Last Updated on 04/11/2025 by Raj

Lexus TX 350 F SPORT

Enter the all-new 2026 Lexus TX 350 F SPORT — a luxurious 3-row SUV that fuses precision, passion, and performance with genuine Japanese soul.

A Quiet Revolution in Motion

It starts with a whisper.

Not the growl of a V8 or the bark of exhaust, but the gentle thrum of a smooth-tuned 2.4-liter turbo, hugging the road beneath layers of Lexus polish. The 2026 Lexus TX 350 F SPORT does not boast its arrival — it glides into sight, unapologetic in its subtlety.

For decades, Lexus has mastered the art of quiet confidence. When it launched in America in 1989, it didn’t attempt to out-german the Germans at their own game — it created its own. The LS sedan established the tone: fanatically crafted, bulletproof solid, and a type of luxury that spoke in hushed tones, “I’ve arrived — but I don’t need to prove it.”

Flash-forward thirty years, and the TX carries that philosophy forward in SUV guise. For today’s families living between boardroom meetings and mountain retreats, the TX 350 F SPORT is the most balanced expression of Lexus’ new character — athletic, aspirational, yet still unmistakably Lexus.

The Design Language — Sculpted Confidence

Before you’ve even reached for the door handle, the TX 350 F SPORT is making its presence known. Its posture is wide, bold, and self-assured — less “look at me,” more “I fit here.” The spindle grille signature has been refined, now more streamlined and sophisticated, set off by thin LED headlamps that mirror the gaze of a hunting falcon’s eyes.

The body curves sweep continuously from front to back, speaking of motion even when standing still. It’s muscular without being belligerent — a design equilibrium Lexus has perfected. The 22-inch split-five-spoke alloy wheels (exclusive to the F SPORT Handling model) shine like polished obsidian in the sun, while the discreet black accents and dark chrome trim serve as reminders that this is not the suburban family hauler — it’s something more pointed.

In a world of SUVs fixated on angles and aggression, the TX 350 F SPORT selects refinement as its weapon of choice.

Within the Lexus Sanctuary

Pull open the door, and time stands still.

The cabin welcomes you not with digital mayhem, but with harmony — a union of textures, tones, and tactile delight that renders even a cursory trip to the grocery store into a ceremonial experience. Lexus refers to its design language as “Omotenashi,” a Japanese phrase for “to anticipate your needs before you ask.” And you sense it everywhere.

Each button feels substantial. Each surface is considered.

The perforated leather sport seats cling to your body just tightly enough, providing the sort of ergonomic heaven that turns 300-mile jaunts into meditations. The dash is upholstered in sumptuous materials, stitching immaculately uniform — the sort of detail that you only appreciate when it’s absent elsewhere.

Front and center is a 14-inch high-definition touchscreen, not a distraction machine, but a command center. The new Lexus Interface system is sharp, voice-responsive, and blissfully lag-free. Just say, “Hey Lexus, I’m cold,” and it adjusts your temperature — a digital butler that never gets your name wrong.

The captain’s chairs in the second row are thrones, complete with individual armrests and warming seats. The third row? Remarkably adult-friendly — Lexus lengthened the wheelbase on purpose to ensure the TX could seat six people in real comfort, not merely “technically” accommodate them.

Ambient lighting, an optional 21-speaker Mark Levinson premium audio system, and near-silent insulation turn this SUV more serene than many living rooms.

Performance — Grace with a Pulse

Let’s get that out of the way: the TX 350 F SPORT is no drag-strip star. It’s a real-world star — an SUV designed to make every drive exciting without making your passengers green.

The 2.4-liter turbocharged inline-4 under the hood is good for 275 horsepower and 317 lb-ft of torque, paired with a silky 8-speed automatic transmission. It’s speedy without being crazy, frugal without being boring. Lexus engineers prioritized less overt power and more sense — the effortless transition of torque, the instant response of the throttle, the composure in turns.

The Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) — found only on the F SPORT Handling model — continuously varies damping in a matter of milliseconds, sensing the road and your desires. In Sport+ mode, the body firming up, the steering becoming sharper, and the SUV migrating from calm cruiser to assertive grand tourer. Then shift to Comfort and it floats over pavement like silk on glass.

0–60 mph in just under 7 seconds, but that figure doesn’t do it justice. What does is the way it does it — without drama, without hesitation, with consummately calibrated forward thrust.

Safety — Lexus’ Invisible Shield

Luxury isn’t leather and chrome — it’s having your peace of mind.

And Lexus doesn’t take that lightly.

The TX 350 F SPORT features Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 as standard equipment, an arsenal of intelligent systems operating behind the scenes. From Pre-Collision Detection with cyclist and pedestrian detection to Dynamic Radar Cruise Control that slows and speeds in traffic, it’s like having a pilot who never gets tired.

Lane Tracing Assist will keep you in the middle even through gentle curves, and Proactive Driving Assist works with sensors to sense when you’re likely to brake or steer before you do. Toss in Blind Spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, and a 360-degree camera, and you have an SUV that essentially eliminates surprises.

It's the sort of safety net you never consider — until you really need it.

Capability — A Lexus for Every Lifestyle

Luxury SUVs tend to forget that they’re still utility vehicles at heart. The TX doesn’t.

Based on the GA-K platform that’s also shared with the RX and Highlander, it mixes sedan-like quickness with SUV practicality.

With optional all-wheel drive, it navigates rain-slick highways and gravel roads with serene confidence. The chassis tuning provides a balance — firm but compliant, planted but elegant. Its 5,000-pound towing capacity allows you to tow a small boat or trailer without sweating.

It’s not designed for rock crawling, but that’s beside the point. This is a crossover for individuals who desire one automobile to perform everything — commute, travel, haul, impress, and relax.

Pricing and Availability

In the United States, the 2026 Lexus TX 350 lineup starts around $57,000, but the F SPORT Handling AWD — the star of the show — begins closer to $66,360. Throw in a few indulgences like the Mark Levinson audio package, panoramic sunroof, and Luxury Package, and you’ll crest the $70,000 mark.

Early 2026 deliveries are anticipated, with North American production already begun. Strong early demand has been reported by Lexus retailers, particularly among past RX owners who want to upgrade in size without leaping to the LX’s mass and cost.

Pros and Cons

Pros:

Unsurpassed cabin workmanship and materials

Excellent ride quality with F SPORT tuning

Comfort and agility well-balanced

Highly advanced safety tech

Lexus reliability and resale stability

Cons:

Fuel efficiency (≈23 mpg) might be improved

Top-of-the-line trims may become expensive

Third row suitable only for kids or shorter adults

The Final Verdict — Elegance in Motion

There’s a reason why the TX 350 F SPORT does not feel like every other luxury SUV. It does not emulate the Germans or try to outmuscle the Americans. It is proud enough to be Lexus — calm, smart, and unassumingly charismatic.

To drive it is less about controlling a machine and more about having one on. It goes with you, not against you. It’s for the executive who needn’t prove success, the family that values quiet over bling, and the enthusiast who still seeks delight in the drive.

In a world of blaring extravagance, the 2026 Lexus TX 350 F SPORT serves as a reminder that sometimes the most poignant statement is silence.