PLANO, Texas (Oct. 11, 2023) – Lexus clients in North America have lengthy requested for a three-row SUV that gives substantial area and seating with out compromising the modern expertise, refined efficiency, and opulent facilities they count on. The first-ever 2024 Lexus TX delivers, providing a cushty, but dynamic means of shifting as much as seven individuals – whether or not that’s to soccer apply or a cabin for a weekend getaway.

Providing the get-up-and-go for these journeys is a mixture of powertrain choices, together with two electrified choices. Whether the highway traveled is straight, curved, or one thing in between, the TX is tuned to supply a assured and fascinating expertise, due to Lexus Driving Signature (LDS) fundamentals and robust physique rigidity.

The 2024 TX shall be provided in 5 grades: Standard, Premium, Luxury, F SPORT Performance Premium, and F SPORT Performance Luxury.

With the addition of the TX, the general Lexus SUV lineup climbs to seven – positioning the model as one of many solely luxurious OEMs to supply three distinctive SUVs with an accessible third row.

The Global Architecture-Ok (GA-Ok) Platform

Like the RX and NX, the 2024 TX rides on the GA-Ok platform, which gives optimum weight distribution and facilitates the SUVs’ dynamic and agile driving efficiency. The platform reduces noise vibration and contributes to a clean and serene experience with distinctive consolation. It additionally allows exact suspension motion, straight-line stability, and steering responsiveness in order that the automotive and driver act in concord – that is what the model calls the LDS.

LDS has served because the guiding philosophy behind the event of Lexus automobiles. It blends each luxurious and efficiency to ship an distinctive and fascinating driving expertise. On the TX, LDS is expressed by predictable, linear responses in line with the driving force’s intentions.

To obtain the specified experience consolation and tranquility, focus was positioned on strengthening the TX’s physique rigidity whereas minimizing will increase in weight. Body adhesives have been positioned in optimum areas to assist make sure the car stays composed and nimble whereas turning right into a nook or driving on tough pavement. Other enhancements embody brief pitch spot welding, the introduction of a rear multi-link suspension design, and widened entrance and rear tracks.

To lighten the TX’s physique, the outer panel thickness has been fine-tuned on the facet members, entrance door meeting, and rear door meeting. The hood and entrance fender materials is aluminum, whereas the again door is metal, leading to an optimized front-rear weight distribution.

A Powertrain to Fit Everyone’s Needs

To assist meet the varied wants of Lexus clients and cater to any life-style, the 2024 TX shall be provided in three powertrain choices: a 2.4L turbocharged inline 4-cylinder on the TX350, a 2.4L turbocharged hybrid on the TX550h, and a 3.5L V6 plug-in hybrid on the TX550h+. Whether somebody is on the lookout for thrilling efficiency or plug-in effectivity, all three powertrains can tow as much as 5,000 kilos for the journey forward.

The TX 500h and TX 550h+ additional the model’s progress towards decreasing carbon emissions and its imaginative and prescient of a carbon-neutral society. Lexus now supplies 10 electrified automobiles throughout its lineup for friends to select from, together with eight hybrid fashions, three plug-in hybrid fashions, and one battery electrical car.

TX 350 (FWD/AWD)

The 2.4L turbocharged inline-4 engine, additionally seen on the RX and NX, delivers excessive torque and excessive output, with 275 horsepower and 317 lb.-ft. of torque. To assist make sure the car’s dynamic efficiency, a number of superior applied sciences have been added together with: a middle injection system (for extra secure combustion); light-weight, spherical lipless pistons (for high-speed combustion); and a repeatedly variable capability oil pump (to switch discharge quantity based mostly on working situations).

A wide-spread and close-ratio eight-speed Direct Shift automated transmission gives an improved shift management program for clean acceleration and deceleration. The accessible electronically managed full-time AWD system continually varies the front-to-rear driving pressure distribution from 75:25 to 50:50 (relying on scenario) to attain a assured and refined driving expertise.

The TX 350 is out there on Standard, Premium, and Luxury grades.

TX 500h F SPORT Performance (DIRECT4 AWD solely)

For these looking for much more energy and efficiency, the two.4L turbocharged Parallel Hybrid system supplies 366 complete system horsepower and 406 lb.-ft. of torque. The engine is matched to a six-speed automated transmission, built-in Power Control Unit, and a 64-kW motor. At the rear, a 76-kW eAxle consisting of an inverter and motor supplies near-instantaneous energy to the rear wheels. The TX 500h combines DIRECT4 and Dynamic Rear Steering (DRS), leading to exhilarating acceleration and very good dynamic dealing with.

The nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery is mounted beneath the second row, yielding extra storage capability and elevated energy to create the last word three-row thrill experience.

The TX 500h is out there completely as F SPORT Performance Premium or F SPORT Performance Luxury.

TX 550h+ (DIRECT4 AWD solely)

The TX 550h+ plug-in hybrid (PHEV) builds on the inspiration of Lexus hybrid expertise and gives a Lexus-first, combining a strong 3.5 VL V6 engine with DIRECT4. The two-motor transaxle works synergistically to ship most effectivity, efficiency, and 404 complete system horsepower.

The high-capacity lithium-ion battery is positioned underneath the ground exterior the cabin, contributing to a decrease middle of gravity, improved inside area, and a producer projected estimated EV vary ranking of 33 miles.

The TX 550h+ comes geared up with a Level 1 vehicle-charging cable for 120V retailers and all fashions are geared up with a J1772 socket for at-home and public charging. Using the utmost charging present of 240V (Level 2) and underneath very best situations, the Lexus TX 550h+ will be totally charged in roughly three hours utilizing the usual seven kW Onboard Charger.

The TX 550h+ is out there solely within the Luxury grade. This is the primary Lexus PHEV assembled in North America and this powertrain is anticipated to be accessible at the start of 2024.

Suspension

To obtain TX’s refined experience high quality, a MacPherson strut kind entrance suspension was affixed to the GA-Ok platform. This system reduces the shock and vibration of highway imperfections to facilitate clean and linear efficiency. The rear’s five-arm multi-link facilitates managed steering reactions.

Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) (Standard on F SPORT Performance)

TX’s accessible AVS system enhances highway dealing with and experience high quality. AVS makes use of linear solenoid-type actuators to switch shock absorbers’ damping pressure on all 4 wheels with near-instant changes which might be based mostly on driving operation and highway situations. When driving on a tough highway floor, the damping pressure retains a decrease ranking to keep up a cushty experience. For clean and secure efficiency wanted when getting into a flip, the damping pressure adjusts to the next ranking and supplies enhanced responsiveness.

Braking and Steering

The TX’s braking system builds upon Lexus Driving Signature fundamentals to offer a clean, but exhilarating drive. A vacuum brake system has been adopted on the TX 350 for refined braking management and responsiveness. For the TX 500h and 550h+, the brake pressure is managed by strain regulation within the entrance and rear utilizing a pressure-on-demand system and high-performance pump motor.

The TX’s linear steering response and managed actions belie the precise dimension of the car. A regular rack assist-type Electric Power Steering (EPS) system reduces the quantity of steering enter wanted by using a brand new motor and discount gear setup that’s put in parallel to the steering field. Moreover, a Motor Control Unit (MCU) with an built-in motor and motor present management Electronic Control Unit (ECU) reduces the EPS’ dimension footprint and minimizes operational noise.

Dynamic Rear Steering (DRS)

Exclusive to and customary on F SPORT Performance, DRS can present spectacular maneuverability in low-speed conditions and distinctive car stability in high-speed conditions. During increased velocity maneuvers, the rear wheels flip in the identical path because the entrance wheels to present clear, secure turning response. At slower speeds, the rear wheels can seamlessly flip in the other way because the entrance wheels for seamless maneuverability.

Drive Mode Select

Drive Mode Select permits the driving force to tailor their expertise by deciding on from a mixture of accessible drive modes, together with:

• Normal mode: Delivers a steadiness of driving efficiency and gas effectivity by optimizing the accelerator’s response.
• ECO mode: Maximizes gas financial savings throughout all driving situations by decreasing throttle response and air conditioner operations to maintain the engine velocity in an environment friendly vary.
• Sport mode: Increases the general throttle responsiveness, leading to sporty and responsive acceleration.
• Custom mode: Enables the driving force to create a novel profile for the powertrain, chassis, and air-con features. When geared up with AVS, the suspension settings additionally will be modified.

DIRECT4 (Standard on TX 500h and TX 550h+)

Previously seen on the 2023 RX and 2023 RZ, DIRECT4 is Lexus’ all-wheel drive expertise. The system orchestrates a seamless, direct utility of drive pressure between the entrance and rear axles in milliseconds, thus enhancing dealing with, controllability, and really feel. Body motion can also be minimized for enhanced experience consolation.

With a rear eAxle, the 4 wheels intuitively shift drive pressure to ship direct and secure dealing with and might present as much as 80 % of energy to the rear wheels when wanted. DIRECT4 continually varies front-to-rear driving pressure distribution from 100:00 to twenty:80 (relying on scenario) to attain most grip, traction, and acceleration.

Trail Mode (Standard on TX 350 AWD, TX 500h, and TX 550h+)

Trail Mode supplies built-in management of the AWD, braking, and drive pressure to reduce wheel slippage when driving on moist or uneven highway surfaces.

Practical Elegance and Design

The 2024 TX was designed to offer purposeful options with out compromising the posh touches Lexus clients get pleasure from.

Exterior Features

As showcased with different latest Lexus automobiles, the TX’s entrance fascia has been redefined and proudly displays the brand new expression of Lexus design. The creation of the Lexus “Unified Spindle” pays tribute to Lexus’ present design language whereas including eye-catching and distinctive parts.

This smooth front-end was designed to prioritize aerodynamic efficiency and improve the car’s stability. The TX’s entrance spindle effectively regulates airflow whereas cooling its brakes and is optimized to decrease the coefficient of drag worth. Other aerodynamic parts embody airflow regulating fins, a roof spoiler, and rear mixture lamps.

At the rear of the TX, the flared fenders intensify the car’s extensive observe width and robust stance. The slim signature L-shaped mild bar lamp mirrors the trendy and resolute impression seen within the entrance, leading to a strong three-row silhouette.

With 20-inch wheels for Standard, Premium, and Luxury grades, the TX’s spectacular stance captivates at each angle. For those that need extra aptitude, 22-inch wheels can be found for the TX 350 Luxury grade and are available customary on the TX 550h+.

The F SPORT Performance grade sports activities an unique 22-inch aluminum alloy wheel design in a Gloss Black and Gray end. Additional unique exterior touches for this grade embody black roof rails, darkish chrome window trim, entrance fender badges, distinctive rear valance, satin silver entrance bumper molding, and, on F SPORT Performance Luxury, a panoramic moonroof.

Six distinctive exterior colours can be found for the 2024 TX, together with – for the primary time on any Lexus – Wind Chill Pearl and Celestial Silver Metallic. Additional colour choices embody Cloudburst Gray ¹, Caviar, Nightfall Mica, and Incognito (unique on the F SPORT Performance grade). Matador Red Mica shall be accessible at a later date.

¹Available for an extra $500 cost

Interior Features

Inside the TX, a serene inside area and cozy, quiet in-cabin ambiance allows passengers to unwind. All important controls and data (e.g., gauges, accessible Head-Up Display, meters, and many others.) are inside the driver’s attain and ahead sightline to instill confidence and management. The TX comes customary with a 7.0-inch multi-information show (MID), and a 12.3-inch MID is out there.

Whether a passenger prefers to take a seat within the entrance, the again, or someplace within the center, each seat within the TX has been crafted with the wants of Lexus clients in thoughts. The seats have been designed for accessibility, superior consolation, and wonderful holding functionality, even throughout the longest commutes or highway journeys.

Depending on grade, the second row is out there in two configurations: captain’s chairs or a 60:40 split-folding bench. If a car is supplied with captain’s chairs within the second row, heating and air flow come customary. Access to the third row is made simpler with a slide help walk-in mechanism. With a press of the swap on the seat shoulder, the seat tilts ahead and the slide help spring slides to fold the second-row seats. NuLuxe® artificial leather-based seat trim is customary on Standard, Premium, and F SPORT Performance Premium grades. F SPORT Performance Luxury comes customary with clean, leather-trimmed seating whereas the Luxury grade for TX 350 and TX 550h+ is roofed with semi-aniline leather-based trim.

Comprehensive utility and usefulness are supplied in each row, with a number of storage choices for quite a lot of objects and units. In the entrance seats, a dual-opening console lid supplies the driving force and front-seat passenger with the flexibility to open the left and proper sides independently. The cupholders, which might maintain numerous sizes of cups and bottles, are detachable to accommodate numerous utilization types. An accessible middle console is featured within the second row when geared up with captain’s chairs. This detachable semi-console field can be utilized to retailer small objects or a digital gadget resembling a pill. It may also accommodate cups or bottles by putting in the detachable cupholders.

With 20.2 cubic toes of cargo area supplied behind the third row, the TX ensures nothing needs to be left behind. When the accessible energy third-row seats are folded down, cargo capability will increase to 57.4 cubic toes. And, cargo capability will increase to a powerful 97 cubic toes when each the second and third row are folded down.

The 2024 TX shall be provided in three inside colour choices relying on grade: Peppercorn, Birch, and Black. Standard throughout all fashions is the Blackwood Trim ornamentation, which consists of ash wooden with wealthy, black woodgrain, making a dignified inside area.

An oblique illumination system resides seamlessly all through the cabin as an expression of omotenashi, the Japanese phrase for hospitality. Lighting from a large pallet of colours and themes will be chosen to greatest match a driver’s temper and vitality.

For F SPORT Performance Premium and F SPORT Performance Luxury, an unique steering wheel and meter reside in entrance of the driving force. The sporty cabin additionally consists of pedals and scuff plates trimmed with aluminum, a leather-trimmed gear shift knob, and seats with F SPORT badging.

Technology and Convenience Features

Lexus Interface with customary 14-inch touchscreen

A regular 14-inch, high-definition touchscreen supplies easy-to-use controls and clear info to the driving force and front-seat passenger. The glass screens make the most of a high-adhesion, anti-reflective coating to understand a vivid show. Menu operations are much like these discovered on smartphones and tablets. For extra ease of use by driver and entrance passenger, a middle knob positioned on the display screen’s backside edge controls energy on/off and quantity. 

Seven USB Ports

Ready to deal with all gadget charging wants, the TX is supplied with seven USB ports and three energy retailers, relying on grade. Up entrance, three USB Type-C ports are positioned on the decrease instrument panel with a normal wi-fi charger simply beneath. For second-row passengers, two USB Type-C ports are positioned on the backside rear of the entrance middle console. For third-row passengers, one USB Type-C port is positioned on each the proper and left facet of the seat.

Cloud Navigation*      

With a Drive Connect trial or subscription, this 100% cloud-capable system integrates with Google factors of curiosity (POI) information to offer quicker and extra up-to-date search outcomes, extra correct instructions, and alternate routes based mostly on present visitors situations. Offline mode is designed to detect a possible lack of sign and obtain relevant maps and providers upfront.

Intelligent Assistant*

With an lively Drive Connect trial or subscription, Intelligent Assistant gives comfort for friends. Designed with twin microphones, enhanced noise cancellation and seat detection capabilities for better voice-recognition accuracy, by merely saying “Hey Lexus,” accessible voice instructions can function sure inside facilities, resembling navigation, multimedia, and local weather management.

Digital Key*

With an lively Remote Connect subscription, friends can make the most of their appropriate smartphone as a car key by the Lexus app. The accessible Digital Key can enable for the management of door locks and allows extra usability when automotive sharing, throughout valet parking, or house supply of packages. The Digital Key will be shared with as much as seven extra friends, making a handy expertise for customers registered on the Lexus App.

Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto Compatibility

The Lexus TX options customary wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality, which allows customers to entry lots of their favourite apps and management menus through their most popular cellular gadget ecosystem. The wi-fi functionality permits for as much as 5 Bluetooth™ units to be registered to the system, with as much as two units related at anybody time.

Remote Connect*

With an lively Remote Connect trial or subscription, the Lexus app can be utilized to remotely lock or unlock the doorways, begin the car and regulate the local weather management, examine car well being, and extra.

Safety Connect*

Guests can use their as much as 10-year Lexus Safety Connect trial for entry to distinctive service in case of emergency/car theft.

Service Connect*

Available through the Lexus app, the as much as 10-year Service Connect trial can join a appropriate Lexus and supplier to offer detailed upkeep reminders and Vehicle Health Reports.

Head-Up Display (Available)

Essential info resembling a speedometer and shift place, and different info together with navigational instructions and the knowledge displayed throughout the usage of Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Tracing Assist, and Road Sign Assist, will be safely displayed in entrance of the driving force’s visual field. The show’s positioning will be linked to a driver’s seat place reminiscence operate.

Mark Levinson Surround Sound (Available)

The accessible 21-speaker Mark Levinson Premium Surround Sound tuned for the TX’s cabin delivers high-quality audio. The system incorporates Mark Levinson QLS (Quantum Logic Surround) sound expertise to offer stage-like, full-bodied, balanced tones to all passengers no matter seating place.

Advanced Park (Available)

The intuitive driver’s help system may help in numerous maneuvers, resembling when perpendicular parking/exiting and parallel parking/exiting. Four Parallel View Monitor (PVM) cameras and 12 ultrasonic sensors present visible information to assist the automated management of steering, accelerator, brake, and shift operations.

Digital Latch with Safe Exit Assist

TX adopts the Digital Latch system, first launched on the 2022 Lexus NX. When exiting the posh crossover, customary Digital Latch and Safe Exit Assist can detect a car or bicycle approaching from the rear and assist stop the occupant from opening the door if it senses hazard.

Traffic Jam Assist (Available)*

With an lively Drive Connect trial or subscription, this accessible expertise can monitor surrounding visitors in condensed, low-speed driving conditions on restricted entry highways and robotically transfer ahead and brake as wanted to maintain a set following distance behind the previous car. In addition to offering hands-free steering help, this technique is designed to robotically carry the car to an entire cease, then resume its path of journey as ahead visitors begins to maneuver.

*Available by subscription. 4G community dependent. See lexus.com/interface for particulars.

Lexus Safety System + 3.0

For added peace of thoughts, all TX fashions come customary with Lexus Safety System+ 3.0, an built-in suite of lively security gear and comfort options.

Pre-Collision System (PCS) with Pedestrian Detection – Designed to assist detect a car, pedestrian, or bicycle owner and supply an audio/visible ahead collision warning underneath sure circumstances. If the driving force doesn’t react, the system is designed to offer automated emergency braking at speeds between roughly 7-110 mph. PCS makes use of a digicam and millimeter-wave radar for enhanced efficiency and reliability.

• Risk Avoidance Emergency Steer Assist – Helps assist collision avoidance with sure detectable objects inside the lane by making use of mild braking and steering operation underneath sure daytime situations.
• Left Turn Oncoming Vehicle Detection/Braking – Designed to offer a warning and automated braking if the system determines a driver is popping left in entrance of an oncoming car in sure daytime situations.

All-speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) – An adaptive cruise management system meant for freeway use that makes use of radar and digicam expertise to assist preserve the car at a preset velocity and distance from automobiles forward, even in stop-and-go visitors. If the system detects the car getting nearer than the preset distance, it’s designed to robotically gradual the car — even to an entire cease. At freeway speeds, when the highway forward clears, the car returns to its preset velocity.

Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) – When DRCC is enabled and lane markers are detected, LTA makes use of the traces on the highway and/or previous automobiles to offer lively driving help and assist preserve the car centered in its lane.

Emergency Driving Stop System (EDSS) – If the system detects no driver enter for a while, audible warnings will alert the driving force. If no additional inputs are detected, EDSS brings the car to a gradual cease whereas protecting it safely in lane and hazard lights are activated to warn different highway customers. EDSS solely operates when driving on expressways with DRCC and LTA activated.

Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA) – When white/yellow lane markings or sure highway edge boundary traces are detected at speeds above 32 mph, LDA w/SA is designed to concern an audio/visible lane departure warning if an inadvertent lane departure is detected. If the driving force doesn’t take corrective motion, the system can also be designed to offer mild corrective steering for lane protecting help.

Road Sign Assist (RSA) – Using an clever digicam, RSA is designed to detect velocity restrict indicators, cease indicators, Do Not Enter indicators, yield indicators and sure warning indicators, and show an icon of the signal on the Multi-Information Display (MID).

Proactive Driving Assist (PDA) – When system working situations are met, utilizing the car’s digicam and radar, PDA supplies mild braking into curves or mild braking and/or steering to assist assist driving duties resembling distance management between the car and a previous car, pedestrian, or bicyclist.

The 2024 TX shall be completely assembled by Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana (TMMI), and is the primary Lexus car to be assembled there. The TX 350 and 500h are on sale now and the TX 550h+ is anticipated to go on sale at the start of 2024. Pricing for the TX 550h+ shall be accessible nearer to the on-sale date.