2024 Lexus TX550h+ Review and Off-Road Test

[@thestarofgun]

I just bought my TX Luxury 2 months ago and I love it. I love it better than the Mercedes EQS my wife bought. Everyone that’s gotten a ride loves the door handles and it’s always a fun conversation. Although I get a few people asking what kind of car it is and that they have never seen one before

[@Biddison100]

lucky, I was able to get my hands on the premium version; can't find the luxury anyway here in chicago area

[@alanmay7929]

this awd was actually impressive, i guess the rear motor is more powerful with a much better tune of the system.

[@carsbykev7037]

It’s basically a more powerful version of the RAV4 Prime system…Smoother too with the V6 The RAV4 Prime proved that it had a stellar AWD setup. We loved ours. It climbed up to the mountain rental in snow with ease.

[@MIKExMASSACREx]

Im blown away at the outrageous price

[@JasonBedient]

I agree. I probably would have bought one if it was in 92,000! Instead I bought a GX 460

[@Chris-rx5ce]

Before he said the price, i thought Grand Highlander…..55..no probably close to 60 so this must be 65 k tops and at that price its a rip off. No way over 70k. 82k!! Are you kidding? Why would you pay that? Does it fly?

[@joemcdonough7509]

I agree and also notice a major downgrade in interior materials and design with Lexus. Compare this with the interior of the Genesis GV80. Striking difference in interiors.

[@romairoblackstock5100]

@@joemcdonough7509 The interior materials are still impeccable in the modern Lexus models but the design is indeed lacking

[@agfitts]

It’s just a fancy Toyota Highlander

[@Glokta4]

To those who say they'll never buy a van, just give in, unless you need to tow. Nothing is as functional as my van, and it handles great in the northern midwest snow with Cross Climate 2s.

[@drivingsports]

Facts.

[@Icayn]

Yeah but a lot of moms are trying to compensate for something and refuse to drive minivans, it’s odd because when guys do that with big trucks they get called out. We husbands need to start calling out our wives and tell them to get over themselves, no one thinks your cool because you drive a highlander instead of a sienna 😂

[@haroldbeauchamp3770]

As someone who grew up in extreme poverty and now a retired former business owner and consultant, I can say that my mom drove her 1988 Astro van into the ground, a lady of class that didn’t care about what she drove, just thankful she had something to drive. I spoiled her after I became successful and she never had to worry about an unreliable vehicle ever again.

[@drivingsports]

@@haroldbeauchamp3770 Astro Van is Iconic. Good on you.

[@eggplant2369]

I was set on my next car being a 3 row SUV until I rented a minivan during a vacation. Put my name on the Sienna wait-list as soon as I got home

[@ArnoldTriyudho]

This is the Highlander Prime we never get

[@TobyCostaRica]

You may get it soon. I participated in some market research so they are definitely exploring a PHEV GH and Sienna

[@0HOON0]

​@@TobyCostaRicaHope it keeps the V6.

[@Kee_Didnt]

@@0HOON0 Yeah I think this is a really special combo. Plenty of power for hauling people and things, but around the city you don't burn a drop of gas. 29mpg is perfectly adequate in hybrid mode.

[@lukiw7044]

Other KZbinrs: let's take it for a drive in real world traffic. Ryan: let's take it off road. Pretty cool that you can use it as a regular hybrid. Great review. Greetings

[@Jmort93]

6:30 if you buy a pair of sunglasses that aren’t polarized, you will be able to use the HUD. It’s the polarized lenses that cause the HUD to vanish

[@badkid73]

Just for the reliable naturally aspirated v6 the tx550h is a compelling choice

[@rightlanehog3151]

Ryan, After watching the full video, I am reminded that potential buyers should think of this as an affordable Toyota Century rather than an expensive Grand Highlander. 🤩🤩

[@vadim9342]

Love your channel! ❤

[@Icayn]

Everyone who reviews this seems to forget it’s a phev, we need details on the unique qualities of a phev, not just another tx review that mentions it happens to have a plug. That V6 is also a huge deal worth spending more time on discussing.

[@wallbangerzsports]

Exactly. This guy is a bozo just like the rest of them. Savagegeese is way better

[@JCintheBCC]

What kind of "unique qualities of the phev" are you looking for? The only thing I noticed that would have been helpful is the on-board charger rate (6.6 kW) to charge up in ~3 hours. He didn't give the numbers, but he noted it was level 2. We have a decent idea of what that looks like at this point. Almost no PHEV is level 3 capable, so I wouldn't expect him to go out of his way to explain this one isn't also. Otherwise, I think he covered all the other questions about range, which wheels are powered by the electric motors, the battery size and composition, electric/hybrid mode options...

[@freytheviking]

I'm just going to like this video right off the bat :).

[@wallbangerzsports]

That’s not how it’s supposed to work bonehead

[@axelmailman]

Maybe it isn't available in North America but in Sweden we can get a Lexus LM which is a minivan. If it's available for you it would be very interesting to see you review it!

[@moainahmad4891]

احب قناتك❤ تحيه لك من اليمن يعطيكم العافية

[@Motorheaddoc]

The drive modes are also available in the short cut menu

[@romairoblackstock5100]

You do know that you could have just turned off the HUD and the options would show up in the gauge cluster right? Also, there is a shortcut in the multimedia display for frequently used features or you could just use the voice assistant.

[@alsheremeta]

That's good to know, I was wondering how Lexus could have done something so stupid. But it still is ridiculous that you can't see the HUD when wearing sunglasses. What if you wear prescription glasses that darken in sunlight...?

[@romairoblackstock5100]

@@alsheremeta He is wearing polarised sunglasses. If he was wearing normal sunglasses he would be able to see it just fine.

[@alsheremeta]

@@romairoblackstock5100 "Normal" sunglasses should be polarized, wearing sunglasses that are not polarized are more dangerous to your eyes than not wearing sunglasses at all, for example cataracts forming.

[@kcpncfs9234]

wondering two things... given that the grand highlander and TX550 are almost the same, is Hybrid Max better than PHEV? then, which is the most targeted stolen vehicle, grand highlander or TX550, this question is for Canadians.

[@chibbyylol]

The TX500h is the hybrid max equivalent. the PHEV is exclusive right now to the TX

[@kcpncfs9234]

oh! that's nice.. i also wonder if there is any difference in terms of AWD performance between hybrid max and Phev powertrain on the TX

[@iloveanime1313]

@@kcpncfs9234 both will still be more front wheel biased, especially from stop to go, but the phev has a more powerful rear motor than the hybrid max. I was a 2022 RX 450h f sport owner before trading in the for the 2024 RX 500h (same powertrain as the hybrid max) but the new awd systems use the rear wheels way more than the previous gen, night and day difference.

[@amangeldijumanaliev877]

How is the ride comfort (suspension softness), particularly on rougher roads and in comparison to the Grand Highlander?

[@drivingsports]

Would need to drive them side-by-side to confirm.

[@amangeldijumanaliev877]

@@drivingsports Thanks for a quick reply and an interesting test drive. Just to clarify, how much was this TX on the softer or firmer side on those roads?

[@wallbangerzsports]

He totally blew this review and didn’t even discuss the most important topics

[@alsheremeta]

@@wallbangerzsports Appears that you should stop watching his videos...

[@dynamicburrito]

NGL me and my buddies refer to this channel and the host as Car DAD or the Car Dad channel

[@TimeMariner]

We call him Mr Legs & torso proportionate.

[@wallbangerzsports]

Your imaginary buddies

[@reconeix]

This spec is the one to buy. I only want a large SUV with a V6. The plug-in option makes it even better. The price? Steep!

[@colinberry2991]

Don’t look up Alexis Texas.

[@jimspace]

Lmao

[@TimeMariner]

😅😅

[@Mebbwebb]

Thanks throttle house.

[@wallbangerzsports]

Wow this is the first time I’ve ever heard that joke! Did you think of it yourself?? or did you just copy the million other people who have already made that joke a thousand times

[@beifongbengbeng]

A man of culture

[@ttinnovations3310]

yesssss finally a fast Lexus and 3.5v6

[@wheels8303]

Great video! How is the TX on snow?

[@ScottParisi]

Does the battery pack allow for overnight sleeping in the vehicle with AC like Rivian and Tesla?

[@rapide12345]

Test the Outlander PHEV off-road.

[@CobusDerrenberg]

Great video ✨✨✨ Do a video through this course & your mountain course with a plain & simple 2005 3.7L Jeep Liberty (Cherokee) just to compare all the new school tech to last year's cool Jeeps 😎 Would LOVE too see that 👍

[@s_t102]

Does it have bodyroll like LX600 or a little less?

[@drivingsports]

None of that.

[@AnySumptionBanter]

wow... I really hope some new laws come in to organize how those menus are setup. there needs to be a formula across all cars... but then again, iOS and Android suffer the same issue. My solution would be small pressdown buttons just below the screen; oh, but then the price will go up right? Thanks for the reviews. I really like the equal cons; we have to keep those loud so car makers do better each refresh.

[@cbotten106]

Well that off-road test wasn't exactly the Rubicon trail but it's more "off road" than I've seen in any other TX video thus far. I think go slow and gentle is my advice to potential TX off-roaders.

[@10cpaul]

If my commute was 15 miles I wouldn't be buying a 82k vehicle! I'm fine with a 2010 old camry!

[@gNoj8956]

nice! when's the review on the F performance version TX500h ? =)

[@drivingsports]

They didn't send us one.

[@wallbangerzsports]

F Performance is marketing wizardry and you’re falling for it, bud

[@Motorheaddoc]

⁠​⁠@@wallbangerzsportsfour wheel steering, adaptive suspension marketing wizardry? IMO the 500h is the one to get

[@SleepyGangsta]

Quick question, could you for instance switch driving modes, or turn on/off rear cross traffic alerts using voice commands? While not ideal, it would probably be a better way of doing so compared to digging through menu options on the screen. Great video as always!

[@brendakerr9346]

From what I understand, they can be accessed by voice.

[@dannyhoward3437]

I need a 3-row SUV cuz I need seats for all the cougars I pull in this sweet truck, bro.

[@theheavy2742]

buh-TONS!

[@drivingsports]

tah-MATO

[@davidemmanuelcortez7253]

What about an off road test over a Grand Highlander and gas only engine?

[@technicalexplanationsofeng4632]

What happend to the circuit in the montains?? You don´t use it anymore?

[@drivingsports]

We can’t shoot there in spring and late fall. Gets too muddy. We swing by in the Raptor road trip video for an update. That said videos are coming from our Mountain Rest Course: Jeep Rubicon X this Saturday. Colorado Bison after that.

[@tragedium]

I just love that my Forester has thousand buttons. It’s just so much better…

[@opukar2043]

Compare with Infiniti QX 60

[@hennesseytseng7459]

You can’t take “7 passengers with you”. It’s not an 8 seater. 4:50 It’s 6 or 7 max capacity.

[@hughfh]

Yup. The PHEV (the one reviewed) is strictly 6 max only.

[@cornbread70s4]

Lexus’s smallest suv is actually the UX, followed by the NX…

[@sentiencepsn2714]

2:11 oooph. Missed level of detail there, Lexus. Surprised there isn’t a cap holder like on the gas caps.

[@danielpark94]

there is a hook you on the inside of the lid

[@matus201]

If the battery is dead, would the rear wheels still work?

[@drivingsports]

Of course. But there’s very few scenarios where the battery would be drained completely. And if it does lose power, it would only be momentary since the engine is constantly feeding the battery electricity.

[@FGGHHRJKSUEUEYYR]

If the battery's charge goes too low the system automatically switches to charge mode. The system won't allow the battery to go completely flat when in operation because that would shorten the battery's lifespan.

[@Kee_Didnt]

13:50 Toyota doesn't make a PHEV van. They also don't make a PHEV Highlander or Grand Highlander-- therefore I am looking at the TX because I literally do not have an option. Toyota is the king of hybrid and PHEV, and the only PHEV I would entertain otherwise is the Ramcharger, which is not out yet and will have questionable reliability for years to come. We are SO late to the PHEV game in my opinion. Give me a series hybrid Toyota!

[@carlostavaresjr958]

I would upgrade the tires to Falken WildPeaks as a minimum for me. Nice car but steap price. Great video

[@wallbangerzsports]

Thanks Carlos no one cares

[@carlostavaresjr958]

@@wallbangerzsports clearly you do

[@BharatSukhra]

You need to put music in that car

[@carlosjnunez1322]

Omg over $80'000 without even sunroof that is crazy

[@haroldbeauchamp3770]

This may be the least impressive 82k dollar vehicle I’ve seen lately. Lexus is partaking in the ol’ crackpipe, I see.

[@wallbangerzsports]

Yeah it’s worth about 59 tops

[@WW-wf8tu]

I say all this tech. is neat. But if it is this far, needs to just go full on voice control. Fumbling around screens for basic need to use functions like climate control and audio control is absurd. Mercedes has led the way on such things. Others should be able to incorporate it by now. All that being said, IF I needed to carry a crew of over 5 people. .. whole wapping 6-8, a van makes perfect sense. Function over flash I say.

[@hughfh]

For me, voice control is completely and utterly useless. I used to rent a lot of new cars and no matter the brand the voice control system would respond incorrectly or check what I meant with "did you mean...?". If I want that experience in the car I just ask my wife to do something. Way more distracting and time consuming than fixed physical controls or even touchscreens and menus.

[@Grizz-one]

I understand it's a Lexus but 82k...wow

[@chibbyylol]

well it's the highest trim of the TX with a v6 plug in (which you can only get here in the lexus lineup for now) yeah it calls for a hefty price

[@naveenthemachine]

@@chibbyylolbut it doesn’t have any features 😂

[@valdius85]

These doors and infotaiment nmakes very little sense. It is a similar story with premium fuel required for Lexus models, even none sport ones.

[@Dillingham-]

Wagon Queen Family Truckster for a new generation

[@drivingsports]

😂

[@vtphan2012]

99% of the time, passengers/drivers are family members. It takes one time to learn how to push the button to get out of the car. The learning effort is less than minimal. Not sure why this is a point of concern or decision whether or not buy the car.

[@zimcoder]

The front is too tame for me, its unlike the other Lexus models.

[@electrikoptik]

Last Lexus with GR V6 engine.

[@wallbangerzsports]

Completely false. Try again

[@Doc1855]

I’m pumping out 318 horsepower from my 23 TRD Off Road, double cab, 6’ bed with the Premium and Technology pkgs with the 3.5L V6

[@ALMX5DP]

So a modded Tacoma? How much torque?

[@Doc1855]

@@ALMX5DP 35 more than factory at 2K RPM

[@ALMX5DP]

@@Doc1855 not bad, if it makes a healthy ~200lbft at that rpm I’d say that’ll probably feel pretty darn punchy compared to stock.

[@cbotten106]

Like most hybrids the 550h+ runs a more efficient Miller cycle on the 3.5L. This type of engine cycle is inherently less powerful and why the power numbers are lower than TRD truck. Unless you just wanted us to know about your truck. Which is cool too.

[@Doc1855]

@@cbotten106 Just making a comment like everyone else

[@ЭдуардИванов-л8щ]

Странно почему нет люка простого, не говоря уже о панорамной крыше.

[@hughfh]

Adds too much weight; it would limit overall load capacity too much.

[@JRs-guitars]

Meh, the "trail mode" should just be a dirt road button. Too many of these new street suvs with trail modes that are misleading to people who dont know better lol

[@BinhMinh-gt8gw]

Interior looks kinda cheap for a Lexus, imo 😊

[@pleasantcrew]

$82k! Well damn...

[@chrisw7188]

looks like the lexus highlander

[@wallbangerzsports]

Hardy har har we are all laughing

[@owizzlebeezy123]

What the hell? How is a basic Lexus station wagon $82k pretax lol

[@cbotten106]

It's not the basic anything. This is the full-boat, loaded top-of-the-line 3-row SUV in premium luxury trim with the buttery smooth 3.5L V6 and a plug-in hybrid drive train with 33 miles of electric range. The "basic" one starts at $55K.

[@GiantMaster]

It's indeed overpriced with such interior materials provided and built. However, Lexus brand name with V6 plug hybrid engine do worth half of the premium. If this is not Lexus, believe it's hard to get any business even equipped with V6 hybrid engine.

[@CupidinColorado]

Electric mode be dammed- you still need oil changes…😂

[@WorthlessNickores]

800th Like! lol

[@muddyducker3336]

Car reviewers: IS controls are old and out of date (panel full of physical buttons) Also car reviewers: TX why is everything in a menu system in the screen?

[@Wasyk]

“7 passengers with you”? Oh really? Show this 😅

[@drivingsports]

English! It’s hard. 😂

[@cbotten106]

The Lexus 550h+ plug-in hybrid is a six passenger vehicle. Add a driver to your "seven passengers with you" and you have eight. Hence, the "Show this😅" from Wasyk. This comment was written in common English for clarity.

[@drivingsports]

@@cbotten106 I was joking about MY English. 😂

[@gsxellence]

I rather have the Lexus Minivan

[@Doc1855]

I’m too frugal to buy a Lexus. So I’ll just keep driving a Toyota

[@EndeavorsDnB]

U do u pal

[@haroldbeauchamp3770]

I mean, Toyota’s are easily within Lexus price range now and some are well exceeding Lexus prices. But suit yourself. They are all completely out of control price wise.

[@Doc1855]

@@haroldbeauchamp3770 We keep our vehicles for 15-20 years. A few years ago I bought my wife a new car as her Camry was 18 years old. I bought a new 23 TRD Off Road, double cab, 6’ bed. My old truck was 13 years old, but our parents are aging and we needed a 4 door pickup to help them get around. I’m almost 60 years old and I’ve had 4 daily drivers since I was 18 and they’ve always been Toyota’s. I drove my college car, (it was 5 years old when I bought it). It was a 78 Corolla and it died in 02 with 488K miles. I then bought a new Camry until my needs changed in 11 so I bought a new RAV Limited with the 3.5L V6 and now I have my Tacoma, which I plan on driving until I die

[@wallbangerzsports]

The frugal guy never gets laid

[@artistnyc123]

$83k ef u Toyota

[@pinkipipe]

Kind of nice SUV…

[@wallbangerzsports]

It’s a CUV crossover rinky dink car

[@moneyparhar]

$80k for Highlander

[@Heseesme101]

no wonder people want Chinese cars outrageous prices

[@dennishughes721]

Hideous grill!

[@pupi-pupi]

it looks like generic chinese car

[@dannyhoward3437]

If you’ve been in a new Lexus, you’re familiar with the cheap plastic compromised junk.

[@allbaugh04]

No buttons. No care.

[@LordBass]

82 grand for an ugly Toyota minivan. How pointless.

[@naveenthemachine]

You’re driving the worst 3 row “luxury” suv on sale😂

[@ALMX5DP]

He seemed pretty okay with it overall. Weird how the “worst” vehicle is still pretty pleasant and acceptable.

[@EndeavorsDnB]

I sincerely disagree.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@ALMX5DP but when compared to better 3 row SUVs like especially the telluride palisade traverse Acadia enclave etc the tx simply falls way behind

[@ALMX5DP]

@@naveenthemachine again, despite all that he seemed largely fine with this vehicle as it is.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@ALMX5DPbecause he doesn’t know that the superior competition exists. I bet he doesn’t even know what the competition is 😂