The 2026 Lexus TX 350 Premium. Photo: Lexus USA Newsroom.

2026 Lexus TX 350: Edison Buyers Guide

The engine and the drivetrain choice

Every TX 350 grade shares the same 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder — 275 horsepower, 317 lb-ft of torque, an 8-speed Direct Shift automatic transmission. It's the same basic engine family the turbo-hybrid TX 500h builds on, just without the hybrid system attached, which is why the two powertrains feel more related than their horsepower numbers suggest. Front-wheel drive is the standard configuration at every TX 350 grade; all-wheel drive is an option that costs $1,400 more at Standard and $1,600 more at Premium and Luxury. For most Edison-area driving that stays on cleared roads, FWD is a real choice, not a compromise — it's also the more efficient of the two, at 23 mpg combined versus 23 mpg combined for AWD but with a slightly different city/highway split (21/27 FWD versus 20/26 AWD). The case for AWD is the same one it's always been in this climate: a genuine winter storm, an unplowed driveway, or a Route 1 on-ramp that hasn't seen a plow yet.

The three grades

Standard opens the range at $57,140 (FWD) or $58,540 (AWD) with 7-passenger seating (2nd-row bench), a 12.3-inch touchscreen, tri-zone automatic climate control, a power tailgate, and Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 standard — the full active-safety suite (pre-collision detection, adaptive cruise, lane tracing assist) that's now included on every grade for 2026, not held back as an upsell. Premium ($59,740 / $61,340) adds a power moonroof, heated front seats, upgraded seat trim, auto-dimming heated power mirrors, and second-row sunshades. Luxury ($62,090 / $63,690) steps up to semi-aniline leather trim, heated and ventilated front seats, an available panorama glass roof, available Mark Levinson premium audio, and a power-folding third row — Luxury is also where second-row captain's chairs become available as an option, if you'd rather trade the 7th seat for two more comfortable middle-row chairs.

What you get for the money, compared to other TX powertrains

Against the TX 500h F Sport Performance, the TX 350 gives up 91 horsepower and roughly 4 mpg combined but costs $13,320 less at the entry point (Standard FWD versus 500h Premium) and keeps the 7-passenger bench seat that every 500h grade replaces with captain's chairs. Against the TX 350 F Sport Handling, the difference is chassis hardware, not the engine — Handling uses the identical 275-hp turbo four but adds Adaptive Variable Suspension and F Sport-tuned steering, for a price that lands above TX 350 Luxury.

What buyers say

Wheel and brake detail on the TX 350. Photo: Lexus USA Newsroom.

The TX 350 has generated some of the most detailed reviews at Lexus of Edison, in part because it's the volume grade of a still-new nameplate. Camille M. wrote after her purchase: "I want to thank Dale Johnson for his great help in getting me into my tx350 my experience was great as usual lexus of edison has been the best thank you to all you are the best dealer." Kathryn C. drove from Alabama for hers, after calling every Lexus store in the country first: "As far as inventory...Edison is THE dealership to visit... Lexus of Edison, was the ONLY dealership that offered everything I was looking for in my new 2024 Lexus TX!" She specifically credited consultant Stefani Pena for the out-of-state process. Not every review is glowing — a handful mention slower financing paperwork on high-demand TX orders during peak allocation periods — but the sales-experience quotes above are representative of the majority pattern in Lexus of Edison's TX reviews.

Frequently asked questions

Is Lexus changing the TX 350 for 2026?

Not in a redesign sense — Lexus calls the changes "small spec enhancements." The real news for every TX 350 grade is Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 now standard, six modular rear cupholders on captain's-chair configurations, and Matador Red Mica joining the exterior color palette.

How much is a 2026 Lexus TX 350?

MSRP starts at $57,140 for the front-wheel-drive Standard grade and runs to $63,690 for an all-wheel-drive Luxury, before the $1,550 destination charge, options, and New Jersey tax and fees. All-wheel drive adds $1,400 at Standard and $1,600 at Premium and Luxury.

How much can a 2026 TX 350 tow?

The TX 350 is rated to tow up to 5,000 pounds when properly equipped — the same rating as the TX 500h. The plug-in TX 550h+ is not rated for towing, so if towing matters to you, it rules out that powertrain specifically.

Does the TX 350 need premium gas?

Lexus recommends premium unleaded for the turbocharged 2.4-liter engine used across the TX 350 lineup. Confirm the exact fuel recommendation printed on your specific vehicle's window sticker before fueling up.

Next step

Compare the TX 350 against the chassis-focused F Sport Handling grade or the turbo-hybrid TX 500h, or see how New Jersey taxes and current lease offers apply in the pricing & leasing guide.