Efficient powertrain options
Practical interior layout
Comfortable ride
Dull styling & feel
Less exciting than GX
Too Highlander-like
Lexus’ TX Hybrid is a roomy, tech-packed luxury three-row SUV designed for practicality over flair. It stakes its claim as a sensible, well-equipped alternative in the brand’s lineup of family haulers.
For the moment, the TX Hybrid has but one direct luxury three-row hybrid SUV competitor, the Volvo XC90 plug-in hybrid. Lexus also offers a three-row hybrid in the LX lineup.
What’s New
Non–F Sport versions of the TX Hybrid add an available Matador Red Mica paint option, while the TX550h+ now comes standard with a panoramic glass roof. Third-row passengers also benefit from newly standard modular cupholders.
What We Think
The Lexus TX Hybrid checks all the right boxes for a family hauler—spacious, efficient, and comfortable—but it feels a bit anonymous. Competent as it is, there’s little personality here to spark excitement.
On the road, the TX Hybrid delivers adequate power and smooth manners without calling attention to itself. Fuel economy is solid, and ride comfort is right in line with what buyers expect from Lexus.
Inside, the packaging impresses. All three rows are roomy, the detachable cupholders and storage bins are clever, and the feature set feels generous for the price. As always, Lexus’ reputation for reliability adds peace of mind.
The problem is distinction. The TX Hybrid is so closely aligned with the Toyota Grand Highlander—right down to shared bodywork and hybrid hardware—that it risks blurring into its mainstream cousin.
Yes, the Lexus is more luxurious, but if pragmatism is all you’re after, the Toyota makes more sense. For those seeking a touch more personality and capability, the Volvo XC90 PHEV stands as the TX Hybrid’s only real rival.
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The TX is offered in two flavors of hybrid. Both are standard with all-wheel drive.
The TX500h features a 2.4-liter turbo-four and front and rear electric motors. Output measures a robust 366 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque, allowing the standard hybrid model to accelerate to 60 mph in a tidy 6.1 seconds in MotorTrend testing.
With the TX550h+ plug-in hybrid, Lexus employs a 3.6-liter V-6 and motors instead of a turbo-four. Adding more cylinders and displacement increases output to 404 hp. This allows the PHEV to sprint to 60 mph in 5.3 seconds.
In comparison, the Volvo XC90 T8 AWD PHEV features a 2.0-liter turbo-four gas engine, but it makes 455 hp, significantly more output than the Lexus. Volvo figures the SUV will accelerate to 60 mph in 5.0 seconds.
MPGs and Range
The TX500h, the standard hybrid, delivers 27/28 mpg and a total driving range of 462 miles. Step up to the TX550h+ plug-in hybrid and efficiency climbs to 76 mpg-e combined, with an estimated 450 miles of total range and 33 miles of EV-only driving.
By comparison, the Volvo XC90 PHEV matches that 33-mile electric range but trails in efficiency at 58 mpg-e. Thanks to a larger gas tank, however, the Volvo stretches its total range to 530 miles.
Safety Features
Standard driver assists include:
Automatic emergency braking
Emergency evasive steering assist
Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert
Cargo Space and Interior Room
The TX Hybrid offers plenty of room for passengers and cargo. Third-row access is easy, though the space is still best suited for kids. Every model comes in a six-seat layout with second-row captain’s chairs.
Legroom (first/second/third rows)
2026 Lexus TX Hybrid: 41.7/39.5/33.5 inches
2025 Volvo XC90: 40.9/37.0/31.9 inches
Cargo Space (behind third/second/first rows)
2026 Lexus TX Hybrid: 20.2/57.4/97.0 cubic feet
2025 Volvo XC90: 12.6/35.6/65.5 cubic feet
TechnologyInfotainment
Every TX Hybrid comes standard with a 12.3-inch driver display and a 14.0-inch touchscreen featuring wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Seven USB ports and a wireless phone charger keep everyone’s devices charged up.
Sound System
A 12-speaker audio setup is standard, with a premium 21-speaker Mark Levinson system available for those who want top-tier sound quality.
Available Upgrades
The TX Hybrid can be equipped with a wide range of extras. Highlights include ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, a digital key, head-up display, digital rearview mirror, 360-degree camera, and parking sensors.
ValueStandard Features
Every TX Hybrid combines strong performance with excellent fuel economy. Cabin space is generous, and standard features include heated front seats, ambient lighting, power-folding mirrors, and a hands-free liftgate. F Sport models go further with a standard adaptive suspension, making the TX Hybrid well-equipped right out of the gate.
Recommended Trim
The TX500h strikes the best balance in the lineup, pairing good performance with excellent fuel economy. It comes standard with all-wheel drive for added confidence and includes a generous mix of tech and comfort features, from heated seats to advanced driver assists. Spacious and family-friendly, it feels more premium than the gas base model while avoiding the higher cost of the plug-in 550h+.