Lexus is lastly able to get severe about hauling the household in a roomy seven-seat crossover SUV.

On Thursday, the 2024 Lexus TX debuted as the primary U.S.-built crossover SUV from the automaker with three full rows of seats, three powertrains, and a toned-down design.

When the bottom mannequin and hybrid mannequin arrive this fall, the TX will mark the primary Lexus three-row SUV that doesn’t trip on a body-on-frame truck chassis. Lexus TX chief engineer Naohisa Hatta advised Motor Authority the TX was developed deliberately for the U.S. households. The plug-in hybrid will arrive later at an unspecified date.

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Lexus TX powertrains

Lexus TX consumers shall be confronted with three powertrain decisions: a turbo-4, a hybrid, and a plug-in hybrid. 

The TX 350 shall be powered by a 2.4-liter turbo-4 rated at 275 hp and 317 lb-ft of torque. An 8-speed automated transmission handles shifting duties and front-wheel drive is customary, however all-wheel drive shall be obtainable. Lexus estimates the turbo-4 can have a mixed EPA gas financial system score of 21 mpg.

Patrons searching for extra energy and effectivity will go for the TX 500h that pairs the turbo-4 with two electrical motors and a 6-speed automated transmission for a mixed output of 366 hp and 409 lb-ft. Lexus estimates a mixed gas financial system score of 24 mpg. All-wheel drive and adaptive dampers are customary as is Lexus’ rear-wheel steering system that can just about shrink the TX’s wheelbase round corners.

Probably the most highly effective and environment friendly mannequin would be the Lexus TX 550h+ plug-in hybrid. A 3.5-liter V-6 is paired with three electrical motors for a mixed 406 hp, although Lexus hasn’t launched a torque score but. It’s anticipated to have an electrical driving vary of 33 miles and mixed EPA gas financial system score of 30 mpg. All-wheel drive shall be customary.

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Lexus TX options three full rows of seats

Each Lexus TX can have three rows with seating for as much as six or seven passengers, relying on the configuration. The 60/40-split second-row bench seat may very well be upgraded to 2 captain’s chairs. An obtainable heart console may be optioned with the captain’s chairs for additional storage or eliminated for simpler entry to the third row. Primarily based on the associated 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander that third-row seat shall be adult-sized. This Lexus shall be as able to hauling cargo as it’s people with 20.1 cubic ft of house behind the third row. Folding the third row expands cargo house to 57.4 cubic ft, and with each the second and third row folded there’s 97 cubic ft of house for hauling duties.

2024 Lexus TX

The inside design appears to be like like a bigger model of what’s discovered within the smaller NX and RX crossovers. An 8.0-inch digital gauge cluster and 14.0-inch touchscreen shall be customary with the latter canted in the direction of the motive force. A 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and head-up show shall be obtainable. Wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto shall be customary. The household will be capable of energy up with seven charging ports and three energy retailers, and a 21-speaker Mark Levinson sound system shall be obtainable. 

Lexus toned down the spindle grille within the identify of aerodynamics, Hatta advised Motor Authority. This newest iteration of Lexus’ grill offers the entrance a design that’s bordering on nameless. The perimeters function a robust shoulder line that leads into the rear like a wider model of the RX with a full-width LED taillight.

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Lexus TX security options

Each Lexus TX will include automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind-spot screens, adaptive cruise management, and energetic lane management. A surround-view digicam system shall be obtainable. 

The Lexus TX would be the first U.S.-made mannequin when it enters manufacturing this fall at Toyota’s Princeton, Indiana plant, the place the Highlander and Grand Highlander siblings are made.