Anonymous wrote:I think it makes sense from a “lineup” perspective.
I own 6 Lexus - two RX, two GX, and two LX.
The RX is somewhat small and so is the GX.
The LX is a nice but the cost is prohibitive for most.
The Highlander has gotten bigger over the years - it doesn’t have the truck on frame attributes of the GX and LX but it is now a decent size.
I think the TX will sell well.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Looks like they are trying to go head to head with the Palisade.
Starting at $55K
https://www.lexus.com/models/TX
Most car experts are already calling the Mazda CX90 and Lexus TX Palisade and Telluride killers. As great as the Telluride and Palisade are, they now that to play catch up with the newer hybrid engines putting out 340+hp, with bigger third row seating etc... But I still think the Palisade and Telluride are far better bang for your buck
CX90 is WAY smaller than Palisade/Telluride. Not comfortable for tall drivers either. Its stylish and I really wanted to like it, but totally impractical as a 7 seater car unless you are a family of short people.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Looks like they are trying to go head to head with the Palisade.
Starting at $55K
https://www.lexus.com/models/TX
Most car experts are already calling the Mazda CX90 and Lexus TX Palisade and Telluride killers. As great as the Telluride and Palisade are, they now that to play catch up with the newer hybrid engines putting out 340+hp, with bigger third row seating etc... But I still think the Palisade and Telluride are far better bang for your buck
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:As far as (legit) three row SUV's go, I think it looks nice. But Lexus has screwed themselves because the upper level trim models of the TX with the higher horsepower, only seat SIX! as the third row only has two seat belts. If I am going to get such a large yet still mid-size SUV than I would expect being able to carpool with my kids teamates etc. It's basically an SUV for those who don't want a minivan, but they didn't even get that right by making the third row a two seater. At least the cheaper Toyota Grand Highlander with the same MAX Hybrid engine can fit 3 in the third row.
But if you have teens, you're not sticking 3 in a 3rd row unless you're going for the massive SUVs (eg, Chevy Suburban). I prefer the two seats in the 3rd row that can fit actual teenagers or (smaller) adults.
Also, what are you talking about "only seating 6"? The 2nd row comes standard with 3 seats. It's a 7 person vehicle.
Anonymous wrote:As far as (legit) three row SUV's go, I think it looks nice. But Lexus has screwed themselves because the upper level trim models of the TX with the higher horsepower, only seat SIX! as the third row only has two seat belts. If I am going to get such a large yet still mid-size SUV than I would expect being able to carpool with my kids teamates etc. It's basically an SUV for those who don't want a minivan, but they didn't even get that right by making the third row a two seater. At least the cheaper Toyota Grand Highlander with the same MAX Hybrid engine can fit 3 in the third row.
Anonymous wrote:Looks like they are trying to go head to head with the Palisade.
Starting at $55K
https://www.lexus.com/models/TX