The Lexus TX 500h Redesigns A Controversial Feature—And Adds A Third Row | Cars & Bikes | Forbes

When the Lexus TX made its national debut last fall it arrived to applause and rave reviews. In need of a true family-sized three-row SUV with an adult-sized third row that’s easy to access and with thoughtful appointments like lots of USB ports, as well as luxury staples such as power seats upholstered in leather, the TX filled a void in the Lexus lineup and tightened the competition in this very profitable segment.

But it’s not just a fuel efficient hybrid. Lexus took the opportunity to pair its hybrid technology with a turbo 4-cylinder engine to generate 366 hp, enough to earn the F Sport badge, as well as F Sport suspension, rear wheel steering, all wheel drive and F Sport design details.

The Lexus TX 500h, priced at $72,650, features nearly everything Lexus offers: all wheel drive, a panoramic sunroof, leather seating with heated and vented front seats, second row captains chairs, customizable ambient lighting, 22” wheels, electric-powered doors that open with the tap of a button sporty interior details.

Lexus worked hard to retool the look of the TX to deliver a more cohesive, less controversial look inside and out. On the exterior it carries a softened front grille that is more body-colored metal than angular chrome; on the rear a lighted tail bar spans the tailgate as a stage for the Lexus name. Softened corners front and back create an illusion of a smaller frame; it’s a surprise to discover how spacious it is inside.

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