Lexus has officially unveiled the all-new TX, a three-row SUV designed specifically for the North American market, promising to redefine luxury and comfort for all passengers. Addressing the growing demand for spacious and versatile SUVs, the Lexus Tx aims to make every seat the best seat in the house, offering a premium experience without compromise. This new model marks a significant step for Lexus, blending opulent comfort with cutting-edge technology and a range of powerful, electrified powertrains.
Unparalleled Space and Practicality: Comfort in Every Row
The 2024 Lexus TX prioritizes passenger comfort and practicality, ensuring ample space for up to seven occupants and their cargo. One of the standout features is the generous third-row legroom, eliminating the typical squeeze often associated with third-row seating in SUVs. Complementing this spaciousness is a substantial cargo area, boasting 20.1 cubic feet of space behind the third row alone. This ensures that even with all seats occupied, the TX can readily accommodate luggage, groceries, or sports equipment. For even larger hauls, folding down the third-row seats expands the cargo capacity to 57.4 cubic feet, and with both the second and third rows folded, a cavernous 97 cubic feet becomes available.
Inside the cabin, thoughtful design enhances usability for all passengers. Accessible storage is available throughout all three rows, ensuring everyone can keep their belongings organized. Connectivity is also a key focus, with seven charging and communication ports and three power outlets strategically placed throughout the vehicle, catering to the needs of today’s connected families. Even the cupholders are designed for versatility, accommodating various sizes and being removable for flexible use.
The second row offers configuration options to suit different needs, with available captain’s chairs for enhanced individual comfort or a 60:40 split-folding bench seat for maximum passenger capacity. Access to the third row is made effortless thanks to a slide assist walk-in mechanism, which with a simple press of a switch, tilts and slides the second-row seats forward, creating a wide pathway. For second-row passengers with captain’s chairs, an optional removable center console provides additional storage for smaller items or digital devices, further enhancing practicality.
Lexus TX specifications highlighting dimensions, powertrain options, and key features.
Electrified Powertrains: Performance and Efficiency
The Lexus TX embraces electrification with two advanced powertrain options, catering to diverse driving preferences and environmental consciousness. For those seeking ultimate fuel efficiency and reduced emissions, the Lexus TX 550h+ offers a Plug-in Hybrid powertrain. This system combines a powerful V6 engine with electric motors, promising a manufacturer-projected electric vehicle range of 33 miles. This marks a first for Lexus, offering a PHEV built in North America, delivering both potent performance and significant electric driving capability.
For a sportier and highly responsive driving experience, the Lexus TX 500h F SPORT Performance features a high-performance 2.4L turbocharged hybrid powertrain. This system, exclusive to the F SPORT Performance trim, is engineered for exhilarating acceleration and dynamic handling. The standard Lexus TX 350 offers a refined and responsive 2.4L turbocharged inline-4 engine, providing a balance of performance and efficiency for everyday driving. All powertrain options are designed to deliver a smooth and confident driving experience, a hallmark of the Lexus brand.
Lexus Driving Signature: Engineered for a Smooth and Exhilarating Ride
The 2024 Lexus TX builds upon the Lexus Driving Signature, ensuring a driving experience that is both smooth and engaging. Utilizing the GA-K platform, the TX benefits from a low center of gravity and optimized weight distribution, contributing to enhanced handling and stability. Lexus engineers have further refined the TX for three-row SUV dynamics, strengthening body rigidity and minimizing noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) to create a serene cabin environment.
Extensive use of welds and adhesives throughout the chassis enhances joint strength and overall rigidity. The steering system and rear section have also been reinforced, contributing to more precise steering feel and confident handling. The introduction of a rear multi-link suspension design and widened front and rear tracks further enhance stability and responsiveness, providing a direct connection to the road and instilling driver confidence. For the TX 500h F SPORT Performance, Dynamic Rear Steering (DRS) is included, enhancing maneuverability at both high and low speeds, further amplifying the Lexus Driving Signature.
Striking Design: The New Lexus Unified Spindle
The Lexus TX introduces a fresh design language with the new “Unified Spindle” front fascia, a modern evolution of Lexus’s iconic spindle grille. Prioritizing aerodynamic performance, the Unified Spindle seamlessly integrates the grille into the vehicle’s front-end, enhancing both efficiency and handling stability. The design features headlights linked by a narrow aperture beneath the hood’s leading edge, with a low-set grille forming the spindle shape. This sleek front-end design provides a sense of sophistication while optimizing airflow and cooling.
The TX will be available in four grades: Standard, Premium, Luxury, and F SPORT Performance, each offering unique styling and features. The vehicle’s wide stance and grounded presence are emphasized by standard 20-inch wheels on Standard, Premium, and Luxury grades, with available 22-inch wheels for the TX 350 Luxury and standard on the TX 550h+. The TX 500h F SPORT Performance stands out with exclusive 22-inch wheels and unique sporty design elements.
At the rear, the TX features a slim, signature L-shaped light bar that mirrors the front-end design, creating a cohesive and powerful visual signature. The cabin silhouette, with its blacked-out rear pillar and arrow-shaped ornamentation, adds a touch of refined elegance to the overall design. Exterior color options for the 2024 TX include Cloudburst Gray, Wind Chill Pearl, Caviar, Matador Red Mica, Nightfall Mica, Incognito, and Celestial Silver Metallic, allowing for personalization and style expression.
Interior Refinement and Advanced Technology
Inside the Lexus TX, a driver-focused cockpit design and an available 12.3-inch multi-information display create an immersive and intuitive driving environment. The standard Lexus Interface system, accessed through a prominent 14-inch Multimedia Touchscreen Display, offers seamless connectivity with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility. An available head-up display (HUD) projects essential driving information directly onto the windshield, minimizing driver distraction and enhancing safety.
The cabin ambiance is further elevated by available multi-colored illumination accents and refined door trim options, creating a welcoming and luxurious atmosphere. For audiophiles, an available 21-speaker Mark Levinson Premium Surround Sound System, specifically tuned for the TX cabin, delivers an exceptional audio experience. The TX also incorporates the Digital Latch system for effortless door opening with a simple touch.
Interior view of the Lexus TX showcasing the spacious cabin, large touchscreen display, and premium materials.
Comprehensive Safety and Convenience Features
Safety is paramount in the Lexus TX, with Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 standard on all models. This comprehensive suite of active safety technologies includes Pre-Collision System (PCS) with Pedestrian Detection, All-speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA), Road Sign Assist (RSA), and Proactive Driving Assist (PDA). These systems work in concert to enhance driver awareness and provide assistance in various driving situations, contributing to a safer and more confident driving experience.
Available Advanced Park assists with both perpendicular and parallel parking maneuvers, simplifying parking in tight spaces. For added convenience in heavy traffic, available Traffic Jam Assist (with an active Drive Connect trial or subscription) can automatically control acceleration and braking in low-speed, congested conditions on limited-access roadways, reducing driver fatigue.
Manufacturing and Availability
The Lexus TX holds the distinction of being the first Lexus vehicle assembled at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana (TMMI), highlighting the brand’s commitment to North American manufacturing. The 2024 Lexus TX 350 and TX 500h are expected to go on sale in the fall of this year, while the TX 550h+ plug-in hybrid is scheduled to arrive at a later date.
The all-new Lexus TX is poised to become a leader in the three-row luxury SUV segment, offering a compelling combination of spaciousness, luxury, performance, and advanced technology, all wrapped in a striking and sophisticated design. It truly embodies Lexus’s commitment to making every seat the best seat, ensuring an exceptional experience for all passengers.
