2024 Lexus TX 550h+ Plug in Hybrid Full Review and Tour! /// Allcarnews

The Lexus TX is a major product for the brand, their first three row SUV dedicated for road use and cargo room, not off roading. And while the base TX is lethargic, the TX550h+ is THE one to get; with its unique Plug In powertrain, luxury features, and impressive efficiency.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
🏁 @Alllcarnews Spec Sheet:
-3.5L V6 (259HP+179HP traction motor,101HP rear motor)
-404HP combined + 0-60 in 5.9 seconds
-Up to 5,000lbs towing
-18.1 kWh battery pack + 33 miles of EV range
-29/28/29 mpg city/highway/combined
-Direct4 AWD + Planetary CVT system
240v charging
-Around 3 - 4.5 hours
-6.6kw on board charger
Starting: $76,700
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$82k as tested 🏁
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Highs:
+The Powertrain IS the main feature here and it is perfection. EV mode is glorious, hybrid mode is super efficient, and the whole experience makes the THE TX to get, if you can even find one.
+The interior DESIGN, is nice. Lot’s of passenger and cargo room as well, very utilitarian.
Lows:
-The exterior design feels unfinished and still a bit too similar to the Gran Highlander.
-The ride is soft over smooth pavement but there is an unnatural firmness to the suspension
-Interior quality, features, and ergonomics could be better for over $80k. The focus here is on space more than anything.
It’s a good start for Lexus and they will sell boatloads. The TX550h+ impressed me with the powertrain but elsewhere can be improved with a Gen 2 version.
7/10
#Lexus #SUV #PHEV
Index:
0:00- 1:24 Introduction
1:24-2:56 Powertrain and Charging
2:56-5:06 Exterior Design Tour
5:06-7:10 Cargo Room
7:10-8:08 Third Row Room
8:08-10:35 Captain's Chairs Tour
10:35-19:13 Full Interior Tour and Technology
19:13-29:50 POV Drive
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[@alwaysiyi272]

The TX is one of my favorites in this segment, i only have a few qualms which can be solved wit a refresh. I want to see more interior color options, and wood trim, triple beam LED's as those are a Lexus signature at this point, and just like you said the expansion of the rear wheel steer to the plug-in-hybrid, I am assuming that and the pano sunroof are missing due to the extra weight of the batteries and all that, but it would be nice to see it. As far as plug-in hybrid goes, I think this has the best system, the only other 2 competitors I can think of is the XC90 recharge and the Grand Chrokee L 4XE, but those two use 4cylonder based systems, and while they produce more power, I don't think they are as refined as the Lexus V6 system. Awesome review man, keep it up.

[@joecrash1232]

I heard more color options will come eventually. For now, according to various journalists like redline review (Sofyan) according to Lexus, the color options are limited since they focus on building them as many as they can and then add more options later. Though I have to admit, the interior, in my opinion, looks bland. The RX interior looks slightly better with the wood accents and more colors that look luxurious like their macadamia interior.

[@alwaysiyi272]

@@joecrash1232 I completely agree with what you’re saying, I’ve seen a TX in person and the interior materials and quality are really good as you’d expect from a Lexus but if you don’t get the cream, Birch or peppercorn interior, it just looks very bland which grey and black materials, that’s why I feel Lexus needs to add more colors and wood options like the RX. They already for the feel of the interior down, I think they just need to make it look more inviting with some colors

[@Allcarnews]

It is unfortunately bland. The issues are wide too, the center console armrest situation is just unusual and is non adjustable. The interior materials are ok but the RX had a much better blend of nicer surfaces and better build quality than the TX It’s a gimmick but the ambient lighting on the tx is also nonexistent for a new $80k vehicle that’s unacceptable in todays luxury market. Otherwise the FANTASTIC powertrain quells many complaints. Just the suspension still is a bit too firm for a luxury tastes, could be the massive wheels though.

[@jameswalsh6131]

New to your channel and really enjoyed your review! So detailed and informative. I'm a new fan!

[@Allcarnews]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@AZ-kl1lk]

Good review 👍🏻 you even mentioned lil things

[@Allcarnews]

Glad you liked it!

[@dipeshpatel8436]

Do you by any chance know when the TX 550h+ will be available in Canada?

[@Allcarnews]

Unfortunately I do not

[@gregnorman6833]

Thanks for the review! When in EV only mode, from a stop, what is its acceleration like? I'm wondering if its like an economy car b/c of its weight to EV power ratio or is it 'acceptable'? Would you feel comfortable pulling out into 45mph traffic from a stop in EV mode?

[@cadacabezaesunmundo6496]

Other reviews have shown taking over 15 seconds to get to 60 MPH in pure EV MODE - slow compared to Hybrid or sport mode.

[@Allcarnews]

It is sluggish but VERY smooth. Its best for city/urban traffic and not necessarily for highway driving. Up to 45 MPH limit roads is fine though

[@Allcarnews]

Yes, I did my own testing and it is not quick. But it’s not meant to be

[@cadacabezaesunmundo6496]

Is it suitable to sleep in it with closed windows and have either heat or cold air running? The Car Care Nut technician said that we should not let a hybrid car idle for too long.

[@Allcarnews]

I mean you can just use the EV mode and not turn on the engine

[@salocin911]

does it have a camp mode or a dog mode so you can leave your dogs in it while okay Luke shopping

[@Allcarnews]

No.

[@danielpm926]

Would be accurate to say that if that battery has a 18.1kWh capacity and my Electricity Company charges me $0,094 per kWh, that I could 100% charge this battery for around $1.7 ?

[@Allcarnews]

Yep. Charging at home is always the cheapest

[@danielpm926]

@@Allcarnews And you still have many places with free charging stations (any restrictions on which stations are compatible?) , 33 miles is a really good number and you are still charging it with the regenerative breaking system (plus, you have the charging method from the gas engine as a backup)

[@AZ-kl1lk]

It’s like Camry but suv

[@afzalshaikh2128]

Except it costs almost 90k.