a lot of luggage and sometimes with five people. I also live within the two miles of most of my errands. Plug in all electric range allows me to do most trips on electric.
@@autofixation a performance suv isn’t this slow. They’re usually significantly faster. A performance suv would do 60 well below 4.5 seconds. Like a Durango SRT or something
Big and expensive. Nah, now that the MDX has a touchscreen, it will continue to dominate! For this size, buy a Traverse and save some 💰
Agreed. I’d get a telluride or palisade and I can laugh at the Lexus tx and brag how superior kia and Hyundai are
@@naveenthemachine I’m driving the Pathfinder right now. lol 😂
I wish they made it in Japan plant.
"This TX is a "Poverty Pack" Toyota Century SUV.
Same drivetrain, same wheelbase, same platform ..."
- Toyo-duh
Im in between this or the MDX Type S for my next SUV
Type S all day long
Should've been a split tailgate.
Not enough differentiation between Lexus and Toyota. Lexus mailed it in.
But should easily sell more than the MDX due to the availability of the hybrid and the interior space/rear air vents. Also the Lexus name should make this sell like hotcakes.
I knew Lexus would severely underwhelm. I called it all over the internet 😁.
The MDX is outselling the TX so far
Only two factors I need when shopping for the replacement of my extremely dependable and roomy Toyota Sienna minivan. 1. Space and seating capacity. 2. Toyota therefore the new Lexus TX has checked ✅ all boxes.
Keep your sienna or get the last v6 sienna
I certainly love the TX. That’s not to say it doesn’t have its fault, while the interior materials feel good, I think the lack of wood and color makes it look very boring, something I want Lexus to change with a refresh, apart from that I think its benefits outweigh its drawbacks. It is one of most space efficient in the segment, definitely will be one of the more reliable options, Lexus has one of the best dealer experiences in the nation, the TX has the power and efficiency with 2 hybrid options and most importantly for me as a Texas dweller is ventilated rear seats, which is something the MDX, Buick Enclave and correct me if I’m wrong the XT6 does not offer
I disagree it’s space efficient. Because for the fact that it’s bigger on the outside than a telluride or palisade the interior space is exactly the same
And the tx needs a major design right now or it should be discontinued. Buyers will be better served in the Lexus tx that we truly deserve: the Kia telluride and Hyundai palisade
Alex, It is time for people to stop calling this an expensive Grand Highlander. The Lexus TX should really be thought of as a discount Toyota Century SUV. 😉
Well Lexus should have done a better job with the interior if u didn't want ppl to just call it an expensive grand highlander interior don't look much different
Just like people should stop calling the ES a gussied up Camry or stop calling the nx a dressed up rav4
The century suv is a joke. It costs over 200k and it’s based on a Camry platform…?😂
Lexus really just needs to redo this entire vechile. I'd go for the T.G.H. over this.
@@LuvHurtsEitherWay69 I’d take a telluride or palisade over the GH or TX
@@naveenthemachine me too. Bcuz ain't no way I'm paying 10k-20k extra for what Lexus is pushing. Extremely disappointed
Great job Alex and I rather buy this SUV 1 day.
No you wouldn’t and indeed you really shouldn’t 😂
when is the recall ends?
2:14 must be something wrong, I don't think Q7 is larger than X7
Very correct. Q7 is between x5 and x7 in size
Hey Alex. If lexus were to add an 8th seat, that would make it a full size SUV, since the X7, GLS, new Acadia, and even the LX doesnt have that option.
It doesn't even have seven seats with the captain's chairs, which will probably be most of them.
One can put extra seatbelts in to claim more seats but reality is many of those don’t comfortably fit adults and more for kids and just marketing.
The number of seats doesn't make a vehicle full size or mid size. It's simply an extra seat. The Grand Highlander seats 8 in this same package so it could easily have been done.
@AAutoBuyersGuide other than the new enclave, if someone wanted 8 seats in a luxury SUV, they would have to go to a truck based full size SUV, since none of the full size luxury crossovers have an 8th seat available, hence why an 8th seat will make it a full size SUV. It is debatable whether the TX is a mid - or full-size SUV, but because the new Acadia is sized almost exactly like the TX, that's the closest size for a "midsize luxury suv". Everything else is smaller.
This is the only SUV I would even consider if I were in the market for a 3 row luxury SUV hands down. This vehicle has everything including a spare tire, strong potential reliability, more space, is fuel efficient. You'll most likely return a much higher resale value than that bottom of the barrel reliability of Volvo. For the other premiums you're just paying more but not really getting anything more, at least nothing that you need.
All I can say is that Lexus could have made the TX as practical as the Grand Highlander without looking like the Toyota counterpart.
I think the TX is a good vehicle, but I think the exterior design needs a lot of work. This take kn the spindle grille looks okay, but in white, it looks really cheap.😬
Cx90 is better thru and thru
Went from a Durango RT Awd to a TX500H, the dealership customer service experience alone was worth every penny
@@youngblood23rb but you really gave up driving dynamics and a proper architecture. The Durango has a double wishbone front. And it drives a lot better than the tx500h
@@naveenthemachine They are different animals, i prefer the rear bias of the Durango but the TX is more nimble with the rear steer, miss the V8 and 8 speed, but the midrange in the 500H is nice, I do not miss the blown water pump, failed rear shocks, stabilitrac and differential issues, and being with our SUV for months
@@youngblood23rb your Durango is a sample set of one. Alex himself owns a Durango. Actually he owned two. His first one was a 2018 citadel anodized platinum v8 AWD. Now he owns the Durango SRT. He hasn’t even reported problems with his Durango’s
@@naveenthemachine His Durangos are a sample set of two, some vehicles have problems some dont, I shared my experiences, I really enjoyed the Durango, a lot, but I was ready for an improved overall experience
if only it had 3 ind seats like pathfinder with childset tilt and be on sale in EU
What happened to you, Alex? You look exhausted and aged over night! Hope you doing well
Car seat review next time?
TX interior looks drab in every available color. Also, the L E X U S lettering on the rear hatch isn't as recognizable as the traditional Lexus "L" badge, and it looks kind of cheap.
Slanted roofline hatch collect lots of dust & dirt, it's better to have a the Toyota Grand Highlander square look, much more practical. Never pick look over function like Lexus did in the RX350 slanted roofline.
The tx does not look like a premium vehicle. Also, when it comes to fuel economy, I think the mdx uses regular gas.
I own this very model of TX and my fuel economy is absolutely atrocious. I get about 17-18mpg in the city. If I drive 5-10 below the speed limit and become the slowest car on the road, I can push it to about 22mpg - and this in the Eco mode. 26 (or 28 as listed) is absolutely unachievable in my car. Interestingly enough, highway driving (80mph+) gets me about 22-23mpg, which feels like not too unreasonable, considering the higher speeds.. I'm starting to think I need to bring it to have this looked at. Alex, did you get those 26mpg driving like a grandma or was it just regular driving? @AAutoBuyersGuide
@@michalmiddleton1425 while there are way too many factors....terrain, elevation, traffic, etc...we have owned several toy hybrids and I have had seat time in nearly all Toy/Lex hybrids, I can say from my experience yes you are sorta correct. In order to achieve the listed mpg estimates on them, it does pretty much require you to drive "like a grandma" if you live in any major city (think you can get away with it more if you live in more secluded areas like Alex). Acceleration is the biggest killer and sucks that everyone in a city seems to always be in a hurry especially when the light turns green.. I occasionally get honks for not being ready to go as quickly as everyone else when I drive our GR Corolla..no one cares you're driving a stick these days..but yea we have a '23 Prius, I've tried my best to be super careful without holding up traffic and always end up coming just short of the 57 mpg estimate.
I try to be aware of my surroundings, if no one is around, I will take my sweet time and hypermile to the max otherwise if folks are around and there aren't multiple lanes, then I'll go with the general flow of traffic which I've learn to accept is quite often not very efficient but at least no one has road rage because of me in this 120 degree heat!!
Owned 4 Lexus’s . Won’t buy any new ones period . 2021 and back
Lack of TX 350h seems an oversight. Perhaps for MY25? Noteworthy GH offers this hybrid, unlike TX.
If that were to be offered that Tx would be incredibly slow…😂
Just look at the old rx450h vs the v6 rx350. The 450h was significantly slower despite having more power
It is just too plain. And all that black plastic inside!
Not in second place anymore since they stopped selling them for now 😂
Lol, true
Prefer a quality Buick? This Lexus is for you. Prefer a discount BMW? Get the Acura.
@@alliejr quality Buick? The new enclaves a lot nicer inside than the TX.
A quality Buick is anything from a Envista up, this TX would compete with the brand’s flagship Enclave which for 2025 is more luxurious than the Lexus TX and blows it out of the water in design and attention to detail.
The luxus TX just looks like a van . GX 550 IS SUV
As a Kia EV9 owner, I'm not sure why this isn't in the comparison. Yeah, I know it's a Kia...but so far it sure seems more Lux than this thing, has better seating...faster 0-60...
Yeah, we need more comparisons of ICE to BEVs, honestly.
We can't compare every vehicle to every other vehicle on sale. As always we target the best sellers in the segment along with top cross shops from independant shopping data. Since few folks are shopping EV9 vs TX we just can't include it in a video like this.We do however cover other comparisons in our videos on the EV9.
@@AAutoBuyersGuide Fair, and not really a criticism, per se. More of a "would be nice if BEVs were treated as cars, instead of alternatives."
16:57 -- Roasted
Isn't this the model with the exploding engines and that Toyota has a stop selling recall on-?
Ehhhh....not the best-looking bodystyle by any means. Funky is how I would describe this vehicle. Almost nothing makes any sense, both interior and exterior.
This and the Grand Highlander did poorly in a partial front end crash test and have actually been recalled id suggest buying anything else in this segment if u care about your families safety
It actually received an “Acceptable” rating in small overlap frontal collisions. That is ahead of “Marginal” and “Poor”.
@@ALMX5DPStill worse than a lot of its competitors and quite disappointing for a family vehicle in 2024
@@Carfan678 well for example the 2023 Acura MDX got a “Good” result in small overlap, however received an “Acceptable” in moderate overlap compared to the TX getting a good result for that test. The Acura does receive a “Top Safety Pick +” overall score but the TX is still a very safe vehicle overall (depending on perception of the recalled curtain airbag situation).
Lexus has lost its way, went to see it and interior is plain and extremely cheap looking, a sea of cheap plastic. Waiting to pick up my 2025 Acura Mdx type s and don't regret it a bit
Yup the interior built quality is garbage. Everything rattles. My hyundai tucson has better built quality.
Aren’t there engine issues with TX??
@@Jeez001 idk yet. I was installing a dashcam in my managers tx500h.
Why is it so bland and grey? Give me some open pore or some bamboo…or even that lacquered wood like you used to 😢😢😂😂
I see these around Henderson, NV and the Incognito is a horrible color for the TX. Makes a plain look even worse imo.
Y’all are a bit over dramatic in the comments. Just because it’s “not as competitive” as others, doesn’t mean it’s actually bad. Also, no one will want to hear this, but if two vehicles are built in the same manufacturing plant, like the Grand Highlander and TX, multiple components will be shared among them. It’s why the Escalade has always been a fancy Tahoe, because they’re built alongside each other.
If it’s not competitive it does mean it’s actually bad. Like the tx is really bad. It’s the Mitsubishi mirage of luxury crossovers. And if you know anything about how awful the mirage really is the same things apply to the TX
I should add the Tahoe is already RWD which is why it’s okay for the Escalade to be a fancy Tahoe. Same reason that it’s okay if the aviators a fancy Explorer because the explorers already RWD which surprised everyone. And the Explorer has a double wishbone front and RWD dynamics that are more like a bmw x5 which is exceptionally high praise
One pet peeve of these reviews- 3 row vehicles with captains chairs enable 3rd row entry/exit through the middle. Much easier to do with child seats, even with children loaded.
If you want a Lexus TX, just buy the Toyota Grand Highlander and save $20,000. If you want an Acura MDX, consider the Honda Pilot.
The base MDX has VTEC, the Type S MDX has a V6 turbo. The Pilot has neither.
I’ll get the telluride over the GH or TX
the TX 550h+ is a V-6 plug in that acura can’t compete with and the GH doesn’t have as an option
@@MikeForsythethe v6 PHEV is over 80K and guess what? It’s still slow LOL. PHEV or not the MDX is better
@@naveenthemachine i’m very happy for you. Now stop hiring child labor.
It’s already way behind Acura. The interior design is more fitting for a low-priced Toyota and there’s already a safety recall. What a turd.
Agreed. I or as everyone calls me the biggest Toyota hater called it all over the internet that the tx would be disappointing before it was unveiled. I’m so glad it turned out that way. Now all I need to hear is acknowledgement that I was right and that all of you should have listened
@@naveenthemachine Sometimes truth is hard to swallow but Lexus used to be a great brand back in the 90s and very early 2000s to compete with European luxury brands, now it's just a shadow of its former self. Their tech is bad, their quality is bad, there's hardly any differentiation from its lower price Toyota counterparts, and its reliability is declining so rapidly. Lexus is becoming the new Infiniti while Infiniti is slowly recovering
@@skittles206they were #1 in jd power. Acura is below average. Rage on the other brand lol
@@MikeForsytheKia Hyundai are ranked tops in JD power
@@MikeForsythe I don't believe anything JD Power claimed. It's a marketing firm, carmakers paid them. 🤣
MDX is superior to this…I love my MDX
At $82k I don’t see any reason to choose the Lexus Grand Highlander over a GMC Acadia Denali for $66k, the Acadia is a better designed luxury SUV with better quality and materials. The technology comparisons are embarrassing for Lexus.
Reliability
@@charname-playerright…
The mythical bulletproof instant reliability 😲😱😆
@@charname-playerwhat reliability? The GMC Acadia is predicted to be just as reliable as the Chevrolet Traverse, who are neck and neck with Toyota in reliability. Also the new 2.5t 4-cylinder was built with heavier duty diesel components for long term dependability. The Lexus TX has already joined Toyotas list of recalls, so I’m forced to think you’re only under the impression the Lexus will be more reliable because of the Toyota/Lexus badge and not because you have experience with the Lexus TX or Grand Highlander.
@@G-Rated Nissan as a brand is more reliable than GMC. That's depressing.
The interior sucks and the front fascia is hideous too
Uber shuttle
This HEV is pathetic. Its PHEV version has a much better, engine, battery, while hybrid portion is the same. I would never chose the HEV vs PHEV.
Well the HEV has more features that the PHEV doesnt have due to saving weight. It also doesnt cost as much either
@@normanli7085 The cost difference is minimal. The choice done by Toyota to subtract features from PHEV is sad. Volvo considers PHEV the top trim.
It's a newer model than mdx as Toyota watches success of mdx and improved on it, it's like black inventor made refrigerated trucks and personal air conditioning but over years both got improved, or black inventor of way elevator doors and safety got improved, or sprinkler systems, etc....point is, Toyota would be foolish to not improved things. However, something Toyota was not able to be as fun to drive or dynamic enough for me and why I still prefer the OG
Just big plastic with a high price tag. No thank you. Lexus quality gone done the drain now.
That’s just not true? This is a great interior
VERY hard to see this over GH Platinum Hybrid.
Huh? The last BMW I rented had a price tag of $100 k, there was plastic in there too. What $50-70k car are you buying that doesn't have it? And bugger off, high quality plastic is ultimately the best material for a car's interior especially for a family car. Leather has many longevity problems, alcantara is a joke, wood is for old people, and carbon fiber is cringe. High quality cloth and plastic for me all the way.
Naveenthemachine’s new account.🤣
@@kenkozawa9810so you want high quality plastic and cloth? Get a Mitsubishi mirage
Nobody in their right mind should buy a Volvo.
Nobody in their right mind should buy a lexus over any other luxury brand
@@naveenthemachine Nobody in their right mind still posts on every Toyota video made. But that doesn't stop you.
ACURA > lexus
Too expensive. Too biased towards hybrids.
Japanese conservatism doesn't go well with luxury ☠️
Not sure who's designing Lexus these days but they need to be fired immediately. Really havent cared for majority of their products for over a decade. Please hire Volvo designers and start over-youve lost your way completely.
So what we have here is an unrefined 4 cylinder engine, an interior thats cheap loooking in many places and severely lacking in design and an exterior that only blind people will appreciate.
Only badge slaves that dont shop competors will buy this which Lexus is aware they are out there hence why they build it. If you want a real luxury SUV buy soemthing from BMW, Audi, Merc or Volvo and if you want semi-lux with more reliability go Acura or Kia.
Ive checked out a friends loaded up Carnival a few times and it makes this van look like a 15 year old Corolla.
Agreed. I knew the tx would be such a disappointment 😁
I called it all over the internet yet everyone laughed. Well clearly I’m the one getting the last laugh
Why does Toyota make some of the ugliest 3 row vehicles?
Still reviewing irrelevant fosdil cars