2024 Lexus TX 350 -- FINALLY a Lexus with a Large 3rd Row (and MORE)!

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@CarConfections
@CarConfections Жыл бұрын
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@craigkenyon1780
@craigkenyon1780 Жыл бұрын
is the interior of this tx peppercorn?
@powerlinkers
@powerlinkers Жыл бұрын
Have you seen Lexus LM?
@craigkenyon1780
@craigkenyon1780 Жыл бұрын
@@powerlinkers yes i have seen the lm but i never have seen peppercorn leather in person or realtime video because i live in the us so not sure what you are getting at?
@mirai_T
@mirai_T Жыл бұрын
Lexus RX does have rear sunshades.
@craigkenyon1780
@craigkenyon1780 Жыл бұрын
@@mirai_T i never mentioned sunshades or rx lexus what are you telling me?
@tonywong9105
@tonywong9105 Жыл бұрын
I applaud you guys for always being one of the very first reviewers of new vehicles here in the US. I am not even done watching your review on the facelift Hyundai Elantra when I noticed this brand new video about the Lexus TX. Keep up the good work, guys!!!
@CarConfections
@CarConfections Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! We love to bring you guys all the latest vehicles as fast as possible!
@misu110382
@misu110382 Жыл бұрын
Your intro is very distinctive, it tells me: " Calm down, calm down, I know you're excited about our review, no rush here, sit back and REEELAX."
@suthius85
@suthius85 Жыл бұрын
Fellas your presentation skills have improved and become much more mature and pronounced over the past few years. Pretty much comes natural to you guys now. Great job. Keep it up.
@CarConfections
@CarConfections Жыл бұрын
Thank you, friend!
@akiamssonali
@akiamssonali Жыл бұрын
Best looking 7 seater so far I have ever seen...😮
@philmeyer2606
@philmeyer2606 Жыл бұрын
I like the room and it ends there. All competitors look way better
@naveenthemachine
@naveenthemachine Жыл бұрын
No the room isn’t good either. It’s not better than a telluride or palisade
@Coupe-sy9nk
@Coupe-sy9nk Жыл бұрын
I totally agree, this thing is plain looking and ugly.
@chibbyylol
@chibbyylol Жыл бұрын
@@naveenthemachine The TX has about 10 cubic feet more in total behind the 1st row than the palisade or telluride; that's in no way 'isn't good' for room lol
@CraigC-h6b
@CraigC-h6b 11 ай бұрын
@@Coupe-sy9nkI saw it up close in the show room it looks better in person
@johnnymeans356
@johnnymeans356 Жыл бұрын
If only buyers would accept that what they really need is a minivan, they'd stop trying to cram seats into crossovers and give us a true luxury minivan.
@persistentconsistency
@persistentconsistency Жыл бұрын
The crap consumers put up with to avoid purchasing minivans is hilarious. Almost no three-row SUV's have a truly comfy third row, and minivans get such good gas mileage. Pride over practicality is leading to development of some odd vehicles. $60k to $80k for unattractive 2-row SUV's with forced third rows lol.
@brittanymcdonaldbarr1106
@brittanymcdonaldbarr1106 6 ай бұрын
@@persistentconsistencyagreed. I went from a 08 rx 350 to a Toyota Sienna minivan. Love it!
@ashred9665
@ashred9665 5 ай бұрын
Got to check out the Alphards
@teuton6167
@teuton6167 Жыл бұрын
You should have added a segment listing the advantages of the Lexus v Grand Highlander and vice versa.
@CarConfections
@CarConfections Жыл бұрын
We will save that for a future comparison... Stay tuned!
@itzjdub282
@itzjdub282 Жыл бұрын
Agreed
@henrynguyen5758
@henrynguyen5758 Жыл бұрын
This is a grand highlander twin
@darriontunstall3708
@darriontunstall3708 Жыл бұрын
Wow! I love it! It’s really cool! Did y’all go to the rock concert 😂
@R56Cooper
@R56Cooper Жыл бұрын
I wonder how long you can use the 1500w inverter at any given time. Hopefully Lexus allows it to run for extended periods of time. Will be great for the campsite!
@Evoque786
@Evoque786 Жыл бұрын
Lexus got this model spot on !!! Your camera angles don’t do justice to this beautiful car
@CraigC-h6b
@CraigC-h6b 11 ай бұрын
I saw it in the show room yesterday. I was blown away with how beautiful this suv is, and it’s cheaper than my es350 ultra luxury. It has a 4cylinder but it has a lot of power. It also looks more premium in person.
@2504499
@2504499 Жыл бұрын
Finally a useable 3 row from Lexus. Great video.
@jimmyqq
@jimmyqq Жыл бұрын
Nice video! Can you please do a comparison btw the TX and Toyota GHL? Letting people know which parts or advantages they will get other than just a Lexus badge by paying $12000 more. Thanks😂
@CarConfections
@CarConfections Жыл бұрын
Thanks! And we do plan to have a comparison in the future!
@pranavnalole8005
@pranavnalole8005 Жыл бұрын
Could you make a video comparing the Lexus TX to the Grand Highlander?
@jefferybaxter1225
@jefferybaxter1225 Жыл бұрын
Hello gentlemen. Good review on the 2024 Lexus TX 350. Lexus says the TX 350 is the replacement for the third row seating RX 350L. The prime reason for that according to their words is "the RX 350L wasn't roomy enough." The standard two row seating RX 350 will remain standing. That vehicle will not get replaced. As for the Lexus TX 350 I like the rugged look to it. The interior is spacious for seating as well as for storage. I also like the fact that the infotainment screen is a little larger and more importantly it's more integrated to the dashboard for a much cleaner seamless look. Like what was mentioned in this video Lexus should've placed a little more wood panels for the interior. I assume Lexus will probably include more wood panels for the two high trim level models TX 500H or TX 550H like what Jeep did with the Grand Cherokee L in the Summit and Summit Reserve trims. Months down the road it would be nice if a comparison video be done between the Jeep Grand Cherokee L from the Overland trim or higher and the Lexus TX in the middle trim or higher. Price points for the two vehicles from the middle trims or higher are almost the same. The length of both vehicles are almost the same as well with the Jeep Grand Cherokee L coming in at 204 inches and the Lexus TX coming in at 203 inches. One thing both vehicles have in common and isn't found on the other competitors is power folding the 3rd row seats in two ways from the cargo area as well as from the lower portion of the C pillars. The other competitors only from the cargo area the third row seats can get folded. Besides the Jeep Grand Cherokee L, it would be nice to see when the time comes that the Lexus TX in comparison videos against the Acura MDX and Infiniti QX60. Right outta the gate it'll beat those two vehicles in terms of overall space, storage and available powertrains. Well, good review on this vehicle, and I'm looking forward to seeing the drive video when Lexus allows it.
@huanronghu4432
@huanronghu4432 Жыл бұрын
yeah in terms of size, the upcoming GMC acadia will be around the same size as well
@jefferybaxter1225
@jefferybaxter1225 Жыл бұрын
@@huanronghu4432 Ok. That's good.
@fun_guy_here
@fun_guy_here Жыл бұрын
Wow… good work guys
@malithdisala5141
@malithdisala5141 8 ай бұрын
I love the way you guys present , keep it up guys ! Really love your contents , good luck !🎉
@ryanfrisby7389
@ryanfrisby7389 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic review as always guys, that background is beautiful!😸
@CarConfections
@CarConfections Жыл бұрын
Thanks! We found a great parking garage with city skyline views of Austin
@alexmassengale433
@alexmassengale433 Жыл бұрын
They really struck out on the styling on this vehicle. Mandatory captains chairs in the second row in top trims is also a huge fail for our family with three kids who sometimes need a full second row to maximize cargo space.
@artieartya
@artieartya Жыл бұрын
Agreed both grand highlander and this are so big and boaty and zero cut or design on outside. I ended up getting the RX don’t care about third row and couldn’t be happier. at first I was obsessed with 3 rows until I realized what the heck for.
@lkae4
@lkae4 Жыл бұрын
@@artieartya To carry more than 5 people. What else?
@artieartya
@artieartya Жыл бұрын
@@lkae4 minivan at that point. Hard truth.
@racheli2598
@racheli2598 Жыл бұрын
We just looked at this car at the dealer and you can get a 3 seater bench in the second row. It’s an option versus second row captain chairs. Just let the dealer know you prefer the full 2 nd row bench, it is an option.
@persistentconsistency
@persistentconsistency Жыл бұрын
@@artieartya Truth!
@velboone6041
@velboone6041 Жыл бұрын
It looks so good in black..
@robertyoung1777
@robertyoung1777 Жыл бұрын
Turn signals are way too small. Great overview of the car!
@ChristopherBalish
@ChristopherBalish Жыл бұрын
Excellent!
@RnBFAN06
@RnBFAN06 Жыл бұрын
Yeah Acura mdx has nothing to worry about unless the lack of touch screen is a deal breaker. Lexus has lost their luxury edge. Plain dash, plain looking seats, not enough color contrast in the cabin, not enough wood at all. Wood on the dash and steering wheel was a Lexus hallmark.
@alexmassengale433
@alexmassengale433 Жыл бұрын
Different cars. For a family that only needs two rows with an occasional use third row, I think the MDX is the easy choice. For a family that really needs the big third row or extra cargo space, the Lexus makes more sense.
@kevinsonnenberg2868
@kevinsonnenberg2868 Жыл бұрын
I own a 2022 MDX and the lack of a touchpad is becoming a deal breaker for my wife and I. We love the touchpad and cringe when we see filthy touchscreens which show everything. Good review, guys.
@FunAtDisney
@FunAtDisney Жыл бұрын
The MDX and Acura in general just seems to be dated and stuck with the same engines (no hybrid, no PHEV). And the fact that you have to go up three trims just to get ventilated front seats is ridiculous as the fact they don’t even offer 2nd ventilated seats which is becoming the norm and many “non-lux” SUVS like the Mazda CX-90 & Hyundai Palisade to name a couple. Acura is fading in my book. So few models, little innovation and so many other non-luxury makes have surpassed it for $1,000s less!
@FunAtDisney
@FunAtDisney Жыл бұрын
This new Lexus TX 350 reminds me of the new iPhone 15 Pro….. You can get in gray! Or light gray! Or dark gray! Or a blue…that really looks gray! Geez Lexus, come up decent colors! (And Apple iPhones too!)
@artieartya
@artieartya Жыл бұрын
This is not direct injection only it’s got port injection also which means way less maintenance. No carbon buildup like in the MDX. The space in the third row blows the MDX out of the water and sorry to say but even if the MDX looks a little bit better sportier it’s Lexus Lexus always trumps Acura.
@TheRavetetsei15
@TheRavetetsei15 Жыл бұрын
The power train with the most power, most reliability… ALSO returns the highest mpg??? That’s a home run
@sunnygirl9691
@sunnygirl9691 Жыл бұрын
The reliability on this is completely unproven at this point.
@almassengale
@almassengale Жыл бұрын
Remember that you are having to use premium gas in the 350. That means the annual cost, according to the EPA estimator, is similar to a Tahoe. That is a lot per year.
@Xaero324
@Xaero324 11 ай бұрын
​@@almassengale if you are buying a luxury brand and paying 60K+, all while worrying about paying extra for gas, you need to get your priorities straight
@MrTechnics
@MrTechnics Жыл бұрын
Yea I want this In a V6 only model
@KhrissyDaDon
@KhrissyDaDon Жыл бұрын
After the lease is up on my Kia Sorento, I’m going to make the change to this. I originally was going to get a Cx-90 but I like this!
@naveenthemachine
@naveenthemachine Жыл бұрын
Get the cx90 instead. It’s better than this rav4
@tinhinnh
@tinhinnh Жыл бұрын
Amazing vehicle! I’d get this over the RX
@MrTeslaX
@MrTeslaX Жыл бұрын
why not GX?
@tinhinnh
@tinhinnh Жыл бұрын
@@MrTeslaXthat and land cruiser are better but we need room 😊
@kdssi648
@kdssi648 Жыл бұрын
brilliant video , very practical
@Theonestrongbusleader
@Theonestrongbusleader Жыл бұрын
Amazing SUV guys!
@XX-166
@XX-166 Жыл бұрын
What is with those tiny brake lights?? Not great for visibility in in bad weather
@Aldeeezzy
@Aldeeezzy Жыл бұрын
Isn’t the LX also a 3rd row suv?
@CarConfections
@CarConfections Жыл бұрын
Yes and the GX as well. But their third rows are claustrophobic
@rogerspalding5673
@rogerspalding5673 Жыл бұрын
You bros are always first cabin. Why are the car companies deleting exhaust pipes? There is no performance or fuel economy purpose in hiding the pipes under the vehicles. An idling vehicle is just going to fill the third row, and more, with fumes. Please explain. Thanks from a longtime subscriber.
@CarConfections
@CarConfections Жыл бұрын
They're just hidden slightly behind the bumper but the fumes are still easily able to escape. It's a styling thing and also brands prefer the environmentally friendly image of hiding the exhaust outlets
@lathonwider5314
@lathonwider5314 Жыл бұрын
Well great Explain about everything I need to know and explained very smooth with strong professional detail thanks bros.
@CarConfections
@CarConfections Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
@damham5689
@damham5689 11 ай бұрын
Lexus makes some of the most reliable cars in the planet. Not if they could just not make the front ends so damn ugly. Its like their core mission is to make the ugliest front facia ever.
@vabnatany6285
@vabnatany6285 Жыл бұрын
Does android auto and Apple car play require a wire? Because I saw a wire connected to the USB port
@motherbunny387
@motherbunny387 Жыл бұрын
No wires required for either one.
@CarConfections
@CarConfections Жыл бұрын
They run AA and ACP wirelessly. We were just trying to charge up our phones rapidly which the USB connection is better at than the wireless charger
@Thebuscommunityleader
@Thebuscommunityleader Жыл бұрын
Nice job in my new dream Lexus SUV guys.
@oshaquiefoster5828
@oshaquiefoster5828 Жыл бұрын
Is the interior as nice as the top trim Mazda CX-90 ?
@pranavnalole8005
@pranavnalole8005 Жыл бұрын
No this ones better. the Mazdas still nice tho
@make725daily1
@make725daily1 Жыл бұрын
Your resolve is the fuel of success! 🔥 -- "Every setback endured with unflagging spirit is a step toward triumph.."
@andrehalim469
@andrehalim469 Жыл бұрын
Nice 2nd row BENCH seating.
@march24-lp4pv
@march24-lp4pv Жыл бұрын
Is this built off the Grand HIghlander platform?
@jissanhuq3792
@jissanhuq3792 Жыл бұрын
I really love the look of the GX but the power trains and size of this might win me over especially in the plug in. Love plug ins… i never need gas around town but for any trip its amazing.
@bohan9957
@bohan9957 Жыл бұрын
You prefer turbo I4 over twin turbo V6?
@joecrash1232
@joecrash1232 Жыл бұрын
@@bohan9957The plug-in hybrid 550h+ has the 3.5L V6 engine compared to the 2.4L Turbo 4 for 350 and 500h.
@jissanhuq3792
@jissanhuq3792 Жыл бұрын
@@bohan9957 there’s a v6 plug in.. that’s the one i prefer and really only due to efficiency. Can’t do a true gas car again, just too insane gas wise and less n less so as years go
@bohan9957
@bohan9957 Жыл бұрын
@@jissanhuq3792 I see. The TX500h is already rumored to be priced at close to $70K. I'm scared to even think about how much the TX550h will cost. At that price range it's in the GX550 and Tesla Model X territory.
@jissanhuq3792
@jissanhuq3792 Жыл бұрын
@@bohan9957 absolutely and what puts me in a bind cuz at 70+ k i can consider other brands but not sure if they’d have all the practicality of the TX. If they made the gx a hybrid or plug in I’d be all about that. The competition starts getting near 100k so it’s tough. Id want the Toyota variant but a good sound system and telescoping steering is extremely important.
@jpjrcj
@jpjrcj Жыл бұрын
How does this compare to the 2023 pilot elite? Very similar features other than the auto parking
@edysonegejuru4942
@edysonegejuru4942 Ай бұрын
Hi Car confections. Which would you recommend Mazda cx 90 or Lexus tx 350. Thanks
@mohammadjawadhussaini251
@mohammadjawadhussaini251 Жыл бұрын
Basically, this car is a Toyota Highlander, recently in the form of a Lexus Tx They have done it right.
@Tobias0491
@Tobias0491 Жыл бұрын
Hope this model come to NZ 😅
@richard594
@richard594 Жыл бұрын
That grill looks like the 'cow catcher' that was on the front of those old steam powered locomotives of a long gone era.
@pt192
@pt192 Жыл бұрын
When you realize the “full-size” LX is more like the size of the mid-size Ford Explorer and the GX is more like the size of a compact SUV.
@m-jay356
@m-jay356 Жыл бұрын
damn near looks like a Grand Highlander from the back lol call this the Lexus Highlander!!!!
@treydrier3169
@treydrier3169 Жыл бұрын
Wish you guys would do a review of the Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit. I test drove it and it was shockingly good - adjustable air suspension for a fantastic ride and great in the snow or mild off road, plush interior, massage front seats (both), heated and ventilated seats, heated rear seats with 4 zone climate control, night vision, driver assist, lane assist, park assist, etc etc etc ... and its American made.
@CarConfections
@CarConfections Жыл бұрын
We asked for one but Keep has never been able to get us one to test ☹️
@itsweetened
@itsweetened Жыл бұрын
There’s just something about lexuses these days that seem too close quality wise to Toyotas and lag behind the competitors
@persistentconsistency
@persistentconsistency Жыл бұрын
Agreed. The retail price gap, required premium unleaded fuel, and loss of the luxury edge is making Lexus vehicles an easy skip these days. Rav4 Prime and updated Land Cruiser are about all I can see myself buying in the next few years. If you'd have told me years ago that I'd choose a Rav4 over a Lexus vehicle, I'd have called you insane. Times are a'changing.
@kaahlon
@kaahlon 9 ай бұрын
hi.. can u do a comparison on sequoia and tx350
@nominalproduct
@nominalproduct Жыл бұрын
Compared to Grand Highlander the TX has less utility as it loses the storage shelf and large cup holders to hold put larger water bottles. They added these stupid removal cup holders that every KZbin reviewers have trouble putting them back. Have fun with rattling cup holder because your kids cannot keep them back correctly. TX also has less seats compared to GH. Toyota/Lexus should have given a removal middle seat like the MDX.
@alexmassengale433
@alexmassengale433 Жыл бұрын
"Toyota/Lexus should have given a removal middle seat like the MDX." Yes!
@charliewilson9723
@charliewilson9723 Жыл бұрын
Funny how Toyota made a bigger Highlander and now here comes Lexus making the same SUV at a higher price.
@LinhNguyen-gx9zs
@LinhNguyen-gx9zs Жыл бұрын
sigh, this one no bench middle seat for high power train either. same like grand highlander
@gregoryjefferson6311
@gregoryjefferson6311 Жыл бұрын
" Slow-Clap " for an actual , functioning cornering light .
@ec3725
@ec3725 Жыл бұрын
How wide is tge seat on the very back row
@emmanuelhernandez3335
@emmanuelhernandez3335 Жыл бұрын
According to Popular Mechanics, there are three most important values in a car: engine, transmission and suspension. Notice that body design is not included. Can your report be more exhaustive as to include the 3 factors mentioned by PM?
@gideonighodalo3476
@gideonighodalo3476 Жыл бұрын
Similar to the Grand HighLander❤
@ВладМартинюк-ю8ц
@ВладМартинюк-ю8ц Жыл бұрын
Hey, guys. Good review. What about GX? Any approximate date?
@CarConfections
@CarConfections Жыл бұрын
Our best estimate is early next year. But we should hear more official information sooner than that
@telisellinas5187
@telisellinas5187 Жыл бұрын
finally a nice lexus
@JohnConor-c4x
@JohnConor-c4x Жыл бұрын
Interior design dept must have been drinking too much sake
@shabi111
@shabi111 Жыл бұрын
nice car but, 1. what will be the waiting time 2. what will be the mark ups 3. how expensive the insurance will be 4. how fast will it get stolen
@bradleyscarreviews
@bradleyscarreviews Жыл бұрын
The TX500H is so overpriced at 80k with every option added. Ridiculous..can’t imagine the 550h+ pricing..
@Jeez001
@Jeez001 Жыл бұрын
The new design looks cheap compared to MDX .
@bradleyscarreviews
@bradleyscarreviews Жыл бұрын
@@Jeez001 I agree, love my MDX.
@alooooy3230
@alooooy3230 Жыл бұрын
The size.. Is it same size of toyota sequoia or bigger or smaller?
@CarConfections
@CarConfections Жыл бұрын
It is shorter in overall length but provides more interior space
@fernandoullaguari9073
@fernandoullaguari9073 Жыл бұрын
Police force would love to have this vehicle for sure
@lathonwider5314
@lathonwider5314 Жыл бұрын
The Lexus 2024 tx 350 you is a 7 seater right iam making sure iam hearing right
@jpthsd
@jpthsd Жыл бұрын
This beats Acura MDX out of the streams! LoL Acura MDX engineers only wanted riders in the third row to listen music but do not breath (no ac vent in third row)
@itsomarz9337
@itsomarz9337 Жыл бұрын
What about the LX570??
@CarConfections
@CarConfections Жыл бұрын
This TX has substantially more interior space
@ibrahimbashir6634
@ibrahimbashir6634 Жыл бұрын
Best in class 😍
@sentryion3106
@sentryion3106 Жыл бұрын
If you are not getting the phev just skip it and get the grand Highlander. For the price of this model you can already get the full spec hybrid max grand Highlander which has a better engine and fuel economy
@jsfbay1
@jsfbay1 Жыл бұрын
Better engine than what? The TX and Grand Highlander in Hybrid Max trim use the same powertrain - at least as far as I know. But maybe you're talking about something else.
@sentryion3106
@sentryion3106 Жыл бұрын
@@jsfbay1 I’m talking for the price. The luxury 2.5t luxury this video is reviewing is more expensive than the hybrid max platinum on the GH. To get a tx with hybrid max you need so spend even more than this
@jsfbay1
@jsfbay1 Жыл бұрын
@@sentryion3106Okay, I get you. You're right!
@joecrash1232
@joecrash1232 Жыл бұрын
True, the PHEV is probably the only reason if you look for the TX. The 500h (Lexus version of GH hybrid max) is probably not worth the extra compared to the GH hybrid max unless you want Lexus version and Lexus dealer experience.
@L8onL8on
@L8onL8on Жыл бұрын
Exactly this. 550h+ or bust for me, otherwise GH for better gas mileage on the GH Standard Hybrid.
@luthert657
@luthert657 Жыл бұрын
insane space, idk if GLS third row is as good as this.
@joecool9739
@joecool9739 Жыл бұрын
Nobody is cross-shopping a GLS with this Toyota rebadge 🤣
@justinking8220
@justinking8220 Жыл бұрын
​@@joecool9739you're saying Toyota like it's a bad thing lol. That's the main selling point stupid
@kobbycrentsil2859
@kobbycrentsil2859 Жыл бұрын
Its not as good but good enough
@huanronghu4432
@huanronghu4432 Жыл бұрын
@joecool9739 If you want a v8 you are correct. If you want a plug-in hybrid that can seat 6 adults, you only have the TX as an option. The XC-90 third row is too small and the CX-90 taller people find it cramped.
@joecool9739
@joecool9739 Жыл бұрын
@@huanronghu4432 Yeah because engine specs are the only real difference between a GLS and TX, goofball 🤣
@ruzzelladrian907
@ruzzelladrian907 Жыл бұрын
For 16 years the LX and GX were the only large SUV’s in Lexus’ lineup. There was a huge gap between the unibody RX, the crossover that started the luxury crossover market, and the heavy body-on-frame LX and GX. Lexus needed a large unibody three row crossover SUV, but what they did was just release a slightly larger RX called the RX-L. I find it so odd that Lexus was so ahead with its RX in 1997, that it took them 17 years to add another crossover in their lineup, the NX. Toyota-Lexus is a bit slow at introducing new models. In 2007, Lexus launched the new LX and GX, and they stayed the same for more than a decade and held their position in the lineup for 16 years. Rumors of the TX started to float around the Internet around 2020. Finally, Lexus has a proper unibody three row crossover. That was a long wait. The Lexus lineup does now have a compact crossover, the UX. Though they should add a sub-compact luxury crossover. Fortunately in Europe, they will be getting the LBX. But no word on its arrival in the US. Toyota and Lexus in the US don’t seem to be interested in bringing any cars using the TNGA-B platform to the States like the LBX and Yaris Cross. They’re missing out on the sub-compact market to compete with Hyundai Venue, Nissan Kicks, Audi Q3, and BMW X1. Though the reason might be that they don’t think a sub-compact in the US would sell well, so the smallest is TNGA-C, such as, C-HR, UX, and Corolla Cross. Personally, I just want Toyota and Lexus to stay competitive. It’s just an irony that they were so ahead in the late 90’s and early 2000’s with the RX, Rav4, and Highlander. Then they got complacent and took a long time to add more unibody SUV’s to the lineup. There was the Lexus HPX concept in 2003, it would use the GS’ platform. But it didn’t go into production. It’s interesting to point out that Lexus has gone the same direction as Infiniti and Acura’s strategy of platform sharing by borrowing from their mass-market models. The TX is based on TNGA-K, which is used on the Rav4 and Highlander. It is a platform for front-wheel drive and transverse mounted engine. Though customers won’t know the difference, as long as there’s a Lexus badge and its interior has leatherette and more sound deadening, I was expecting that Lexus would use a flagship Toyota platform fit for a Lexus like TNGA-L, formerly known as Toyota N platform. Now Lexus is mostly comprised of front-wheel drive based vehicles. There used to be a distinction from a Toyota sedan from a Lexus. The Toyotas would be front-wheel drive. And the Lexus’s would be on a premium rear-wheel drive platform, except for the Camry-based ES. So only the flagships use Toyota’s high end platforms, such as, the LS and LC. I see it as a way for them to cost-cut and maximize profits by consolidating as many of their models into a few platforms. Infiniti was ahead of using a rear-wheel drive platform on its FX and EX crossovers, so there was a distinction between a Nissan Murano and an Infiniti FX. Infiniti today now uses front-wheel drive on their new QX55, which replaced the EX. Acura has been platform sharing with Honda from day one, so it’s no surprise. The distinction is that Acura models use SH-AWD instead of Honda’s iVTM4, they’re very similar now, but the Acura is programmed to be rear-bias. In conclusion, Japanese automakers have simplified their production of their models by consolidating their luxury and mass-market vehicles into one or two front-wheel drive platforms in a way to lower costs and to ease their manufacturing. Since their brands have been established, they no longer have to constantly prove that they are a tangible luxury brand. They now only need to be luxurious in abstract. Genesis is the new luxury brand, and they’re trying hard to be a tangible luxury brand using rear-wheel drive platforms tuned and developed by former BMW engineer Albert Biermann. In an effort to match the Germans. The question is - will Genesis get complacent like Lexus and the other Japanese luxury brands in the future by switching their strategy to be an abstract luxury brand to cut costs?
@M_H_H
@M_H_H Жыл бұрын
Good writing
@MercOne
@MercOne Жыл бұрын
Good reading, but there isn't any BMW DNA showing up any of Genesis' cars beyond the G70, which looks like it will be dropped soon. The rest of their cars aren't sporty in the least. I hear people say this about an ex BMW engineering working for Genesis, but they can't point to a single benefit of this so far. The reason why the Japanese are going cheap is because they aren't luxury car manufacturers, they're luxury car brands. There is a huge difference. Luxury cars are NOT the main focus or business of Toyota, Honda or Nissan and it shows. They were only able to match the Germans when the Germans sold a limited amount of models. Now that the Germans have filled every niche with something + a performance variant the Japanese don't have a prayer of matching them or even catching up. Lexus' RWD vehicles range from dated to laughably outdated and are totally un-competitive. Acura has never been a factor and Infiniti is on life support. Genesis is off to a great start, but lets see what happens.
@faheemabbas3965
@faheemabbas3965 Жыл бұрын
As long as they’re not as reliable as a Lexus, or not a status symbol, then no. It will remain niche for now imo.
@naveenthemachine
@naveenthemachine Жыл бұрын
No genesis won’t get complacent Lexus however is on its way to be out of business. After all they’re the next Infiniti and kodak
@naveenthemachine
@naveenthemachine Жыл бұрын
@@MercOneAcuras just fine. They’re ahead of Lexus Both infiniyi and now Lexus are on life support
@marzouqalotaibi
@marzouqalotaibi Жыл бұрын
Could you test the Toyota Crown please
@CarConfections
@CarConfections Жыл бұрын
We are hoping to have one for a week long test soon 👍
@flandrescarlet486
@flandrescarlet486 Жыл бұрын
Where is the triple beam
@flandrescarlet486
@flandrescarlet486 Жыл бұрын
@CarEnthusiastBen613 This is the top trim bro
@LoneWolfSparty
@LoneWolfSparty Жыл бұрын
​@@flandrescarlet486no, it's not.
@flandrescarlet486
@flandrescarlet486 Жыл бұрын
@@LoneWolfSparty No triple beam on the tx I'm quite sure about that now
@LoneWolfSparty
@LoneWolfSparty Жыл бұрын
@@flandrescarlet486 you are correct, I was more responding that it wasn't the top trim level (it isn't). I don't think it'll get the triple beam headlights to be honest due to the design of the headlights themselves.
@CarConfections
@CarConfections Жыл бұрын
For now, the triple beam headlights are not offered on the TX
@Red-xz1gk
@Red-xz1gk Жыл бұрын
I think that is not 4-way lumber, it’s 2-way… why cheap cloth insert for the seats? This is not very luxury.. The second space is excellent. The third row is very useable for people who is average in height and size. Great job there! This is important for a family SUV. Wonder why not go with Grand Highlander…
@Inspiration_Series
@Inspiration_Series Жыл бұрын
They aren't cloth, they're Alcantara inserts.
@sofreshsofresh3143
@sofreshsofresh3143 Жыл бұрын
Cloth? look it up million dollar car also wear same cloth😂
@NathanielStickley
@NathanielStickley Жыл бұрын
The interior seems a bit cheap 😕. Unfortunately, that seems to be a trend with Lexus recently.
@philpernice4722
@philpernice4722 Жыл бұрын
This looks like a heavy vehicle for the base engine also the brake lights ate so tiny like the rav 4 i dont get it
@ReviewingRockstar
@ReviewingRockstar Жыл бұрын
The GX and LX also have 3rd rows
@CarConfections
@CarConfections Жыл бұрын
”large" is the key word
@ReviewingRockstar
@ReviewingRockstar Жыл бұрын
@@CarConfections The LX is a tank. I’m pretty sure it has a larger third row
@mueldaddy
@mueldaddy Жыл бұрын
Lexus did a good job further refining their cars in 2024 but unrefined their power trains by going to the 4 banger!
@Brookslivsey997
@Brookslivsey997 Жыл бұрын
I hate the loss of the v6!
@keithmills2599
@keithmills2599 Жыл бұрын
Is the interior of the TX on par or better than the top tier Mazda CX-90 ?
@naveenthemachine
@naveenthemachine Жыл бұрын
Not even close. The tx is way below par
@youdontKnowshhs
@youdontKnowshhs Жыл бұрын
Thats a nice Sequoia
@BonanzaGranada
@BonanzaGranada Жыл бұрын
Its shares the same platform as the highlander not the seqouia
@sombut415
@sombut415 Жыл бұрын
Nnnnnnice! I like it👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍
@jpthsd
@jpthsd Жыл бұрын
does TX 350 have Hybrid option?
@CarConfections
@CarConfections Жыл бұрын
The TX 500h and 550h+ are the hybrid and plug-in hybrid varieties. The 350 is just a turbo 4-cylinder
@jpthsd
@jpthsd Жыл бұрын
@@CarConfections OMG ,,,so TX 350 not much different than Grand Highlander and/or other Toyota turbo 4-cylinder then ,,,
@CarConfections
@CarConfections Жыл бұрын
@@jpthsd correct. It's exactly the same engine.
@kamol402
@kamol402 Жыл бұрын
Finally a meaningful 3rd row.
@joecool9739
@joecool9739 Жыл бұрын
This thing is just wierd...the Grand Highlander its based on looks way better And compared to the competition cars like the Aviator and CX90 just seem way more luxurious and powerful
@naveenthemachine
@naveenthemachine Жыл бұрын
Agreed. I told everyone this was gonna happen. I called it on June 8th when I said the tx was dead on arrival. That’s exactly what happens and I’m so happy I was right 😁
@joecool9739
@joecool9739 Жыл бұрын
@@naveenthemachine Thank you Mr. Krishnamurthy People just love Lexus so much that they are blind to Lexus shortcomings as a brand
@jstark9148
@jstark9148 Жыл бұрын
Everything is bigger in Texas? Except their roads in the residential area are so narrow.
@afzalshaikh2128
@afzalshaikh2128 Жыл бұрын
If you want a 7 seat suv with a bench seat this might be this best Japanese option
@patricklee3876
@patricklee3876 Жыл бұрын
13;15 it's usc not usb port
@tara.stern123
@tara.stern123 Жыл бұрын
Anyone else notice there are no grab handles on the driver side?
@jasonm6231
@jasonm6231 Жыл бұрын
not sure if the exterior is better than the grand highlander.
@mirai_T
@mirai_T Жыл бұрын
Which has better 3rd seats Lexus TX or Palisade?
@CarConfections
@CarConfections Жыл бұрын
The TX
@mirai_T
@mirai_T Жыл бұрын
@@CarConfections 👍🏻thanks
@naveenthemachine
@naveenthemachine Жыл бұрын
Palisade hands down. Not even close
@timpoos4635
@timpoos4635 Жыл бұрын
What city is this
@CarConfections
@CarConfections Жыл бұрын
Austin, Texas
@hellkitty1014
@hellkitty1014 Жыл бұрын
It is the vehicle that Lexus needs for sure, but it is about 20 years late in developing, ceding a lot of ground to Acura and Infiniti in this space of the Japanese entrants, which was so strange to me. Nonetheless, latte moms will buy these in droves because it is a no-fuss vehicle that hauls the family. In terms of luxury, it remains disappointing to see the direction of Lexus interiors, primarily the expected upmarket feel of a luxury vehicle. This interior is functional, but comes across more "Toyota Platinum" than Lexus Luxury. It doesn't have that warm luxury appearance that Lexus once did well. Considering this vehicle occupies the same space as a Genesis GV80 and even non-premium vehicles like the Mazda CX-90 and Hyundai Palisade, this seems to be a step behind even those.
@naveenthemachine
@naveenthemachine Жыл бұрын
I’m so happy you’re disappointed with the tx. Because I knew this was gonna happen. I’m pretty sure you laughed at my when I initially said the tx was doa when it was first unveiled on June 8th. You said I should give it a chance and my hate on Toyota isn’t valid But that’s not the case here is it…?😉
@chibbyylol
@chibbyylol Жыл бұрын
@@naveenthemachine Let's see if it's truly 'dead' on arrival come next quarter's sales reports
@sofreshsofresh3143
@sofreshsofresh3143 Жыл бұрын
Lol u blind it’s much bigger then gv80 It not for u
@omendarklight1526
@omendarklight1526 Жыл бұрын
​@@chibbyylolSorry you have to deal with this. I've been trying to keep him in his cage 😂😂 he still gets out sometimes, darn Naveen
@cablebrain9691
@cablebrain9691 Жыл бұрын
It looks like a slightly raised station wagon to me.
@tmyere.
@tmyere. Жыл бұрын
I find it very weird that this is considered midsize although its bigger than the LX, which is fullsize.
@arianluna4548
@arianluna4548 Жыл бұрын
Lexus haters like nice looking cars that are lemons, always in the repair shop. They like pretty vehicles that don’t run when you need it. That’s like wanting a nice gun that jams.
@AA99086
@AA99086 Жыл бұрын
Oh look a Toyota Highlander 😆
@worthyperson2234
@worthyperson2234 Жыл бұрын
Жду... Обновленный гибридный Lexus TX 550h+ планируют выпустить в начале 2024 года с мощной трансмиссией, состоящей из 3,5-литрового V6, двух электромоторов и аккумуляторной батареи на 18,1 кВт-ч. Эта установка дает кроссоверу мощность в 404 лошадки. Благодаря этому TX 550h станет самым быстрым представителем линейки, так как сможет разгоняться до сотни за шесть секунд. Запас хода на токе составит 53 км. Но купить этот автомобиль будет не так уж просто, потому что в США авто будет продаваться не во всех штатах. Производитель может отдать приоритет таким штатам, как Калифорния, Колорадо и Нью-Йорк.
@profpigeon5441
@profpigeon5441 21 күн бұрын
Why are people so obsessed with wood interior. Curious, just never mattered to me, but I like it on the wheel
@jaymarcase9737
@jaymarcase9737 7 ай бұрын
One of my Uber drivers had a TX and I was thoroughly disappointed as the interior felt nothing like a Lexus. It seems like they phoned it on with this.
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