2023 RX 500h Review: Did Lexus Truly Build a Sports SUV?

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Now entering its fifth generation, the Lexus RX took a turn toward the bold. The RX stands out where it used to blend in. Lexus offers to paint it in wild colors. And, you can purchase an F Sport Performance version. Yeah, bold indeed. And it’s not just talking the talk...
In this video, I take you through the car, show you what features are offered and how they work. And then I take you on a drive to get a sense of how well it handles, the quality of the ride, and the overall experience.
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Video Chapters
0:00 Drive review - Overview/Trims/Price
2:23 Walkaround
3:46 Under the hood
4:33 Walkaround continued
6:48 Cargo space
7:34 Will my bike fit?
8:09 Second row comfort and features
9:22 Front seat comfort and features
13:09 Drive modes
13:59 Drive review - Powertrain
18:09 Drive review - Fuel Economy
18:52 Drive review - Acceleration Test
19:59 Drive review - Chassis
21:03 Drive review - Handling Test
23:55 Drive review - Ride/Comfort/Highway Test/Safety
27:04 Drive review - Towing
27:31 Drive review - Conclusion
Specifications:
2023 Lexus RX 500h F Sport: 5-door, 5-seat, Crossover SUV
Base price: $63,150
Price as Tested: $74,090
Powertrain: 2.4-liter I-4 Hybrid
Engine Power: 271 horsepower at 6000 rpm
Engine Torque: 339 lb-ft between 2000-3000 rpm
System Power: 366 horsepower at 6000 rpm
System Torque: 406 lb-ft between 2000-3000 rpm
Transmissions: six-speed automatic transmission
Drive: all-wheel-drive
Fuel Economy and Range
27 city mpg
28 highway mpg
27 combined mpg
17.2-gallon gas tank
Dimensions
Length: 192.5 inches
Width: 75.6 inches
Height: 67.3 inches
Wheelbase: 112.2 inches
Weights and Capacities
Curb weight: 4750 lbs.
Interior volume: na cu ft
Cargo volume (seats up/folded): 30/46 cu ft
Calculated weight to power (lbs./HP): 13.0:1
Mfr’s claimed 0-60 mph: 5.9 seconds
Mfr’s claimed Top Speed: 130 mph
Government classified size: Small sport utility vehicle 4WD
Options: Mark Levinson sound system package with 14-inch center console screen, $2265; premium triple beam LED headlamps, $1565; panoramic view monitor, $800; running boards, $725; heated and ventilated rear seats, $680; AWL items, $660; traffic jam assist, $620; special color $595; 120V inverter, $550; power rear seats, $550; panorama glass moonroof, $500; illuminated cargo sills, $300; Digital key, $275; advanced park, $250; Digital rearview mirror, $200; side puddle lamps, $175; power rear door with kick sensor, $150; cold area package, $100; rear bumper applique, $90; 21-inch accessory wheels, -$110
Recorded
17th of May 2023
#LexusRX #SUV #Review

[@corvette214]

I purchased one of these, and I liked your ‘style’ of reviewing. Good job !

[@viewsonvehicles]

Awesome, thank you!

[@joeoconnor7366]

Great in depth review

[@viewsonvehicles]

Thank you very much!

[@royalpools]

Thank you for a great video. I appreciate your review on this vehicle. We are waiting for the fully loaded plug-in hybrid version to come out and I would love to get your opinion on driving that model I’m hoping that being a plug-in electric with a larger battery will give more power without the droning noise of the four-cylinder every time you take off from a light and with a 35 to 40 mile range that should cover our daily commute. We currently have a 21 ES 300 H and are looking for something taller with a plug-in hybrid, do you know when you’ll be able to review that vehicle? Thanks again for your in-depth review. We appreciate it.

[@viewsonvehicles]

Thank you! I hope to get in a plug-in version sometime soon.

[@joem8252]

It’s not fast enough. Needs to hit 60 in under 5 seconds to be competitive with other luxury crossovers

[@naveenthemachine]

The RX isn’t even faster than a v6 Camry or rav4 prime

[@badongtagalog5737]

@@naveenthemachinenah, this way better car than damry and rav 4 but I agree those cars are way better than a gv70

[@beri232]

lol.... no.... they made a "quicker" luxury suv. Even their LC500 isn't what I would call a true sports car. Lexus is great at making reliable, quiet and comfortable vehicles. Performance and horsepower are not their forté.

[@naveenthemachine]

Even their LFA isn’t an exotic car since it’ll get smoked by a 4 door bmw m5 or a model s plaid or model 3 performance or a Kia ev6 GT ioniq5N Taycan Turbo S

[@beri232]

@@naveenthemachine yeah but it still smokes you and your mom’s Camry

[@naveenthemachine]

@@beri232 no it doesn’t actually. The rx500h does 0-60 in 5.8 seconds.
My family’s v6 Toyota Camry does 0-60 in the same time of 5.8 seconds
So your argument is weak 😂

[@beri232]

@@naveenthemachine your comments are weak

[@naveenthemachine]

@@beri232 what i said is true

[@robertmurdock7530]

Some things I like, more I don't. Don't like the front end still, but not as ugly as the preceeding several years. Side & back look good. 4 cyl engine kills it for me.

[@naveenthemachine]

No they didn’t 😂
The 500h is just embarrassing
It can’t even outperform a rav4 prime or even a Camry v6 both of which can already do 0-60 in 5.5-5.8 seconds
Yet the RX costs significantly more while still being based on a Camry platform
Combine that with dated styling, poor handling, a Toyota grade interior, useless tech nobody asked for, cramped rear seats, lacking features, and the fact that it can get very expensive make the RX an easy nonstarter

[@badongtagalog5737]

Nah, you havent diven one, he did. this is even better than a gv70 or 80 hyndai cars. Those car were designed to be a little faster because it needs tp vet to the service fast when it starts to break