Too many young people reviewing cars have a thing about whats under the bonnet and 0 to 60 and horse power. I couldn't give a continental about that. I want comfort and reliability.
Even funnier is how those reviewers talk about carving mountain road corners in a family hatchback. With my kids screaming in the back all I want is a comfortable reliable and safe car that's fast enough to cruise at the speed limit without strain.
At 54 years old I guess I'm one of those young people you're referring to 🤔... But now in Joe Biden's America I put fuel economy at the top of the list!!
Even though i have no intention of buying a new car i still end up watching every video you put up. Everyone of your videos are a breath of fresh air, something really enjoyable about them haha. brilliant!
I own this model and I love it! The fact that Carwow recently crowned it as the most reliable car of the past 10 years is the icing on the cake! Don’t mind the CVT, because the V6 sounds nice and smooth.
It’s E-CVT not CVT. It’s a simulated gearbox so no friction so obviously no wearing parts,it’s a genius piece of kit, the only people who hate it is people who don’t understand it and is scared of it, a typical human trait. I know it’s different to drive than a DSG or a conventional auto gearbox, but once you can used to it you’ll love it’s.
@@eddy45686The difference is the eCVT is one of the most reliable transmissions ever made, if not the most. Traditional belt CVTs are very unreliable and have a terrible reputation.
Cheers for the review Matt. I sold my V10 Touareg last month, too expensive to run and maintain, and now have a Lexus 450h. It’s not as involved to drive and nowhere near as quick, but a lovely place to sit. Thanks for your video, it helped make my mind up what to buy. Keep up the good work. Regards, peter, Manchester.
Excellent review! I got this over a range rover and I have never looked back! Everything in this car is perfect, from the engine to refinement, also the aftersales in the Lexus dealership!
I much prefer the older rx300 to drive, the interior was brighter, the ride was more relaxing. I have an f-sport 450h as well and 2 x MR2’s - the MR2’s are fun but for mile munching the RX’s are amazing, very relaxing to drive and the minute the door closes they become an escape from the world’s insanity. You often arrive more relaxed than before you started your journey, what’s not to like?
We bought a used RX330 a few months ago and absolutely love it! I have been thinking about buying a RX450h because the 330 gets about 21-23mpg with 70%highway and 30%city. The RX450h would give us that comfort, safety, and style we like while getting better mpg.
Spot on review, thanks. I used to have a black one, and loved it. It was so quiet and reliable. One small potential issue I personally had was that a couple of times when I was at a red traffic light I inadvertently pushed the Engine Off button instead of the Stereo Off button - because they’re placed right next to each other.
Great video. My dad bought a RX300 from new on a 54 plate still got it now never skipped a beat been the best car ever. Would love to see a video on a new shape RX450 and ISF
This rx450h is the most reliable car ever made it's like a Tank bullet proof ,after factory guarantee this model don't have a single claim for brake down
Actually it is great in the snow, if you drive to the strengths of the Electric drivetrain. Electric motors make maximum torque as soon as they start turning, so with gentle application of the throttle you will stay moving long after the comparable X5/Q5s have spun their wheels to a halt. Also, i had to do some serious off-roading to get a casualty a mile across fields to a waiting Ambulance in our RX400h, which it coped with reasonably well, only the ground clearance underneath the exhaust. We have now done 200k in the RX400h with very little cost and great reliability so will replace it with a 450, it is great to have a big, quiet, smooth do everything wagon, if I want fun and frolics I take my Porsche!
My mums 2nd favourite car. We used it as a family car for 4 years 2014-2018 and took it all over Australia. Over 72000km without an issue. Never needed any warranty work. So many good memories with that car. My mum still misses it to this day. Only issue was that because of all those years of carrying heavy suitcases around Australia the suspension started to squeak and there were rattles in the interior. Also the electric motor was failing and fuel economy worsened. What a good car though. But we recently got a 2013 Mercedes Benz ML350 BlueTEC and it’s a lot better
High Peak Autos seats were really soft in the front and back. It was a basic spec so no heated seats but thankfully our ML350 W166 has that. The W166 is similar in terms of comfort. I recommend you buy a nice ML350 and see what you think. Personally I think it’s great
@@kavindugilshan more luxurious and better to drive Yes. More tech. Much quicker too. Sold it at 374,800km and bought a brand new Q7 50TDI. Best car I’ve owned that. The Q7 is the daily but we also have a 2017 Lexus NX200t F Sport for driving around town. So many features and that’s a great car
For the money these are the absolute best cars you can buy. Not flash like other marques but dependable and always ready to go unlike any of the other marques!
Uh Matt, you said to service the transmission. Uuuhh These don't have a transmission. What you're calling a CVT isn't actually a CVT. The power transmission is done by 2 planetary gear-sets based around the electric drive motor and the generator/alternator/starter. There are ZERO friction surfaces (apart from bearings) in the drive-unit so they are essentially non-wearing and have nothing to service. They are absolutely genius bits of kit.
Good review. My mate from aus bought an RX450h to do a 6 month european road trip in. Didn't miss a beat & on his return I was so impressed I bought it from him. Lovely wafety family car. You can put it into sport mode which lets you shift yourself which removes a lot of the CVT annoyance. The engine is a peach & lovely growl when hooning. Be wary of surface rust underneath though as protection from factory is minimal. Mine was in a shocking state but professionally rust proofed with dinitrol and now lots of life in the old girl.
Great car we picked one up 49000 miles 2013 for 17.500 pounds tyre change is all we have done on it you get in start it off you go no problem great drive thanks
Hey Matt, another great video, what about doing some videos about top end Lexus (ls460 or 600hl), Mercedes S class & BMW 7 series. Do like watching, cars for the normal people. Keep it up.
Good overview of the car. I’m thinking of buying one soon. I’ve owned both the facelift RX300 and the RX400h. Your comment “It’s no X5 or Cayenne” made me laugh though, as I immediately thought that that’s a good thing. They both suffer from loads of issues whereas the RX continues to be reliable.
Great review. We looked at an RX450h. It ticked alot of boxes. Unfortunately having a very large dog. Boot space was at a premium. The ride was a surprise. Very stiff, which was a minus point for us. Reliability? We read it is very reliable...For an SUV. Of course, Lexus servicing is secod to none. Towing a caravan..Hybrids are not well suited to it by all accounts. It's not just a Lexus problem. So overall it was a close call. I think for just a couple who want a daily driver and travel around in a quiet SUV. It could be perfect.
Easier lifestyle if you dont own a dog. I dont understand the obsession with having one, I really dont. Feeding, cleaning up after it, walking it, vets bills. What a bloody nuisance.
Stealth, wealth and Alan Partridge 😂 good honest review Matt, think this era of Lexus treaded a fine line between decent looking and over styles compared to the latest line up...
High Peak Autos I sat in a Lexus UX a few months back when they put a little stand in Victoria Leeds and just found they are too over styled inside and out for my liking - I wonder what the typical Alan Partridge owner would feel like seeing what they look like now. Also they used to be the tech heads choice too but now they’ve all migrated to a certain other brand...
Another fab review, only recently got into TH-cam when we got a new smart TV now I very very rarely watch mainstream TV mainly watch presenter such as yourself. Great following you Matt, all the best 👍
Had one for 5 years now the same year as the video one but in FSport guise. Average mpg is closer to 28mpg but reliability and running costs are minimal. No need for separate warranty now as it comes free with each service. I like the looks. Weaknesses include susoension bushes wear prematurely and sub frame arms are a bit lightweight. Bad backs and CT models are not a surprise as they are so hard sprung…awful things. The RX is sublimely comfortable. Fit decent tyres and buy the firmer f sport and they do handle surprisingly well. The one thing to note is they may not have timing belts but do have high voltage drive belts which you need to replace every 5 years or so. Great cars….very little comes close in quality, comfort or dependability. One of the best all rounders ever made. Oh, one correction if I may. 0-60 isn’t 7.8 it’s 6.8s as independently verified. That’s seriously good for a car weighing 2.2 tonnes! Overtakes are a breeze thanks to high torque. Once driven few owners want any other car.
Was waiting for this review as I am thinking to buy ...I have 2nd Gen RX 400H with some options missing so wanted to change ,,,your review helped me make that decision
Me too. I actually looked up Muranos on autotrader after his review. Last thing I need. I think he’s sending out subliminal messages....like Hitler and the Third Reich.
Bought one few months ago. Ride is a bit firm at lower speeds but works pretty well at higher speeds. It is really very, very quiet, you feel like you drive on a bubble. It was my only choice, since I needed a large family car, that would make frequent short distances in the city (so no diesel) and could be roomy and quite frugal on fuel (which it is). Where I live we use winter tyres during the cold season, so snowy roads have never been a problem.
The "bad back" happened to me when I had a Vauxhall Crossland for a week . My back was killing me by day two and I struggled for the rest of the week . As soon as I gave it back , my back returned to normal . Really strange
Had the use of a Crossland for a day on a long journey. Not a bad car but I dont think many people buy Vauxhalls these days. Cant see them surviving much longer in the UK.
We bought our Rx450 sl in 2018. Really I can't fault it. Had to have a front suspension airbag assembly replaced as it was squeaking , apparently a known fault, but apart from that, dealer serviced it is perfect. The Mark Levinson sounds are excellent. Tyres and brake pads last a looooong time if you look ahead and allow the regen braking to slow you down.
Would u kindly make a video comparing this with new one leaning 2016 to 2022 model ? No one so far has done it and many ppl expressed different opinions. New one has same engine tweaked differently a little and new body and interior. But very keen to see u doing a review on new one and comparing with this. Your reviews are one of the best and very underrated. I got many to subscribe to your channel
You can access Sport mode through the gauge cluster menus for that extra oomph - not that you'd need it but its hilarious when the local youths Fiesta tries to have a traffic light grand prix, and it does make make the steering a bit heavier too
Im looking to get an SUV. have been looking at all of them. Ideally want one with rear reclining seats. Hyundai Santa Fe and RAV4 have reclining seats but too slow unless you get the brand new hybrid. Also need something reasonably quick 0-60 in 8seconds ish. Seat Ateca 2.0 diesel is quick enough but no reclining rear seats. NIssan X trail is a possible contender but a little slow at 9ish seconds. So this Lexus is looking favourite. Its not a looker but you cant have everything. Good review - liked his succinct, no bullshit straight to the point style.
I did have a lexus is200, back in the day, the original. Those seats were the best I have ever had in any car, drove for 100’s of miles and never had a back issue. Cannot day that for all the other cars I have owned and they bmw and Porsche
Great video, nice RX. With regards to seats you could maybe adjust the lumbar to help your back? (I used to change my lumbar loads in my Golf GTD on longer trips to prevent me getting stiff) :)
I love the panoramic sunroof, every car should have one. I had one for a day from the garage but found it to big. I've a IS 220d Sport and it eats tyres too, well I suppose it is a heavy car. The new model RX is a lovely machine, although very big.
I cant stand panoramic sunroofs. Hot in summer even with the blind pulled across and if anything falls on it they are expensive to replace. I know, I worked in the service department for a dealer. Why the obsession with them ? I don’t get it.
If you’re looking for a car that’s reliable and not too fussed with extras Lexus won’t let you down plus customer service is the best I’ve experienced. Would dispute tyre issue , my RX is 3 year old , only outlay I’ve had is servicing costs .
The battery is beneath the rear seat and has no impact on the boot space, however, the spare wheel is the one that raised the boot flor. I have a 2012 RX450H and still running like a charm. Lexus quality
I’m on my 2nd Lexus GS430 which I love , I just wish Lexus would put a little more work into the handling department, I’ve driven old Mondeos that were way more fun when it gets twisty 😁👍
I switched from a MK3 Mondeo to a 2010 RX450h. Mondeo was way more fun on twisty roads. But in all other aspects the Lexus is a far more superior car. Anyway you don't normally get a big, heavy, hybrid SUV for twisty roads. Now I don't know about your GS model, i have driven a GS450h of a friend and was pretty nice, but didn't have this connection with the road that my Mondeo had. Old Mondeos had brilliant handling and feeling, the new one has become somewhat lifeless.
I am in love with this car. In Germany almost all Lexuses are hybrids, I'm very concerned about the batteries in those 10y old cars, how hard are the replacements of the batteries? How expensive are the parts? How likely are they to break? What about the generator? Almost no info on this ANYWHERE :(
I would like to know the same. I’m thinking of buying a 2012 450H but research shows me that the batteries cost between $7,000 and $9,000 and $600 and $900 labor. Last between 6 and 10 years. I’m in the US. Does anyone know about this. Has me giving it second thoughts. Please help.
Not sure about Germany but in the UK Lexus give 15 year warranty, up from 10 years as they were so reliable. The car and battery is essentially bomb proof
I love Lexus. Have one now. ES330 love it. Thinking of buying SUV 450 H but after researching and found out the batteries for them are between 7,000 and $9,000 without installation, between $600 and $900 I have second thoughts.
So do you just stand outside your office waving your arms about so you don't have to buy one of those inflatable ones then? That impression was scary, it was too good.
I agree that it does change your style of driving for the better in the never ending quest for better fuel economy. My 2012 RX costs less to run than our 21 year old Mercedes A160 it replaced.
Really enjoy your reviews completely down to earth and great sense of humour! Love all the different cars you showcase, question do you prefer manual or automatic cars? 👍
one of the best car i owned so many complains to cvt gearbox u cant complaint u bought lexus because u not a bmw driver u want posh comfortable suv . theres no car wich does ewerything u want at a push of a button.
I used to hate CVT . After drove this on autobahn i really love this transmission . If you try to drive this like conventional automatic gear box it doesn’t work and fuel consumption goes high . When you get the point you will start loving this transmission. But it doesn’t perform well on up hills .
Hi Matt another brilliant video very informative and funny and I have learnt not to drink anything while I’m watching your videos, your L405 has double glazing and is much much nicer to look at and to drive then the Lexus hope you’re well best wishes ian
Great review. I do like the RX, even considered px’in my ISF for one but the CVT and lack of V8 noise stopped me, plus I don’t think I’m old enough to have one...just yet lol
The RX450h is a nice riding car, it is different experience to the V8. I have a RX and a V8 Lexus and they both offer different experiences :) (Ps I have some videos on new Lexus models if you fancy an indepth interior tour etc)
Funnily, I'm with you on the seats. Now I'm considerably older than you (at 51), but I have a RX450h of this same generation (a 2010), and while the seats feel really comfy at first, on a longer run my back aches after a couple of hours. I also have a BMW E93 which I use quite a lot, it has more harsh feeling seats but they never ever give me a backache. Just never. And I've spent just as many long distance miles in the BMW as I have in the Lexus. So for me BMW seats win. Still very much in love with my RX though. It's a very easy car to live with. Edit in 2021: The BMW, charismatic and beautiful as it is (being a convertible also), it tends to break down to the tune of three grand every other year or so. So there's that. The Lexus just keeps on going, despite twice the mileage...
This is very odd to me. How seat design can make or break ones experience with a car. I’ve now owned a 2006 E320 CDI for 4 years and easily drive it for 14 hours from Cape Town to Johannesburg with no trouble at all. Then we bought a 2006 VW Touareg (not to replace the Merc, thank God) and after 15 minutes, I want to drive it off the road!
Hi Matt, great videos, direct, no nonsense and without any of the verbal faff that you get from so many TH-cam reviewers. I agree on the rx450h, its Fugly, great word that. Can you do a review on the latest model rx450h, 2016 onwards? Have to admit I like lexus, boring yes, but I value reliability, my pockets won't allow a 5k maintenance fund for a range rover. I've not driven either rx450h yet but would value your opinion on the difference between the old and new model if you're able 👍😀
Looking at one of these at £7.5-10k as as my next family car. Need space comfort safety and reliability. I cant seem to find a better proposition especially as i want to avoid diesel (lots of short school runs)
Nice car, not sure about the front end, but my mate has a hybred Nissan and he loves it. I prefer them to full electric, just because of range issues, and an engine is nice, i would miss the gentle roar when you give it the beans.
‘Peace comfort luxury?’ Best I cud come up with after testing one today, honestly I thought it was slow, very heavy feeling (coz it is) but comfortable One security flaw, dealer started the car remotely and I did the whole test drive with no key on board me assuming he left it next to me, so a thief can steal the remote signal and drive off VAG cars cut out if the key is 1-2m away
I love mine, had the rx300 for many years. Now this 450h. Great cars, I think you're on to something with the back issue.😥 and no not that old🤣🤣, just know quality.
Too many young people reviewing cars have a thing about whats under the bonnet and 0 to 60 and horse power. I couldn't give a continental about that. I want comfort and reliability.
Even funnier is how those reviewers talk about carving mountain road corners in a family hatchback. With my kids screaming in the back all I want is a comfortable reliable and safe car that's fast enough to cruise at the speed limit without strain.
I think Matt try’s to cover all of audiences questions.
Seems he only quickly mentioned it lol 🤷♂️
At 54 years old I guess I'm one of those young people you're referring to 🤔... But now in Joe Biden's America I put fuel economy at the top of the list!!
Can't you get both?
Even though i have no intention of buying a new car i still end up watching every video you put up. Everyone of your videos are a breath of fresh air, something really enjoyable about them haha. brilliant!
Glad you like them!
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I have bought one 7 months ago, 128K miles! Never had any issues so far, extremely comfortable car, MPG average 33
Hi Mo, can you share how much did you pay for the 128K and what year RX?
Miles now?
Any issues if you still owe it? Thinking of getting the newer shape to this
what year is yours ?
I have had one 15 months after 20 BMWs many new this is the best car I have had, wish I committed years ago
I own this model and I love it! The fact that Carwow recently crowned it as the most reliable car of the past 10 years is the icing on the cake! Don’t mind the CVT, because the V6 sounds nice and smooth.
I agree. The CVT is less annoying on this one because the engine sounds nice and theres plenty of power
Excellent choice! I'll be buying one when I replace my Hyundai Santa Fe.
Yep it made no.1 and after that video I’m sure i seen loads more in my area and price went up hehe
With a full battery the 0-60 time is actually around 6.7 seconds.
It feels quick in a straight line
It’s E-CVT not CVT. It’s a simulated gearbox so no friction so obviously no wearing parts,it’s a genius piece of kit, the only people who hate it is people who don’t understand it and is scared of it, a typical human trait. I know it’s different to drive than a DSG or a conventional auto gearbox, but once you can used to it you’ll love it’s.
I agree ,he should know the difference ??? it is very important ,
What’s difference do u get that noise as in CVTs when accelerating?
@@eddy45686The difference is the eCVT is one of the most reliable transmissions ever made, if not the most. Traditional belt CVTs are very unreliable and have a terrible reputation.
Cheers for the review Matt. I sold my V10 Touareg last month, too expensive to run and maintain, and now have a Lexus 450h. It’s not as involved to drive and nowhere near as quick, but a lovely place to sit. Thanks for your video, it helped make my mind up what to buy.
Keep up the good work.
Regards, peter, Manchester.
Great car! Here in Scandinavia 2010-12 model with under 200.000 kms costs around 18-20k€
Lexus RX450H steals the show in The JD Power Survey with good reliability and excellent running costs.
Excellent review! I got this over a range rover and I have never looked back! Everything in this car is perfect, from the engine to refinement, also the aftersales in the Lexus dealership!
Thanks for watching
I have a 2008 RX 400h and it STILL runs like a dream!!!!!!
I prefer the 400 over the 450
@@HighPeakAutos thank you brother
Just looked on the used market, this rx450h holds its value, its more expensive than cayennes, rover sports, x5 and so on
That should say something about its reliability...
One of the best cars money can buy . Had one for over 5 years with no issues at all . Fully agree with the tyre wear
I much prefer the older rx300 to drive, the interior was brighter, the ride was more relaxing.
I have an f-sport 450h as well and 2 x MR2’s - the MR2’s are fun but for mile munching the RX’s are amazing, very relaxing to drive and the minute the door closes they become an escape from the world’s insanity.
You often arrive more relaxed than before you started your journey, what’s not to like?
We bought a used RX330 a few months ago and absolutely love it! I have been thinking about buying a RX450h because the 330 gets about 21-23mpg with 70%highway and 30%city. The RX450h would give us that comfort, safety, and style we like while getting better mpg.
I brought one 4 years ago, as a driving instructor for 30 years in my retirement wanted a nice big comfortable car , could not a chosen better
Is it your first, your last, your everything? I bet you haven’t heard that one before 🙈
🤣🤣🤣
@@barrywhite7237 couldn’t resist, sorry 😂
I actually care about 0 to 60 times...Its the blend of being a family man and still be cheeky at the stop light
Spot on review, thanks. I used to have a black one, and loved it. It was so quiet and reliable. One small potential issue I personally had was that a couple of times when I was at a red traffic light I inadvertently pushed the Engine Off button instead of the Stereo Off button - because they’re placed right next to each other.
Lol... you gotta be really thick to do that.
@@bomicu 😆 thick!
Great video. My dad bought a RX300 from new on a 54 plate still got it now never skipped a beat been the best car ever. Would love to see a video on a new shape RX450 and ISF
This rx450h is the most reliable car ever made it's like a Tank bullet proof ,after factory guarantee this model don't have a single claim for brake down
I remember the Boer War, the second one that is, and I now feel ready and qualified to have one of these RX 450h. Good job, well done.
Haha thanks for watching
Actually it is great in the snow, if you drive to the strengths of the Electric drivetrain. Electric motors make maximum torque as soon as they start turning, so with gentle application of the throttle you will stay moving long after the comparable X5/Q5s have spun their wheels to a halt. Also, i had to do some serious off-roading to get a casualty a mile across fields to a waiting Ambulance in our RX400h, which it coped with reasonably well, only the ground clearance underneath the exhaust.
We have now done 200k in the RX400h with very little cost and great reliability so will replace it with a 450, it is great to have a big, quiet, smooth do everything wagon, if I want fun and frolics I take my Porsche!
My mums 2nd favourite car. We used it as a family car for 4 years 2014-2018 and took it all over Australia. Over 72000km without an issue. Never needed any warranty work. So many good memories with that car. My mum still misses it to this day. Only issue was that because of all those years of carrying heavy suitcases around Australia the suspension started to squeak and there were rattles in the interior. Also the electric motor was failing and fuel economy worsened. What a good car though. But we recently got a 2013 Mercedes Benz ML350 BlueTEC and it’s a lot better
Very good. It would be a comfortable car to do a lot of miles in
High Peak Autos seats were really soft in the front and back. It was a basic spec so no heated seats but thankfully our ML350 W166 has that. The W166 is similar in terms of comfort. I recommend you buy a nice ML350 and see what you think. Personally I think it’s great
@@ethan_hsv62l how is your ML ?? Still better then lexus ??
@@kavindugilshan more luxurious and better to drive Yes. More tech. Much quicker too. Sold it at 374,800km and bought a brand new Q7 50TDI. Best car I’ve owned that. The Q7 is the daily but we also have a 2017 Lexus NX200t F Sport for driving around town. So many features and that’s a great car
Best channel for comprehensive review.
Wow, thanks!
For the money these are the absolute best cars you can buy. Not flash like other marques but dependable and always ready to go unlike any of the other marques!
Thanks for all the vids recently, great as always!
My pleasure!
Uh Matt, you said to service the transmission. Uuuhh These don't have a transmission. What you're calling a CVT isn't actually a CVT. The power transmission is done by 2 planetary gear-sets based around the electric drive motor and the generator/alternator/starter. There are ZERO friction surfaces (apart from bearings) in the drive-unit so they are essentially non-wearing and have nothing to service. They are absolutely genius bits of kit.
It's one of the reasons Prius are so reliable and that same drive unit design is now in these too.
Cassette Walkman finally a man who knows what he’s talking about..👍
i own this car and i did change both "transmission" oils ; one in the front and one in the back.
kubanskiloewe I think “differential” is the word you’re looking for.
@@DiscoFang hm, not only diff is in there ;-)
Good review. My mate from aus bought an RX450h to do a 6 month european road trip in. Didn't miss a beat & on his return I was so impressed I bought it from him. Lovely wafety family car. You can put it into sport mode which lets you shift yourself which removes a lot of the CVT annoyance. The engine is a peach & lovely growl when hooning. Be wary of surface rust underneath though as protection from factory is minimal. Mine was in a shocking state but professionally rust proofed with dinitrol and now lots of life in the old girl.
Great car we picked one up 49000 miles 2013 for 17.500 pounds tyre change is all we have done on it you get in start it off you go no problem great drive thanks
Another quality video. By far the best car reviewer. Im hooked
I think this is a beautiful car.
You’d make a great carwow presenter - love the beautifully honest reviews - keep up the excellent work!
Thanks!
nah let them shout and jump cut everything. i come hear for the simple honest reviews
Hey Matt, another great video, what about doing some videos about top end Lexus (ls460 or 600hl), Mercedes S class & BMW 7 series. Do like watching, cars for the normal people. Keep it up.
There’s the review !!!! Perfect.
Cheers
Good overview of the car. I’m thinking of buying one soon. I’ve owned both the facelift RX300 and the RX400h. Your comment “It’s no X5 or Cayenne” made me laugh though, as I immediately thought that that’s a good thing. They both suffer from loads of issues whereas the RX continues to be reliable.
Great review.
We looked at an RX450h. It ticked alot of boxes. Unfortunately having a very large dog. Boot space was at a premium. The ride was a surprise. Very stiff, which was a minus point for us. Reliability? We read it is very reliable...For an SUV. Of course, Lexus servicing is secod to none. Towing a caravan..Hybrids are not well suited to it by all accounts. It's not just a Lexus problem. So overall it was a close call.
I think for just a couple who want a daily driver and travel around in a quiet SUV. It could be perfect.
Easier lifestyle if you dont own a dog. I dont understand the obsession with having one, I really dont. Feeding, cleaning up after it, walking it, vets bills. What a bloody nuisance.
We love our RX450h ! Love it love it
Stealth, wealth and Alan Partridge 😂 good honest review Matt, think this era of Lexus treaded a fine line between decent looking and over styles compared to the latest line up...
Haha I cant make up my mind with the latest styling on new Lexus. Some models look good and others look overstyled
High Peak Autos I sat in a Lexus UX a few months back when they put a little stand in Victoria Leeds and just found they are too over styled inside and out for my liking - I wonder what the typical Alan Partridge owner would feel like seeing what they look like now. Also they used to be the tech heads choice too but now they’ve all migrated to a certain other brand...
You've still got it mate!
Another fab review, only recently got into TH-cam when we got a new smart TV now I very very rarely watch mainstream TV mainly watch presenter such as yourself. Great following you Matt, all the best 👍
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching
Lovely Jubbly, a car review with humour, can't fault that.
Had one for 5 years now the same year as the video one but in FSport guise. Average mpg is closer to 28mpg but reliability and running costs are minimal. No need for separate warranty now as it comes free with each service. I like the looks. Weaknesses include susoension bushes wear prematurely and sub frame arms are a bit lightweight.
Bad backs and CT models are not a surprise as they are so hard sprung…awful things. The RX is sublimely comfortable. Fit decent tyres and buy the firmer f sport and they do handle surprisingly well. The one thing to note is they may not have timing belts but do have high voltage drive belts which you need to replace every 5 years or so. Great cars….very little comes close in quality, comfort or dependability. One of the best all rounders ever made. Oh, one correction if I may. 0-60 isn’t 7.8 it’s 6.8s as independently verified. That’s seriously good for a car weighing 2.2 tonnes! Overtakes are a breeze thanks to high torque. Once driven few owners want any other car.
u dont need full lexus history it will run anyway forever :D
Was waiting for this review as I am thinking to buy ...I have 2nd Gen RX 400H with some options missing so wanted to change ,,,your review helped me make that decision
Thanks for watching
Everytime i watch one of your videos I end up going on autotrader afterwards I don't even have a driving license.
Haha thanks for watching
Haha same, I'm not even old enough to drive. LOL 😜
Same and I don’t even need an SUV yet 🥵🤣
Me too. I actually looked up Muranos on autotrader after his review. Last thing I need. I think he’s sending out subliminal messages....like Hitler and the Third Reich.
Same here, though I have no where to park a car should I buy one.
Bought one few months ago. Ride is a bit firm at lower speeds but works pretty well at higher speeds. It is really very, very quiet, you feel like you drive on a bubble. It was my only choice, since I needed a large family car, that would make frequent short distances in the city (so no diesel) and could be roomy and quite frugal on fuel (which it is). Where I live we use winter tyres during the cold season, so snowy roads have never been a problem.
2009 or 2010 and how much
@@tunedime 2010. 13.5K Euro.
@@stamy74 im torn on 2008 vs 2010
@@tunedime 2008 would be RX400h. 450h started in 2009.
@@stamy74 im thinking of getting the 400h.
Thanks man been watching all that I missed,thanks again
Have this car for over 4 years now. Love it. Zero problems. Lots of cargo space. Safety etc.
The "bad back" happened to me when I had a Vauxhall Crossland for a week .
My back was killing me by day two and I struggled for the rest of the week .
As soon as I gave it back , my back returned to normal . Really strange
Had the use of a Crossland for a day on a long journey. Not a bad car but I dont think many people buy Vauxhalls these days. Cant see them surviving much longer in the UK.
I really love the variety of cars in your videos
Thanks!
We are on our third car with a CVT tranmission, and haven't had any problems with them at all.
I think most hybrids have CVT now.
CVT is awful
We bought our Rx450 sl in 2018. Really I can't fault it. Had to have a front suspension airbag assembly replaced as it was squeaking , apparently a known fault, but apart from that, dealer serviced it is perfect. The Mark Levinson sounds are excellent. Tyres and brake pads last a looooong time if you look ahead and allow the regen braking to slow you down.
Would u kindly make a video comparing this with new one leaning 2016 to 2022 model ? No one so far has done it and many ppl expressed different opinions. New one has same engine tweaked differently a little and new body and interior. But very keen to see u doing a review on new one and comparing with this. Your reviews are one of the best and very underrated. I got many to subscribe to your channel
You can access Sport mode through the gauge cluster menus for that extra oomph - not that you'd need it but its hilarious when the local youths Fiesta tries to have a traffic light grand prix, and it does make make the steering a bit heavier too
„Local youths Fiesta“ haha this one is gold. Nevertheless it is accurate...
Im looking to get an SUV. have been looking at all of them. Ideally want one with rear reclining seats. Hyundai Santa Fe and RAV4 have reclining seats but too slow unless you get the brand new hybrid. Also need something reasonably quick 0-60 in 8seconds ish. Seat Ateca 2.0 diesel is quick enough but no reclining rear seats. NIssan X trail is a possible contender but a little slow at 9ish seconds. So this Lexus is looking favourite. Its not a looker but you cant have everything. Good review - liked his succinct, no bullshit straight to the point style.
As always a great video spiced with subtle humour and so nice to see the Peak District in all its splendour.
I did have a lexus is200, back in the day, the original. Those seats were the best I have ever had in any car, drove for 100’s of miles and never had a back issue. Cannot day that for all the other cars I have owned and they bmw and Porsche
Great video again, never really took to the big Lexus grille, looks to me like its been designed in isolation by more than one person.
Great video as always. Would be great to have a review on a model from Infinite when you get your hands on one. They are so rare!
I love these video’s !
Thanks!
Great video, nice RX. With regards to seats you could maybe adjust the lumbar to help your back? (I used to change my lumbar loads in my Golf GTD on longer trips to prevent me getting stiff) :)
I love the panoramic sunroof, every car should have one. I had one for a day from the garage but found it to big. I've a IS 220d Sport and it eats tyres too, well I suppose it is a heavy car. The new model RX is a lovely machine, although very big.
I cant stand panoramic sunroofs. Hot in summer even with the blind pulled across and if anything falls on it they are expensive to replace. I know, I worked in the service department for a dealer. Why the obsession with them ? I don’t get it.
Great reveiws
I'm watching laeding up to my next purchase
If you’re looking for a car that’s reliable and not too fussed with extras Lexus won’t let you down plus customer service is the best I’ve experienced. Would dispute tyre issue , my RX is 3 year old , only outlay I’ve had is servicing costs .
The battery is beneath the rear seat and has no impact on the boot space, however, the spare wheel is the one that raised the boot flor. I have a 2012 RX450H and still running like a charm. Lexus quality
How much does a new battery cost for that one?
@nkgudih, How is the hybrid battery holding up for you? Any major issues to watch for in a used 2010 rx450h?
Great channel this, always watching it. If you get the oportunity, would you do a review of the Hyundai Santa Fe please.
I’m on my 2nd Lexus GS430 which I love , I just wish Lexus would put a little more work into the handling department, I’ve driven old Mondeos that were way more fun when it gets twisty 😁👍
I love the refinement with them. I love the luxury and reliability but youre right about the handling
I switched from a MK3 Mondeo to a 2010 RX450h. Mondeo was way more fun on twisty roads. But in all other aspects the Lexus is a far more superior car. Anyway you don't normally get a big, heavy, hybrid SUV for twisty roads. Now I don't know about your GS model, i have driven a GS450h of a friend and was pretty nice, but didn't have this connection with the road that my Mondeo had. Old Mondeos had brilliant handling and feeling, the new one has become somewhat lifeless.
I am in love with this car. In Germany almost all Lexuses are hybrids, I'm very concerned about the batteries in those 10y old cars, how hard are the replacements of the batteries? How expensive are the parts? How likely are they to break? What about the generator? Almost no info on this ANYWHERE :(
I would like to know the same. I’m thinking of buying a 2012 450H but research shows me that the batteries cost between $7,000 and $9,000 and $600 and $900 labor. Last between 6 and 10 years. I’m in the US. Does anyone know about this. Has me giving it second thoughts. Please help.
Not sure about Germany but in the UK Lexus give 15 year warranty, up from 10 years as they were so reliable. The car and battery is essentially bomb proof
You can get a aftermarket battery for cheaper
Perfect honest review.
I love Lexus ❤️🌹🔥
I love Lexus. Have one now. ES330 love it. Thinking of buying SUV 450 H but after researching and found out the batteries for them are between 7,000 and $9,000 without installation, between $600 and $900 I have second thoughts.
5:24 my grandads ix35 has the same gear lever design with the j pattern if you can call it that
So do you just stand outside your office waving your arms about so you don't have to buy one of those inflatable ones then?
That impression was scary, it was too good.
😂
Loved that bit 😂
The pursuit of perfection was Lexus original moto
Excellent review Matt! Thanks :)
Glad you liked it!
I agree that it does change your style of driving for the better in the never ending quest for better fuel economy. My 2012 RX costs less to run than our 21 year old Mercedes A160 it replaced.
Really enjoy your reviews completely down to earth and great sense of humour! Love all the different cars you showcase, question do you prefer manual or automatic cars? 👍
Don't forget the satnav ,that seems to have a pixal count in single figures.
XD
I know a good slogan for Lexus reliability dependability and luxury
one of the best car i owned so many complains to cvt gearbox u cant complaint u bought lexus because u not a bmw driver u want posh comfortable suv . theres no car wich does ewerything u want at a push of a button.
Enjoyed it as usual, although the styling of the lexus is not to my liking, but that said very informative and keep up the great videos.
I used to hate CVT . After drove this on autobahn i really love this transmission . If you try to drive this like conventional automatic gear box it doesn’t work and fuel consumption goes high . When you get the point you will start loving this transmission. But it doesn’t perform well on up hills .
Thought u just leave it in drive or u talking about putting into sport?
Owned mk1, mk3, mk4 LS 400. All gave me back trouble.
Now drive Saab 9/5.
No back problems.
I am looking at a 2010 with 107K tonight. Thanks for the information.
Hi Matt another brilliant video very informative and funny and I have learnt not to drink anything while I’m watching your videos, your L405 has double glazing and is much much nicer to look at and to drive then the Lexus hope you’re well best wishes ian
Glad you enjoyed it! I agree with you about the Range Rover - no contest
High Peak Autos I hope one day in the future to come and have a look at your 405 if that’s ok with you matt take care, ian
Great review. I do like the RX, even considered px’in my ISF for one but the CVT and lack of V8 noise stopped me, plus I don’t think I’m old enough to have one...just yet lol
The RX450h is a nice riding car, it is different experience to the V8. I have a RX and a V8 Lexus and they both offer different experiences :) (Ps I have some videos on new Lexus models if you fancy an indepth interior tour etc)
Bought my first cvt recently. Corolla x. Its a great lil car except for the horrible undererminable gear selection of a cvt. I wont buy another
my 2010 does have HUD and cooled seats and front radar
Funnily, I'm with you on the seats. Now I'm considerably older than you (at 51), but I have a RX450h of this same generation (a 2010), and while the seats feel really comfy at first, on a longer run my back aches after a couple of hours.
I also have a BMW E93 which I use quite a lot, it has more harsh feeling seats but they never ever give me a backache. Just never.
And I've spent just as many long distance miles in the BMW as I have in the Lexus. So for me BMW seats win. Still very much in love with my RX though. It's a very easy car to live with.
Edit in 2021: The BMW, charismatic and beautiful as it is (being a convertible also), it tends to break down to the tune of three grand every other year or so.
So there's that.
The Lexus just keeps on going, despite twice the mileage...
This is very odd to me. How seat design can make or break ones experience with a car. I’ve now owned a 2006 E320 CDI for 4 years and easily drive it for 14 hours from Cape Town to Johannesburg with no trouble at all. Then we bought a 2006 VW Touareg (not to replace the Merc, thank God) and after 15 minutes, I want to drive it off the road!
Self, wealth and stealth (in electric mode).
Hi Matt, great videos, direct, no nonsense and without any of the verbal faff that you get from so many TH-cam reviewers. I agree on the rx450h, its Fugly, great word that. Can you do a review on the latest model rx450h, 2016 onwards? Have to admit I like lexus, boring yes, but I value reliability, my pockets won't allow a 5k maintenance fund for a range rover. I've not driven either rx450h yet but would value your opinion on the difference between the old and new model if you're able 👍😀
Looking at one of these at £7.5-10k as as my next family car. Need space comfort safety and reliability. I cant seem to find a better proposition especially as i want to avoid diesel (lots of short school runs)
This car is about 10 years old but the price is very high for a used one in Malaysia.
Nice car, not sure about the front end, but my mate has a hybred Nissan and he loves it. I prefer them to full electric, just because of range issues, and an engine is nice, i would miss the gentle roar when you give it the beans.
‘Peace comfort luxury?’ Best I cud come up with after testing one today, honestly I thought it was slow, very heavy feeling (coz it is) but comfortable
One security flaw, dealer started the car remotely and I did the whole test drive with no key on board me assuming he left it next to me, so a thief can steal the remote signal and drive off
VAG cars cut out if the key is 1-2m away
The boer war! LOL blimey, I must be older than I think. I remember the Argies :) Nice car and great review
no accent this time! Keep it up your videos are good
Well made vehicles, don’t like gearbox but an option against some of the usual, give it better handling and it would wipe the floor with the others.
I love mine, had the rx300 for many years. Now this 450h. Great cars, I think you're on to something with the back issue.😥 and no not that old🤣🤣, just know quality.
I have the same with some Toyota‘s regarding the seats ..
Great video, love that RX!!
Ps if you want to see a 2020 model of the RX450h I have 2 new videos on it :)
You get some great tech in the newer ones
You get a like for that reference to the age of lexus drivers and the boer war....I can visualise them at the battle of the spion kop.
Can you do a review of the Audi A8 2011-2017 pls great review 👍
Lexus yes, CVT not so much, but it's part of the hybrid package. Sadly not aware of a torque converter one.
Please do a previous gen Audi A1 next!! Pre or post face lift, both look nice imo.