Vehicles from luxury brands wouldn’t be my first choice because they’re out of my budget, but after driving a Lexus TX550H+ for a week, I now have a better idea of what makes luxury vehicles different. What I’m more excited about is the fact it's technically the first PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) I got to drive as well, which makes it all the more special. Why's that? Well, I think it's the type of vehicle that could convince more people of the potential savings of electric cars.
Being behind the wheel of this three-row SUV was intimidating, especially when it’s much higher off the ground than most other SUVs — rivaling pickup trucks like the Ford F150 Lightning that I also test drove not long ago. The first day was mainly getting a feel for its handling and being accustomed to all the car tech inside. I didn’t realize it at first, but I eventually got a better idea of what makes luxury brands different.
