Autoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.Lexus TX's Sales Show There's Room for AnotherAccording to Toyota's US sales, Lexus moved 28,112 TX SUVs in just the first half of the year. That makes it the brand's third-best seller so far, trailing only the RX and NX. The kicker? The TX is just 2,600 units behind the NX – a shockingly tight race for a newcomer.That kind of performance means the Lexus TX is no niche family hauler. It's already a core model for Lexus, proving buyers are happy to shell out for a bigger luxury SUV with three real rows.AdvertisementAdvertisementAcura isn't sleeping on this. Reports last month say the brand is cooking up a new three-row SUV to slot above the MDX. Internally, it's been called the Acura XL, though that badge probably won't make it to showrooms.AcuraHonda Won't Confirm It, But It Sees the OpeningHonda's not ready to spill the beans on a bigger Acura SUV, but its execs aren't exactly denying the obvious. When Automotive News pressed American Honda planning chief Gary Robinson, he dodged specifics about future Acura products but admitted there's still room for more action in the premium SUV market."There's opportunity in different places, and SUV is the biggest part of the premium market today," said Robinson.That's pretty much the closest Honda has come to admitting there's something bigger than the MDX in the works. The timing makes sense: SUVs are still king in North America, and buyers want more space without jumping to a full-size, truck-based beast. Lexus is cashing in with the TX, and rivals like Volvo, Genesis, Cadillac, and Lincoln are all playing in the big-crossover sandbox.AdvertisementAdvertisementMeanwhile, Acura's biggest offering is still the MDX, which leaves a pretty obvious hole for anyone craving more space but wanting to stick with the badge.AcuraHow Acura Could Make It WorkIf Acura rolls out a flagship three-row crossover, it doesn't have to reinvent the wheel. It just needs to bring something the Acura MDX can't. The MDX is about 198 inches long, but the Lexus TX is over 203 inches long. That extra length means more third-row room and cargo space – exactly what family SUV shoppers are after.A bigger Acura could use Honda's current platform and snag electrified powertrains already in the pipeline. That way, Acura gets more space, fresher tech, and better efficiency without having to build a whole new SUV from the ground up.There's also a chance to give it a different vibe than the MDX. Rather than kicking the MDX to the curb, a bigger model could take over as Acura's flagship, letting dealers offer a pricier option while the MDX stays the sportier pick.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe Lexus TX's sales numbers show buyers are loving that formula. Acura hasn't said it'll go toe-to-toe with Lexus just yet, but Honda's execs have made one thing clear: they know where the premium SUV market is headed, and they're eyeing what's next beyond the MDX.Kristen BrownView the 2 images of this gallery on the original articleThis story was originally published by Autoblog on Aug 28, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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