The identify Lexus TX seems like an tackle you forgot to position a comma in. Individuals have additionally been calling it a Lexus Texas, which sounds just like the identify of an grownup movie actress. However I additionally suppose the Lexus Texas 550h+ is much more memorable, which is sweet, for the reason that TX is likely one of the least distinctive Lexus ever made. It truly is only a Toyota Grand Highlander with fairly paint, fancier inside trappings, further options and a few distinctive powertrain choices. Solely previous-generation Lexus LX fashions (fancy Land Cruiser) have undergone a much less substantial transformation from Toyota to Lexus.
What does this must do with cargo capability and baggage testing? Effectively, the Toyota Grand Highlander is our present three-row crossover baggage take a look at champion. It has 20.6 cubic-feet of area behind its third-row, and never surprisingly, the TX is nearly precisely the identical at 20.2. And, by the way in which, that goes for each model, together with this TX 550h+ plug-in hybrid. If the Grand Highlander is the perfect non-luxury three-row crossover I’ve examined, the TX ought to completely smoke the posh discipline since they by and huge have significantly much less cargo area behind their third rows. Admittedly, I have never examined lots of these, however the perfect end result I’ve seen to date is the Volvo XC90 (15.8 cubic-feet), and the phase’s earlier on-paper greatest was the Lincoln Aviator at 18.3.
However let’s examine if these numbers match actuality. Is all the pieces actually greater in Texas? Sorry, pun unavoidable.
Here is the cargo space. I took the Grand Highlander pics at a distinct angle due to lighting situations, however belief me, it seems the identical.
Just like the Grand Highlander, the TX does NOT have underfloor storage that may contribute to its luggage-carrying capabilities. That is the primary purpose why the Grand Highlander’s end result was so spectacular. I additionally just like the cargo cowl can match beneath right here.
Oh, and the TX has a helpful hook on a string that may prop up the ground. Until I completely missed it, the Grand Highlander doesn’t have that. So, to replace: fairly paint, fancier inside trappings, further options, some distinctive powertrain choices and hook on a string.
Let’s get to the luggage. As with each Baggage Take a look at, I exploit two midsize curler suitcases that might have to be checked in on the airport (26 inches lengthy, 16 vast, 11 deep), two roll-aboard suitcases that simply barely match within the overhead (24L x 15W x 10D), and one smaller roll-aboard that matches simply (23L x 15W x 10D). I additionally embody my spouse’s fancy in a single day bag simply to spruce issues up a bit (21L x 12W x 12D).
Um, positive seems the identical to me! In case it is not apparent, the silver automotive is the TX and the blue one is the Grand Highlander (henceforth TGH ‘trigger I am bored with typing Grand Highlander).
To reiterate my discovering from the TGH, that is an unimaginable end result for a three-row automobile. These are my two greatest luggage on the underside, indicating this area is greater than each three-row crossover I’ve examined. And I am unable to be 100% positive, but it surely does appear that even the Tahoe and Expedition cannot do that. The Jeep Grand Wagoneer does, nevertheless. The XC90s and Cadillac XT6s of the world? Ha!
Clearly, that is not all my luggage, let’s examine if all the pieces can match because it so surprisingly did within the TGH.
Sure! All the luggage match behind the raised third-row, which signifies that the TX does certainly smoke the posh discipline and higher the non-luxury discipline, albeit by a smaller margin.
BUT …
… the luggage do not match as effectively. You possibly can see how a lot they lean out, and may type of see how shut they’re to the glass. The liftgate nonetheless closed, although, and the luggage weren’t squished.
I assume what we’re seeing right here is that 0.4 cubic-foot distinction between the TGH and the TX.
Additionally, I have to level out that the stacked luggage are sufficiently prevented from flying ahead and nonetheless enable for adequate rear visibility. The TX, just like the TGH I examined, has a digital rearview mirror which renders the visibility concern moot anyway.
So there you go. The Lexus Texas has by far probably the most cargo area behind its third row than any luxurious three-row crossover I’ve examined. It additionally did higher than the Ford Expedition and Chevy Tahoe, so subsequently the Lincoln Navigator and Cadillac Escalade. The Jeep Grand Wagoneer continues to be higher, as are the extended-length variations of these full-sizers, so the TX cannot fairly declare “greatest luxurious three-row SUV, interval” standing. Oh effectively, nonetheless spectacular.
So whereas the TX is probably not probably the most authentic Lexus of all time, there isn’t a denying the area benefits it enjoys due to its shared DNA. The third-row is relatively giant for luxurious three-row crossovers, too, in case you have been questioning.
