What the Class IV Towing Hitch Adds to a 2026 Lexus TX’s Rating

Towing a trailer, camper, or boat changes how you shop an SUV. If you are looking at the 2026 Lexus TX and wondering whether the Class IV towing hitch package is worth adding, this FAQ walks through what it actually does, which trims offer it, and what to check before you hook up a trailer in Ontario.

What Does the Class IV Towing Hitch Package Actually Add?

The towing hitch package adds a Class IV Towing Receiver hitch along with the physical tow hitch hardware. Both the TX 350 and TX 500h are engineered for a 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg) towing rating, so the hitch package is what lets you use that rating rather than what creates it.

On the TX 500h F SPORT Performance 3, the hitch-equipped configuration also carries the trim’s full equipment set, including Front Cross Traffic Alert and a Driver Monitor Camera. These come with that trim level rather than from the hitch itself.

Which TX Trims Can Be Ordered With the Towing Hitch?

Three configurations offer the towing hitch: the TX 350 F SPORT 3, the TX 500h F SPORT Performance 2, and the TX 500h F SPORT Performance 3. Each can be ordered with the towing hitch added to the base trim.

That means Ontario shoppers have a choice between the gas-powered TX 350 and the hybrid TX 500h, both of which reach hitch-equipped configurations only through an F SPORT trim.

How Much Can the TX 350 and TX 500h Tow?

Both the TX 350 and TX 500h are rated to tow 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg) once the hitch is fitted. The gas TX 350 makes 275 hp and 317 lb-ft of torque from its 2.4 L turbocharged four-cylinder, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission with sequential shift mode.

The hybrid TX 500h uses the same 2.4 L turbocharged four-cylinder architecture but adds Lexus Hybrid Drive, producing 366 hp and 409 lb-ft of torque through a 6-speed automatic with sequential shift mode. The extra torque is available lower in the rev range, which matters more when a loaded trailer is pulling back.

What Should Ontario Towing Shoppers Check Before Hitching Up?

Before towing anything, confirm the vehicle and trailer are actually compatible, hitched correctly, and loaded within the limits your Owner’s Manual specifies. The maximum you can tow depends on curb weight plus the total weight of cargo, occupants, and any added equipment, not just the headline 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg) figure.

Payload matters here too. The TX 350 carries a payload rating of 1,444 lbs (655 kg), while the TX 500h’s is 1,367 lbs (620 kg). Passengers, cargo, and hitch hardware all draw from that number before a trailer tongue weight is added.

Weighing the vehicle without passengers or cargo is the only reliable way to know its exact curb weight, which is the starting point for figuring out what you can safely add.

Does Adding a Hitch Affect the Power Back Door or Rear Sensors?

Installing a tow hitch receiver near the rear bumper may require disabling or removing the kick sensor used for hands-free power back door operation. The sensor’s operation setting should be turned off once the hitch is installed, since the added hardware sits close to where that sensor reads.

This is worth asking about directly when ordering a hitch-equipped TX, since it changes how the power back door behaves day to day, not just when a trailer is attached.

Which Cabin Features Make Longer Tow Trips Easier?

The TX pairs its towing hardware with a 14-inch touchscreen running the Lexus Interface system, with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. A digital display rear view mirror helps maintain visibility when a trailer blocks the conventional sightline.

On the TX 350 F SPORT 3 and TX 500h F SPORT Performance 3, a head-up display and Panoramic View Monitor are standard, giving a wider view around the vehicle when maneuvering with a trailer attached. Advanced Park is standard on the TX 500h F SPORT Performance 3.

• 14-inch touchscreen with wireless CarPlay and Android Auto
• Digital rear view mirror for trailer-blocked sightlines
• Head-up display and Panoramic View Monitor standard on F SPORT 3 and F SPORT Performance 3

Quick Answers

• Towing rating: 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg) on both TX 350 and TX 500h hitch configurations
• Trims with the hitch option: TX 350 F SPORT 3, TX 500h F SPORT Performance 2, TX 500h F SPORT Performance 3
• Payload: 1,444 lbs (655 kg) on TX 350, 1,367 lbs (620 kg) on TX 500h
• Bumper caution: hitch installation may require disabling the power back door kick sensor

Choosing Between the TX 350 and TX 500h for Towing

The TX 350’s 275 hp and 317 lb-ft suit occasional towing duty, weekend trailers, small boats, and utility loads where the F SPORT 3’s standard equipment already covers the visibility and parking tech most trailer owners want.

The TX 500h’s 366 hp and 409 lb-ft give the same 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg) rating more available torque for repeated towing, heavier trailers, or hillier routes, with the F SPORT Performance 3 adding Advanced Park and Traffic Jam Assist for longer road trips.

Ordering Your Hitch-Equipped TX in Mississauga

The towing hitch package turns the TX’s engineered towing capability into something you can actually use, with configuration choices across both the gas TX 350 and hybrid TX 500h.

Visit Erin Park Lexus in Mississauga to confirm current hitch-equipped configuration availability, accessory fitment, and ordering details for your 2026 TX before you finalize a build.