2025 Lexus TX 500h F Sport Handling: Three rows, Zero compromises

Lexus has made a name for itself when it comes to providing three-row luxury in the Philippines.

- ULYSSES ANG

Lexus has made a name for itself when it comes to providing three-row luxury in the Philippines. Although they started with solid sedan offerings like the Lexus IS, ES, and LS, their sales really rocketed with the introduction of their SUV line-up, and of course, the Lexus LM. Now, as they have the widest breadth of three-row luxury offerings, it begs the question: is there room for yet another one?

The TX is the newest nameplate in Lexus's stable and with that, it doesn't carry as much gravitas as the GX or LX. However, from a product standpoint, it's hard to underscore the importance of the Lexus TX in filling a gap in the line-up by offering uncompromised seating for up to seven adults. Although the GX and LX do come with three rows of seats too, both pale in comparison to the TX's capability of ferrying people in utmost luxury and comfort.

Everything starts out with its generous dimensions. Built on the unibody TNGA GA-K platform, the Lexus TX measures in at 5,167 mm in length and 1,990 mm in width making it longer and wider than the GX, LX, and even, surprisingly, the LM.

With a design dictated more by function than form, Lexus has, at least, managed to pepper it with some of their more recognizable aesthetic cues. Lexus calls this approach the "Unified Spindle" design and fans of the brand will quickly see hints of the LBX and RZ in here. The rear though is where the TX really shines as the wide haunches and planted stance make it downright regal. And while it's hard to "sportify" a family-oriented SUV, Lexus has done that successfully with the matte black 22-inch wheels and this optional Incognito color.