2018 Lexus RX 350 - POV First Impressions
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.ย. 2024
- MSRP: $44,870
MPG: 19 city / 26 highway
Horsepower: 295 hp @ 6,300 rpm
Engine: 3.5 L V6
Curb weight: 4,387 lbs
Dimensions: 193″ L x 75″ W x 68″ H
Tire size: P235/65R18
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I bought a 2018 RX350, reliability and build quality is the name of the game. No regrets. Toyota/ Lexus for life - thank you Scotty
Previous Lexus owner. Currently leasing an ID5, after that buying Lexus. Lexus is in a league of its own! Thanks to Scotty from me to!
I've had my custom-ordered 2019 RX 350 for 2 months, and am loving it. It's very comfortable and plenty powerful for me. The radar cruise control is great at keeping a safe distance from the car ahead. I really like the head-up display, too. Keeps my eyes up while checking my speed, which I do frequently. I haven't had a speeding ticket, or any moving violation since 1976. I did a ton of research before buying this Lexus, and so far I'm very happy with it.
Lexus is a safe bet
How's the vehicle working out for you at this time ?
"luxury, comfort and bad infotainment.." hahah
Wasn't as impressed with the RX as I thought I would be. It's still a nice SUV, but I vastly prefer my GX460. Lots of new vehicles coming in starting next week, stay tuned, it's about to be a busy next couple of months!
I've had the RX350 & RX450h as loaners multiple times. Same, wasn't too impressed with the 350, but love love loved the RX450h.
@@ModernDayMixtapes so what are the main differences that makes RX450h better?
I think the only good version is the F Sport 350 AWD in white pearl or saying black. One without rattles issues
Interesting, may have to get into a 450h! I felt the same way about the Camry/ES350 vs. Avalon hybrid -absolutely loved the hybrid, something about the power delivery and that hybrid drivetrain make it so refined and enjoyable to drive.
Hey nice video! In your opinion would you prefer the RX350 or the Acura MDX, or would you opt for the cheaper RDX?
That interior is absolutely beautiful. So elegant, refined, the finest quality on every part and simplistic. The color tones go perfect but don't distract from the driving.
The L version does not have an extended wheelbase by the way. same wheelbase is this car it's just extended 4.4 in on the back end. cheers 😉
Definitely gives me the "old person" vibe, but can't deny that it's a solid vehicle.
It's a bit of an old person color. Gold on tan with wood everywhere
The wood isn't a problem.
The other colors don’t look bad at all. Personally I like the tan interior with wood trim but there’s also a darker wood you can go with
@@MrCarGuy the stuff on the steering wheel is a step to far
Joe Spittle Boomer color
Oh my gosh, yess it looks very old person color...
In my opinion, the older 2nd generation RX 350 models had smoother shifts compared to the 8-speed automatic introduced on the newer variants.
But nonetheless, it's still great to see Toyota continue to facilitate the production of traditional SUVs (such as the 4Runner) and crossovers (Highlander, RX 350) with the original V6 power trains in an era where electric Tesla models will disrupt the automotive industry.
Satin cashmere with parchment and bamboo trim...ultimate old person color combo 😋
It's a beautiful colour combination on the inside and out!
If your +60 I guess yes then
Zanic L3m people who think like you are incredibly frustrating. Colour combinations aren't part of certain age groups, that's just stupid.
@@DoSum4Me You’re right it’s just a matter of taste not age. Some people forget, if they’re lucky they will get older also.
this car is so beautiful, inside and outside
Great quality for the money as expected.
F sport 3 , white color with red seats, are the must.
Eden Roth YESSSS WAS THINKING EXACT SAME THINF
Shakattack45 hi-5 bro. That my car.
The front only looks good to me with the f sport grill. Having driven both this and the previous gen I somehow preferred the 2013-2015 rx
I can hear a lot of impact harshness and road noise. How does your gx compare in those regards?
Exactly! And the engine is very unrefined as well! It is anything but refined! 🙄 ...Save your money and get the Highlander. Even that one has a pretty unrefined engine, but at least it is a basic point A to point B vehicle.
I like the analogue gauges, NA engine, older school interior.
God i cant wait to get mine , i still cant decide between the lexus rx350 or the kia telluride
They are different vehicles in different classes, how is that a realistic decision? Care to elaborate?
Thanks, I liked this video as it is pretty informative. The wife is looking at these, so this video helps a lot.
You are great don't know how you don't have more subscribers.Keep up the good work!
Ognjen Mazalica you want performance from a luxury vehicle. Both things cannot exist at the same time without driving up cost.
@@huythai1222 ?
Ognjen Mazalica why did my comment show up on the wrong person tf
@@huythai1222 Haha,don't know.
Had one as a loaner last year while my 2017 IS200t F-Sport was in the shop. Liked it a lot & kind of wanted one for a while, but ended up buying a 2016 GS350 F-Sport last month, plus I mostly see women driving them. I do like the RX much better than the UX which I also had a couple of those as loaners.
Crossovers are like Battle Royales, they're all fine in their own right but due to fact there is so many of them that makes the lackluster.
My dad has one of these albeit a little older. My main problem is that it is too nice, you should have to suffer more on the daily commute than this. It handles decent, it goes well, it rides great.
You could always punch yourself in the face every few miles to increase suffering. Random electric shocks would work too. Or just listen to one of those “my morning routine” videos.
@@TheTopher lmfao
If you've got some night videos coming up, can you do a close up of the ambient lighting more often? That would be nice to see in your reviews.
Do a review on the all new 2019 Nissan Altima AWD I drove it in the snow a couple of days ago and it was a really good experience might buy one it’s economically good also lots of space for a tall person electronic seats,leather,doesn’t spin much in the snow which is good since “Michigan”🤷♂️,very nice interior and exterior...of course that would be the platinum but the basic doesn’t have much options on the inside but really very reliable,also cheap,(23kmsrp basic,35kmsrp edition one).
I have the 2016 RX F-sport. The transmission is definitely jerky, it has been brought up multiple times on the forum and Lexus had a TSB about it, although it didn't really fix anything. Im getting a Android Box installed to have AA and carplay. Fuel economy isn't that good either, i'm not sure why it would be its strong point.
I love the interior of this car.
Is the RX driving position higher than the NX ( dominance of the road )?
It's a higher vehicle, with higher loading height and road dominance.
Been shopping for 2016-2019 rx350, but I can barely find a single one with the wood steering wheel. What trim should I go for the wood steering wheel?
That’s a bad ass whip
We have the same car but a 2017 model
Very good review, as always! How would your rank the vehicles if you had to buy one: Lexus RX350, Volvo XC60 and Acura RDX?
RDX XC60 RX350. The new RDX is fantastic.
TheTopher Thanks for your response! I’m looking for something interesting to replace my ‘10 RDX which still runs great and has been bullet proof. Test drove XC60 for a few days which was nice but easily forgettable maybe because I have XC90 as a family hauler but then i tried RDX A-Spec for a day and boy I liked it so much that I can’t get it out of my head now. Felt like I was part of the car and the way it drove was so awesome. I haven’t tested RX350. So, I wanted to see what your thoughts were since you test drive many cars. Keep up a good work on your reviews!
Hey MrTopher.. I know you don't do many Ford vehicles but how about a refreshed 2019 Ford Fusion Titanium & Sport? 👀 POV Day & Night Drive? Pleaseeeeeeeee
I ought RDX instead because of the filmy steering and the info system.
Will you be filming with the new Volvo S60 any time soon?
Next week! I can't wait to drive it, I hear it's awesome.
@@TheTopher speaking of Volvo's, how is yours
Joe Spittle the 850r is doing great, nothing new to report really, just keeping it out of the salt this past week, but still driving it occasionally this winter
@@TheTopher Awesome! Looking forward to the video :)
@@TheTopher Volvo needs to go back to I5s. And you'll notice the I4 has weak throttle response.
Hey I live in Michigan and I go to Meade for repairs!!
Do that Bentayga 😂
Great videos
1:28 butt
Rattle issues from dash or door panels and drone sound issues when accelerating. Not what it used to be, Lexus.
Test drove an IS350 a couple years back. The car was fine, but that joystick was a dealbreaker. It's the worst idea Lexus could have come up with. I'd take just plain buttons before I'd buy a Lexus with the joystick.
A joystick a deal breaker? I'd say the infotainment is last on my list of important attributes.
Infotainment in modern cars isn't a big deal at first, until you want to do something like change the radio station, switch to bluetooth audio, or even change the climate control when you're driving. I can't speak for the RX, but a lot of newer cars have needlessly complicated infotainment systems. Functions that used to be operated with a physical button or dial in the head unit are now located behind like 3 different menus that are slow to buffer. In some FCA products, you need to go through like two different menus just to change the direction of airflow from the climate control. It just gets a little ridiculous.
Lol we got the exact same car as a loaner but it has a white exterior and some extra black accents
You should review a Kia K900.
I call that the granny spec!
Choco Mocha Color Motif RX
The granny spec!
What the best-AUDI Q7 or RX?
nodar shashik RX is comfy and reliable. But once you drive the q7 you won’t want to get anything else ...
lexus is best! Even i'm driving BMW
Is the infotainment easy to navigate around.
Still waiting on a new infotainment system Lexus....
A menu belongs in a restaurant not in a car or truck.
Can you turn the view when you drive ?
Will you drive the new Silverado/Sierra anytime soon?
Read the manual carefully before doing review since you don't really know the car at all. Just 1 simple instance: you complaining about the back up camera dark and not knowing you can adjust brightness/contrast of the back up camera very easy.
Tom Cruise is now doing car reviews ?
...So this or a Nissan Murano?
How do you get on with that little touch pad wiggle thingy? I have to say that is off putting to me as a potential customer. I would much rather a straight up touchscreen over that. I test drove a BMW 5 series back in the day and that little rotating knob was a deal breaker.
It's a nice family car bro
Is this the AWD?
It doesn't run at all like the Camry does.. it doesn't seem to rev freely or as high. Very strange, I love the interior aesthetic of these things. The V6 didn't thrill me from this video. Needs more. That interior color would be cool if it was light tan paired with black vs. that ugly brown.
Nice car. I'm not a fan of the fish eye lens you got there.
not fish eye
@@DimoBoychev 0:11 look at the lines on the building in the background
@@TheBornBoy wide angle gopro?
@@DimoBoychev yes
I chose a CX-9 GT over this. 15k less and more engaging to drive and use.
Eww Mazda
What color is that? :O
Looks like duck car- amphibious vehicle
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What is the flicker on the screen?
It is from the camera
Me, a desk.
That Bentley is a beast
The cream and black leather chairs are hideous. Just stick with one color please!
Something Walter White would drive....
Great car but that stupid mouse pad joystick is a deal breaker for me...not sure why but simply not a fan.. No android auto and apple carplay...are you serious Lexus? I mean, Hyundai Elantras have had them for YEARS...
Bought a 2012 in 2013 and it's been a fantastic car ever since. Test drove a 350 F Sport at the dealer and had a base model loaner for a few days. While both cars were Lexus-standard feature rich, they were uninspiring, and quite frankly boring to drive... the only noticeable difference between the F Sport and base model is the stiffness of the suspension. Lexus has let me down with the new design.....it's too bad because we wanted to stay in the brand when purchasing a new vehicle but have decided to look elsewhere. New design is also quite ugly IMO.
wait for the 2020 rx, they are reworking the design
@@cadenbrigstocke6043 Too late...just bought a loaded 2019 BMW X3! :-)
Toyota is known for reliability!
@@JJustinXu Yes, and these days, NOTHING ELSE, as evidenced by this horrendously lackluster RX. Yes, it continues to have bulletproof quality, reliability and durability, which is extremely important for someone like me.
But REFINEMENT = ZERO. Regardless of what he says in this video, I can clearly hear the unrefined, rough engine even at low to moderate RPMS, when it should be *DEAD SILENT* (like Lexuses - or Lexi? - used to be in the past). The ENGINE DRONE is clear as day to anyone who isn't DEAF!
The ride is also not very supple like they used to make it!! I've test driven this vehicle a ton of times and tried desperately to like it (because of the reliability), but in reality I hate it! (Oh, and don't even get me started on the hideous styling). They simply do not make them like they used to!
Why does Toyota offer different trim levels of their main products when they have Lexus? It seems counterproductive.
Then you don't understand how differentiated Lexus actually is.
Every car company does it, not just Toyota.
A $50k sensory deprivation chamber that also filters out passion. I know it's a vehicle to be seen in, but it is what's wrong with our direction in the automotive landscape. Our wants for mobile appliances/sanctuaries are telling manufacturers to keep making these things, thus killing the cars the RX is replacing. The very best of dull and boring.
Some people just want to relax in comfort. Maybe those people find passion in other activities. Not everyone cares about what you care about. Get over it.
The beauty of the comment section is that we can all share our views and perspectives. Sucks that ppl can’t disagree without being bitches. But i digress . I understand what you mean. Although I prefer a more spirited vehicle, I’d definitely own one of these.
The automotive equivalent to xanax, mind numbing and sedative
Obviously this guy doesn't like Lexus, at least that's my opinion
Those interior color accents are not for me...ew.
Ew the interior doesn't look all that nice for a Lexus tbh. Also the colours on it makes it very boring.
Interior is perfect but the exterior sharp design makes it looks weak and plastic.
Idk not a fan
Very boring and terrible ride quality for the price.
Много болтаешь!!!
Old, slow, expensive and non-sense packages and options. All marketing, nothing else
Ugly car
Everything sounded poorly made and tinny