New 2023 Lexus RX Full Review: Redesigned and Better than Before
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2023 Lexus RX full review! Today I'm reviewing the new Lexus RX, which is a popular luxury midsize SUV. I'm going to show you all the quirks and features of the RX, and I'll show you around the new 2023 Lexus RX. I'm also going to drive the new 2023 Lexus RX and show you what it's like behind the wheel.
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I assume that the only "off-roading" anyone is going to do in this is going over a speed bump at Macy's.
Ya. As of like 15 years ago we are all aware of the existence of luxury off-road vehicles that aren’t purpose built for actual off-roading.
You mean speed bumps @ Nordstrom's (RAV4 drivers will be going over speed bumps @ Macy's)
@@kendallhughes7507 you haven't been to the right Macy's then. Some Macy's in nicer areas have way nicer and more expensive/premium stuff than usual. We talking 80 bucks for a shirt or 500 dollars for a jacket premium.
@@harrys2331 ppppffffff....LOL....a nice shirt at a high end store runs around $200 to $300 and a decent jacket about $$1k to $3k......like I said, Macy's is ghetto AF, but whatever floats your boat....
@@kendallhughes7507 … that doesn’t mean that the products Macy’s has is ghetto lmao what?? Macys is clearly a step above Walmart or Target which definitely do have possibly the description of ghetto but even there you can find decent stuff. And at that price range you ain’t even paying for the product rather for the brand. The Macy’s I frequent has Michael Kors n Ralph Lauren. Good enough for me. I’ve shopped at retail Michael Kors n their t shirts are at most 150 dollars and I’ve seen even the same exact products that retail has but in Macys. Ralph Lauren is different though, I went to their retail and they have completely different stuff.
@Doug - the 360 camera is useless while in park but if you shift to drive and push the 360 view button it shows a much more useful front & top-down view and you can even make it automatic through there
My Toyota has that too. I usually leave mine in the AUTO mode
My 2020 Highlander Hybrid Platinum has the same exact 360 cam and yes it does indeed work a little differently when you are in Reverse or drive. You can also hit the view button twice to get a different view than the rotating 360.
But why?
@@smartyexplorer135 No, it was not, and you get a downvote from me.
Seems like bad design. Why can’t I use the camera views in park?
This is the most enthusiastic I’ve seen Doug act towards a Lexus.
lfa?
Cause that's also one of the first in a while where lot of things just seem done well-ish. The tech (regardless of absence of physical buttons which I'd personal would hate) is a huge improvement over their legacy old equipment. Lexuses are reliable (besides being Toyotas) cause they're low/old tech, at least here they brought it up to middle of the pack.
True lol Lexus vehicles are quite exciting
@@THE-NC2 😂😂😂😂😆😆😆😆😆🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 said no one ever
@@richardnavratil9661 it’s not middle of the pack. It’s still way behind. It’s even behind the infiniti qx60 and that’s no easy feat
It’s even behind Kia telluride and palisade and Santa Fe
The heads up display is actually really smartly implemented
From what I've seen from other reviewers (namely Savagegeese, they really do dive into the tech deeply), it seems pretty gimmicky. But, on the other hand, they say that about lot of vehicles with initially-confusing controls. I'm sure actual vehicle owners that have the car for months/years will learn quickly.
its head-up display
I have a 2022 NX which uses the same HUD and wheel controls and I've driven it for over 6 months now. This system is excellent.
It's incredibly intuitive. All you have to do is touch (not press, they're also capacitive) any button on either side of the wheel and that section of buttons pops up on the HUD instantly to show you what they all do. You then actually press the button to activate its function. It took me about 5 seconds to understand how it works and get used to it.
It's also important to note that the default layout is exactly what you'd expect, again making it intuitive. Left side is phone and media controls by default and right side is cruise control by default. There's very little reason to ever hit the menu switch button. And I suppose if you don't like the defaults they're also completely configurable.
Overall there's hardly any reason to ever touch the main center screen beyond advanced climate control functions and maybe some app interactions.
@@spoonraker And that pretty much confirms what I expected - once you own the vehicle and have more time with it than lot of reviewers do, it's easy to figure out.
Unless you have polarized sunglasses on and can't see shit.
Lexus has been doing a great job lately, from the redesign IS and NX to now the RX. They are also improving on their infotainment system.
Keep up the good work, Doug.
the IS has not been redesigned
@@kristians2704 and it probably won’t be. I’m sure they’ll kill it off as well as the RC LS LX LC
"The Lexus ARRRRR XXXXXX" Great review Doug! Looking forward to Lexus doing a full EV of the RX in the future.
Americans are very cringy, the way how they say words makes them all sound like a pirate, which make them sound uncool and pathetic.
That's coming, it's the RZ. But I think it's based on the platform of the decidedly mediocre Toyota BZ4x, so I wouldn't get my hopes up too high.
@@MartijnterHaar I love how people these days are looking forward to SUVs and crossovers when they're all mediocre, just like all children born during 2020's and 2020's
No where in this video Doug mentioned about how reliable RX 350 is! People buy this car for reliability and affordability over handling or acceleration. It carries a great value and I am happy to own a 2012 version of it!
If you want reliability you do know that you don’t have to get a Lexus? If you want reliability you buy a Camry or Prius or corolla for that
u dnt buy luxury vehicle for reliability nor affordability lol
I agree with you. I currently drive a 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 , my commute to work is a long drive on the highway. I was going back to Mercedes for their GLC or GLE for luxury, I also want RELIABILITY. I previously owned a Toyota Camry before the C300, that car was reliable for my 12 years of driving, never in the shop for repairs. Actually, I'm doing research for their hybrid model.
@@zlaban93 haha. Average Joe should be able to afford luxury cars too
@@zlaban93 I do. Got the 22 NX 350h and very happy. Much better than toyota version
The design has grown on me. It's refreshingly inoffensive.
agreed it just looks.. nice
bootlicking the asians i see? the japanese can't make a good luxury car. they're better off with porn. god and no nut november is round the corner already....
I completely agree
Doug getting damp during a review shows his absolute commitment to getting the job done. Kudos, Doug.
Reminds me of his WRX video where he lost (or thought he lost) a video camera due to the moisture. His video explaining his car reviews is actually pretty enlightening.
Yes this is why Doug is the best
That's funny because I get damp during Doug's reviews too.
That's what happens when he doubles up his Ts..... usually 😂
Doug likes getting wet.
So I understand that a big swooshy rain jacket will probably agitate his microphone but does Doug just not own any long sleeve clothing
I’ve seen him rock long sleeves.
Even though it's rainy it's still probably 80 degrees there
Doug was too cheap to put the air conditioning on in that brand new S-Class, instead he sweated all over its brand new interior.
He's from south Cali. No need for more than a tee shirt in San Diego.
He should wear one of those umbrella hats. But not the comical ones, an actual functional one.
Doug is the type of guy to call it a Lexus Medical Prescription unironically.
Doug is a type of a guy to bark when dog is coming home
Hey Doug, I love your videos but it could be a nice touch to add the car headlights and their performance on night time to your list of quirks to review. Either way you're always a joy to watch!
If he had the cars for more than a day (or an afternoon in most cases) at a time, I would fully support this
Nice review. Quick correction though; the 350h (and 450h+) don’t use the 350’s 2.4 litre turbo (although the 500h does). They use a 2.5n/a as per RAV4, Camry etc
The funniest thing about every Doug DeMuro video is when you put his videos in 2x speed
I watch all his videos in 2x speed. They're too damn long and boring otherwise
@@BabyJesus66 speak for yourself (although for this car its kinda true)
@@BabyJesus66 I just learned this trick and from now on, I’m watching his videos like that
@@SleepyyyGhost It works out good... I watch most TH-cam videos on 1.5-2x speed. You can still hear the audio fine and it saves a good amount of time. Especially if you watch long videos like hour long podcasts or something.
@@titicaca. some of them aren't as bad but this car was pretty boring. But either way it saves a lot of time watching on 2x and you can still hear and see what's going on fine. Sometimes I'll slow it down if there's something I want to see better. But mostly I keep it at 2x on Doug's videos.
I like the last model's design, looked more luxurious.
Greatness of Lexus: 1) A+ functionality, build quality, reliability, dependability. 2) A+ excellent dealership customer care service - don't take it elsewhere. 3) A+ resale values and demand. 4) A+ less deprectiation. Sure, not as "sporty" as as others, but I don't give a fig.
I always end up preferring buttons to touch controls. Pressing a button was a better option both from a safety standpoint as well as from a UX pleasure perspective.
I guess the more mechanical interface felt lie you were actually interacting with your car.
Get this man a blackberry.
Totally agree. Touchscreens are unusable while driving.
@@KhoiBoa 🤣
I agree, button's are more relaiable.
I totally agree, I felt lot of distraction using touch screen when I am driving alone
These things are incredibly reliable. My family bought a 2006 Lexus RX in late 2005 with 7 miles and yesterday it rolled past 196k. 5k oil changes, along with regular maintenance really makes this thing a beast.
My dad sold his w 140k miles and never had any issues
Your energy and accureteness are a rare mix. Thank you for your videoes
Doug is the only car reviewer that will review cars whether its 120f, raining, snowing, or hailing. This man is dedicated
Dedicated? Pretty sure it’s because he’s bringing home the bag just to sit in a car and talk about it for a day 😂 pretty sure any of us would do the same.
If anybody's curious, the hybrid 4 cylinder is not a turbo. None of the hybrid options will have a turbo 4-cylinder, the turbo 4 cylinder is the replacement to the v6. Hybrid options all use the 2.5 l Atkinson cycle four-cylinder engine. It is the same four-cylinder engine that is in their current hybrid Highlanders and siennas. If I had to guess why the sport model has more power, it has a larger battery pack and allows for much more current into the electric motors to assist the gas motor. This is much like the RAV4 Prime does.
Only The 500h has a turbo 4 hybrid. It uses the 2.4 turbo, electric motor front and a larger one out back and a 6 speed auto
Wow you write amazing… you could blog
450h+ and 500h both use 4 cylinder turbos. Don’t write nonsense
@@teufelhunden8308 the 450h+ uses the same powertrain from the rav4 prime
Thanks for saying it! Kudos!
I always thought the previous model looked very beautiful but I do like this one as well. I do believe it looks a lot sportier than the previous one, the previous one looked a bit more elegant.
I agree… I’d hate to have to clean the grill though.
Lol sporty? Wow I feel sorry for you if you think this thing looks sporty.
@@seanm3ify k
@@seanm3ify opinions.
The REAR of this latest model looks like a F'n CHRYSLER!!! smh
Whenever it rains in a Doug video I appreciate him so much more
My mother and law had a 90s one and then brand new one when they came out in 2016 or 2017. They kept 90s one too with couple hundred thousand miles and it is still running strong. Sweet vehicles for suburban moms
Zro
@@BugOnAChip king of the ghetto
My Daddy always said,
"If a door handle design ain't broke, don't fix it."
Of course, he was a Chrysler diehard from the Dakotas.....
"If it needs fixin, its prob a Chrysler" - dad
I think it’s funny how people talk smack about offroading the Lexus when it actually has a rear locker and quite literally you can take it to the beach wherever I want with it. Very capable and fun while being luxurious.
"smack"?
People just hate that others have more money than them. It's as simple as that.
The "Off Road Mode" makes the vehicle go off road for you 🤣
I personally like mechanical door handles because of the satisfaction you get from opening them.
Same! Especially if they are robust and heavy.
Doug didn't get *watered* down by the rain and still gave us the review, great job Doug!
Me personally I loved the last design. I don’t know how I feel about this style yet 😅
I agree, it was eye catching. This new design is boring
@@luvlife2355 a lexus suv has never caught my eye until now… this redesign is very unique
I concur with Doug's assessment on the prior model. My wife has the 2019 RX350L and she loves it, which is all I care about. It has a decent highway ride, works well for our family, isn't terribly expensive and holds its value better than most.
That 3rd row seats really come in handy
I really wish that they’ve made an L version on this new gen rx, also being on the highways on this new gen it’s much nicer, smoother and quieter.
Every time I take my wife's NX in for service the dealership gives me an RX to drive. Your review is spot on. It's very nice. Solidly built. Good ride. Comfortable. Perfect car for someone who really isn't into cars. Just want a nice place to sit on their way to work and back. The think eats miles. Be a great road trip car.
I’m really into cars and absolutely love the Lexus brand and RX.
This was the F-Sport model, I personally was not crazy about styling in it. I'd love to see more of the standard one styling. Cool heads up display.
Great review as always, Doug. I am glad Lexus put amber LED turn signals in back but I still think the grill is too big. The interior is very nice.
Nice, another rain review. Doug has no time to wait for weather!
Great video Doug, love that blue.
I think it’s hard to score a car that started the whole luxury crossover car based SUV market. Extremely reliable, very comfortable, very popular and you know it will outlast virtually all the cars in that comparison list.
That HUD with the steering wheel controls is really clever.
Great review!
All reviewers made their reviews in vineyard of sunny part of Californina. But independent Doug is doing the same in rainy parking in the middle of nowhere.
But only in this review we can see all drawbacks and strange features that weren't even mentioned by other reviewers.
Thank you, man, for your preciseness!!!
Spoke to a friend who works quite high up with Lexus and he says they will be updating the UI/360 camera views, and to include split screen view.
I actually think that the new RX is more understated than ever. Lexus used to be all about bold design, but maybe consumer preferences especially in North American markets lead to this redesign with the grill being less pronounced?
Props to recording in the rain, Dougo! That's real work ethic!
Honestly every car I wanna see a review for it I come wahtch yours because its so honest and always says the cons of the car unlike other reviewers that only say the positive things about the car
I really prefer how the last one looked. The fade from the grille into the bodywork is cool but the new grille shape is really strange, and the creases on the wheel arches look really odd and out of place.
Yea, and besides the hourglass Spindle grille was trademark Lexus. This just seems horrible. The sides have that smooth flowy part, but the car still has so many creases. The hood is also horrible. The rear 75% is flat, but the front is bent down, and then there's the obvious bit that the top of the hourglass was supoosed to go just replaced wih some fading thing.
Looks like a 'non-design' design. Like the 1000's of other cars that wont stand out in a crowd.
@@groundedgaming I think this is definitely a good example of a car designed by a committee. It doesn't look hideous, but the longer you look at it the more details you notice and none of them work together
When viewed from the side the grill's top looks like Rhino or something, it has unnecessary 90 degree edge at the top.
V6 hybrid is better as well
I will say, even tho the grill is big. It is styled well. Kudos to Lexus on this overall design.
it barely rains in So Cal anymore...too bad it caught your car review
i don't know what "telegram me" entails
love doug rain video!
The RX is also available with heated & ventilated rear seats. I’m surprised that this one didn’t have it
It is a base model 350 it does not have all the options
prob a base model
This one was a F-Sport trim, so some luxury features are not available.
@@elliottmanning4116 Or it's optional but it's just not included with the tester he got
looking forward to that mdx type s review!
This is the clip u have been looking for:
th-cam.com/video/QbHAaWyFCz4/w-d-xo.html !
wait, the camera inside the rear window is now as only as good as the rear window is clean. free of dirt, snow, etc. It's either a brilliant idea...or not. And you might not get rain on the lens...but i'm assuming rain will fall on the rear window, so it's a ... wash?
I just do not understand why anyone is bothering with electronic door poppers. If you're going to put a physical, manual "backup" option anyway..you're now just putting 2 opening methods instead of 1 for no reason, adding weight, cost, and complication with zero benefit. Not to mention it also adds extra usage steps for no reason, (button, then pull vs simple 1 step pulling the door). Just doesn't make sense.
- A heavy, lifting gullwing or sliding door is different, but a regular door that you pull/push open anyway may as well just stick with 1 simple, intuitive handle and nix the electronic multistep option.
That's not true about the infotainment system when he said you'd have to go off the navigation screen to change a song. That's in the heads up display and accessed by the steering wheel physical buttons. There's an audio menu right in there.
This is the clip u have been looking for :
th-cam.com/video/QbHAaWyFCz4/w-d-xo.html !
I mean either way the two things on display would still be useful. music was just a random example i'm assuming.
@@wolf0491 I never said that wouldn't be useful. I was just pointing out that what Doug said couldn't be done was wrong.
@@whoknows8678 true he is constantly wrong about certain small details I've noticed. Hopefully if someone is truly interested in a certain car they watch more than just 1 video. Good overview though. Can the heads-up thing only do next and previous track or can it also show your playlist? Just curious at this point haha
We've traded our autonomy for the autonomous. I can't even cut my running lights out and turn down a dark road to evade my stalkers anymore. Glove box opener in the infotainment??? It's all packaged as convenience but the fewer things you control ... well then, the few things you control.
Great review
The mouse system on the old models worked just fine and imo its much better than reaching out to the screen and start looking for stuff while you can just control it using the mouse without moving an inch!
Displaying what the buttons on steering wheel do with HUD is actually surprisingly cool!
It is...now that I see it, makes it seem like something that should have been around for years
Those cupholders seem like a RTX4090 founders edition 🤣
on god
So how do you open the door to pop the hood when the battery is dead?
Hey you never said anything about the blind spot indicator , where does it light up or warn you , great review as always thanks
The fact that it's a preproduction version is probably why something's don't work they way they should.
Pretty sure the last RX was probably their best selling model so obviously a lot of people liked how it looked.
I don't agree on design as Doug, he says this model looks more modern...not to me I think it's just the opposite
That's because nobody cares how it looks like. They buy it because it is the best mid-size SUV in the world.
@@VILSONDUSEVIC exactly - they buy a reliable Toyota with a better brand and a luxury trim
Why would they give a press car to journalists to write about without everything working? That's not how it works. The original video Doug did before he could drive the car - that one had stuff that didn't work yet. This car is the production version in everything but the VIN.
@@VILSONDUSEVIC the best suv in the world is the gv80 Porsche Cayenne bmw x5
I couldn't care less about the RX but here I am watching. Kudos Doug.
have you ever considered using a big ass tint and driving into it when raining? like an easy up tent. or something that can just protect the front of the car that you’re reviewing.
Dougcember, omg so excited!!!!! Wait, it's not December yet?
Let's hope the "big grille" era is ending. Much like the "tail fins" era of the '50s, let's hope it only lasts a short while, ends abruptly, and is something we can look back on and think, "why the hell did they do that?!"
It's lasted waaay too long already.
Doug is the type to order an iced coffee and asked for extra ice last minute just so he can mention CarsAndBids
More car spotting videos Doug!! maybe a Halloween special one? ;)
Does the infotainment screen have night mode?
Do you think you will ever give vehicle weights and or approximate power to weight ratios in your reviews?
Probably not since it always varies so much. Different trim levels, body styles, engine options, etc often have vastly different power levels and weights. And if someone wants to know, it will take them less than 30 seconds to calculate it for themselves. Power to weight ratio isn't even nearly as useful for estimating a vehicle's performance as most people think it is anyways.
Yes! Temperature knobs! YEEES! please go this direction and for the love of god! Don't force me to do it per touch screen! :D
This is the clip u have been looking for :
th-cam.com/video/QbHAaWyFCz4/w-d-xo.html !
Even on the rain you are still review car for us 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖
I appreciate that you filmed this video on one of the "rare" days that it rains here in beautiful Southern California!
He didn’t mention that Lexus, and also Toyota have dropped their beloved 2GR V6 from their RX and Highlander series. That turbo four popper would be a hard pill to swallow at that price point!
It’s not about the price point it about what governments are enforcing.
Yh Ik but once you’re driving it especially the 500h it’s a much better experience.
I’m still waiting for Doug to tell us what happens when you press both buttons of the center console lid on the left and right side simultaneously. Will it detach entirely?
I'd assume it's an interference system where when one is pressed the other can not be depressed. Would be kinda funny if it did come off though.
I love the voice doug does for people that get mad at him
Little drizzle action today. Thanks for the video Doug.
Definitely will hold it's value compared to its competitors
So will a Toyota and now the Kia telluride
@Paul but Toyotas cheaper than Lexus and has the same resale value.
The PHEV sounds promising. Pretty sure they just took the engine from the RAV4 Prime so it should be pretty fun to try.
They're practically the same vehicle underneath all the trim. The RAV4 Prime guts bolt right on.
@12:55 the 350H doesn't use the same powertrain it's a 2.5 naturally aspirated (non-turbo) paired with a battery and 2 small electric motors 246 hp.
In the Savagegeese review the rear seats can be raised with the buttons, maybe just part of the preproduction model.
Rain, sleet or hail, Doug DeMuro never fails
He could’ve had a rag to wipe
Off the door panel for filming
i always loved Doug's reviews, it's like sedative to me
He's kind of in caffeine in this one 😁
I think 🤔 that the 2023 RX from Lexus including the 360 camera is "AMAZING"
Talk about amortization - that gear lever mechanism debuted in the 2nd gen Prius. I love how it's making its way into other cars.
These electronic door handles are INSANE!!!
Edit: I was not complementing the door handles.
you have such a low bar for being impressed
Insanely stupid
totally pointless...... the definition of a gimmick
very modern and easy to use. Rare for a lexus
@@kristians2704 but gimmicky too
The rest of the car is absolutely outdated and it’s just barely went on sale
I love the styling on this one. That front end doesn't bother me as much as I originally thought, the safety hump I am referring to. Particularly not a fan of this examples colourway (blue exterior and black wheels), but in a pearl white or their metallic black, would be my pick for sure.
boring
the LC500 also has had that gear selector since 2018 as well as the LS500
Hey Doug ive got a question for ya about something i saw on the column and i cant find any info on it. What is the long panel with the 2 dots that sits on the upper center section of the column right behind the steering wheel? ive seen it on a few cars as of lately but no one talks about what it is and why its there.
Thank you for reviewing Lexuses🤗
@@smartyexplorer135 Shut up
Lexi
Why must new cars have an electronic door pooper (not to be confused with central locking)?
People are just fine opening a regular door handle to get in and out.
It had a safety system linked to it where it helps prevent you from opening the door on a passing car/bike/person, but that’s about the only advantage besides it being a tiny bit easier to open the door from the inside I guess
So they can add thousands and thousands of dollars to the initial sale price and maintenance over the years when that shit fails...and it will...
Maybe thanks to this now there's an alternative way for opening? And a little bit more of battery consumption 🤔
I don't know of options for door opening in the traditional way
@@carlossony4064 There doesn't even need to be "other options" for the simple action of opening/closing a fucking car door. LOL
@@whoknows8678 I know ! Only in very old creepy cars, but what else can u you think of??? I gave you options! Haha
SOLD!! for that cup holder feature
Lexus! Please pay some of the attention to the German cars on how to make a 360 degree camera view! This kind of view makes you feel like you're in early 2000s
A moment to appreciate Doug for filming in pouring rain for us?
Beautiful looking SUV.
360 camera different depending on drive mode , previous generation also had button/latch to bring rear seats down , no cup holders in the middle but previous also had cup holders on the doors
Hope that you will review the Defender 130 one day. Rock on Doug.
Can wait for him to review the new TOGG brand, if it ever comes to the US
No one is gonna appreciate Doug making content for us in the rain
Doug reviewed a ferrari and a countach in the rain
Why tf would I appreciate it, he is not making it for us but for the money
@@marko_1marko omg someone doing their job for money? 😱😱😱 how awful!
@@quantrellbishop9263 I didn't say it is awful, I just don't know why should we appreciate him doing his job
omg what an amazing video
What is in the lexus poutch in the cargo area? I would have opened that pouch!