The new Lexus TX isn’t the first three-row Lexus SUV, but previous options included the body-on-frame LX and the more compact RX L. The LX has a truck-like ride and tends to be a bit big for urban families, not to mention the fact that the third row is still tight. The RX L has the car-like ride crossover buyers crave but a nearly unusable third row. The TX entered the scene as the baby bear, just-right option.
The TX offers six- and seven-passenger seating, with just two seatbelts available in the third row and optional captain’s chairs in the second row. Though it is technically a midsize SUV, it’s on the large side of the spectrum, providing 33.5 inches of legroom in the third row and usable cargo space of 20.2 cubic feet with all rows upright.
In addition to gas, hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains, it offers a lot of clever and practical features including moveable cupholders, a split-open center arm rest for easy access, and a one-press button to access the third row. It also has a maximum towing capacity of 5,000 pounds.
Competitors include the Acura MDX, the Audi Q7, the Genesis GV80, the Infiniti QX60, the Lincoln Aviator, and the Volvo XC90. However, none of these options have the variety of powertrains offered with the TX or as much third-row space.
Lexus TX: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Lexus TX Pros and Cons
- Lexus TX Generations
- Lexus TX First Generation (2024–Present)
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Lexus TX years are the best?
Given the TX’s youth, there is little data to truly understand which model year is best, but it’s worth noting that the 2025 model year has fewer recalls and consumer complaints than the 2024 model. Additionally, Consumer Reports gave the 2025 model slightly higher predicted reliability score than 2024. Either way, Lexus is known for building sturdy, reliable cars and for offering good customer service at its dealerships, which should give you peace of mind.
What are the worst Lexus TX years?
Since we only had two model years to go on at the time of this writing, it was equally tricky to pick the worst. But looking at the data on the NHTSA.gov website, the old adage of not selecting a first model year seems to hold true, as the 2024 model year has more recalls and complaints than 2025—but that’s not to say it’s terrible.
Is a used Lexus TX a good deal?
Any time you can shave depreciation off your cost of ownership, that’s at least a small deal. Because this vehicle is still so new and currently in its first generation, you aren’t going to find bargain basement deals—especially since Lexus vehicles tend to hold their value. If you can find a pre-owned 2024 model, you’ll likely shave $4,000 to $5,000 off the original MSRP.
Lexus TX Pros and Cons
Pros
- Spacious interior
- Comfortable and quiet cabin
- Impressive technology
Cons
- Polarizing front styling
- Only the base trim offers seven seats
- Aggravating steering wheel controls
Lexus TX Generations
Lexus TX First Generation (2024–Present)
Based on the Toyota Grand Highlander, which was launched at the same time, the Lexus TX is a roomy three-row luxury SUV built on the global GA-K platform shared with the RX and the NX. While the overall profile and design is conservative, the grille is potentially polarizing with some characterizing it as cartoonish.
The Lexus TX offered three powertrains at launch, a gas-only TX 350, a hybrid TX 500h, and a plug-in hybrid TX 550h+ with greater mpg. The TX 350 is equipped with a 275-horsepower 2.4-liter inline four-cylinder engine, which is also shared with RX and the NX. It comes standard with a front-wheel drive (FWD) drivetrain, and all-wheel drive is available. The only transmission is an eight-speed automatic.
The Lexus TX 500h gets a 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine and two electric motors for a total system output of 366 hp. This hybrid system is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission and only available as an AWD model. The Lexus TX 550h+, also an AWD-only model, combines a 3.5-liter V6 with two electric motors for a total system output of 404 hp and an all-electric driving range of up to 33 miles.
At launch it had five trim levels: Standard, Premium, and Luxury, F Sport Performance Premium and F Sport Performance Luxury. The Lexus TX 350 was only available in Standard, TX 350 Premium, and TX 350 Luxury. The Lexus TX 550h was available in the F Sport trims and the TX 550h+ was only offered as a Luxury trim. For 2025, Lexus added an F Sport Handling AWD trim with an adaptive variable suspension to the TX 350.
Standard features included NuLuxe synthetic leather-trimmed seats, a 14-inch touchscreen with the Lexus Interface infotainment system, wireless charging, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, three-zone automatic climate control, seven USB ports, LED headlights and foglights, a hands-free power liftgate, heated front seat, heated steering wheel, and ambient lighting.
Available features with the Lexus TX included a panoramic glass roof, a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, a head-up display, ventilated front seats, driver’s seat memory function, power-folding third row seats, second-row captain’s chairs, front and rear parking sensors, semi-aniline leather seats, and heated second-row seats. A 21-speaker Mark Levinson premium surround sound system and a level 2 hands-free Traffic Jam Assist system were also available.
All TX models were fitted with the Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 as standard, which included features such as a pre-collision system with pedestrian detection, dynamic radar cruise control, lane tracing assist, lane departure alert with steer assist, an emergency driving stop system, road sign assist, and proactive driving assist. Though the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety hadn’t fully tested the TX at the time of writing, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave it an overall five-Star Safety Rating.
We found more than 600 TXs available on used car websites, so you’ll likely have to travel for the one you want and prices ranged from about $30,000 to $83,000. Vehicles on the low end of the price scale have either been in an accident or have above-average mileage. If you’re looking for a clean, low-mileage example, you’ll pay a minimum of $52,000 for a TX 350. A TX 500h starts at about $62,000, and we didn’t see any TX 550h+ models available.
