2017 Lexus RX - Review and Road Test

If you’re shopping for a 5-passenger luxury crossover, you have the Lexus RX to thank. Essentially creating the segment when it debuted in the late 1990s, the Lexus RX has morphed into an ultra-stylish - and borderline polarizing - sport ute in its 4th-generation.
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[@yellowhammer3]

ain't gonna lie, this is pretty good looking in person

[@ForTehNguyen]

+matt k it doesnt scream chick mobile either anymore too

[@robbiehernandez8019]

+matt k Same here I saw it earlier and it's very nice looking in person...it has very good road presence.

[@carbrickscity]

+Robbie Hernandez One of the best looking SUV nowadays.

[@JustHitRecord_]

+cortez that was proably fully loaded....im sure most will barely top 50k

[@JustHitRecord_]

most people dont buy these things anyway...there usually leased, and Lexus along with BMW usually have the best leases a 50k RX will proably lease for $450-550 a month compared to buying it and putting a crap ton of money down just to get the payment even close to that.

[@schxn]

I used to hate the design of this car. Overtime however, it grew on me.

[@Dano-MX5]

Sean Mangubat I agree. When I first saw the new grill style on the Lexus's I though "what the heck were they thinking of with that gawdy looking grill?" Now I really like it, especially on the RX and GS.

[@YananoBere]

You know what? It really, really grows on you. I thought it was hideous but I'm starting to love how it looks.

[@LacoteCohen]

Lexus did a great job with this.

[@MrHav1k]

They nailed it with the NX and RX styling this generation! Beautiful. Keep this!!!

[@graphguy]

HIDEOUS .... the ugliest generation of LEXUS.

[@CebsJr]

Graph Guy Clearly the entire market disagrees. And so does Lexus. Seeing how almost every single vehicle can get this similar treatment. Love my '16 NX F sport. Not sorry you're salty about them though haha.

[@graphguy]

CebsJr Clearly? Based upon what? Show a single survey that likes the exterior looks... there are none. People buy them, and justifiably so, because of quality and reliability.

[@unklecorky2181]

Agreed there comically bad. One of the biggest eyesores on the road right now. Such a shame since I love the brand.

[@graphguy]

***** Brand is wonderful from a reliability and performance side, but I would fire every exterior and interior design engineer who spewed that look out.

[@1616rivers]

Bought one...my first and LOOOOOOOOOVE it. Got the RX350 FSport. Had it 3 months and still in love. SO QUIET.

[@hugogarcia4301]

How much is it?

[@mashedpotatoes209]

video says 42-55 thousand, which is not as much as I thought. Thought these lexuses went for around 50-70 thousand

[@bruce5030]

Anything you dont like about the RX? For instance suspension etc?

[@TheBornBoy]

It's been 3 years. How is it now ?

[@MitsuUltra]

@@TheBornBoy well the one i have is good but the inforainment system is bad, car is not as quiet in the winter, no soft close doors, seating position (to me 6'2) sometimes feels wierd... Kind of small in the back seat but it can be adjusted comfortably... all in all its a nice car... Im coming out of an LS so of course it wont be as nice but i would say take a look at the rav4 and highlander before purchasing this one...

[@jasonrothfeld]

It drives like a luxurious couch. No bumps or noise!

[@MythuSiva]

KBB you've stepped up your reviews big time. Thanks for a great review - the comparisons was a nice touch.

[@namduong7509]

The presenter is great and humorous, and lots of information I didn't see in other reviews. The interior shots are a tad dark, though.

[@jaidenj2214]

Nam Duong gay

[@ChiHuynh-lu9oz]

the first RX i like

[@tomhill3907]

+james 699 I have a 2nd Gen RX. I love it but if I had the money I would love to buy this. Although I do dislike the massive front grill if im honest

[@mikewangg]

+Tom Hill I think the grille looks much better on the non F-Sport model

[@tomhill3907]

agreed. Far better than the mesh grill

[@jovanleon7]

Exquisite, stunning, futuristic looking. Brilliant! The first car that gets on my to-buy list just from the looks.

[@eniolafolorunso1095]

Y'all keep taking about how 'ugly' the Lexus grills are yet they keep selling more and more cars. Clearly they are doing something right.

[@KCMrecordings]

they are making cars that dont break, has nothing to do with good looks, as most lexus buyers have vision problems anyway

[@TheYakuza56]

Karun Chendrimada you also forgot to mention the designers

[@malloryknox7510]

ahmed el tawil n

[@nickj12]

I actually love the grill. I don’t know why everyone hates it.

[@Afrocanuk]

nickj12, MOST people finds that passenger truck FUGLY because it IS FUGLY! And the impression Eniola Folorunso gave about their high sales, I totally disagree.

[@aliciakeeney1305]

it's a gorgeous car in person!

[@oleghindsite]

The best looking car on the road nowdays, finally someone created a non-boring design for a family car

[@alpha7ization]

+oleghindsite you obviously haven't seen many cars

+alpha7ization stfu

[@alpha7ization451]

that's offensive don't do drugs

[@spera438]

Watched 2min and already boored as hell.

[@GodKing804]

Mindfull BMW x5

[@tbtran1RICH1]

I recently purchased a 2016 RX 450H and I get 40MPG on it, very good for a vehicle this massive.

[@Penelope416]

Is it FWD or AWD?

[@tbtran1RICH1]

+Penelope416 Fwd

[@richieasian]

+Bao Tran Do you do mostly city traffic/rush hour traffic driving? Because I got insane mpg numbers when I drove a Prius rental in LA traffic so I wouldn't be surprised if the RX hybrid got 40 mpg in traffic either.

[@tbtran1RICH1]

+lovin f30 I'm in Houston, Texas. Traffic here is constantly stop and go, even on the highway. I do most of my driving in the morning and in the evening during rush hours.

[@richieasian]

Bao Tran That makes sense. I got 68 mpg in stop and go traffic in Los Angeles with the air conditioning on!

[@azhariqbal1212]

I shopped around for Audi Q5, BMW X5, Volvo XC90 but ended up with Lexus 450h RX F Sport white with red leather. This front grill you have to see for yourself I had so many thumbs up and I am glad I went for the RX. The interior is so much nicer then the competition and above all the reliability top notch. 40 miles to a gallon and £100 for yearly TAX. Lexus use to be dull and boring cars but not any more.

[@Traffic_Jam98]

john smith I did the same

[@mundosolidario]

john smith Me too ! It’s not thrill to drive but on the other hand it’s super confortable.

[@kaisu6742]

john smith mjjo

[@kaisu6742]

Knolllkpllpppoiipiiiooiui

[@kaisu6742]

john smith ioouu

[@jelly1928]

the videos do not do this car any justice. its gorgeous in person

[@brandonvernet]

Brilliant looking car... Well done again Lexus!!!

[@tartzforever3rd]

I just brought mine last week and I love it 😀

[@EEscapeTheMatrix]

Lexus did an amazing job on this

[@wastedrep9593]

The new RX is selling very good where I live! I see more of the 2016 more than any other RX and trust me there are lots of the RX

[@Mrskier247]

I have the 2016 rx350 fully loaded with all the options and it is a great car. Mine has the trip-beam led head lights, up from the standard head lights, and it makes it look so much better. Plus the lights are great

[@Jomievolution8]

We just bought the 2018 450hawd version. And so far we love it!!!!

[@kbb]

That's great to hear!

[@tiredtill2010]

Jomievolution8 do you still love it? Is the hybrid version good??

[@igorilkovski2279]

What is the mpg in real world

[@dumichael4259]

Is the nav any good or do you absolutely need to stick your phone somewhere and use google maps?

[@lionmakerstudiosss2956]

I like your reviews on Kelly blue book not the other people because your funny!

[@harryaxe5167]

You are the very first car tester to mention that the Nav, screen is at the highest point on the instrument panel-Exactly were the National Highway safety admin. recommends!! This is an example of Ethical Automotive Design!

[@mo4everable]

i am not suv kind guy but this car looks sexyyy

[@civiliansheepdog3637]

+mo4everable Get some glasses...

[@Sevan_UP]

mo4everable specially the interior

[@newyork6480]

civiliansheepdog3842 Dude, he’s stating his opinion. Why don’t you get some glasses and maybe a brain while you’re at it.

[@newyork6480]

mo4everable I agree this thing is just gorgeous

[@tivauhn1991]

I have to agree. Always said I'd never get a SUV, but then I saw this...Now, I'll be getting one, the F-Sport version

[@88BigEtrain]

A masterpiece of an SUV, another stunning work of art by the entire LEXUS TEAM. As if that weren't enough, the LEXUS TEAM had decided to meet customers' needs, requests and wishes by assembling yet another stunner called RX 350L, which is a three row SUV, a perfect fit for larger families. The leader in the segment, the benchmark for other manufacturers to follow. More to come in the coming years, as my beloved LEXUS TEAM is far from showing everything they have gotten.

[@donkeydicked]

Wow looks sensational!

[@MrRedskins0021]

Beautiful!!

[@jin5632]

Perfect SUV. presenter, interior and exterior - 10/10

[@kmrshad9477]

this rx f sport looks stunning and I'm definitely interested but can't decide which one to pick between the 2016 mdx or the rx tough decision to make

[@anncokafor]

beautiful!

[@cassandrasellersm.a.8719]

Great review! That Grill, I am not sure of!

[@TYAC_TPE_SF-Bay]

Seeing the comments below, clearly there are plenty people stays home and type without having seen one in person IRL on the road. I am a lucky one to see one on I-80. It's got presence in the traffic.

[@TYAC_TPE_SF-Bay]

+Alan Founcright Its cousin RC F I saw the other day, albeit only from behind and pass by quickly, it looks stunning.

[@brasilcr4962]

best looking car of 2016

[@tudvalstone]

What??? It's awful.. that front! What were they thinking?

[@brasilcr4962]

Tudval Stone its better looking in person. on camera not so much

[@alpha7ization451]

gboss da jane you must be joking

[@mashedpotatoes209]

The cadillac cts-v is a corvette in a sexy tuxedo and I love it

[@williamrutkowski]

Pretty!

[@yourcasualnoob9022]

this car is so gorgeous ♡

[@Ooooiops]

Monster luxury 😍

[@JakeStewart1343]

I am manifesting a 2017 pearl white one with under 30k miles! 😎

[@supremeetnel7707]

In person this looks 10x better. I'm young and the is 350 sedan catches my eyes every time. Especially in black. Oh man Lexus is growing on me

[@DisneyMusicVideos]

I have a 2017 IS200t F-Sport which I love, but want to eventually upgrade to a RX350. More space, features & runs on regular fuel.

[@cs4939]

I like the look

[@thehustle7995]

Looks nice

[@spikeimperial]

Just rode/almost slept in one, im in love with it

[@CarsofGlasgow]

I love the New Lexus Design! I made a video on the 2019 Lexus ES300h yesterday and it is awesome

[@craiglordigyan5856]

I am wondering how much glare there is on the new up front 12 inch screen - I kind of liked the built in type that is very anti glare. I also wonder if this fine automobile fixed its blue smoke startup. My 2012 had puffs of smoke at times upon start up (like valve seal problem) and so does my 2015. While my 2012 was extremely smooth (made in Japan), my 2015 (made in Canada) has a slightly rough ride (shakes a bit for this class). I also had a couple of transmission flareups with both year models but it's so intermittent, I would never waste time letting the dealer try to figure it out.

[@Cchichester]

Drive one yesterday, awesome car

[@done7367]

Beautiful!

[@cadsux]

The self-healing paint and around-view camera was introduced by Infiniti back in 2007. The "floating roof", blacked-out rear pillar was introduced in the 2015 Nissian Murano, or even the discontinued Cube.

[@MRelemint]

Great video

[@kubanskiloewe]

bought a 10 year old RX450h and its the best car i ever had after 20 years of our german brands. it have also a fully integrated HUD and airsuspension which i always lower when driving on autobahn

[@UncleAlpha1]

LOVE IT!

[@xxgg]

How much additional load/drain do all those electronics have?

[@rockafellagurung2541]

2:49 I thought the green van will hit him lol

[@DanielBlaney]

No mention of the Lincoln MKX which this competes most directly with? Both are 2 row luxury crossovers and about the same size.

[@Kpeg9]

it looks great, but i gotta say, by the looks i'd expect there to be more than just barely above 300hp. Just expected for there to be a bit more aggressive power to match the aggressive look. Come out with a 380-400hp version with a dynamic exhaust option, and you'd get some people that will take it more seriously.

[@normt5463]

Is the battery going dead? That is the slowest liftgate at 1:27.

[@skillroots5143]

Early days thought it's ugly but it's really futuristic design ...appreciate Lexus .

[@davidhuntley837]

Love this thing

[@thelion3900]

I'm about to buy a 2017 lexus rx350. Any advice? Thanks in advance!

[@kalenawarren4782]

Trading my 15 RX350 in for a 17 RX350 this Saturday super excited

[@mucist7342]

This car is pure art.

[@msg9434]

Mucist your profile pic made me blow at my screen lol

[@sohosterable]

Great looking vehicle! What color is this?

[@ListeningPoint]

First thing I'm gonna do after I win the Powerball Wednesday night is buy one of these.

[@kaykay1kc]

Listening Point right?!

[@vinceluu5421]

kaykay1kc I’m leasing one rn

[@Walter-hg2nr]

Listening Point good luck

[@thesisko5645]

Walter 777 careful now, liam Neeson might come after you.

[@LiuMoon13]

I'm really liking this vehicle.

[@Sp3ll633]

How is the spacing for tall people. I am 6'7 for example. Would i fit there?

[@FinestInstinct]

Lexus's new design direction, is just like Samsung's direction with huge phones. The public was horrified and others just laughed at it. Now, its one the best selling phones on earth. This design will grow on people just like the birth of phablets. I loved both phablets and this new design from Lexus from the beginning, so great job Lexus!

[@santosmoran6131]

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[@KCMrecordings]

+FinestInstinct nobody has a phablet....but people dont buy this car for looks

[@siam9914]

Karun Chendrimada u saying nobody buys a 5.5 inch phones? 😂😂

[@FinestInstinct]

Siam Sattar Ikr! How dumb is that girl? 😁

[@KCMrecordings]

The op isnt referring to just big phones, he said Phablet, meaning more like the galaxy Note, which has pretty much died

[@mybeeb1]

The regular version look nicer to me, great review btw

[@mohammadshahidimranronel1159]

SO NICE

[@336noviluminis6]

AWESOME CAR!

[@davidperry4013]

I am hoping for a 370ish hp twin turbo 2GR-FTS V6 option in the Lexus RX and GS. I love my 2004 RX330, it's old but, the styling of the vehicle still looks very modern. My dad has a 2011 base model RX350 it doesn't have rain sensor wipers which is little unacceptable for a luxury vehicle but, it has bluetooth.

[@paulkaiser6985]

Khakis?! New shirt?! This RX is full of surprises.

[@jkdoodle4460]

Love the bold grill but, the headlight looks little weird...

[@NeutralGenericUser]

+Kid Minecrafter That's because this one doesn't have the optional LED headlights, which look amazing. Google it.

[@KittyFister]

4:52 Does the car normally drip like that?

[@blessedyo1102]

You sir need more subscribers.

[@abbi_0567]

I am def going to buy this! Right now I have a BMW X6 M 2016 it a great car but i think that this is the car for me

[@Russ-ex8so]

I bought my Rx350 F Sport recently. Car is nice, drives very smooth and quiet. The only big complaint I have is the F Sport seats. They are very narrow, firm, uncomfortable and don't offer much adjustments.

[@ishaanjujjuri2507]

please put a review for the Jaguar F-Pace

[@adventuretraveling8957]

I love it 😍

[@telliesmith9825]

I would rock it nice interior

[@KevinELLL]

Feels like they went overboard with the creasing. Would've been nice if the C-pillar area's floating roofline met the body a little more gradually rather than an odd 'jag' protruding. Otherwise these motifs were nice and made the whole Lexus aesthetic harmonious throughout their line of vehicles.

[@Rmalikk]

Looks good in person..

[@sushi777300]

Looks like a samurai used his sword to cut the RX right out of giant piece of metal. Very unique. Love it!

[@charviahola2050]

I love mine. It's pretty awesome😘

[@DozenthMeteor75]

Where did you get your shirt?!?!

[@greiddis]

YO QUIERO ESTE CARRO POR DIOS LO AMO QUE LINDO

[@audiS4fan2009]

wouldn't the five passenger RDX be more of a competitor to this car the the three row MDX?

[@CptnJCFG]

that grill looks sick af.

[@Afrocanuk]

The grill is sick because it has AIDS.

[@dakingofgeese]

168 hours of waiting, for this.

[@alexcuellar484]

This looks sick in person and F sport grill

[@tlewatchanon9486]

Very sexy, aside from freaking high addition price due to import tax regulation in my country

[@skalc]

It looks horrible on camera but damn sexy in person.

[@nilpatel9096]

7 seater coming soon litty

[@BTC909]

Is that a dead bug on the dash?

[@kaioh6982]

I am so in love with Lexus. and Mazda

[@kenjkbs]

Lexus always looks good in person

[@dovranrejepov9453]

I personally enjoy driving this car. Except just in future if you want to buy one I prefer to pay extra more to get the triple headlight. I like the takeoff, but for some reason, I thought the top speed of this car would be around 160mph, but it just stops at 130mph (I have rx350 f sport) Other than that HUD, full panorama glass, Speaker system, comfort, full 3d cameras make this car just right. It gives so much excitement when I drive it.

[@JUNJUN-lw2vr]

Besides the all the good features. All the Rx models has never had a fatality. So it's a very safe vehicle

[@sethlachem6611]

Is this the top model?

[@Ray-wr2wr]

Lovely CAR!!!! way to go Lexus

[@sohosterable]

What color is this?