2020 Lexus RX 350 link here: th-cam.com/video/35hI6016598/w-d-xo.html Do you think the 450h is worth it? If you are an owner I would like to hear your thoughts about the RX 450h and the F Sport package. Please follow me on Instagram & Twitter @exhaustsports or you may become a Patreon member for early access to these video reviews. Thank you for stopping by.
This car in 450h F-Sport is the best of both world, economical yet still has a powerful kick when you want sporty looks as well. It’s no slow battery powered car.
I really love the RX450h, I drove it whilst my car was in for service and it is great comfortable car, drive smoothly and effortless. I love the look and it looks so futuristic and less boring than its competitors.
Yes! Def different from the competitors. I am extremely impressed with the smoothness of this hybrid, being a V6 also helps. Appreciate it sir for stopping by again!
It’s a phenomenal vehicle, super comfortable, great tech inside, and they look fantastic imo. My favorite feature of the hybrid RX is the space ship sounds it makes when the engine is off or while braking.
That's true people just love finding things to hate. I review cars, all I can do is remain objective, and the RX is a phenomenal machine worth every penny especially the 350, I can confidently recommend that to anyone
I am a happy owner of a 2020 450h - I just loooove it. I tried the ES as I was considering it as well, but enjoyed driving the RX more - I think just being a bit higher up was more favorable to me as a short person. Love the interior and the exterior, it's the perfect size - I expect to own it for many years!
I absolutely love it when a car manufacturer uses physical buttons rather than screens as you can't see most of the screens in the bloody sun! So full marks from me Lexus and please don't change.
Same! And apparently for the new LS 500 refresh, they are adding buttons for the heated and cooled seats near the gear shifter. If only they can add a V8 for the LS 500 refresh :)
Another great review. Love your reference to some of the media as 'jerk.offs' as it so so true. Whoever pays the bills they please hey. Unlike you who is so honest.
Dude love your videos probably the most honest and entertaining channel when it comes to cars. Keep it up bro! Also would love to see you review a 3rd gen gs460 or 450 hybrid.
Exhaust Sports Anytime brother, yeah that would be so cool to find one they’re very rare. I wonder if it could be tuned to feel like an ISF 🤔. And yes great review on the 450h
Because of your great reviews on the RX 450 & the 350 I traded in my 5 year old Audi s6 for theRX450h f sport with all the upgrade packages.the dealership paid me 36500 dollars for my trade in how could I turn that down.last year my Audi s6 was worth ten thousand dollars less from edmunds & car max.had to wait 3 months for my RX to be built as it was a custom order.it was worth the wait.thank you again for your reviews
Massive congrats my friend! I'm so happy for you and great job on your trade glad you took advantage of the current situation. Enjoy the ride, RX is def a top luxury suv pick for me
Great review mate 👍 one advice i need from your driving experience , would you choose this lexus RX over a GS or ES in terms of quietness and comfortable ride for a mixture of town and motorway ?
I personally think the ES is the best driving luxurious Lexus you can get. A lot of brokers on the Leasehackr forum offering discounts on the new ES hope this helps my friend
Considering purchasing a new RX f sport but I just can’t decide between the 350 or the 450H, from the reviews it just seems like the 450H has way too old of a hybrid system and it’s not worth the additional money. Plus what you’ve said, the MPG difference is very minimal.
Yea for this generation I would probably just go with the RX 350 but if you want a hybrid RX maybe wait for the 2023 refresh. If you want a good Hybrid Lexus that truly gets amazing mpg like 40 mpg plus, the ES 300h is amazing but it’s a sedan and the seats don’t fold down in the back.
Great review again! You made mention that the suspension is stiffer and that the regular 350 has much better handling dynamics than the 2017 model. Does the regular 2020 350 drive more like a a sportier car than the 2017 350? The two videos that I’ve watched of yours on the 2020 2350s have just about convinced me to go pick one up.
The screen is a touch screen unlike all the other current Lexus models, I’m surprised you missed that! Only thing I don’t like about the F Sport is the seats aren’t full leather, even the base model gets leather. Weird thing for Lexus to cheap out on for the F sport.
Ahh yes it is a touchscreen I just hate getting the screen dirty so I just use the TouchPad regardless haha. Surprisingly the fake leather holds up better over time, real leather gets wrinkled but honestly you can't tell the difference when you touch it
Exhaust Sports Auto it’s the smell for me. Your LC probably smells and feels like sitting in a catchers mitt. The new car smells in my RX F sport is fading quickly =[
Ok yea that's very true the leather smells especially in a new car is a nice added touch. That's awesome you have an F Sport RX great vehicle. Do you think you will upgrade to a 2020 RX F sport?
Exhaust Sports Auto I have the ‘20 RX F Sport performance. Only missing a view options like HUD and 360 camera but it’s the perfect spec for me. Your channel helped a lot in the research process a few months back, so thanks for that!
I have a 2022 450h F Sport. It drives beautifully and delivers mostly 35 mpg which is great for a 3.5 litre car. However some niggles are the infotainment system is not very good. The voice control is infuriating. I find the F Sport seat is uncomfortable with the side bolsters digging into my thighs, (and I'm not a big guy 190pounds). A big irritation is that the cruise control allows over speeding downhill. My Kia Sorrento didn't do that. The overspeeding is all the more annoying because if you reduce the set speed say from 60mph to 40 mph the car actively slows down but having achieved the new speed it will then allow run away down hill so you brake removing cruise control. I expected better from Lexus.
I had a 2018 RX 450h f sport in this same color combo (2018 had rioja red instead of circuit red) but I had red with atomic silver. I wish I got a regular RX instead. I felt like this was trying too hard to be sporty with the red and bolstered seats. Ended up selling it and got a 2020 ES 350 luxury.
Very nice Love the new 2020 ES you made a great choice and yea F sport is not really necessary for the RX but it's for those who do like the appearance of it.
Rx has pros and cons. But one thing is certain. I'm with on the same wave with reviewer. I have owned MB, Audi, Škoda. SUVs and sedans. I can't imagine anyone adopting the "boring" sentiment nonsense. Currently we have ES and RX in the household. I can't find nothing boring about them. Super calm, super quiet and reliability and post sales care of the dealer is, well...unparalleled. But yeah, I'm 42 years old. Perhaps when I was 25 I wanted that MB bliss - that is only until the first service bill. To everyone their own. But Lexus is rather magical than boring to me 👍🏻. If only LS hybrid was on RX level with its smoothness.
Another thorough review. It would be great if you could get hold of a Genesis GV80 press car for a review. Looks like the GV80 will be a big player in this class.
Yea I got terrible access to press cars in my are haha. I might get a car once a month vs other reviewers that may get like 3 cars a week lol. I appreciate your support my friend and yes that GV80 looks incredible and I know it will perform well too
Haha I appreciate that, yeah it's like I'm a mirage to these people like even Lexus doesn't acknowledge me. But I would never bash a manufacturer because they won't give me cars or whatever I'll make it happen somehow. It's funny, VW said they are only looking for people with over 200k subscribers to cater vehicles too right now haha. But you have inspired me to email a few of these press members just one more time. Thank you, I'm just happy to have supporters like yourself
RX ,Lexus bestseller at the moment , no wonder why ,looks great inside out its practical you just cant go wrong with it . BTW on the 2021 LS500 they ditched the old screen for a touch screen (you can still use the pad) and put a fisical button for the heated seats menu alongside the touchpad
Yea I know man this is phenomenal just a no compromise vehicle is so many regards. I absolutely loved the RX 350 with AWD. That's awesome to hear! In this world of screens I'm glad Lexus is adding back buttons for its flagship
Hi Kevin. Wanted to know which one do you think is quieter between the rx350 and the 450h. I would just go for the 350 but I know it likes to eat gas.Its an average of 22 mpg vs 30 mpg. Also if you get the f sport appearance package, will it be identical to the plain one as far as ride cushiness? Thanks again Kevin
They are all about the same 450, 350, f sport and non. I would save the money and skip the F sport since it doesn't do much just get a 350 or 450 with ML audio and you're good
Love your videos. Personally I think the Lexus SUVs are just too heavy. After owning a 2010 RX350 AWD, we ended up getting a CR-V. I guess it's rather pedestrian, but I like the low end torque and fuel economy. I'm not sure if things have changed with the new RX, but I wish they had made the fuel tank bigger, and/or reduced the threshold where it gives you the low fuel warning. I could only manage like 300 miles on a full tank. Seriously why pay so much for a SUV if you're running to get gas so often. Also, this vehicle is probably marketed toward older people, and while it's super comfortable, it kind of takes the fun out of driving. Look at how small and high up those driver/passenger side windows are. On the flip side, if you're worried about safety that door is going to protect you if you get t-boned. I feel like Toyota is really pushing the RAV4 hybrid/PHEV now, and Lexus has lagged behind in terms of innovation. There are also a lot of safety/convenience technology features that come standard on mainstream vehicles (RAV4/CR-V) like lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control, and collision mitigation braking. The Cayenne might be a better choice - larger fuel tank, power, baller-ness :-)
I want to pull the trigger for an RX 450h (I know I want the hybrid, I do mostly city driving however once a month I have a 400 mile round tripper). But I'm torn... I love the look of the F-Sport, its just pops and makes the the standard RX look a bit boring. If I were to get the Fsport of course id get with the variable adaptive suspension. You kept commenting how good it was (steering, ride, turning, road feel) even though you would then say the non F sport is better lol. Here are my questions, since I will do a lot of city driving with a 1 day a month of 8 hour driving: 1) Is the adaptive variable suspension only active in Sport+ mode? Tightening up the suspension would be great for smooth highway drives but would make for a harsher ride in city driving. Does it return to typical lexus perfect ride comfort out of Sport+ mode? 2) Anyone have comments regarding the front seats? Ive heard a mix from varying reviewers; some say the Fsport seats are less comfortable for long rides compared to the non-Fsport (luxury) seats but you said it was very comfortable. Great review, look forward to any feedback you can provide.
Just get the F sport if you like it will Help with resale value as well. Literally doesn’t change the handling or the ride at least not with the RX models. Seats are super comfortable no problems there
@@MeynMotorGroup An update for you. I finally pulled the trigger on the 2022 RX F-Sport. I placed an order back in Feb, it was finally delivered late October (the biggest hold up was the Mark Levinson chip). Love it. I was almost tempted during the wait to cancel and wait for a 2023 but I'm happy I remained patient. I like the clock, CD player, the physical buttons, and the known quality of the Lexus V6. The Sport Handling package is actually quite nice. Its not noticeable on routine city driving but I do have hilly/curvy terrain to travel thru and the handling/suspension really shines on those roads. Not quite Audi/BMW but still a highly engaging ride while remaining uber comfortable. City mileage is meh... 24mpg or so but on my once every 2 weeks round trip drive of 400 miles... it bumps to 31+ mpg (cold weather, likely this will improve in summer). Not bad for a heavy SUV which is so refined, comfortable and fun. Perhaps in a few years if the 4 Cyl. Turbo is proven reliable and they improve the Infotainment (with a return of some physical button functions), I'll trade up for the RX500h. Admittedly that looks like quite a fun car to drive. Keep up the great videos, I just noticed I wasn't subscribed. I am now...
You do have to compare the RX hybrid awd against the RX awd for apples to apples. The hybrid version is $1250 more. It gets 30 mpg vs 22 on the standard RX awd. Hybrids do give you better braking capability with their regen. Granted it might take five years at normal miles per year to payback that extra $1250. As far as discounts, Toyota Lexus has rebates on standard hybrids. Primarily because the next gen hybrids are their plugin versions that get ev range and 300 hp with a four cylinder that pushes 40 mpg.
Yea I can't really recommend this over the standard RX 350 AWD I tested it was just so good. But if you can get some deep discounts and do primarily city driving and not heavy footed, a case can be made since the 450h is a good vehicle nothing strange about the driving and very smooth
@@MeynMotorGroup did you mean the NX doesn't ride like a cloud?. You put down the RX does not ride like a cloud. I just wanted to make sure which one you meant.
@@josefernandez2722 neither one does but RX is comfortable drive it and you will understand what I mean. Was actually going to record thoughts on a 2022 RX just now
@@josefernandez2722 I guess I didn't do a good job explaining through text. What I was trying to describe is RX doesn't feel floaty if that makes sense. It rides really good but they did a great job tuning it to feel taut so it feels good around corners. It doesn't just feel like an old LS or something where it's ponderous
@@MeynMotorGroup thanks so much Kevin. I'm so used to hearing people reviewing as writing on a cloud that's why I asked that. And I also heard people describe the f sport AS stiffening up the ride too much and defeating the purpose for what it was meant to be.
Those tail lamps don't look like 2020 RX450h F-Sport. Those tail lamps look like a non-F-Sport Hybrid. Maybe the Canadian model is different. But, we have better looking tail lamps for RX450h F-Sport model.
No the old cars made like 295 hp but the GS450h was an exception as that car was not built for efficiency but more so performance, that hybrid system was tuned to mimic a V8
So let me get this strait, you said get the RX 350 because they have good deals? Dude that might be true, deals are better on the RX 350, but the RX 450H drives much better… I have driven RX 350 and I own RX 450H. I wouldn’t compare Lexus with German engineering also, lol
@@MeynMotorGroup the cost to maintain is high, much higher than that of the Lexus. Don’t get me wrong I love my RX, but you can’t compare Porsche or a Mercedes with it
Maybe not a Porsche but some of these other budget Euro cars aren't really all that like you might think. A GLC benz feels like a tin can compared to an RX. Need to spend 70k plus to get a decent Euro car.
I think lexus extended the warranty on their hybrid systems but for the RX anyway, I wouldn't really recommend this car just get the regular RX 350. ES300h was the only hybrid I truly liked.
hmm why do they keep making these ugly SUV's. If you take a look at Genesis GV80 you will see that it looks much better than this car. Even the interior is in another level compared to this. While this looks like a cheap car, the genesis looks expensive and classy.
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2020 Lexus RX 350 link here: th-cam.com/video/35hI6016598/w-d-xo.html Do you think the 450h is worth it? If you are an owner I would like to hear your thoughts about the RX 450h and the F Sport package. Please follow me on Instagram & Twitter @exhaustsports or you may become a Patreon member for early access to these video reviews. Thank you for stopping by.
Can you please make a video of the lexus CT200h (if you can a top spec) they are still sold in Europe and asia with a new generation
This car in 450h F-Sport is the best of both world, economical yet still has a powerful kick when you want sporty looks as well. It’s no slow battery powered car.
I really love the RX450h, I drove it whilst my car was in for service and it is great comfortable car, drive smoothly and effortless. I love the look and it looks so futuristic and less boring than its competitors.
Yes! Def different from the competitors. I am extremely impressed with the smoothness of this hybrid, being a V6 also helps. Appreciate it sir for stopping by again!
It’s a phenomenal vehicle, super comfortable, great tech inside, and they look fantastic imo. My favorite feature of the hybrid RX is the space ship sounds it makes when the engine is off or while braking.
So true I love those spaceship sounds make it a unique driving experience from ordinary cars haha. Yea Lexus really nailed it with the RX.
I bought a 450h F Sport instead of winter tires for my LC500h! Makes a lot of sense and it’s a great car to complement my
LC.
Stunning Vechicle. Lots of people hate on it because its the standard of SUVs.
That's true people just love finding things to hate. I review cars, all I can do is remain objective, and the RX is a phenomenal machine worth every penny especially the 350, I can confidently recommend that to anyone
No lots of ppl hate it because its so ugly :).. go check out genesis gv80, see thats a beautiful SUV with a much nicer interior.
@@RuhDolu GV80 looks great, will sell well.
I'll never get over Hyundai/Kia's 1st generation of cars. Will stick with Lexus.
I am a happy owner of a 2020 450h - I just loooove it. I tried the ES as I was considering it as well, but enjoyed driving the RX more - I think just being a bit higher up was more favorable to me as a short person. Love the interior and the exterior, it's the perfect size - I expect to own it for many years!
I absolutely love it when a car manufacturer uses physical buttons rather than screens as you can't see most of the screens in the bloody sun! So full marks from me Lexus and please don't change.
Same! And apparently for the new LS 500 refresh, they are adding buttons for the heated and cooled seats near the gear shifter. If only they can add a V8 for the LS 500 refresh :)
I feel the same way. People keep saying lexus are boring and all the ones i have driven have nothing boring about them, including my GS350.
Another great review. Love your reference to some of the media as 'jerk.offs' as it so so true. Whoever pays the bills they please hey. Unlike you who is so honest.
Haha thank you my friend. They're not all bad but yea most have disappointed me. Thanks again for your support
RX 350 combined gets like 22 combined and 27 on the highway, thus making the RX 450h much more efficient
Yea that's a correction I should have made got confused with what the Lexus website said
@@MeynMotorGroup RX 350 F Sport is 19city/26hwy and the RX 450h F Sport is 31city/28hwy.
I have the 450h f sport I love it! Fully loaded sickkkkk
Nice! Congrats my friend
The only thing this needs Kevin is the updated interior design language like the UX, LS, ES and LC.
haha yea I do like those interiors but I really like how simple and intuitive they made the RX as well with all the different color options
Dude love your videos probably the most honest and entertaining channel when it comes to cars. Keep it up bro! Also would love to see you review a 3rd gen gs460 or 450 hybrid.
Super humbled by that my friend, thank you! Man I would love to check out a V8 GS but so hard to come by. I did review the 450h! Epic ride
Exhaust Sports Anytime brother, yeah that would be so cool to find one they’re very rare. I wonder if it could be tuned to feel like an ISF 🤔. And yes great review on the 450h
Yea definitely a used car market gem same engine as the LS460 I'm you can have fun with some bolt ons and make it scream haha
Because of your great reviews on the RX 450 & the 350 I traded in my 5 year old Audi s6 for theRX450h f sport with all the upgrade packages.the dealership paid me 36500 dollars for my trade in how could I turn that down.last year my Audi s6 was worth ten thousand dollars less from edmunds & car max.had to wait 3 months for my RX to be built as it was a custom order.it was worth the wait.thank you again for your reviews
Massive congrats my friend! I'm so happy for you and great job on your trade glad you took advantage of the current situation. Enjoy the ride, RX is def a top luxury suv pick for me
I bought my wife an RX35L Luxury this year from Johnson in Raleigh. My favorite SUV in its class.
Massive congrats my friend yea the RX really hits above its weight class love it
Exhaust Sports Auto plus Johnson Lexus IS the best dealership in triangle- IMO. Greta experience so far even service
I know I do videos for them but I am not paid in any way, Johnson truly is the best dealership experience I have ever had in my life
Great review mate 👍 one advice i need from your driving experience , would you choose this lexus RX over a GS or ES in terms of quietness and comfortable ride for a mixture of town and motorway ?
I personally think the ES is the best driving luxurious Lexus you can get. A lot of brokers on the Leasehackr forum offering discounts on the new ES hope this helps my friend
@@MeynMotorGroup much appreciated , have a great weekend buddy 🫡👍
Considering purchasing a new RX f sport but I just can’t decide between the 350 or the 450H, from the reviews it just seems like the 450H has way too old of a hybrid system and it’s not worth the additional money. Plus what you’ve said, the MPG difference is very minimal.
Yea for this generation I would probably just go with the RX 350 but if you want a hybrid RX maybe wait for the 2023 refresh. If you want a good Hybrid Lexus that truly gets amazing mpg like 40 mpg plus, the ES 300h is amazing but it’s a sedan and the seats don’t fold down in the back.
Love the interior bro it’s definitely 🔥 with that red color it’s sharp all the way around no doubt about it 😎
Yea that red was something haha stands out so much!
Exhaust Sports Auto Yea bro that red stitching on the steering wheel too nice red and sporty for real lol I’d sport it 👍🏾👍🏾
Great review again! You made mention that the suspension is stiffer and that the regular 350 has much better handling dynamics than the 2017 model. Does the regular 2020 350 drive more like a a sportier car than the 2017 350? The two videos that I’ve watched of yours on the 2020 2350s have just about convinced me to go pick one up.
The screen is a touch screen unlike all the other current Lexus models, I’m surprised you missed that! Only thing I don’t like about the F Sport is the seats aren’t full leather, even the base model gets leather. Weird thing for Lexus to cheap out on for the F sport.
Ahh yes it is a touchscreen I just hate getting the screen dirty so I just use the TouchPad regardless haha.
Surprisingly the fake leather holds up better over time, real leather gets wrinkled but honestly you can't tell the difference when you touch it
Exhaust Sports Auto it’s the smell for me. Your LC probably smells and feels like sitting in a catchers mitt. The new car smells in my RX F sport is fading quickly =[
Ok yea that's very true the leather smells especially in a new car is a nice added touch.
That's awesome you have an F Sport RX great vehicle. Do you think you will upgrade to a 2020 RX F sport?
Exhaust Sports Auto I have the ‘20 RX F Sport performance. Only missing a view options like HUD and 360 camera but it’s the perfect spec for me. Your channel helped a lot in the research process a few months back, so thanks for that!
Nice! That's incredible beautiful ride my friend and I am so humbled I could help out. Enjoy that vehicle, Lexus crushed it with the RX
I have a 2022 450h F Sport. It drives beautifully and delivers mostly 35 mpg which is great for a 3.5 litre car. However some niggles are the infotainment system is not very good. The voice control is infuriating. I find the F Sport seat is uncomfortable with the side bolsters digging into my thighs, (and I'm not a big guy 190pounds). A big irritation is that the cruise control allows over speeding downhill. My Kia Sorrento didn't do that. The overspeeding is all the more annoying because if you reduce the set speed say from 60mph to 40 mph the car actively slows down but having achieved the new speed it will then allow run away down hill so you brake removing cruise control. I expected better from Lexus.
Enjoyed it as usual it’s definitely sharp looking bro 👊🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Thanks again brother!
Exhaust Sports Auto No problem
I can only imagine if the dealer put a badge like that on a vehicle in Australia. It would require the dealer to bend over and the sun not shining.
I had a 2018 RX 450h f sport in this same color combo (2018 had rioja red instead of circuit red) but I had red with atomic silver. I wish I got a regular RX instead. I felt like this was trying too hard to be sporty with the red and bolstered seats. Ended up selling it and got a 2020 ES 350 luxury.
Very nice Love the new 2020 ES you made a great choice and yea F sport is not really necessary for the RX but it's for those who do like the appearance of it.
Rx has pros and cons. But one thing is certain. I'm with on the same wave with reviewer. I have owned MB, Audi, Škoda. SUVs and sedans. I can't imagine anyone adopting the "boring" sentiment nonsense. Currently we have ES and RX in the household. I can't find nothing boring about them. Super calm, super quiet and reliability and post sales care of the dealer is, well...unparalleled. But yeah, I'm 42 years old. Perhaps when I was 25 I wanted that MB bliss - that is only until the first service bill. To everyone their own. But Lexus is rather magical than boring to me 👍🏻. If only LS hybrid was on RX level with its smoothness.
100% agreed my friend
Another thorough review. It would be great if you could get hold of a Genesis GV80 press car for a review. Looks like the GV80 will be a big player in this class.
Yea I got terrible access to press cars in my are haha. I might get a car once a month vs other reviewers that may get like 3 cars a week lol.
I appreciate your support my friend and yes that GV80 looks incredible and I know it will perform well too
@@MeynMotorGroup with the high quality and frequency of your reviews I'm sure more press car offers will roll in, it's enevitable
Haha I appreciate that, yeah it's like I'm a mirage to these people like even Lexus doesn't acknowledge me.
But I would never bash a manufacturer because they won't give me cars or whatever I'll make it happen somehow. It's funny, VW said they are only looking for people with over 200k subscribers to cater vehicles too right now haha. But you have inspired me to email a few of these press members just one more time. Thank you, I'm just happy to have supporters like yourself
RX ,Lexus bestseller at the moment , no wonder why ,looks great inside out its practical you just cant go wrong with it . BTW on the 2021 LS500 they ditched the old screen for a touch screen (you can still use the pad) and put a fisical button for the heated seats menu alongside the touchpad
Yea I know man this is phenomenal just a no compromise vehicle is so many regards. I absolutely loved the RX 350 with AWD.
That's awesome to hear! In this world of screens I'm glad Lexus is adding back buttons for its flagship
Hi Kevin. Wanted to know which one do you think is quieter between the rx350 and the 450h. I would just go for the 350 but I know it likes to eat gas.Its an average of 22 mpg vs 30 mpg. Also if you get the f sport appearance package, will it be identical to the plain one as far as ride cushiness? Thanks again Kevin
They are all about the same 450, 350, f sport and non. I would save the money and skip the F sport since it doesn't do much just get a 350 or 450 with ML audio and you're good
What best for luxury , perfomer suv ? Lexus IS a daily car but no perfomer
Love your videos. Personally I think the Lexus SUVs are just too heavy. After owning a 2010 RX350 AWD, we ended up getting a CR-V. I guess it's rather pedestrian, but I like the low end torque and fuel economy. I'm not sure if things have changed with the new RX, but I wish they had made the fuel tank bigger, and/or reduced the threshold where it gives you the low fuel warning. I could only manage like 300 miles on a full tank. Seriously why pay so much for a SUV if you're running to get gas so often.
Also, this vehicle is probably marketed toward older people, and while it's super comfortable, it kind of takes the fun out of driving. Look at how small and high up those driver/passenger side windows are. On the flip side, if you're worried about safety that door is going to protect you if you get t-boned. I feel like Toyota is really pushing the RAV4 hybrid/PHEV now, and Lexus has lagged behind in terms of innovation. There are also a lot of safety/convenience technology features that come standard on mainstream vehicles (RAV4/CR-V) like lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control, and collision mitigation braking.
The Cayenne might be a better choice - larger fuel tank, power, baller-ness :-)
Great review, thank you
I want to pull the trigger for an RX 450h (I know I want the hybrid, I do mostly city driving however once a month I have a 400 mile round tripper).
But I'm torn...
I love the look of the F-Sport, its just pops and makes the the standard RX look a bit boring. If I were to get the Fsport of course id get with the variable adaptive suspension. You kept commenting how good it was (steering, ride, turning, road feel) even though you would then say the non F sport is better lol.
Here are my questions, since I will do a lot of city driving with a 1 day a month of 8 hour driving:
1) Is the adaptive variable suspension only active in Sport+ mode? Tightening up the suspension would be great for smooth highway drives but would make for a harsher ride in city driving. Does it return to typical lexus perfect ride comfort out of Sport+ mode?
2) Anyone have comments regarding the front seats? Ive heard a mix from varying reviewers; some say the Fsport seats are less comfortable for long rides compared to the non-Fsport (luxury) seats but you said it was very comfortable.
Great review, look forward to any feedback you can provide.
Just get the F sport if you like it will
Help with resale value as well. Literally doesn’t change the handling or the ride at least not with the RX models. Seats are super comfortable no problems there
@@MeynMotorGroup An update for you. I finally pulled the trigger on the 2022 RX F-Sport. I placed an order back in Feb, it was finally delivered late October (the biggest hold up was the Mark Levinson chip). Love it. I was almost tempted during the wait to cancel and wait for a 2023 but I'm happy I remained patient. I like the clock, CD player, the physical buttons, and the known quality of the Lexus V6.
The Sport Handling package is actually quite nice. Its not noticeable on routine city driving but I do have hilly/curvy terrain to travel thru and the handling/suspension really shines on those roads. Not quite Audi/BMW but still a highly engaging ride while remaining uber comfortable. City mileage is meh... 24mpg or so but on my once every 2 weeks round trip drive of 400 miles... it bumps to 31+ mpg (cold weather, likely this will improve in summer). Not bad for a heavy SUV which is so refined, comfortable and fun.
Perhaps in a few years if the 4 Cyl. Turbo is proven reliable and they improve the Infotainment (with a return of some physical button functions), I'll trade up for the RX500h. Admittedly that looks like quite a fun car to drive.
Keep up the great videos, I just noticed I wasn't subscribed. I am now...
@@pilroberts6185 Massive congrats on your purchase! I also bought a 2022 RX in August it’s a great choice in this market/segment
You do have to compare the RX hybrid awd against the RX awd for apples to apples. The hybrid version is $1250 more. It gets 30 mpg vs 22 on the standard RX awd. Hybrids do give you better braking capability with their regen. Granted it might take five years at normal miles per year to payback that extra $1250. As far as discounts, Toyota Lexus has rebates on standard hybrids. Primarily because the next gen hybrids are their plugin versions that get ev range and 300 hp with a four cylinder that pushes 40 mpg.
Yea I can't really recommend this over the standard RX 350 AWD I tested it was just so good. But if you can get some deep discounts and do primarily city driving and not heavy footed, a case can be made since the 450h is a good vehicle nothing strange about the driving and very smooth
LOL,,,,,your math is way off or you don’t drive much at all.
Man that grille looks great on this RX. I'm not quite sure why? It looks horrible on the other lesser lexus/toyota models. LOL
While not fast, it's not an absolute dog, like most of these SUVs with sub-200 horsepower. Enough power for what you need.
One more thing Kevin, do you think the new 2022 nx might ride as plush as these rxs?
Idk I hope so. RX doesn't ride like a cloud or anything. RX was tuned to handle well but suspension is still comfortable enough I enjoy it
@@MeynMotorGroup did you mean the NX doesn't ride like a cloud?. You put down the RX does not ride like a cloud. I just wanted to make sure which one you meant.
@@josefernandez2722 neither one does but RX is comfortable drive it and you will understand what I mean. Was actually going to record thoughts on a 2022 RX just now
@@josefernandez2722 I guess I didn't do a good job explaining through text. What I was trying to describe is RX doesn't feel floaty if that makes sense. It rides really good but they did a great job tuning it to feel taut so it feels good around corners. It doesn't just feel like an old LS or something where it's ponderous
@@MeynMotorGroup thanks so much Kevin. I'm so used to hearing people reviewing as writing on a cloud that's why I asked that. And I also heard people describe the f sport AS stiffening up the ride too much and defeating the purpose for what it was meant to be.
Those tail lamps don't look like 2020 RX450h F-Sport. Those tail lamps look like a non-F-Sport Hybrid. Maybe the Canadian model is different. But, we have better looking tail lamps for RX450h F-Sport model.
Cool
I read somewhere that the fsport 450h had stiffer and less comfortable seats than the normal version. Can anyone confirm? Thanks.
Toyota makes Lexus but Lexus looks more luxurious than Toyota
Love everything about this car except the darn infotainment. Lexus please get your shit together.
Could swear the older “450h” badged lexuses made more power?
No the old cars made like 295 hp but the GS450h was an exception as that car was not built for efficiency but more so performance, that hybrid system was tuned to mimic a V8
Ok yeah the gs450 is the one I was thinking of.
Yea that car was a beast haha
The 2010 Lexus RX350 made 275 hp, and the 2010 RX450h made 295 hp.
My mom would love this; me not so much...
Yea it's more for adults lol
So let me get this strait, you said get the RX 350 because they have good deals? Dude that might be true, deals are better on the RX 350, but the RX 450H drives much better… I have driven RX 350 and I own RX 450H. I wouldn’t compare Lexus with German engineering also, lol
Then why didn't you just get a German car?
@@MeynMotorGroup the cost to maintain is high, much higher than that of the Lexus. Don’t get me wrong I love my RX, but you can’t compare Porsche or a Mercedes with it
Maybe not a Porsche but some of these other budget Euro cars aren't really all that like you might think. A GLC benz feels like a tin can compared to an RX. Need to spend 70k plus to get a decent Euro car.
I love the RX 350, but I still cannot trust hybrids with their degrading batteries :(
I think lexus extended the warranty on their hybrid systems but for the RX anyway, I wouldn't really recommend this car just get the regular RX 350. ES300h was the only hybrid I truly liked.
You get a 15 year unlimited mileage warranty on the hybrid battery in the UK
@@sideshowbob32 that would be amazing if they had that here lol
“It is fitted to a CVT”....bubye
CVT doesn't bother me, it's financially it doesn't make sense to me unless it's heavily discounted RX350 is amazing
What happened to the "non other" part 😂
The what?
@@MeynMotorGroup when you mention where the car is from
@@eyeshezzy My bad haha I will try incorporate that more often lol
hmm why do they keep making these ugly SUV's. If you take a look at Genesis GV80 you will see that it looks much better than this car. Even the interior is in another level compared to this. While this looks like a cheap car, the genesis looks expensive and classy.
Looks are entirely subjective and is not an indicator of vehicle performance