2024 Genesis GV70 vs 2024 Lexus TX

The 2024 Lexus TX was based on the Toyota Grand Highlander but distinguished itself as a luxury SUV. It presented an upscale appearance, especially with the Luxury trim's 22-inch silver wheels, enhancing its presence. The TX's styling was more conservative than other Lexus models, appealing to those who preferred a subtler design. The TX lineup included the TX 350, TX 500h F Sport Performance, and TX 550h+ plug-in hybrid, with prices ranging from $55,050 to $69,350. The TX 350, likely the most popular, featured a turbocharged four-cylinder engine with FWD or AWD options. The test model, priced at $67,869, included various packages and a dark Peppercorn interior, which felt too dark despite the panoramic sunroof. However, the interior was luxurious enough to bear the Lexus badge.

The 2024 Genesis GV70 stood out with its sleek design, featuring split headlights and a large grille for brand recognition. It was sleeker than the GV80 and avoided the quirkiness of the GV60. The GV70 balanced SUV presence with luxury style, surpassing competitors like the Audi Q5 and BMW X3 in finesse. The Electrified GV70 maintained the same styling as the gasoline model, with a unique grille housing the charge port. The interior was distinctive, with quilted Nappa leather and a panoramic sunroof. The dashboard had a rounded design, and the infotainment system featured a rotary controller, adding a unique touch to the luxury experience.

The 2024 Lexus TX 350 was equipped with a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, producing 275 horsepower and 317 pound-feet of torque. It accelerated to 60 mph in eight seconds, or 7.8 seconds with AWD. The performance was adequate, with a fuel economy rating of 23 mpg combined for the FWD model. During testing, it averaged 20.4 mpg. The AWD option, costing $1,600, offered better traction and slightly quicker acceleration. The TX 350's suspension provided a comfortable ride, with commendable body motion control and accurate steering. The interior remained quiet on highways, though the brake pedal felt too soft.

The 2024 Genesis GV70 offered a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 300 horsepower and 311 pound-feet of torque, and a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 with 375 hp and 391 lb-ft. Both engines came with an eight-speed automatic transmission and standard AWD. The Electrified GV70 featured electric motors producing 429 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque, with a Boost Mode offering 483 hp. The GV70's performance was competent but not sporty, with a suspension that crashed on bumps. The Electrified model, despite its weight, maintained similar handling to the gasoline version. It offered adjustable regenerative braking and a 236-mile range.

The 2024 Lexus TX addressed previous shortcomings in Lexus's three-row SUVs. It featured premium leather and suede upholstery, heated and ventilated seats, and a heated steering wheel. The second-row bench seat was standard, with optional captain’s chairs. The third-row seat was habitable for adults, offering better comfort than previous models. The TX provided 20.2 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row, expanding to 97 cubic feet with seats folded. However, second-row legroom was limited, affecting comfort when accommodating third-row passengers. Storage options were plentiful but lacked lining, potentially causing noise.

The 2024 Genesis GV70 offered competitive interior space, with slightly less headroom than some rivals but more front-seat legroom. It provided 28.9 cubic feet of cargo space with rear seats up, expanding to 56.9 cubic feet when folded. The Electrified GV70 had minimal impact on interior space despite housing a battery pack. The stylish interior design limited small-item storage, but included a phone storage nook and rear-seat climate controls. The Electrified model featured automatic side bolsters for front seats, enhancing support during acceleration or cornering.

The 2024 Lexus TX featured an optional Technology Package with a 12.3-inch digital panel, head-up display, digital rearview mirror, surround-view camera, and parking assist. However, the unmarked steering wheel controls and head-up display visibility issues were frustrating. The Lexus Interface infotainment system, with a 14-inch touchscreen, offered wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a digital assistant with natural voice recognition. The TX included free subscriptions to Service Connect and Safety Connect, and an optional 21-speaker Mark Levinson audio system.

The 2024 Genesis GV70's infotainment system, shared with Hyundai, was simpler than rivals but effective. It included a 14.5-inch touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Higher trims featured a 12.3-inch digital cluster with a 3D effect and a 12-inch head-up display. The touchscreen was intuitive, and the rotary controller offered a quality feel. Genesis included a fingerprint scanner for driver profiles and digital key functionality, allowing phone-based vehicle access.

The 2024 Lexus TX came with Lexus Safety System+ 3.0, including adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, and more. Proactive Drive Assist offered braking and steering assistance but was not transparent in operation. Additional features included blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and traffic jam assist. The system was generally smooth and effective, though it slowed too dramatically when other vehicles cut in.

The 2024 Genesis GV70 received the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award. NHTSA ratings included four-star frontal and rollover crash-test ratings for gasoline models, with a five-star overall rating for the 2023 model. Standard safety features included lane-keep assist, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and Highway Driving Assist. The Highway Driving Assist 2 system added lane-change capability and blind-spot monitoring. Genesis also offered a safe exit assist and a radar-based rear occupant alert system.