Is the ALL NEW 2024 Lexus TX 550h a luxury 3-row midsize SUV worth the PRICE?

[@tatersquad2000]

I am only here to find out how many iguanas I can fit in the center console.

[@RaitisRides]

You are freaking awesome!

[@almaemartinez8579]

I’m not a car person nor do I understand half of the words that come out of his mouth but I still watch all of his videos because he is so dang entertaining! Who would’ve thought I’d find comedy in car review videos! 😂

[@mars-jr5uu]

Hii there😊

[@harrybosch8972]

Yes, he is very entertaining, so he gets lots of views, then just watching a boring review.

[@rizzystaydizzy]

This powerplant is what the Toyota Sienna van needs!!

[@RaitisRides]

I think you may be right!

[@alexmassengale433]

That would be awesome!

[@odinfatherofthor]

How comes you did not zonk the rear wipers? Also, I prefer the POV of the road. You should do a two camera setup one showing you and and the second showing the POV of the road.

[@RaitisRides]

I should have, shouldn’t I

[@tjdusz6497]

Because on smaller vehicles it does stand out more this is huge it doesn’t really stand out that far

[@RaitisRides]

@@tjdusz6497that’s a very good point!

[@ChipDiJulio]

After 7 Suburbans, finally downsizing. Shopping for several years: Traverse/Palisade/Grand Highlander, etc. After realizing the new Suburban/Denali hood is just too high for my 5'4" frame, I put a deposit down on a 500h+. This is the one of the best reviews I've found on this SUV. Cons: no sunroof and limited exterior/interior colors like other models.

[@alexyoung7371]

How was the reliability of the Suburbans?

[@LeoMB911]

One thing I am wondering about is if this has a "room" mode where HVAC works over an extended period of time with the other functions of the car being off. It may make a great camping vehicle with all that cargo space if it did. Also, can the 120V 1500W outlet be used when the car is off, or in a way that it would cycle the gas engine on and off to keep the battery sufficiently charged. If so it would make a great generator to power a backup home window AC etc when the home power is out.

[@CarrieAnn17]

Sharp-looking SUV. No sunroof - no deal!

[@1993rufus]

Sunroofs are overrated! Everyone like you cries over "not enough head room," but you also want a sunroof! I opted to get my Grand Highlander with no sunroof, and it was the best decision i ever made! I never used it in my standard Highlander.

[@CarrieAnn17]

@@1993rufus you are out of line & aren’t smart enough to even know it! You are not my spokesperson & I didn’t ask anyone for their opinion. Lexus wants & needs opinions from their buyers. I’ve owned a Lexus since 2003. Go annoy someone that wants a Toyota that seats 8.

[@1993rufus]

@CarrieAnn17 you delicate little flower!! This is the internet and a public, key word, PUBLIC site! If your backbone is made of paper, sounds like a personal problem! Good day, sir or ma'am, or are you a they/them too? 🤣🤣🤣

[@KevinOpar]

I was hoping for a sunroof until I saw the “Car care nut” video about panoramic sunroofs. I don’t want one anymore.

[@Ambuyat69-i4p]

If that grill has long LEDs on it, that would be awesome , imagine nightly drive dem lights chefs kiss

[@alexmassengale433]

The captains chairs in the middle row make this a no go for my family. I really wish they offered this engine with a 3 place second row. Preferably with a removable middle seat.

[@fordmuscleluis9710]

Wow those huge 22" wheels are so awesome 🔥 glad you got this Lexus TX-550H review bro

[@RaitisRides]

They are massive!

[@lbnycity89]

My top issue is that the vehicle is not a seven seater

[@realtornezam]

where can I see where you fold the back two row seats from the trunk area?

[@RandyLe4zero8]

Can u get ur hands on gx550 landcriuser n tacoma hybird

[@RaitisRides]

They are coming soon!

[@twain7879]

If I buy one, I would like to use the battery for most of my driving. How is the car responding if I need to accelerate? Also can I keep it in ev mode without having to use the V6 ever?

[@jsfbay1]

Not so great without the V6 - it is supplying probably 250 of the 400 HP.

[@JustHavingFun_]

Yes it can run on EV only up to 84mph and/or until you deplete its EV range.

[@darrengodbee3397]

I think Lexus knocked it out of the park here again I really like this suv I also like the grill and love the wheels they go very well with this suvs design Great video Joe thanks you always do a terrific job keeping us up to date

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very welcome Darren!

[@mars-jr5uu]

@@RaitisRidesheyoo😊

[@harrisc74]

Why is the in town mpg around 27 if mostly around town is going to be all electric. How was that number derived.

[@paulcicero3862]

Would you get the 550 over the 350? Worth the cost difference?

[@BagusHanindhito]

Wish 550h+ has the same features like 500h F-sport in addition to the PHEV and V6 engine. :/

[@greenne]

Hey Joe...what do you think of this as compared to a Volvo xc90 recharge? What I am after is that EV "feeling" for my commute, with the phev setup for road trips. I love the way my current EV drives, but taking it on a road trip is such a hassle(and stressful) I won't do it again. Is this able to drive in EV mode with a decent amount of acceleration?

[@SunnySingh-dd4ez]

yes,this is not bad on only driving on EV mode and if you put on ev mode it wont turn on the engine unless you do it yourseld.

[@onterrioredmon5711]

It’s nice I think I’d get 350 luxury or 500 f sport

[@RaitisRides]

I am going 500h F Sport

[@LuisUrbieta]

Nice, nice Lexus TX550h+ I feel like it's a good good SUV but while official pricing has not been set in stone as of yet I feel like this is a very very nice SUV.

[@MrRaitzi]

The only reason they don't have grand highlander plug-in is to keep price high on this.

[@Tanner8585]

I’m here to find out how many twinkies I can fit in the door and how many bottles of surge can I fit in the cup holders

[@pinkipipe]

Don’t get the small engine , it feels lack of power . The big one brings great power and feels good!

[@tng6510]

Were those cloth seats in the third row?

[@angelmatos5987]

I am one of those who think either a gasoline engine or a hybrid system but I am not attracted to the plug in system For me it is a double expense if what I am looking for is greater economy in an SUV Thank you for your videos, they are greatly appreciated because you will learn when the time comes to purchase a vehicle.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing that great insight: it makes sense.

[@maisondav1d]

Yea im the same - either mild hybrid or full ev. I dont get the phev

[@1993rufus]

I prefer cars with no sunroof now! I opted to get my Grand Highlander without one and ZERO regrets! The headroom is ridiculously good without one! I also carry things up top and no sunroof means I don't have to worry about damaging the glass while I tie things down!

[@ryanguy8105]

Joe Lexus TX F Sport or MDX Type S?

[@ramondchan4563]

Can’t wait to see the GX!

[@willy164m]

I can’t wait for the GX 550

[@abe_ismain]

I see it now. Your personal drone following you as you drive down highway!

[@WW3in2030]

3 seats in 2nd row is must, without that it will be useless like Lexus RX450HL. I would have replaced my 2019 RX450HL if TX has 3 seats in 2nd row. Sunroof is not there which is fine to get more headroom.

[@microbritt]

Wonder how it compares to the new 2024 BMW X7

[@MarcAndreDumoulin]

On the fence about that grille. Looks weird to me. But hey, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, right?

[@ronaldlewissr.9672]

How much for this car

[@roslynn6725]

Did I miss the sunroof?

[@Theonestrongbusleader]

Now my first new Lexus SUV I want to buy.

[@Thebuscommunityleader]

Insane vehicle Joe!

[@RaitisRides]

It has all the bells and whistles

[@franzvanjulio5523]

Okay, Joe, here’s a challenge for you. If and when you get to 1.5 million or 2 million subscribers, I challenge you to fill a car of your choice with snack item off your choice. Maybe you can have a drawing and donate the proceeds to charity? Or maybe you just do it for fun. Either way, keep up the good work. May you both be well.

[@reggiewinns9756]

So I will be in a market for a vehicle. This coming april and I must say this vehicle is now on my radar...

[@johnboulet9889]

I looked again and decided that the morphology of this vehicle is actually very nice for what it is -- a large SUV. Its aesthetic is appropriate, and doesn't pretend to be something that this vehicle is not --- not a race car; not a rugged off-roader; not an Italian work of art.

[@stellantistom6881]

What up Joe? LEXUS TX LET'S GO!!!

[@RaitisRides]

What's up brother man? Lexus in Texas!

[@stellantistom6881]

@@RaitisRides ;D

[@tomdrummy4984]

Big, with good mpg. Good combo 👍

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very right!

[@jsfbay1]

Great work as usual Joe! So the question enquiring minds want to know the answer to is, which one is quicker? This or the "Hybrid Max" Lexus TX?

[@elyc5596]

I would like your thoughts or review of the 2024 BMW i7 Xdrive 60

[@AuSiE87]

6 seats max in the plug-in is a miss for me. Defeats the purpose of buying a car this size. It seems like a lack of flexibility in top trims is making it to where I can't quite get exactly what I want, especially factoring in the price of full sized SUVs

[@huanronghu4432]

well technically, this is a full-sized crossover SUV, even though its called a midsize luxury suv. its almost as big on the outside as the gls and x7 which are classified as full-sized SUVs. and they both have 6 seats in their top trims. if u want a full-sized crossover SUV, ur only option is the GMC Acadia's upcoming redesign (classified as a midsize SUV like the TX) that will have 7-8 seats and none of them will come with any kind of hybrid.

[@jsfbay1]

@@huanronghu4432So I say all those brands only offering 6 seats in a gigantic vehicle are just as foolish as Lexus. At least give the customer the *option* of sitting 3 people in the 2nd row. Dumb.

[@TrollinUrGirl]

@@jsfbay1 getting a van is the way.. these full size cross over SUV is not the way

[@alexmassengale433]

Im with you. This is a giant vehicle to only fit 6 people.

[@bmorehemi392]

Is someone new editing your videos? It’s been a lot of missed cutouts lately

[@jpthsd]

honestly ,,,this Lexus TX shape seems to be assemble of Grand Highlander on the back LoL --- it is just the different canopy/interior but the SUV is almost exact Grand Highlander! Too bad TX 500h doesn't have 7 seater configuration otherwise I would consider it!

[@PeterJacobsen2070]

Yea it looks like that our Highlander family.

[@sonalmalhotra07]

Lovely video. Great Car- Enjoy it my friend

[@GoHighOctane500LC]

The beautiful wheels bring attention to the particularly bad wheel arches. The rest of the vehicle lacks curb appeal.

[@dsdddsd4543we]

No moonroof is insane. Is it because it is the prototype or for technical reasons. The RX and NX both have those options.

[@JustHavingFun_]

Weight constraints

[@lnknwr]

No pano roof??? On 550h???

[@RaitisRides]

Lexus says to save weight.

[@berniemadoff7837]

But can Nathan fit in the trunk?

[@WolfPacted]

Always excellent reviews by Raidi. Who is this competing with? Not the Escalade?

[@RaitisRides]

It is the Cadillac XT6

[@jtbue757]

love the new front end of TX and RX

[@paulphan1970]

OMG no sunroof’s?

[@suimin100]

Camping function?

[@mystictk4149]

Man I am loving all this Lexus content, these are designed so well and very beautiful.

[@JGisMe2013]

It looks just like the Highlander

[@garydomaz1849]

It’s literally the Toyota Grand Highlander. They didn’t even bother to change the steering wheel or the radio. 😂

[@cato12]

Test drove a 350 today. It was nice. Had plenty of get up.

[@Vbkingsova]

It looks good just needs a sunroof like you said.

[@kinghill500]

Nice suv 👌🏾

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that you think so!

[@calesticall128]

Center logo performance exterior spindle grill thats TX.

[@TuanVLe82]

Did they let you know why there’s no sunroof? Wished it was at least 7 passengers.

[@L8onL8on]

It's likely due to weight limit considerations. It's already 500lbs heavier than the 500h. The glass of the moonroof would add even more, as would a 7th seat in a bench.

[@alexmassengale433]

@@L8onL8on Would a bench really weigh more than two seats with motors, etc in them?

[@cmavhaty]

Didn't like the charging part but everything is amazing

[@JoeGX460]

That's a lot of room in the trunk with the 3rd row up!

[@RaitisRides]

Big time for certain!

[@briannewson8395]

Definitely going to put the flapjacks from ihop in that compartment! 😂

[@dominickirkwood]

Joe and Lori and Steve and keep up the good work and I love the video 👍 true

[@omarcortes5754]

I like it but everything depends on the official price. If it reaches the full size price range I would go full size instead of midsize.

[@RaitisRides]

Very good call Omar

[@realme4107]

But you would have to compare it to an escalade vs a yukon.. right? Its 56k, same as yukon and escalade is 82k

[@RaitisRides]

Depends what trim Yukon@@realme4107

[@The-fs5wn]

My guess is probably around 60k base model, maybe a little more. Aviator still stomps though and it’s getting refreshed in a couple months.

[@realme4107]

@@The-fs5wn 57k, I agree about the aviator. However, some families only pay attention to brand and think Lexus is more reliable.

[@aaronwilliams3235]

We bought my wife a Lexus NX 450h+ FSport and it is awesome! We have only filled the gas tank up once since April 29th and she has almost 5000 miles on it now. A perfect vehicle for her commute to the downtown ATL. This TX PHEV is intriguing. We have 4 kids and are in a Suburban High Country right now (our last 3 have been the Suburban, a Denali XL, and an Escalade ESV). Is this vehicle big enough for a family of 6 and their stuff? If GM made a PHEV with one of their big SUVS we would be all in! A 6.2 V8 with a PHEV would be perfect compromise!

[@gdub350]

Nice humble brag

[@ladas1106]

You obviously can't do math. A hybrid typically carries a $7,000-$10,000 premium (sometimes more) over a non-hybrid model. It will take you YEARS to recoup that cost and reach the break-even point unless you drive crazy miles. 5,000 miles is hardly high mileage to brag about any savings. This is the biggest misconception among hybrid owners is that they brag about how little in gas they use and seem to think they are saving money by not filling at the pump. You either pay now (hybrid) or pay later (non-hybrid). Either way, you are still paying. The only value to owing a hybrid is the convenience factor of not having to fill up the tank at the station once a week, which is a hassle. There is hardly any economic gains based on normal driving conditions. And let's not even start the discussion about the so-call "reducing carbon emission" argument.

[@JustHavingFun_]

Let’s compare RAV4 hybrid vs non hybrid. The hybrid model starts at $700 more than the AWD non hybrid model. EDIT: The Hybrid model is also AWD I am too a RAV4 hybrid and RAV Prime owner. First tank of gas last me 3,325 miles but like you mentioned my PHEV was $8k more than the hybrid model. Both are loaded to the gills.

[@davidp2888]

I love how this has a nice balance of Lexus familiarity and new stuff. It's unmistakably a Lexus but it doesn't have the usual bulbous shape.

[@RaitisRides]

You are spot on the money David!

[@MUNDOESCABROSO]

Big Fan! One humble suggestion: use several cameras when On Throtle so that we can have diff angle views when you are driving, instead of a one angle camera. Just a humble idea. Never miss your videos,.

[@FRL2000]

It would be helpful for those of us with larger families if you could comment on the practicality of actually carrying 7 passengers in these SUVs that advertise themselves as capable of that. The second row folding mechanism differs on these big SUVs , particularly with car seats installed. Thanks Joe, keep up the great work.

[@carloschio8683]

They should have just made it the Lexus version of the Sienna. It would have slayed the market!!!

[@alexmassengale433]

I'd buy that!

[@ONI1013.]

They really should have added this motor to the RX lineup in 2024. Would have sold many more RXs.

[@dgvette1]

No one I know uses their sunroofs.

[@deatralocklear17]

Nothing exciting at all. I have the 2023 IS 350 and love the naturally aspirated v6 and 8 eight-speed transmission. Seems Lexus is not leaving much to offer the customers who still love the old-school engines and transmissions that have been reliable for years. BMW still offers the X5 for those who don't like hybrids and they increased the horsepower. While I'm all for going green. It seems to be taking to the extreme.

[@youarerightboss]

That stressed I-4 turbo is a deal breaker for me

[@larsonewhipsnade1643]

Hmm.. the edits were a bit out of the ordinary I felt? Nice car

[@alexmaclean1]

I'm sure this will be very reliable but I'm a little underwhelmed by the thing in general.

[@greglondoff7307]

Looks good

[@Lifeyourlifelee7537]

Yes, right, the front grill looks like a shaver after you mentioned it, lol

[@benjaminsmith2287]

Seems fine but as with other modern Lexus vehicles, the interior is a bit plain for the marque and price.

[@ShahabKhan-dx6ng]

Very impressive 😮😮😮😮

[@TheSpeedDemon64]

Got my Twinkie ready!

[@fryon1031]

Joe, you got so excited about showing the plug-in & on throttle you forgot to show the cargo space with the 3rd row folded down 😥

[@jsfbay1]

He didn't forget, he said you have to watch one of his other videos where he does show that.

[@georgeuy6027]

No sunroof for the price of almost 80k? The last car I drove without a sunroof is my 1994 Toyota Corolla wagon😅😅😅

[@CabanaD]

1. Looks like a minivan. 2. Better choice with the motor (not a turbo wurbo 4) 3. Needs a panoramic roof as big as the sky.

[@danielwolski873]

That wiper in the back ruined it all😀

[@RaitisRides]

I feel your pain

[@AntVan-eo5qw]

Hey Guys! What's Up?

[@RaitisRides]

Hey man! How’s it going?

[@alengreen589]

I give 👍👍👍for this Car, thanks 😀

[@supermoop]

I hope Lexus sells every single one of these so Toyota gets the green light to trickle this PHEV tech into the Grand Highlander.

[@islanddon865]

It could be an Airport Transfer dream machine, but anything beyond $60k is hard to manage. The TX 350 would be affordable, but without Hybrid...

[@jimmydeneus7109]

💯💯💯

[@RaitisRides]

I am glad that you are here Jimmy!

[@shamako4ever718]

Alright Joe let see what this Lexus TX 550H plus has to offer to the consumers

[@RaitisRides]

Plug-in capability for one.

[@sivakumaranandan5924]

Man, the interior of this SUV Sucks. Why Lexus can’t compete with KIA and update all new fresh look of the interior?

[@DavidRivera-dw8uw]

A Highlander with Lexus tag

[@CarlosHernandez-ym9lw]

Great SUV

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that you think so Carlos!

[@vindevhunta4905]

Oh yessss..... 😊veeeeee 6ix

[@RaitisRides]

This has a V6!!!

[@brentengstrom5406]

Nice!

[@hiro-nakamura-2006]

An upgrade version of grand highlander