Lexus TX vs Toyota Grand Highlander Comparison! Interior, Exterior and More! 

I would have an advise to all car reviewers: spend less time explaining the styling (that people see and can evaluate with their own eyes) and spend more time explaining the function and user experience.

There's another trim of the Grand Highlander in the USA that's higher than the limited: the platinum. That's the one I have. The big differences are the second row heated/ventilated seats, heads-up display, and larger 20" wheels. As someone who drives the Toyota GH, I don't see a lot of meaningful differences between the two to justify paying the extra $10k to $20k for the TX. The Grand Highlander also has a more fuel efficient hybrid powertrain whereas the TX has the more expensive and performance-oriented hybrid max powertrain. The TX will also be coming out with a PHEV version, the TX 550h+, which the Grand Highlander will not have that option for this model year, but the differences between the PHEV and the TX 500h are HUGE. You can get something more luxurious and with 4-wheel steering with the 500h, but you cannot get those features with the TX 550h+. The TX 500h will have a panoramic glass roof whereas the TX 550h+ will not have that option. Basically, you're paying more money for the powertrain, and you're losing on some of the luxury features of the 500h. For me, that's a deal breaker. Of all of the available TX powertrains, the 500h is the best one. For the Grand Highlander, I would say that the Hybrid Limited powertrain and trim are the better options. You lose out on some of the features from the platinum trim, which are only available for the gas and hybrid max versions, but you gain incredible gas mileage. I would take the gas mileage over more performance or luxury features any day of the week.

That Grand Highlander front end on the Lexus would’ve been perfection!

The main reason why I would chose the TX is for the quieter less wind noise.

Good comparison. I currently drive a Lexus and just assumed I would like the TX better. However, based on this review, I actually prefer the Grand Highlander. I especially appreciate buttons over touchscreen because with buttons you don't have to take your eyes off of the road.

TX is well worth the premium price because extra quality was added at factory mostly better and more materials as a Lexus should be. Lexus dealers network, loaner car convenience should also be considered.

21:00 Lexus with less buttons is very nice and calm to look at, until you need to go through ten million menus to do something

I think the two models are not comparable because the model for the Lexus was a higher trim than the Grand Highlander trim. It should’ve been the Platinum Grand Highlander vs the Lexus TX!

I will take the Toyota Grand Highlander 💯!!!!

The Grand Highlander Platinum has a Heads Up and ventilated rear seats.

Exterior - GH Interior - TX

BE CAREFUL BEFORE YOU BUY A NEW GRAND HIGHLANDER .Grand Highlander Having a bad sound issue . I bought a brand new Grand Highlander 2024 and it`s making a booing sound and too much pressure in the cabin and it`s giving me and my family a headache and ear pain. the sound is coming from bottom of the car from the 2nd raw area. I brought it back to the dealership and they said there was a another GH owner also having the same sound issue and they don`t know how to fix the issue .I couldn't drive the car because the sound giving us ear pain and headache. I contact the Toyota customer care many times and they are not doing anything on it. I am really Upset and I never expect something from a trusted brand like Toyota. Now I spend a huge amount of money and I cannot drive the car . The dealership and Toyota don`t know how to solve the issue. so be careful before you buy a Grand Highlander. Do a test drive and make sure there is no such sound on your car because even if you bring it back to fix it ,they don`t know how to fix it .

Grand for sure . I’m picking up a limited soon . Super excited

I can tell you are trying really hard with this review. But I wish the camera man would chill a little. Also can you please compare the two cars with more dimensions? Like the trunk space of Lexus is 20.1 cubic ft. And Toyota is 20.6 cubic ft. And maybe also go over the height, length, width? Cause I might as well just do my own spread sheet. I’m expecting to watch this without having to go google the dimensions. And it would helpful to demonstrate how the electrical doors work on the Lexus. This is my point of view on your videos can improve.

If you want to go with the “hybrid trim” of either make, ONLY the Grand Highlander offers the panoramic moonroof for the Hybrid.

Currently have a deposit on a Limited AWD GH with are 2.4L. Has some options added I don’t care for. Now I see a local TX350AWD base, that’s within $3000. I drive 2500 miles per month. 6’3, 295. Comfort is premium. You have to manually tilt/telescope the steering wheel on the Highlander vs the Lexus. Also hood prop rod vs struts. Painted lowers vs exposed plastic. Better layout ie the 3rd row in my opinion. Longer warranty. And the dealership experience, especially for Service, is big. Own a ‘23 GX460 currently. Now thinking of getting the deposit back and going for just a base 350 AWD. Don’t need the panoroof or other bells/whistles.

The biggest disappointment is when you go to the top tier levels of both of these vehicles. On the TGH Plat edition, you pretty much get all the bells and whistles including a Pano Roof. The only exception is that you will still have a 2.5ltr Turbo Hybrid Max motor. Whereas the Lexus TX550h+, you will get everything luxury options maxed out BUT...NO PANO Sunroof!! Only exception is that when it comes to the power train, you willl be getting the tried and true 3.5ltr 2GR motor and it's also an E-Hybrid which is awesome. So my take on this is that for the price range of the Lexus, I feel that they dropped the ball in the interior features but knocked it out in the powertrain department. The TGH Plat Edition, feels more like bang for the buck but time will tell how the motor's reliability will be since it is brand new. Toyota is VERY WELL known for reliability but I feel that Toyota should have at least given the same motor since the tried and true 2GR V6 has been their bread and butter. I guess like he said, "Don't need a proprod since you'll barely open the hood" It has been considered the Maytag of vehicles. I understand why Toyota has done this because if it is that reliable, then it will not be back for anything maintenance issue. And ofcourse they have to make money somehow.

If you’re planning to use the 3rd frequently, the TX is what you want. The TX has a push button seat release compared to the pull lever on the GH. That would suck to pull each and every time especially if you’re a kid

As someone who’s worked in the car industry my whole life and is now a auto body tech id like to add things that you maybe didn’t or did mention. Firstly , the paint quality on the Lexus IS usually way better than Toyotas . I’ve painted hundreds of Lexus and toyota vehicles and the thickness and quality of the clear coat is way better on the Lexus . The Lexus also have way more sound deadening through the cabin and body panels to reduce NVH and road noise . The Lexus also has have a softer ride (this I cannot confirm myself but I watched a few reviews on both and all said the Lexus had better suspension tuning. I install and remove airbags so I have a good idea of interior fit and finish and material . The Lexus always have better materials . Lastly and maybe the most important feature is probably the mark levinson sound system in the Lexus IS literally 10x better than the JBL sound system in the Toyotas (RU-vid savaagegeese he’s a RU-vid car reviewer who goes in depth and tests sound systems out) . From personal experience it sounds way better to my ears as well . Summary : better ride, better sound system, better paint, more NHV material/reduced wind noise on highway and in general .

Excellent review! I really like Toyota's business strategy with these two brands/cars. If you think you've made yourself enough money in life but still want to live a reasonable life and want to buy a car, which will come to match up with your status, then go ahead and get yourself the Lexus, because unlike the German competitors, the Lexus will stay with you for many, many years without causing you troubles because they just never break. However if you're just thinking what to buy across the Toyota's cars line up, it means that you don't feel like needing to some how stand out, plus you might be after that third seat in the third row, then the Grand Highlander is the best one for you. These two models are perfect in their own classes. That's a very wise move from Toyota! Although I've always been a great fan of the German cars, as I grow up, I'm coming to value reliability over stickers on the mask. After all you can only drive as fast as the signs allow you to. On the other hand, Lexus are very good driving cars.

I prefer the Grand Highlander because when you sit inside the Lexus TX you feel like you’re in a Grand Highlander and not a Lexus.

not for 10k Lexus needs more to be extra 10k more so give me the 10k discount and i will buy one...

Grand highlander…. 1st thing i always look at is the look of the car… and the interior is still nice.

A reason why I'm leaning towards the TX is bc I can get a HUD and digital rearview mirror with a 2nd row bench (luxury trim) but can't with the grand highlander (platinum doesn't offer 2nd row bench seating).

front end of Lexus TX look like Venza

The Grand Highlander also looks more masculine than the Lexus TX. Depending on who you are that may be a plus or minus

Curious why engineers made the center consoles so wide. Nice vehicle's thats one of my only pain points. Im 6' 235lbs on long trips these are not as comfortable as they could be.

would be interesting to compare upper trim Grand vs entry TX - price and safety features. There is probably a price level where the two intersect.

Useful video. Thank you. 👍

I agree. TX is the one for me. Lexus is quieter than toyota. Its not even close.

Great comparison!

As a daily driver/family butt hauler, either one is great... Listen to your bank account to achieve your final decision. 😉

Highlander is for me, even though they are basically the same SUV.

Grand Highlander wins the exterior competition by a mile. Internally you'll be hard pressed to find a difference between the two vehicles that doesn't include a simple change in logo. So from my money the Grand Highlander is the better vehicle because you get A better looking interior and 90% of the interior for a lot less money

I am not buying anything with a four cylinder turbo engine. I want a V6 or 8 Naturally Aspirated and no hybrid otherwise I just won't buy a new car. I am old retired and do not drive that much anymore so I don't need better gas mileage. The little bit we save in air pollution is not going to offset even California smog much less Chine, India, Mexico etc.

Worth mentioning that the Lexus drives and handles a lot better and better sound insulation>

This tx is a limited trim of the Highlander. Lexus has gone a bit downhill. Tx was rushed and its build not much different from GH. Gone are the days when lexus went overboard to make their cars better insulated and comfier than german lux cars.

Thanks for the review

17:21 Actually, second row on the Grand Highlander is heated and cooled as well.

I want a PHEV review, that’s what sells me this vehicle. Gas goes out the window when you have a PHEV.

They are a Lexus dealer so no surprise here. They need someone who knows the engineering not just the aesthetics maybe someone who is not just out of college.

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If you want the TX then get it as the GH will disappoint in comparison. I would rather own a Palisade/CX-90/Telluride than the GH after seeing them all and driving them all, but the Lexus is a step above them all for sure.

The TX front one reminds me of a Kia for some reason, we got the GH a couple days ago

Is that TX 350 Premium or Luxury?

The Grand Highlander front and rear look so much like a Rav4

Personally not a fan of the lower plastic trim on the Highlander and the fact that it stays on the limited and platinum trims…to me it makes it look “cheap.” At the same time, I’m not 100% on the Lexus front end…

Great review! Comparing similar trims Grand Highlander Hybrid Max Platinum vs Lexus 500h F sport performance premium - would you pay 10k difference? 59k vs 69k. Currently have a Subaru Ascent and looking at these two SUVs.

Whats the song at the beginning?

Can you remind us during comparisons which ones have wireless Android Auto and Apple Carplay. That is a main thing when deciding. Thanks

I learned that the TX 500h Premium does not offer the pano roof when I test drove it. It seems there is one in the model you are reviewing here.

I'll take the TX

The turbo max 2.4 liter hybrid engine has more than 360 horsepower

Where can I find that rear cargo floor liner that covers the 3rd row? All of the Toyota dealers I spoke to said they don’t make it or it’s not in their catalog.

Does the TX have double pane windows at the front?

does the black glass in the back of the TX reduces the heat penetration more than clearer glass on highlander?

After this review. I am going to buy GH. Lexus is not worth 4 cylinder. I am not going to pay 10k extra. If lexus had V6. Yes I am buying lexus

Neither must use premium.

Four Cylinders with Turbo Suck. V6 alot better.

It's insane how Toyota SUVs always have better exterior styling than Lexus. Only the new Lexus GX seems to have escaped this problem.

Anyone notice the viber front hood at high speed 🤔

Does any of the Lexus vehicles have massagers in the driver and passenger seat?

Lexus TX ❤ Toyota GrandHighlander ❤

Great comparison video. I agree with you about the buttons being nice to see on the GH. Maybe it’s just me but the gap between Toyota and Lexus products have narrowed a ton in recent years. So much so that if you put tape over the logos it would be tough to tell them apart. Lexus used to be REALLY prestigious back in the day. Still terrific vehicles but I wouldn’t spend the extra $20K in Canada for the TX. Same power train and major parts. Especially when you compare add ons between the toyota/lexus websites for things like front and rear cameras. Same cameras, but significantly more on Lexus (at least in Canada). My last gripe is about the new Lexus logo. That traditional “L” logo was what cemented the Lexus premium luxury brand in people’s eyes (at least mine). Why change a great thing? I don’t recall BMW, Ferrari or Porsche changing their iconic logos - but I could be wrong.

The main selling point on the TX is a legitimate 3rd row. Its longer yhan the Grand Highlandsr. Joe Rati does a comparison on both and the difference is significant.

😂don’t they want to sell TX’s cause after seeing the GH I’ll rather get it over the TX why do a videos that can ruin a sale

Pretty unfair comparison and some inaccurate details. He showed the TX 500h, not the 350

I put my money down on GH platinum Max Hybrid. Lexus is 20K over which is expensive and premium Gas too.

Camry, Corolla, Yaris..... Everyone can remember the name C X , TX , CL ...... No one can remember this latter's.

Premium fuel vs regular make grand Highlander better

Is there a non-plug-in hybrid?

I like him .

Great review. Lexus all the way

What's the name of the color on the TX?

Did I hear you say council when referring to the console?

Not to be a dick, but if Premium gas is an issue due to the price of it...then you shouldn't even be thinking Lexus.

Great review. I think Lexus blew it with the 3rd row only seating 2. They should have field tested that configuration or offered the using a 3-seat as an option.

It’s the same suv !! Boring TX . I Love the new Lexus GX 550

Not worth the extra $10k for it

10k with lexus badge buying new? Up for lexus

I would buy the Lexus for the upgraded interior materials and the gorgeous butt 😊

I really think Toyota needs to change their drab interior colors, interior road noise, suspension and defrost system, owned them for years and I'm crossing over to Honda SUV; love the leather seats and stitching details in tbe Hondas too

I don’t think so. I’ll take to Toyota Highlander.

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the grand doesn't worth 60k it looks thin likes it built with fiberglass and cheap materials

Second time this reviewer did not do a proper comparison, the grand high should’ve been the platinum edition, not the limited. Grand Highlander looks more masculine. He should be comparing other brands to the Lexus not Toyota. I don’t think he’s old enough to know that Toyota owns Lexus.

Toyota Grand Highlander > Lexus TX

The Highlander's front design way way better than the TX and the colur scheme far better. I don't like the TX at all, rebadged Toyota, Lexus should have done far more..... .

Stop the music!!!!!!

Quality materials for 10,000 more. Inferior quality materials for less money. Give Toyota $1000 and they can make you a car but you may not like it

So the Grand Highlander is the better pick lmao. 😂

Both r junk Do not buy 4 cylinder grand or lexus I hv one grand xle got 3 months ago Pick up lagging Goes from zero to 60 in 14 seconds and on little uphill 20 seconds with RPM hitting full and lot of engine noise Inside car lot of sound Infotainment is cheap material and so are cameras Dashboard cheap plastic Mix Body frame is super light n cheap quality When turning while taking exit on freeway Car can't take load Please ppl first take trial for full week then decide Not worth $ 56k

Highlander has more wood than Lexus 😅

I'm barely 3 minutes in and I'm already annoyed with how this marketing himbo doesn't know anything about cooling, aerodynamics, or how chrome/aluminum trim pieces are actually all just plastic anyways. Seems like he believes what he's been told for the sake of selling... Why can't shit be objective and honest anymore? These cars are more American than Japanese. Keep that in mind, folks. 😮‍💨

is it just me or ..i just hate 3 row vehicles

TX looks like a Kia

Dude you're making a video. Shut up about the looks. WE CAN SEE THE CARS.

stone cold...

Both are garbage. Hyundai beats both of them.

The TX is so…….. “not” luxury looking. I hope it goes the way of the RX350L. I do not care for it at all.