Everything’s Bigger in Lexus: Brand Teases All-New TX SUV

So far, all we know for certain about the all-new Lexus TX is that it has a roof and a name, but plenty of evidence exists to shape speculation on the upcoming SUV. The Toyota luxury brand’s lineup has a sizable hole where the BMW X7 and Mercedes-Benz GLS play, and the first teaser image suggests Lexus is looking to fill the space.

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Toyota recently unveiled the new Grand Highlander at the 2023 Chicago Auto Show, a stretched version of its family-friendly SUV. The Highlander has offered a third row for years, but it’s always been something of a compromise. Much of the Grand Highlander’s extra length is allotted to a more intentional back row designed for greater comfort in regular use for people out of preschool. Safe money would figure on the TX being a Grand Highlander for Lexus showrooms.

With Lexus’ focus on technology and efficiency, we wouldn’t be surprised to see it offer the Grand Highlander’s two powertrains: a 2.5-liter four-cylinder paired with two electric motors or a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder. Expect a raft of safety tech, such as automatic emergency braking, lane departure steering assist and road sign recognition to be available, as well.

Lexus sells two different three-row SUVs, but the GX 460 and LX 600 are both body-on-frame SUVs, which come with packaging and ride quality drawbacks. Given the GX is 14 years into its current generation, you might expect the TX to replace it, but Lexus might say buyers for full-frame SUVs are different. It remains to be seen what the TX will do to differentiate itself both in the market and within the Lexus lineup, but we’ll be sure to cover it when we find out. Stay tuned.

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