The 2026 Lexus TX 500h F Sport Performance. Photo: Lexus USA Newsroom.
2026 Lexus TX 500h F Sport Performance: Edison Buyers Guide
Quick Answer: The 2026 TX 500h F Sport Performance
The TX 500h F Sport Performance is the turbo-hybrid step up from the gas TX 350 — a 2.4-liter turbo four paired with a hybrid system for 366 total system horsepower and 406 lb-ft of combined torque, routed through a 6-speed automatic unique to this powertrain. All-wheel drive is standard; there's no front-wheel-drive option. Two grades: Premium at $70,460 MSRP and Luxury at $73,610, before the $1,550 destination charge. EPA-estimated fuel economy is 27 mpg combined (27 city / 28 highway) — a meaningful jump over the gas TX 350's 23 mpg despite the extra power. Like every non-Standard TX 350 grade, seating drops to 6 with standard 2nd-row captain's chairs.
More power and better mileage, at the same time
The TX 500h's turbo-hybrid system starts from the same basic 2.4-liter turbo-four architecture as the TX 350, then adds a hybrid system on top — the result is 366 total system horsepower and 406 lb-ft of combined torque, a jump of 91 horsepower over the gas TX 350's 275. What's less intuitive is that fuel economy improves at the same time: 27 mpg combined versus 23 for the TX 350, because the hybrid system recovers energy under braking and can run the electric motor alone at low speeds and light throttle. The 6-speed automatic paired with this powertrain is unique to the 500h — the TX 350 uses an 8-speed, and the TX 550h+ uses a CVT, so all three TX powertrains actually use three different transmission types.
Two grades, both AWD-only
Premium, at $70,460 MSRP, is the entry point for the turbo-hybrid — it carries F Sport Performance styling and suspension tuning as standard, along with 2nd-row captain's chairs (6-passenger seating). Luxury, at $73,610, brings the same content parity the TX 350's Luxury grade offers — semi-aniline leather trim, an available panorama glass roof, available Mark Levinson premium audio — layered on top of the F Sport Performance hardware rather than replacing it. Unlike the TX 350, there's no FWD option on either 500h grade; the hybrid system is AWD-standard across the board.
What "F Sport Performance" means here, versus F Sport Handling
It's easy to confuse this grade's name with the gas-only TX 350 F Sport Handling, and they do share some styling DNA, but the powertrains are what actually separates them. F Sport Handling keeps the TX 350's 275-hp turbo four and focuses entirely on chassis tuning. F Sport Performance is a different, more powerful engine altogether — the "Performance" in the name isn't marketing embellishment, it's describing 91 more horsepower than the Handling grade offers. If outright power is what you're shopping for, the 500h is the one to test drive; if you want F Sport chassis feel without the hybrid complexity, Handling is the simpler, less expensive path there.
What buyers say
Reviews naming the TX 500h specifically at Lexus of Edison tend to come from buyers who cross-shopped it directly against German performance SUVs before deciding. The dealership's broader TX review pattern — unhurried sales process, consultants who explain the tradeoffs rather than pushing a single grade — holds for 500h buyers too. Zhamso B., who compared TX grades with consultant Sai Henry Li before settling on his final choice, summed up the experience: "The entire process was smooth, transparent, and completely stress-free... he focused on helping me find the best possible deal and made sure everything was handled efficiently." Buyers weighing the 500h against the plug-in TX 550h+ are encouraged to test-drive both back to back at Lexus of Edison — the power delivery character is genuinely different between a turbo-hybrid and a plug-in hybrid, in ways that are hard to judge from spec sheets.
Frequently asked questions
How much horsepower does the 2026 TX 500h have?
366 total system horsepower and 406 lb-ft of combined torque, from a turbo-hybrid system built around the same 2.4-liter turbo four used in the gas TX 350, plus the hybrid components.
Is the TX 500h available with front-wheel drive?
No. Both TX 500h grades — Premium and Luxury — are all-wheel drive only. There's no FWD option on this powertrain, unlike the gas TX 350.
How much is a 2026 Lexus TX 500h?
MSRP starts at $70,460 for the Premium grade and runs to $73,610 for Luxury, before the $1,550 destination charge, options, and New Jersey tax and fees.
What's the difference between TX 500h F Sport Performance and TX 350 F Sport Handling?
The engine. F Sport Handling uses the gas TX 350's 275-hp turbo four with upgraded chassis hardware. F Sport Performance is a genuinely more powerful turbo-hybrid system at 366 total system horsepower — 91 more than Handling — on top of similar F Sport styling cues.
Next step
Compare against the gas TX 350 or the plug-in TX 550h+, or see the full pricing picture including New Jersey tax in the pricing & leasing guide.
MSRP figures exclude the $1,550 destination charge plus taxes, title, registration, and dealer-installed options; the dealer sets the actual selling price. Fuel-economy figures are EPA estimates and real-world results will differ. Equipment and availability can change; confirm current specs with Lexus of Edison. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of Lexus of Edison.