Text by Tom Appel
2026 Lexus TX 350 Luxury
Specs
Class: Premium Midsize Crossover
Color: Matador Red Mica
Country of manufacture: U.S.
Seating capacity: 6
Miles driven: 131
Real-world fuel economy: 19.7 mpg
| CG Report Card | |
|---|---|
| Room and Comfort | A |
| Power and Performance | B |
| Fit and Finish | A- |
| Fuel Economy | B |
| Value | B |
| Report-card grades are derived from a consensus of test-driver evaluations. All grades are versus other vehicles in the same class. Value grade is for specific trim level evaluated, and may not reflect Consumer Guide’s impressions of the entire model lineup. | |
| Big & Tall Comfort | |
| Big Guy | B |
| Tall Guy | A |
| Big & Tall comfort ratings are for front seats only. “Big” rating based on male tester weighing approximately 350 pounds, “Tall” rating based on 6’6″-tall male tester. | |
| Drivetrain | |
| Engine Specs | 275-horsepower, 2.4-liter |
| Engine Type | Turbocharged 4-cylinder |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| Drive Wheels | AWD |
Driving mix: 55% city, 45% highway
EPA-estimated fuel economy: 20/26/23 (city, highway, combined)
Fuel type: Premium
Base price: $63,190 (not including $1450 destination charge)
Options on test vehicle: Technology Package ($2380), Connectivity Package ($895), heated and ventilated 2nd-row seats ($680), Mark Levinson “PurePlay” audio system ($1160)
Price as tested: $71,895
Audio-System Brand
Mark Levinson
Audio-System Quality
Poor Fair Good Very-Good Excellent
Pros and Cons
The great: Refined, roomy, comfortable, quiet
The good: Ample power, decent fuel economy
The not so good: Larger drivers may feel cramped
Review
As American car shoppers—both mainstream and premium—have grown increasingly fond of midsize 3-row crossovers, automakers have adapted to the changing market.
Consumer Shift to 3-Row Crossovers
Ford went so far as to drop its 2-row Edge crossover, this as its 3-row Explorer grows in popularity. Likewise, Toyota has just announced that the 2-row Highlander is being replaced by an all-electric vehicle of the same name, leaving shoppers of gas-engined midsize crossovers with the very popular 3-row Grand Highlander.
And while Lexus has not suggested that its well-regarded and long-lived RX 2-row crossover is on the bubble, sales of the similar-but-roomier 3-row TX are exploding. While the RX remains the brand’s best-selling model, accounting for 113,000 sales in 2025 (down 4.5 percent from 2024), the TX racked up 57,000 buyers, up a whopping 100 percent over 2024. Not bad for a newcomer to the brand showroom.
New for the 2024 model year, the TX is about 11 inches longer than the RX, and about 3 inches wider. And while the TX is unchanged for 2026, that doesn’t mean choosing one is a simple matter.
TX Prices and Trim Levels
Lexus’ newest model is offered with 3 distinct powertrains, and in 10 trim levels. Here’s a look at the breadth of the TX portfolio:
- TX 350 ($57,890)
- TX 350 AWD ($59,490)
- TX 350 Premium ($60,690)
- TX Premium AWD ($62,290)
- TX 350 Luxury ($63,040)
- TX 350 Luxury AWD (64,640)
- TX 350 F Sport Handling AWD ($67,160)
- TX 500h F Sport Performance Premium AWD ($71,410)
- TX 500h Performance Luxury AWD ($74,560)
- TX 550h+ Luxury AWD ($81,760)
Engines
Let’s breakdown what all this means. Models bearing the number 350 are powered by a turbocharged 2.4-liter 275-horsepower engine mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. The 500h series models feature a hybridized version of the 350 engine mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission and rated at 366 horsepower. Finally, the plug-in hybrid 550h+ features a hybrid 3.5-liver V6 rated at 404 horsepower. Fitted with an 18-kWh battery, the 550h+ will travel an EPA-rated 33 miles on a full charge before with gasoline engine kicks in.
Available AWD
Only 350 models are offered with front-wheel drive, all other TX variants come with standard AWD. Additionally, Lexus treats all TX hybrid and plug-in hybrid trim levels to a sport suspension and unique performance-oriented drive-mode settings.
Seating for 6 or 7
As for passenger accommodations, only 350 models are offered with a 2nd-row bench seat for 7-passenger seating, while 500h and 550h+ examples come standard with 2nd-row captains chairs for 6-passenger placement. Captains chairs are optional on 350s.
There are a lot of options here, but once you’ve settled on a specific TX, you’ll find that choosing the correct trim level for your family’s specific needs was worth the effort.
Test Car
Consumer Guide recently spent a week behind the wheel of a fully loaded TX 350 AWD in Matador Red Mica. All told, including destination charge, our test car came to $71,895.
Cabin/Controls
As high-tech as the TX is, the cabin comes off as friendly and unchallenging. While we wish more of the primary controls (mostly climate) were not incorporated into the infotainment touchscreen system, we found their operation simple enough. And, indeed, that is the charm of the TX—at least from behind the wheel—simple operation, and generally easy driving.
Like most Lexus cabins, the TX doesn’t come off as overly luxurious, but the materials used in finishing the cabin are of premium grade, and assembly quality apparently excellent. Compared to Genesis-brand vehicles, the TX interior design is more restrained, but still plainly upscale.
Room and Comfort
There is plenty of space in all three seating rows, though compared to other vehicles in the class, the TX is a little snug got big drivers. And by big, we mean that at least 95 percent of drivers will find ample space behind the steering wheel.
Where the TX stands out is on the highway, where the quiet cabin and refined ride make long highway trips pass without stress or fatigue. Even around town, the TX’s sophisticated suspension takes even larger road-surface irregularities with ease.
Ride and Handling
The TX is no handling machine, however. Though thoroughly competent in corners and on on-ramps, the TX leans a little more than other like vehicles, and does little to inspire aggressive driving. That said, the brakes feel strong and sure. The steering is a little over boosted for our tastes, however.
Power and Performance
As for power, 275 horsepower may not impress on paper, but the turbocharged engine delivers plenty of useful power from a stop, as well as sufficient muscle for passing and merging. Though we have lamented the passing of Lexus’ excellent 3.5-liter V6, this turbocharged powerplant seems to have grown more refined over time, and does deliver decent fuel economy. In routine driving which included plenty of city driving—and a trip with five passengers—we averaged just under 20 mpg. This during an extreme cold snap which included some keep-the-car-warm idle time.
Value
There is really nothing about the TX that raises our ire, and plenty which impresses. For room, comfort, cabin refinement, and class-leading ride quality, we completely endorse the TX, especially in loaded TX 350 form. We do suggest shoppers also test drive the hybrid TX 500h, which serves up both more power and improved fuel economy. Either way, once you’ve selected your TX, the rest is pretty simple.
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