2024 LEXUS TX 500H F SPORT PERFORMANCE LUXURY AWD - POV NIGHT DRIVING IMPRESSIONS

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The 2024 Lexus TX 500h F Sport Performance offers a compelling blend of luxury, space, and dynamic driving for a three-row SUV, particularly excelling over its Toyota Grand Highlander counterpart. The reviewer highlights its comfortable and spacious interior, capable hybrid powertrain delivering immediate torque, and surprisingly athletic handling, enhanced by rear-wheel steering. The F Sport trim's adaptive dampers and refined suspension provide a pleasurable, quiet ride, even on larger wheels. However, the review points out significant drawbacks, including distracting and laggy steering wheel controls, inconsistent interior build quality with rattles and loose buttons, and disappointing real-world fuel economy (averaging 21 MPG in mild weather, below EPA estimates). While praised for its spaciousness and driving dynamics, the reviewer suggests the Grand Highlander might be a more sensible choice for most buyers due to cost savings and fewer ergonomic frustrations, reserving the TX 500h for those prioritizing Lexus refinement and driving enjoyment despite its premium price and minor flaws.