2024 Lexus TX | What's The Catch? 

One of the great things about being a Lexus/Toyota owner is I can think fondly of my paid for 8 year old Lexus in the garage while watching this and have no urge whatsoever.

Drove the Grand Highlander and the TX F Sport back to back. The TX is MUCH nicer vehicle and fit and finish is exemplary. The seats are also MUCH nicer and more comfortable on the TX. The TX was much more quiet. You get what you pay for!! If I had to compare, I agree with Mark that the Grand Highlander is like a boat and the TX much more refined and sporty.

11:00 -- Really liked the comparison between the other 7-seaters. The MDX is what came to mind and was curious of your thoughts. Nailed it, thanks!

Great production as always, gentlemen. Looking forward to the next one!

You guys know how to review vehicles…that’s the Final Thought. 👍👍

I still own an OG 2006 ls430 and I can’t seem to find a compelling reason to sell it. My wife drives a 2011 Rx350 and it still drives perfectly. When you own a lexus and take good care of it, it will last almost a lifetime 👊🏻

Love the jazz in the musical track in the transitions!

Hell yesss more 3 row suv goodness, im sure Mark couldnt contain his excitement when Jack told him what he had booked next! Inject more 3 rows into my veins auto industry!

Great vid gentlemen!! I really dig the authentic Jazz in the bckgrd👊🏽👊🏽

Thanks, I really appreciate not using any music, just calm focused talking

6:45 Lexus Texas test drive 9:30 Rattly 4-cyl 11:00 vs MDX-S 14:20 Quiet, comfortable and huge

One thing you guys should cover is which services in a car are subscriptions or connected services that rely on the company’s long term support for the feature. Lexus charges a subscription for self driving features.

Just finished a week in the TX 350 AWD as a loaner while my GX was getting some upgrades. Love the tech and the tech layout for the driver. Big screen, buttons where you needed them to be. Those heated seats don't play around. But at the end of the day, it's a people hauler for soccer moms. It didn't get much better MPG than my GX.

😂I just love when Mark goes crazy and bro tries to keep a straight face😂

Good to hear that there are differences beyond styling and screens to justify the $10k+ price delta over the Grand Highlander. The PHEV V6 TX will be interesting when it eventually arrives. Another great review by Savage Geese!

The styling is so clean and tasteful.

Thanks for confirming it feels like a Lexus as some people are saying it doesn’t look like a Lexus

I love that the TX and GX are available at the same time. TX is for the people who want more refinement, slightly easier step in height, and don't care about the 4banger. GX is for those who want the more refined powertrain or those who may want to occasionally tow. I wonder how close they will be in price once the GX pricing is released.

Detailer did a great job with the lines on the trunk mat and back of the rear seats.

Great review.

What happened to the audio engineer review of the sound systems? We’ve been missing those lately.

The more i see the TX the more I’m liking the styling, at first I hated it but now I think it’s actually very attractive. I’ve driven the turbo 4 in the NX and while it has a lot of torque, I do agree that it’s a little rattly, but the hybrid max version in the grand Highlander is the opposite, it’s very smooth and refined imo, and I’m willing to bet that it’s even more refined on the TX, I’m also happy to hear that it’s quite and comfortable as I felt the NX was a little too stiff, granted I was in an F-sport trim. One of the main Achilles heel of the MDX imo is that it’s not nearly as big as the dimensions suggest despite being based on the Pilot platform, the 3rd row is too small, it’s closer to the size of the regular Highlander. The TX solves that main gripe for me

Agree, the four cylinder with the hybrid is the way to go for most toyotas

Excellent review of this vehicle this week. I think you hit all the relevant points that would matter in the segment. I would also add, that coupled with all the points you made, the potentially better reliability and ultimately greater resale value would put this car at the top of the pile.

Thank you so much for another great review. I always enjoy watching you guys, especially now as a new Lexus RX450HFsp owner.

Thank you for all you do.. I miss baldy acting pissed off getting the seats moved in the back.. I love that sooo much… cause that’s what will happen on at least one day in the cars life.. you 2 together give the most practical and no nonsense breakdown on everything you guys cover.. hope you can keep it going as long as you can.. love you both

A lot of talk about price I would love a class cost comparison shown and then a options comparison for the vehicle. a great add to the entire series going forward.

Can't wait for the Hybrid. The other competitors you neglected to mention would include the Audi Q7 and Lincoln Aviator and maybe the Jeep Wagoneer.

I agree, the 4 cylinder is a real turn off. You know, if they put two of those 4 pots side by side and coupled them to distribute the power stroke and balance the reciprocating pistons...

If only they'd kept the legendary Toyota V6 in these things, they'd be just about perfect by my reckoning.

Wow! What a cop out on the "final thoughts"

I think the route you took it on was fitting to show off the dynamics all things considered when in the Midwest/Illinois, improved dynamics aren't going to matter that much until you hit a corner.

Good luck trying to find that 550h+ it's using the rav4 prime battery pack plus the 2gr V6 and Lexus told me 12-14 month wait. Even when it launches it'll be a unicorn on the road.

These Lexus drive trains are making them more difficult for people to pick this over the Toyota counterparts. The V6 made Lexus unique. I don’t know if they can be competitive without it. Great video SG!!

Love the way that even a boat gets yeeted about 😂

Simply the class leader

What's the catch? No B58

A Texas Lexus? This perplexes my ex's subcortex. Could you please do a video on Lexus and Toyota's subscription model? I hate it so much.

I’m was pleasantly surprised, Jack didn’t hate on it for not being a Chivy.. good work Jack.

My friend sold his Toyota dealership, did not make much money, as they vehicles never came in for service. They made them too well. These new turbos will not last, they ‘run’ so much hotter. Now they will make money! Drove Seq: 250,000, Highlander’s 350,000, Avalon’s 500,000+,, not happy. Spent less than $5,000 on ‘extras’ over normal maintenance 1.1M miles! Looking at Honda Pilot, reg 6cyl, great 2nd seat!

If Maynard Kennan had a nerd younger brother, it'd be Mark.

I’m a Lexus driver. But with the migration to turbo charged 4-cylinder, I’ve started to look for other brands for my future vehicles.

very nice. I think this should have been a hybrid-only as a base model, as should nearly every vehicle in this class in this day and age. Not sure why you're hard on it for having a 4cyl; these aren't going on enthusiastic drives to Macy's. My issue is that it isn't a hybrid (at the very least). But a 200-mile range PHEV? God damn, now we're talking! We have a Highlander (previous gen) and love it, despite the uninspiring drive and road handling characteristics. It's massive, comfy and luxurious. The 2GR-FKS definitely sounds nice and angry, but I'd rather be getting a fuel economy below 10L/100km.

in my opinion - the interior does not appear 'luxurious' (at least looking at it in videos). If I were cross shopping with a Mazda CX-90, for example, I'd think the Mazda was a much more expensive car. Toyota had some nice interiors in their Lexus cars about 10 years ago - but now, they are just plain with little to no real attempt at design. Recently, Mazda and Hyundai/Kia are at least thinking outside the box and using new-ish materials and colors in their cars. Toyota reliability is top notch - but they really need to hire new designers.

I can’t get past putting a 4 cylinder in these big vehicles at this price. Give me a 6 cylinder and I’d buy it.

Toyota and Lexus are really starting to blend together

Added after-market asymmetric tyres, you will increase the fun of going around the corners.. 😊😊😊

Stunned to see you compare the turbo 6 in the Type S to the 4 banger in the Lexus. I own both the TLX Type S and the new Lexus NX 350. The powertrain in the Acura is smooth, sounds great and has effectively no turbo lag. The 4 cylinder in the Lexus is the opposite. It's barely suitable for a compact SUV. Can't imagine it in a full-size, three row.

As sad as it is, in this segment very few people care about how it drives.

With the TX being really similar to the Grand Highlander, I agree that Lexus should have at least made AWD standard for the base trim.

I just want to say that I really appreciate for as long as I've watched your videos your eye has always been on what matters. Use case. Does the car match the competitors in its price point. Does the way in which you purchase/lease/rotate cars match the way the car will both require maintenance and retain value. If you're a buyer who doesn't care then is this the best way to piss away money or is there a better option. While I do appreciate the gimmicks some of my favorite car reviewers engage in, when it comes to actually taking advice on what car I should buy from someone I consistently follow your guidance over others. Thank you.

The searing question remains: does Mark like this as much as he loved the refreshed Atlas?

I'm shocked you guys didn't mock this by repeatedly saying "lexus texas"

I was very much interested in this and watching this helped me realize how much I would hate it in real life. I am now think I should save up for a used (Pre-Pandemic, 2017-18) Toyota Land Cruiser and hopefully keep it until I die.

12:54 the “Ughuh” had me laughing when he took that turn Fast

So thankful I picked up the last V8 GX a few months back. Granted its a bit tight compared to this size wise. But a 4 cylinder, in a luxury, f that.

The new Traverse / Acadia would probably compare more to this than the Tahoe / Suburban

Overall it's not bad . maybe if you need power should pick the TX F Performance package

Sweet hoodie

Lexus has a "give you what you want" problem with the TX. The 550h+ is the top-of-the-line plug-in with the V6, clear and away the model to get right?... Sorry, with that trim, despite dishing top coin, you're just gonna have to make do w/ no pano roof, no rear-wheel steering, no spare wheel. That last part is a deal breaker, bc no way in hell am I giving my family a chance to get stranded. I'm not waiting an hour+ for AAA to save the day when I can change a wheel myself in under 10 minutes. Well then I'll just settle for 2nd best then right? But wait, that model is F-Sport only? Looks better, sure. But I don't want 22 inch rims on summer tires and uncomfortable sport seats. This isn't a friggin' sports car. It's a Lexus , not a BMW. It should be as comfortable as possible. Alright then, that leaves us with the 350. Ah, yes. The weakest, least refined powertrain of the bunch. Probably, the best value of the bunch, yeah. But, then you're left with the "TX" and all the issue that plague all the models. No saddle or beige interior options. Really, a 2-tone brown that has zero contrast, 2-tone white (would this be wise with the kiddos?), and... black? No wood interior trim at all?.. Sorry, guess you're just left w/ UX-level interior styling and finishes. Also, no sunshade option for that big ass square window in the third-row? Nor seat heater options for the third-row? Little Timmy is just gonna have to freeze his little butt off back there, huh? Everyone else will be nice and toasty. Isn't the tagline for the TX "every seat is the best seat?" Surely, that can't be. And then, there's no Lexus Escalade/Navigator competitor. Which would be the ultimate solution to the rich suburban family -- a reliable Escalade. Which Toyota could have very well done if they didn't screw up the Sequoia by giving it a useless third-row thanks to a live rear-axle. Toyota/Lexus's North American market execution is just straight-up infuriating.

Took them long enough. I wish Lexus wouldn't have waited to jump into the large 3-row crossover segment; we didn't like the big truck-based SUVs. I might have bought one a couple of years ago, although it is on the pricey side considering it's a 4-banger. As it is, we "settled" for a top end Telluride (we're very happy with it, it's been a great vehicle). Will be curious to know more about the TX PHEV. That I think is the one we would be most interested in.

Long term reliabilitywise - 4 banger turbo in this and Highlander or naturally aspirated 6 cylinder BUT direct injection in the Honda Pilot?

You guys need a Patagonia sponsorship😂

With the GrandHighlander selling 10k over MSRP in our area we paid almost the same price for our TX luxury trim as we would have for the GH we were looking at.

This approach has worked for the ES and RX forever, which makes sense. Isn't a Suburban in similar trimmings 10k more?

One option the guys missed in their discussion was Jeep Grand Cherokee L (bc the segment is so massive). While it has a different set of strengths/weaknesses, in terms of cargo capacity, it’s in a really interesting spot with the TX as the largest unibody 3-rows.

Nice reviews.. I was thinking to buy Acura RDX but in terms of reliability I would go with Lexus. Suggest me the best one guys.. I want car with very minimal wind noise on highway speed and road noise, also smooth and powerful.

The front is slightly odd, but overall it looks amazing! Well done Lexus.

The point being no one who buys this drives like that A boat setup makes more sense

Wow! How refreshing. You spoke actual truth! A $60-70K, 3 row SUV with a "rattley ass 4 cylinder". The engine, which is the centerpiece of any vehicle, in this car disqualifies it for the price you pay. Shameful. The devolution of the brand as Lexus moves away from NA V6's and V8's and to a more 'profit directed' business model of higher driveline complexity = higher replacement part cost and profit for Lexus. A joke.

How would you compare this to a high trim level Grand Cherokee L (Overland/Summit)?

Purchased a 2023 RX for my wife, absolutely surprised the pricing is so similar.

The more I do my research I am getting to a point I want to buy 2023 gx 460 even it's old but atleast I know what I am getting into

I've always been a lexus owner and love the overall reliability and customer service. I'm starting to lean to Genesis and am torn but they seem to look better but not sure that is a selling point.

Cross shop this against the Hyundai Pallaside Calligraphy. The Pallaside has a nicer interior and is more comfortable. Yes, the Pallaside isn't a "luxury" car I know, but the TX isn't a step up from it. The exception would be the 500h trim. I ended up purchasing a fully loaded Palisade Calligraphy over the TX. No regrets.

4 cylinder turbo: mid 300hp and about 400ish ft/lbs of torque. Imagine if they put this engine into the GR86.

Hey, I am wondering whether escalating the cynical eco urge could actually improve the engine sound. Would it be feasible to put a turbocharged large-displacement 3-cylinder in such vehicles instead of a 4-cylinder?

Got one last week and we absolutely love it. Agreed, not cheap, but when you start adding the premium features we wanted to the Toyota Grand Highlander - you get to the same price point ($55k).

Grand Cherokee L. All day. Just wait until the Stellantis puts the Hurricane I-6 in it.

Lexus pulled a volvo regards to the engine offers?

Without Mark, Jack reverts to technical spec quoting and popular opinion gabbing. With Mark, the actual truth comes out. ❤

Can you do the 2025 Forester Limited next?

9/10 times, I would recommend the Grand Highlander. All the TX adds are more electromechanical systems, including the touchpad controls on the steering wheel, *optional* AVS dampers, and electronic-actuated door handles that will probably fail before a cable-actuated door handle.

"Rattley-ass 4 cyl - sounds like it come from a $30,000 car"

It’s not an SUV, it’s just a 4 door minivan. 70k for a 4 cylinder is crazy. No 4 cylinder is worth over 20k for today’s pricing.

Please do 2024 GX

In the everything is expensive segment it looks pretty good inside and out, rides quiet, most will barely notice the 4 popper and shouldn’t have to be in the shop a lot. Why not?

Not enough differentiation

OK Computer on the carplay screen. great music taste!

Have we forgotten what physical hvac controls mean?

Laptime on ACC south?

sucks that Lexus is now truly rebadging.... this is just a lux grand highlander...... come on Lexus... I hope the next gen UX, IS, ES is something better! but sucks that they know all share the same infotainment lol... nothing too unique now... I know lexus materials are much much nicer and ride is better in a Lexus... just wish they made things Exclusive to Lexus, Happy that the RX500h F sport Level 3 in ultra white with red interior is unique enough

Absolutely love everything about this when I test drove it....except...exactly what these gentlemen said. The 4 cylinder sounds horrible, and is completely out of steam on the highway. A high speed passing maneuver is not happening with it. Put a TT V6 in it and I would have bought it, or the V8 that's in my IS500. I am NOT in the market for any hybrid or full EV vehicle. This is such a beautiful nice driving vehicle..let down by EPA requirements.

How would one compare this Lexus and the Honda Pilot, which one would you prefer considering price and driving dynamics. Thanks !

Stretchy pants and Stanley mug required

If I could get a top trim Highlander with a Mark Levinson sound system, I would be happy.

The front facial reminds me the last gen Highlander.

How would you compare this to the Grand Cherokee L, specifically high trims? You guys mentioned every 3 row suv but you seem to forget about the Jeep in recent videos. Thanks for everything, outstanding, cheers!

I was in the market for a 3-row SUV recently. The TX was in my shopping list but after seeing the price tag, the trims, and styling I changed my mind. It is expensive, ugly, and underpowered for what it is. The hybrid model looks like an appealing package (forget the styling for a moment), but it is overpriced and comes with captains chairs only. I have a large family and bench seat is not even an option in the hybrid drive train. I ended up getting an MDX for a lot less money than a mid-trim TX. Basically, I sacrificed the space and got a very smooth drive train, nicer styling, and a smaller price tag. We will see what the long-term outcome of this decision going to be.

I have a X7 and want to trade for TX when lease is up. Your thoughts on pros and cons are much appreciated. Great context..