Lexus has always been a dominant force in the US luxury car market as it continually gains favor by offering impressive quality and reliability standards without sacrificing overall comfort and appearance. Traditionally the Lexus RX and NX have been the brand’s most popular models as they target the much more popular mid-size segments. However, from 2025 onwards the Lexus TX model has quickly risen up the ranks as a more popular option, which is interesting given the name has always been a low-volume seller.
The premium three-row SUV benefits from the TNGA platform, giving potential owners access to the new generation of ICE, HEV and PHEV powertrains. It’s one of the newer additions to the Lexus catalog, with the name not being born until 2023, as an unofficial replacement for the RX L. Due to this obscurity, the TX doesn’t perform as well, but that seems to be changing as 2026 approaches. Clearly, more people are starting to take notice of this as a viable flagship SUV option from the popular Japanese brand.
Improve the sales performance of the Lexus TX
Lexus enjoyed it good luck with the TX for the whole of 2025, with November being a peak month. Toyota’s sales report indicates that it sold 5,787 units of the three-row SUV in November alone, reflecting a 75.5 percent increase in sales compared to the same period last year. Year to date, it confirms sales of 50,433 individual units, reflecting a 101.7 percent year-on-year increase in sales. The TX remains an underperforming model across its catalog, but has the biggest sales increase in its range, and by a huge margin. In fact, it was the only model to see a sales increase this year, and one of the few across the entire Toyota Group in the US.
Even if we isolate the hybrids, we see the TX’s popularity increasing across the board. The Japanese brand confirms that it sold 1,012 units in December, an increase of 89 percent year-on-year, bringing the annual total to 9,412 units, which is 126.9 percent better than last year. Only 92 units of the 550h+ were moved, but this still reflects a 122.5 percent increase year-on-year. So far this year, 96 units of the PHEV have been sold, which is 102.6 percent better than last year.
High but competitive prices
Lexus offers the TX in four configurations, including the ICE, hybrid, PHEV and F-Sport performance hybrid. In total there are 10 possible variants to choose from, but most powertrain configurations are available with the base, Premium, Luxury and F-Sport. The basic configuration begins priced at $57,090 for the 350, with key features such as NuLuxe interior trim, heated front seats and an electronic tailgate with a kick sensor. Upgrading to the Premium will cost you $59,890, adding a panoramic glass roof, heated and ventilated front seats, and a power-folding third-row bench seat. An upgrade to the all-wheel drive system costs $1,600.
The Luxury increases the price to $62,240, and adds semi-aniline leather upholstery, heating for the second row and themed ambient lighting. The F Sport Handling costs $66,360 and is only available with all-wheel drive, with dynamic rear steering and active sound control. The 500h F Sport is only available in Premium and Luxury trims, priced at $70,610 and $73,760 respectively. The PHEV is only available in luxury trim for $80,960.
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Impressive reception by owners and publications
JD power gives the 2026 Lexus TX with a consumer-verified overall score of 80/100, including 80/100 for quality and reliability, 75/100 for driving experience, 79/100 for resale and 85/100 for dealer experience. iSeeCars does not give a full review, but does give the SUV a full review, but awards it a Retention Value of 8.4/10 and a Safety Rating of 8.0/10.
As the purveyor of America’s best-selling SUV and luxury SUV of all time, the Lexus TX makes you wonder why the Japanese automaker didn’t make it sooner. Large three-row crossover SUVs are undoubtedly one of the most popular and in-demand vehicles across the country, and it’s a concept that’s been around for more than a decade now.
– Chris Chin for TopSpeed
In terms of consumer reviews, the Lexus TX does not benefit from the best ratings Edmundswhere it currently has a rating of 3.9/5. Owners say the TX excels at translating good ride quality, a roomy interior and good engine performance, but it does lose some points for not offering the best value, exhibiting quality issues and poor braking performance.
The 2026 Lexus TX will face stiff competition from rivals such as Volvo XC90, BMW X7, and Audi Q7, and indirectly the Acura MDX. Compared to the XC90, the TX offers more cargo space and a larger third row, while the XC90 has more refined styling, optional plug-in hybrid power and standard AWD. Versus the X7, the TX undercuts the price and remains more practical, but the X7 offers a more luxurious cabin and a stronger road presence. The Q7 makes up for less cargo and space by being more agile and offering sharper handling than the TX.
Reasonable value retention rates
In terms of depreciation iSeeCars indicates that you can expect the TX 350 to lose $22,925 or 41.6 percent of its value after five years and 90,000 miles, which is a lot better than what its main rivals lose over this period. AutoEdge indicates that the Lexus TX will likely lose $22,386 in value after five years, while also costing $2,660 in maintenance and repairs and $8,555 in fuel, bringing the total cost of ownership to $56,661.
Lexus TX price, configurations and what you get for the money
The Lexus TX 2024 is available in different price ranges and in many versions. Would this three-row midsize Lexus SUV be the right choice for you? See what it offers.
A versatile range of powertrains
Four unique powertrain configurations are available for the Lexus TX range. The base 350 features Toyota’s turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and an eight-speed automatic transmission that drives a choice of either the front wheels or all four wheels with 275 horsepower and 371 pound-feet of torque, resulting in a zero-to-60 mph acceleration time of eight seconds for front-wheel drive and 7.8 seconds for all-wheel drive. Lexus limits top speed to 110 mph and towing to 5,000 pounds.
The 500h retains the same engine, but integrates an electric motor in addition to the transmission, increasing the combined power output exclusively to all four wheels to 366 horsepower and 406 pound-feet. This allows you to go from zero to 100 km/h in 6.1 seconds, without changing top speed or towing capacity.
The 550h+ uses Toyota’s 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V-6 and a plug-in hybrid system, producing a combined output of 406 horsepower, which is enough to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 5.9 seconds. Lexus makes it clear that this model is not suitable for towing.
Competitive fuel economy estimates
In terms of fuel efficiency, the ICE 350 delivers an EPA-estimated 21/27/23 MPG on the city/highway/combined cycle while traveling 400 miles on a single 17.8-gallon tank of gasoline. Over five years, expect to spend $5,000 more on fuel compared to the average new vehicle in the US, $2,600 per year on gas and $4.33 to drive 25 miles. A full tank of gas will cost you about $71. The all-wheel drive model returns essentially the same fuel economy estimates, except for the result of 20 MPG on the city cycle and 26 MPG on the highway.
If you choose the hybrid, you can enjoy a more attractive fuel economy estimate of 27/28/27 MPG and a range of 750 miles. Expect to spend $3,000 more on fuel over five years, while you’ll need to spend $2,200 per year and $3.69 to drive 25 miles. The hybrid’s tank measures just 17.1 gallons, which will cost you about $68 to fill.
The 550h+ PHEV consumes 76 MPGe when using electricity and gas, 45 kWh/160 km when using electricity, and 29 MPG when using only the ICE. The petrol system has a range of 700 kilometers, while the electric system can only travel 53 kilometers per charge. With this model, you can expect to save $1,000 in fuel costs over five years while spending $1,400 annually on fuel and electricity. One charge of the battery will cost you $1.69, while the ICE will cost you $3.43 to drive 25 miles. The PHEV only needs a 14.5-gallon tank thanks to the larger battery pack, which costs $58 in fuel.
Sources: Edmunds, AutoEdgethe EPAAnd iSeeCars
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