I really like this vehicle. Along with all the other features, it has a regular transmission, and a spare tire. Smaller turning radius than a CR-V, so great for a congested city. You can find fully loaded used ones for $60k.
You think the styling is hit or miss? I think this is one of the best looking luxury SUV’s on the market 😬 Especially with what Mercedes Benz did to the GLE and what BMW is bound to do with the X5 (judging by the X3). Now I will admit that the lower trims of the RX do look a little weird because of the smaller wheels. But this 500h is stunning! I understand that I am the minority here, but I would genuinely buy this car for its styling alone, yes, even at $72,000.
@@naveenthemachine no I wouldn’t, because the M3 is not only far more expensive than any RX and doesn’t relate to the products we are talking about AT ALL, it is still butt ugly. you like to yap about the intangibles because that’s what they are, intangibles. It’s easy to push that because every time I’ve proven you wrong with facts and logic, subjective reasoning is the only thing you really have any ground to stand on. I’ve driven all of the competing models and these thoughts I share are objective facts. Everything else is subjective to the consumer’s taste. Don’t try to pass those with subjectivity when you clearly don’t know what you’re talking about.
@ yeah, a totally kitted out, top of the line RX, which is a product no one in their right mind would compare to the M3, which is a totally different product for a different segment. I suppose you’re not in your right mind for years now though. 😅
Kirk, the customizable steeering wheel buttons, you can set it up for driving mode. So you have a button to change btw driving modes. I know it would be much easier if they just added a drving mode button but it is what it is...
So if I get it right, it handles better than 450h, goes better, sounds good, cheaper to buy, much lighter, but somehow you like 450h a lot more. Let's be honest, savings on fuel hev vs phev isn't that important for cars 70k+, I can see only one advantage over 500h and that is ev mode, completely silent. At everything else is this car imo better than 450h and 350h.
Personally, I would go for the RX350h premium plus. I’ve test driven the 350h and the 500h and although the power is nice, you can’t beat the efficiency and value proposition the 350h possesses. I was honestly pleasantly surprised at how nice the new RX is compared to our 2018 RX450h. The doors don’t feel tinny and hollow when you close it, the ride was even more supple than before with a more controlled demeanor during cornering, interior appointments are on par with many of its German counterparts I’ve driven despite what many people online perceive just on looks, and despite my skepticism in the RX replacing the 3.5l v6 in our 450h for the 2.5l I4, I never felt it was lacking power or refinement which was unexpected despite the 60hp deficit. I also noticed that the electrical assistance in the 350h is far more prominent than our 450h which really helps with getting off the line smoothly and quietly adding to the impression of refinement.
@@blee3ee one of the primary reasons I liked the Premium Plus over the other trims were that it’s pretty similar to the luxury trim while being atleast 5k cheaper. They both get leather interiors while the Luxury gets semi-aniline. Other differences that the Luxury has standard includes a pano roof (optional on premium plus), heated, cooled and electric rear seats, triple beam headlights, and more seat adjustments in the front seats. Everything else like the 360 cam, digital rear view mirror, and ML sound system are optional on both. I felt that those differences don’t matter too much to me and I like the wheels the premium plus comes with more. As for the lower models, premium has nuluxe seats instead of leather, still not a big deal because Lexus makes fantastic faux leather surfaces, however the 14 inch display is only optional, it doesn’t have the thematic ambient lighting, no option for the panorama roof, digital rear view mirror, HUD, ML premium sound, and it only comes with the 19” wheels while the premium plus is only $3,500 more expensive starting. I think the premium plus is the sweet spot of everything I want. Regarding the reliability of the 5th gen hybrid system, I don’t think there’s any concern from the 4th gen to the 5th gen hybrid except for the usuals. Toyota got a lot of things right for the 4th gen and a lot of that is carry over ,just be mindful of getting the engine up to temperature on short trips. Water dilution is a problem for all hybrids if you make a lot of short trips when the engine doesn’t get up to temperature, allowing the water to condensate instead of evaporating because typically hybrids operate at a lower running temp than regular ICE powertrains.
@@huythai1222 thanks for the in-depth response. I find "360 cam, digital rear view mirror, and ML" should be a standard when paying $60,000, but I guess the market says otherwise. My main concern is safety cage and the use of high strength steel in the main pillars and roof, though Lexus does not share that publically. Only ratings I have are from IHSS and NHTSA. IHSS upgraded test shows RX failing the rear passenger support. Which temperature reading is appropriate for short trips? As far as resale in 5 years, would you go ICE or hybrid?
@@blee3ee I agree, some of these options shouldn’t be optional at this price range, but in comparison to its German counterparts where everything is optional, the Lexus has many key features already baked in. For example, the RX350h premium plus with all of the option boxes ticked is only $3k more expensive than a optioned out BMW X3 30 xdrive, which of course competes with the NX and is therefore technically a rung below the RX. I’m not too sure about the safety aspect of the safety cage of the RX, however since many Toyota and Lexus products uses the TNGA-K platform, I’m sure you can piece together whatever info you can find from other models. Regardless, they all tend to do well in crash ratings so I’m not going to lose sleep over that. As long as you can get north of the 100 degree Celsius operating temperature, you should be fine. Typically it takes me about 5-10 minutes on the road with our RX450h to get up to operating temperatures, however I like to start up the car if it’s a cold day and let it run for a bit until the engine shuts off to stand-by mode before I start going to ensure that it will get to operating temperatures before I get to where I need to be. I think for the newest crop of Toyota/Lexus products, I’ll go with the hybrid powertrains. Resale value is of course based on consumer perception of the vehicle. I think that for not much more money, the 350h is a better buy than the 350. Yes it lacks a bit of power, but truthfully I think the 350h will be the more reliable, efficient, and easy to maintain powertrain which is very desirable for the buyers interested in this car. About the power difference, the 350h’s deficit in power is not noticeable from stop and go traffic due to the electrical assist imo. As for reliability and ease of maintenance, when you really break it down, the 350h is just a simple naturally aspirated motor with a couple electric motors and battery pack attached which Toyota has been perfecting for decades. Whereas the 350 has a brand new unproven turbo motor. Additionally, the turbo motor will be the more stressed powertrain out of the two requiring boost and therefore additional engine stress for that added power whereas the 350h can rely more on the electrical assistance to take the load off the naturally aspirated engine (a already unstressed motor) during acceleration off the line, where a lot of the mechanical wear and tear of a powertrain occurs.
@@huythai1222I have driven the RX350h and felt like it was a bit too noisy especially when accelerating. That is the only reason why I decided to go for the RX350. It was a lot better. I feel like this hybrid powertrain is suited for the NX. Slightly underpowered for the RX.
@@オルフェーヴルの夫 calm down, Geronimo!The fact that we are further from US or Japan it is not something you choose and also not having Lexus factory is another fact but also the need to save European car business inside the continent.Your response makes me think you are not Japanese but more of a Japanese meme😀
@cristisun184 There is no saving yourope, unfortunately it's too late. I hope and pray for my brothers and sisters there, but it's only going to get worse.
Kirk, To answer the question in the title, the RX 350h is the one to buy. If I had RX money burning a hole in my pocket, I would buy a Crown Signia in Bronze paint with the saddle tan interior. 🤩 To be fair to the RX, that burgundy leather interior is very sharp looking and this may be the only Lexus/Toyota product with a 40/20/40 second row seat. 🥳
I own a loaded 2021 RX450h. It was $62K list (I didn't pay that) which made it the best deal for this segment imo. My seats are way more comfy with a very similar interior to the 500h. It's been fantastic, especially savings at the pump as I mostly drive in hybrid mode, but I have no illusions that it's a BMW. For the money, I would go RX350h if you want an RX. For me, I'm upgrading to the GX550 or a BMW X6. Happy driving everyone!
go back to autumn 2023. I looked at a 350H with most of the luxury bells and whistles and the dealer would not budge on the $72k pricetag. Very in demand. Squirrel! (the section where he stops for the landscaping.)
After driving and owning this very model in ultra white, I can attest that this is more powerful and handles better than the MDX Type-S. Put it in sport mode and she acts all the way up!💯 I've owned now 6 RX's is this is light years better than any of them. You don't buy this model for fuel efficiency, you buy it to perform. If you want fuel efficiency, grab the 350h.
I also own this model in Ultra White with red interior and I absolutely love driving it. I love this model and I rarely even need to put it in sport mode because it drives so well without it. However when I feel like pushing it a bit I will. So fun to drive.
We got our 2023 for $63k… I wanted the GX550 too but that put us over $80k. And on top of that if you needed the room the sequoia trd pro is around the $90k range where I’m at
I think you should switch to TX500h+, which is bigger than RX500h. I love that one. Non turbo ( NA V6 ), bigger + roomier space interior, and also quite sitting high while driving. Nowadays, most Lexus vehicles use turbo now, which I don't like. More maintenance, and not reliable as NA engine. LX600, GX550, and IS250,.... so on. Let see if Lexus gives more PHEV for GX, RX, and even LX in the future. I personally prefer getting TX500h+ for now...
it's more expensive than the X3 M50, but it does look better. Maybe people who can get their head around that Japanese cars can cost more than it's European competitors will get this.
Why not go SPORT MODE, because it really transfprms the RX500h, less roll, and braking/acceleration move compensation plus more. It really goes :-) In Europe, people really consider RX500h the best Lexus on sale at the moment. Next time, go sport and experience the variable damping and compensation of body movement.
Is it just me, or does the interior look way too tight for 2 medium build adults? I felt like when he was reaching over to the glove box, he didn't need to extend much because everything is so closely packed.
As long as it's German cars, no matter how expensive they're, even if they have a 1.0 litter 3 cylinders engine with cylinders deactivate, I'll still buy them😊😊😊
@avdp9095 Yeah, but it's a tradition and culture thing for my race to buy BMW or Mercedes, so I'll still buy one cuz it gives me street cred and shietssss
Hey Kirk. There have been a lot of complaints about Lexus' interior quality. Part of me thinks that they are using more soft-touch synthetics for longevity. Even the Lexus seats are now synthetic leather. If you look at older cars, the first signs of wear and tear are the seats and the dashboard. What do you think?
@@dsdddsd4543we I think those are coming from people who are viewing the new interiors from online instead of being there and touching the tangible materials in the new RX. Even in comparison to our last gen 2018 Lexus RX there is a noticeable positive difference in material quality. The dash has better high quality soft plastics compared to our RX, the real leather appointments (which comes on the Premium plus and luxury trims) are amongst the nicest in the segment, and the door panels and roof have nicer materials overall as well. I think that since Lexus is heading towards a more modern and simplistic design for their interiors, lacking the typical bright adornments and wood in the previous models it might seem cheaper in photos and videos, however in actuality I feel like it has gotten nicer overall.
this was on the low end on my priority list when replacing my overused '14 toyota aurion earlier this year. Had both V8s and V6 versions of the RC, IS, and GS, 16' Crown Athlete G & Majesta, GR Mark X, final gen of the V6 Camry and of course the exciting RX 500h youre reviewing was in my sights as a replacement. in the end I brought a GS F at a bargain 2 states away.
I just traded in my 2024 rx500h for a Lexus gsf 10th anniversary addition. I bought a 2015 rx350 with the 6 cylinder for a winter car. IMO it’s a nice suv but not worth 72k. I thought I’d get use to the 2.4 turbo hybrid but I just couldn’t. It needs a v6! I don’t regret it one bit. Btw great video 👍
@Talisayin yep i heard about this issue thought it be fixed by now im just gonna avoid this drive train all together and go for a rx450h+ instead good job you still got that warranty seems like this is a common issue on a rx500h
@ we love it otherwise but yes they better fix it. And correct me if I’m wrong but I believe the 450h plug in hybrid is the only RX still made in Japan through and through
Is it the trend for car MFR's using name badge instead of using logos these days? also toyota cars are over priced due to the fact that new car buyers have one less car MFR (Nissan) as their choice. all japanese cars are facing great competition in China's market, so they raised prices on customers in the US market, pittyful. just dont buy toyota and lexus.
Fwd architecture dictates the smaller more compact powertrain unfortunately. The RX could theoretically go on the TNGA-L rwd platform like the LS and LC, but that means going up market on the RX when the RX already has the value and economical proposition over their German counter parts. Well equipped RX350h premium plus models are around 60k starting, whereas base models of the GLE and X5 SUVs that are similarly equipped are north of 10k in MSRP. Without the same efficiency. Lexus’ strategy with their bread and butter models like the RX, ES, and NX has always undercut the competition in terms of similar quality products for far less price.
No way anyone buys this over a BMW. You get better performance and handling and technology. However, you can’t deny how nice this looks and the quality it has. Guess it is what you prefer out of your car
I’d buy it over the BMW. The BMW similarly equipped is a little less than 8k more expensive. Obviously the BMW has far more cool and technologically luxurious options than the Lexus however that push the BMW further out in terms of pricing. Speaking from my experience of driving both, the RX500h is 80% of the driving experience of the Xdrive40i with the M sport package I drove in terms of performance. It cornered flat, has a punchy and torque motor, and the transmission was relatively fast. It won’t beat the BMWs B58 motor and overall handling prowess due to its fwd architecture, but it makes it all up in ride. The RX500h is a better ride imo with better sound insulation. I think it’ll boil down to what someone is looking for. The RX is a well rounded offering but excels at comfort and efficiency. The BMW has the opulence and performance to back up its way more expensive price tag if you so choose those options. Regardless, the RX500h has been selling exceptionally well considering every nearby dealer here in ATL just can’t keep RX500hs in stock so I suppose the people have spoken.
@@naveenthemachine yes you do bud, overall build quality, powertrain and chassis refinement, and technologies are superior in the Lexus. No automaker toyota/lexus or not, are dumb enough to undercut and cannibalize their own products without proper differentiation between their models.
@@huythai1222Naveen is the reason Nissan is “on the chopping block” 😂😂. Take the Honda Civic and Acura Integra, huge difference in ride comfort and cabin noise, Civic measured at 60db while the Integra was at 54. But Naveen is gonna ignore that and come after Toyota cuz they sell better than Honda 😂😂
@@baoanprounited he literally tried to tell me the RAV4 is just as nice with better efficiency for half the cost lol. I suppose only two of those things are true so they cancel out. 😅
I’d rather get 2 Toyota Rav 4’s and tow the 2nd one behind the 1st one. 10 seats, 2 spare wheels, 4 zone AC, no need to hear the kids. Same price as this car. 😂😂
lexus (and toyota in general) is late to the downsizing game. Coz bmw n merc have been guilty of this since the early 2010s… thats more than 10 years ago btw😂
Very reasonable pricing for such a well build premium car......this car costs 136.000 euro in the Netherlands......almost twice the Usa price.....so don't complain 😊
@@arsyadidris6349downsizing European style???? 3 cilinder turbo engines? Unreliable, only run 100.000km, extreme oil consumption. Etc, no thanks, Toyota hybrid engines are best, period.
We love our 2024 RX500h, this is our 3rd and best RX we’ve owned. Love the power, styling and tech.
I really like this vehicle. Along with all the other features, it has a regular transmission, and a spare tire. Smaller turning radius than a CR-V, so great for a congested city.
You can find fully loaded used ones for $60k.
You think the styling is hit or miss? I think this is one of the best looking luxury SUV’s on the market 😬 Especially with what Mercedes Benz did to the GLE and what BMW is bound to do with the X5 (judging by the X3). Now I will admit that the lower trims of the RX do look a little weird because of the smaller wheels. But this 500h is stunning! I understand that I am the minority here, but I would genuinely buy this car for its styling alone, yes, even at $72,000.
@@naveenthemachine please don’t, we don’t want to continue to hear your incessant mouthing trying to pass subjective information as objective facts.
@@naveenthemachine no I wouldn’t, because the M3 is not only far more expensive than any RX and doesn’t relate to the products we are talking about AT ALL, it is still butt ugly. you like to yap about the intangibles because that’s what they are, intangibles. It’s easy to push that because every time I’ve proven you wrong with facts and logic, subjective reasoning is the only thing you really have any ground to stand on. I’ve driven all of the competing models and these thoughts I share are objective facts. Everything else is subjective to the consumer’s taste. Don’t try to pass those with subjectivity when you clearly don’t know what you’re talking about.
@ yeah, a totally kitted out, top of the line RX, which is a product no one in their right mind would compare to the M3, which is a totally different product for a different segment. I suppose you’re not in your right mind for years now though. 😅
I always liked Lexus designs but not this generation of new design language. I am buying Acura MDX soon instead.
Luxury this?
Kirk, the customizable steeering wheel buttons, you can set it up for driving mode. So you have a button to change btw driving modes. I know it would be much easier if they just added a drving mode button but it is what it is...
HUD on this is perfect.
Dealership experience with lexus is unmatched
So if I get it right, it handles better than 450h, goes better, sounds good, cheaper to buy, much lighter, but somehow you like 450h a lot more. Let's be honest, savings on fuel hev vs phev isn't that important for cars 70k+, I can see only one advantage over 500h and that is ev mode, completely silent. At everything else is this car imo better than 450h and 350h.
Personally, I would go for the RX350h premium plus. I’ve test driven the 350h and the 500h and although the power is nice, you can’t beat the efficiency and value proposition the 350h possesses.
I was honestly pleasantly surprised at how nice the new RX is compared to our 2018 RX450h. The doors don’t feel tinny and hollow when you close it, the ride was even more supple than before with a more controlled demeanor during cornering, interior appointments are on par with many of its German counterparts I’ve driven despite what many people online perceive just on looks, and despite my skepticism in the RX replacing the 3.5l v6 in our 450h for the 2.5l I4, I never felt it was lacking power or refinement which was unexpected despite the 60hp deficit.
I also noticed that the electrical assistance in the 350h is far more prominent than our 450h which really helps with getting off the line smoothly and quietly adding to the impression of refinement.
why premium plus over premium or base trims? any reliability concerns with 4th gen hybrid vs 5th gen hybrid in 2025?
@@blee3ee one of the primary reasons I liked the Premium Plus over the other trims were that it’s pretty similar to the luxury trim while being atleast 5k cheaper. They both get leather interiors while the Luxury gets semi-aniline. Other differences that the Luxury has standard includes a pano roof (optional on premium plus), heated, cooled and electric rear seats, triple beam headlights, and more seat adjustments in the front seats. Everything else like the 360 cam, digital rear view mirror, and ML sound system are optional on both. I felt that those differences don’t matter too much to me and I like the wheels the premium plus comes with more.
As for the lower models, premium has nuluxe seats instead of leather, still not a big deal because Lexus makes fantastic faux leather surfaces, however the 14 inch display is only optional, it doesn’t have the thematic ambient lighting, no option for the panorama roof, digital rear view mirror, HUD, ML premium sound, and it only comes with the 19” wheels while the premium plus is only $3,500 more expensive starting. I think the premium plus is the sweet spot of everything I want.
Regarding the reliability of the 5th gen hybrid system, I don’t think there’s any concern from the 4th gen to the 5th gen hybrid except for the usuals. Toyota got a lot of things right for the 4th gen and a lot of that is carry over ,just be mindful of getting the engine up to temperature on short trips. Water dilution is a problem for all hybrids if you make a lot of short trips when the engine doesn’t get up to temperature, allowing the water to condensate instead of evaporating because typically hybrids operate at a lower running temp than regular ICE powertrains.
@@huythai1222 thanks for the in-depth response. I find "360 cam, digital rear view mirror, and ML" should be a standard when paying $60,000, but I guess the market says otherwise. My main concern is safety cage and the use of high strength steel in the main pillars and roof, though Lexus does not share that publically. Only ratings I have are from IHSS and NHTSA. IHSS upgraded test shows RX failing the rear passenger support. Which temperature reading is appropriate for short trips? As far as resale in 5 years, would you go ICE or hybrid?
@@blee3ee I agree, some of these options shouldn’t be optional at this price range, but in comparison to its German counterparts where everything is optional, the Lexus has many key features already baked in.
For example, the RX350h premium plus with all of the option boxes ticked is only $3k more expensive than a optioned out BMW X3 30 xdrive, which of course competes with the NX and is therefore technically a rung below the RX.
I’m not too sure about the safety aspect of the safety cage of the RX, however since many Toyota and Lexus products uses the TNGA-K platform, I’m sure you can piece together whatever info you can find from other models. Regardless, they all tend to do well in crash ratings so I’m not going to lose sleep over that.
As long as you can get north of the 100 degree Celsius operating temperature, you should be fine. Typically it takes me about 5-10 minutes on the road with our RX450h to get up to operating temperatures, however I like to start up the car if it’s a cold day and let it run for a bit until the engine shuts off to stand-by mode before I start going to ensure that it will get to operating temperatures before I get to where I need to be.
I think for the newest crop of Toyota/Lexus products, I’ll go with the hybrid powertrains. Resale value is of course based on consumer perception of the vehicle. I think that for not much more money, the 350h is a better buy than the 350. Yes it lacks a bit of power, but truthfully I think the 350h will be the more reliable, efficient, and easy to maintain powertrain which is very desirable for the buyers interested in this car.
About the power difference, the 350h’s deficit in power is not noticeable from stop and go traffic due to the electrical assist imo. As for reliability and ease of maintenance, when you really break it down, the 350h is just a simple naturally aspirated motor with a couple electric motors and battery pack attached which Toyota has been perfecting for decades. Whereas the 350 has a brand new unproven turbo motor. Additionally, the turbo motor will be the more stressed powertrain out of the two requiring boost and therefore additional engine stress for that added power whereas the 350h can rely more on the electrical assistance to take the load off the naturally aspirated engine (a already unstressed motor) during acceleration off the line, where a lot of the mechanical wear and tear of a powertrain occurs.
@@huythai1222I have driven the RX350h and felt like it was a bit too noisy especially when accelerating. That is the only reason why I decided to go for the RX350. It was a lot better. I feel like this hybrid powertrain is suited for the NX. Slightly underpowered for the RX.
Sunshades are nice but not required. The standard tint on the rear windows are sufficient and great!
RX500 any day over the MDX, GLE, and X5
I personally would take the MDX due to the extra features and finally adding a touchscreen. But the RX500h is no slouch either.
The new RX looks over designed to me. I am trading my old one to 25' MDX.
You are lucky in US because here in EU is not 72k but 100k+ for the 450h.
Stop living in meme country then.
@@オルフェーヴルの夫 How about stop being an A-hole??
@@オルフェーヴルの夫 calm down, Geronimo!The fact that we are further from US or Japan it is not something you choose and also not having Lexus factory is another fact but also the need to save European car business inside the continent.Your response makes me think you are not Japanese but more of a Japanese meme😀
Here in Australia $135 k
@cristisun184 There is no saving yourope, unfortunately it's too late. I hope and pray for my brothers and sisters there, but it's only going to get worse.
Kirk, To answer the question in the title, the RX 350h is the one to buy. If I had RX money burning a hole in my pocket, I would buy a Crown Signia in Bronze paint with the saddle tan interior. 🤩 To be fair to the RX, that burgundy leather interior is very sharp looking and this may be the only Lexus/Toyota product with a 40/20/40 second row seat. 🥳
Gorgeous! The front end is growing on me too...
I own a loaded 2021 RX450h. It was $62K list (I didn't pay that) which made it the best deal for this segment imo. My seats are way more comfy with a very similar interior to the 500h.
It's been fantastic, especially savings at the pump as I mostly drive in hybrid mode, but I have no illusions that it's a BMW.
For the money, I would go RX350h if you want an RX. For me, I'm upgrading to the GX550 or a BMW X6. Happy driving everyone!
Drive modes can be assigned to the steering switches according to some users. How to set it looks a bit complicated and may not be smart
Yes you can assign drive modes to the custom buttons on the wheel.
go back to autumn 2023. I looked at a 350H with most of the luxury bells and whistles and the dealer would not budge on the $72k pricetag. Very in demand. Squirrel! (the section where he stops for the landscaping.)
After driving and owning this very model in ultra white, I can attest that this is more powerful and handles better than the MDX Type-S. Put it in sport mode and she acts all the way up!💯 I've owned now 6 RX's is this is light years better than any of them. You don't buy this model for fuel efficiency, you buy it to perform. If you want fuel efficiency, grab the 350h.
I also own this model in Ultra White with red interior and I absolutely love driving it. I love this model and I rarely even need to put it in sport mode because it drives so well without it. However when I feel like pushing it a bit I will. So fun to drive.
I liked the previous RX better tbo. I am switching to Acura MDX.
@@1OCDDAD Is it the styling you prefer on the previous generation? Because the performance is no comparison to the 500h.
What races have Lexus ever won? Handles better than a Type s 😂 GTFOH! 😂
There is no question Lexus RX500h is very good crossover midsize luxury but at $72K I’d definitely move upward to my dream GX550 for the same price.
That's true but the rx will do everything better besides for the on road things
We got our 2023 for $63k… I wanted the GX550 too but that put us over $80k. And on top of that if you needed the room the sequoia trd pro is around the $90k range where I’m at
I think you should switch to TX500h+, which is bigger than RX500h. I love that one.
Non turbo ( NA V6 ), bigger + roomier space interior, and also quite sitting high while driving.
Nowadays, most Lexus vehicles use turbo now, which I don't like. More maintenance, and not reliable as NA engine. LX600, GX550, and IS250,.... so on. Let see if Lexus gives more PHEV for GX, RX, and even LX in the future. I personally prefer getting TX500h+ for now...
Love the new wheels!
it's more expensive than the X3 M50, but it does look better. Maybe people who can get their head around that Japanese cars can cost more than it's European competitors will get this.
Rx500h is a excellent luxury suv and miles better than any of its Asian rivals. Can't wait until mr bevakoof start posting nonsense lol.
The subtle Hindi 😭😭
Mdx has 3 rows seats which I don’t want need. I dunno. Will be testing everything in spring 2025. Everything on table. Looks like a nice car though
GX overtrail is the bang for the buck
In the Netherlands, this cars costs 142.000$
Here before naveen
He is not dare to talk trash about Lexus in this channel as he had seen what happened to him the last time😂😂
@@baoanprounited he’s still yapping unfortunately lol.
It’s a great looking vehicle.
Still need a lot of improvements. Compare to some other cars in the market.
Why not go SPORT MODE, because it really transfprms the RX500h, less roll, and braking/acceleration move compensation plus more. It really goes :-) In Europe, people really consider RX500h the best Lexus on sale at the moment. Next time, go sport and experience the variable damping and compensation of body movement.
Just a quick drive. Check out my previous week long review
Is it just me, or does the interior look way too tight for 2 medium build adults? I felt like when he was reaching over to the glove box, he didn't need to extend much because everything is so closely packed.
It’s not tight
For that price i can get a gx 550 premium plus^^
Sonic Iridium is better than the White
How is the safety cage compared to Volvo XC90?
Are you intending on flipping it?
Great
Kirk, I like the side view 😊❤. But I think the Power Folding Backseats are gimmicky. 😮
It’s nice for the 2nd row passengers to recline.
What??!!! It cost USD$120,000 in indonesia
As long as it's German cars, no matter how expensive they're, even if they have a 1.0 litter 3 cylinders engine with cylinders deactivate, I'll still buy them😊😊😊
German cars are way behind Lexus when it comes to fit and finish, build quality and reliability...... .
@avdp9095 Yeah, but it's a tradition and culture thing for my race to buy BMW or Mercedes, so I'll still buy one cuz it gives me street cred and shietssss
@オルフェーヴルの夫 🤣🤣🤣🤣oke, go9d for you!
I liked the original design of this generation. The side fender swoop is a huge turn off for me… ugly
True, it is a mess
With sales tax, that RX will be $80,000 out the door. That is way too expensive!
Hey Kirk. There have been a lot of complaints about Lexus' interior quality. Part of me thinks that they are using more soft-touch synthetics for longevity. Even the Lexus seats are now synthetic leather. If you look at older cars, the first signs of wear and tear are the seats and the dashboard. What do you think?
@@dsdddsd4543we I think those are coming from people who are viewing the new interiors from online instead of being there and touching the tangible materials in the new RX. Even in comparison to our last gen 2018 Lexus RX there is a noticeable positive difference in material quality. The dash has better high quality soft plastics compared to our RX, the real leather appointments (which comes on the Premium plus and luxury trims) are amongst the nicest in the segment, and the door panels and roof have nicer materials overall as well. I think that since Lexus is heading towards a more modern and simplistic design for their interiors, lacking the typical bright adornments and wood in the previous models it might seem cheaper in photos and videos, however in actuality I feel like it has gotten nicer overall.
@@huythai1222 I agree. A family member has the 23 RX350, and it feels premium.
this was on the low end on my priority list when replacing my overused '14 toyota aurion earlier this year. Had both V8s and V6 versions of the RC, IS, and GS, 16' Crown Athlete G & Majesta, GR Mark X, final gen of the V6 Camry and of course the exciting RX 500h youre reviewing was in my sights as a replacement. in the end I brought a GS F at a bargain 2 states away.
I just traded in my 2024 rx500h for a Lexus gsf 10th anniversary addition. I bought a 2015 rx350 with the 6 cylinder for a winter car. IMO it’s a nice suv but not worth 72k. I thought I’d get use to the 2.4 turbo hybrid but I just couldn’t. It needs a v6! I don’t regret it one bit. Btw great video 👍
Have they sorted out the gearbox issues of the rx500h?
I’m calling our dealer today. Pretty great to be stuck in 1st gear for an extra 5 seconds when you’re trying to accelerate and merge onto the highway
@Talisayin yep i heard about this issue thought it be fixed by now im just gonna avoid this drive train all together and go for a rx450h+ instead good job you still got that warranty seems like this is a common issue on a rx500h
@ we love it otherwise but yes they better fix it. And correct me if I’m wrong but I believe the 450h plug in hybrid is the only RX still made in Japan through and through
@Talisayin yes i think both are made in japan for the uk market.. how about your rx500h ?
@ for here in the US ours was made in Canada brother
My 2008 Infiniti EX35 had power folding rear seats that were operable from inside the hatch.
I'll take an MDX eyes closed before an RX . ☺️👍
So YOU'RE the guy!
So you're that blind dude
@DamionPugh who you calling blind ... You blind bat🦇. 😆😭😅
Have fun with acura shoddy build quality
@@naveenthemachinedidnt i said to go away, troll?
Is it the trend for car MFR's using name badge instead of using logos these days? also toyota cars are over priced due to the fact that new car buyers have one less car MFR (Nissan) as their choice. all japanese cars are facing great competition in China's market, so they raised prices on customers in the US market, pittyful. just dont buy toyota and lexus.
The Toyota Venza has the same swoop towards the rear tire.
I had a 08 sienna. Those were small seats.. tell me they are a lot bigger than those seats..
i would get a BMW at that price
Lexus reliabity is unmatch my man and that counts alot for most people so i'd choose lexus over Bmw any day.
Ohhh man! It's hot! Why am I so poor? 😢
No! Prices are insane.
Awesome
I'm sorry, Kirk, but 72K for a 4cyl is crazy. I just can't see the reasoning to get this. At minimum, a 6cyl should be offered at this price point.
It’s got 366 hp… it’s very quick and smooth. You’d never know
Why you want a 6? Power isn't much different and it's more on gas.
This car should've gotten the 3.4tt
Turbo I4 hybrid is miles better than any V6. No need for a v6.
Fwd architecture dictates the smaller more compact powertrain unfortunately. The RX could theoretically go on the TNGA-L rwd platform like the LS and LC, but that means going up market on the RX when the RX already has the value and economical proposition over their German counter parts. Well equipped RX350h premium plus models are around 60k starting, whereas base models of the GLE and X5 SUVs that are similarly equipped are north of 10k in MSRP. Without the same efficiency. Lexus’ strategy with their bread and butter models like the RX, ES, and NX has always undercut the competition in terms of similar quality products for far less price.
No way anyone buys this over a BMW. You get better performance and handling and technology. However, you can’t deny how nice this looks and the quality it has. Guess it is what you prefer out of your car
I’d buy it over the BMW. The BMW similarly equipped is a little less than 8k more expensive. Obviously the BMW has far more cool and technologically luxurious options than the Lexus however that push the BMW further out in terms of pricing. Speaking from my experience of driving both, the RX500h is 80% of the driving experience of the Xdrive40i with the M sport package I drove in terms of performance. It cornered flat, has a punchy and torque motor, and the transmission was relatively fast. It won’t beat the BMWs B58 motor and overall handling prowess due to its fwd architecture, but it makes it all up in ride. The RX500h is a better ride imo with better sound insulation. I think it’ll boil down to what someone is looking for. The RX is a well rounded offering but excels at comfort and efficiency. The BMW has the opulence and performance to back up its way more expensive price tag if you so choose those options. Regardless, the RX500h has been selling exceptionally well considering every nearby dealer here in ATL just can’t keep RX500hs in stock so I suppose the people have spoken.
@@naveenthemachine yes you do bud, overall build quality, powertrain and chassis refinement, and technologies are superior in the Lexus. No automaker toyota/lexus or not, are dumb enough to undercut and cannibalize their own products without proper differentiation between their models.
@@huythai1222Naveen is the reason Nissan is “on the chopping block” 😂😂. Take the Honda Civic and Acura Integra, huge difference in ride comfort and cabin noise, Civic measured at 60db while the Integra was at 54. But Naveen is gonna ignore that and come after Toyota cuz they sell better than Honda 😂😂
@@baoanprounited he literally tried to tell me the RAV4 is just as nice with better efficiency for half the cost lol. I suppose only two of those things are true so they cancel out. 😅
@ on Facebook he tried to convince people that Tesla is a luxury car brand, and got destroyed with no mercy 😂
Is it made in Japan? I still wouldn't trade it for my rx350L NA V6.
Is made in Canada.
@dorianporumb6414 that sucks
It's for small women
Yeah it is. Big idiot men needs a semi truck😂
No.
Crown Platinum for 20k less all day every day.
I’d rather get 2 Toyota Rav 4’s and tow the 2nd one behind the 1st one. 10 seats, 2 spare wheels, 4 zone AC, no need to hear the kids. Same price as this car. 😂😂
not for $72,000
Good looking but no way! They should’ve kept the reliable v6!
Rather get a Porsche cayan at that price! Nothing in that lexus stands out!😢
How about reliable... Then
HEY
72k for a four cylinder, Lexus just commit a crime 😂
😂. This turbo I4 hybrid is a freaking 360+HP and 400+ lb-ft performance SUV . Its miles better than any V6 lol
You do realized that Volvo XC90 also has 4 cylinder powertrain only (no 6 cylinder or v8 engines) as well, right?
lexus (and toyota in general) is late to the downsizing game.
Coz bmw n merc have been guilty of this since the early 2010s… thats more than 10 years ago btw😂
Very reasonable pricing for such a well build premium car......this car costs 136.000 euro in the Netherlands......almost twice the Usa price.....so don't complain 😊
@@arsyadidris6349downsizing European style???? 3 cilinder turbo engines? Unreliable, only run 100.000km, extreme oil consumption. Etc, no thanks, Toyota hybrid engines are best, period.
mediocre 2024 year Luxury Brand midsize SUV for a high price 👍
That’s too much money this car 😢
Yikes
I don't like this Lexus at all, bland styling interior as well exterior. Doesn't look exclusive at all. Lexus needs focus, asap.....and EV'S
Lexus needs a redesign on the RX.
Agreed. They’re so far behind to the point where they can redesign this 100K times over and over and still fall way behind the current gen competitors
@@naveenthemachinewhat are you talking about? It looks great
@@naveenthemachinewhat are you talking about? It looks great
They just did 😂. This is the redesign. It’s only a year or two in. 😂. However I agree.
@@anonay7238 to fangirls yes it looks great
But facts show it’s ugly.