I am currently driving 2024 TX350 and love the smoothness and large cargo capacity. For some reasons, to trade-in and get a new car at Lexus is the option for me. My question now is to get an exact model Tx350 premium or switch to the TX500h.

I had a quick test drive yesterday, but I forgot to pay attention to which mode "eco. normal sport" i was driving. I feel a bit bumpier with 500h, also the driver seat is very hard/stiff, and no moonroof. the sterring wheel is a bit thick (i am women).

I have read through many posts and would like to seek opinions:
1. some owner complained that you need to wait ~ 20min in the gas station for "ready to re-fuel", is that true? If so, i will pass
2. the seat is very uncomfortable, will it get better over time? the dealer said so, but I doubt
3. many mentioned it may shudder sometimes, is it only to the hybrid model?

The dealer gave a good deal if i go for the hybrid. i do not really like white exterior (mine is black). I would appreciate it very much if you could share some thougths.

best!

 

IMO, I think the TX350 has enough power and is quite smooth. If you want better handling as in the TX500h perf, you will have the advantage of rear wheel steering.

1. I don't have any problems re-fueling. I mostly use Costco gas mostly.

2. Check out the F sport seats, initially I had hesitation but after testing driving a few F Sports, I learned to adapt to it nowadays. Try to seat in the F Sport seats for 20-30mins at a dealer before you decide.

3. I didn't experience this issue on mine but I don't have 700 miles on it. I did get my shifter assembly changes since the shifter made a bad click everytime and now after that fix, it's smooth as butter when shifting. (very happy with the fix by my dealer).

I have a 2026 TX 500h F Sport premium (didn't go all the way to the luxury one given we didn't need the pano roof and nicer leather seats or the digital rearview mirror).

I negotiated with 2 dealer and got an awesome dealer as well.

Where you are located? Prices differs in different regions.

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