2021 Lexus RX 450h L: Still the go-to hybrid SUV?

Rebecca Jackson reviews the Lexus RX 450h L to see if this big hybrid SUV has what it takes to challenge newer rivals. Powered by a V6 petrol engine and two electric motors, the RX 450h was once one of the most fuel-efficient of the large SUVs. However, with newer plug-in hybrid rivals now on sale from the likes of Audi, BMW and Volvo, Lexus no longer has the edge when it comes to fuel economy. Can the facelifted RX 450h make up for this in other areas? And how much extra practicality do you get in seven-seat L configuration? Rebecca takes the big Lexus through its paces to find out.
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0:00 - Intro
0:34 - Styling upgrades
0:53 - Looks and quality
01:43 - Interior
04.42 - What is it like to drive?
05:21 - Performance
05:53 - Who would enjoy owning this car?
06:20 - Economy
06:58 - Handling and comfort
08:10 - Wrap up
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[@manhuman5893]

Forget about the rivals, its a premium toyota that means fkng impeccable reliability, thats what people with common sense wants

[@tommcallister7647]

Several years ago I bought a brand new BMW X5. Despite being well-maintained, its engine blew at 140,000 kms (and BMW would do nothing for me because it was a year beyond its warranty). I've had two RX's which were MUCH more reliable. Just bought a new RX450h yesterday. Looking forward to many years of (reliable) enjoyment.

[@marcbungener1877]

I had a similar experience with a BMW 550i V8 Touring, at 133’000 km & 11 years, motor broken and the BMW dealer & another independent garage confirmed it would too expensive to repair. Purchased a 2nd hand Lexus RH450h from 2011 3 years ago, which now has 147’000 km and had not a single repair so far.

[@youknowme...1840]

140,000 km for Lexus is nothing. BMW for the rent. Lexus is to buy.

[@rondhole]

Only B58 BMW engine is probably the least problematic. Germans mindset of complexity and complication are kind of cool makes things irrelevant these days. Lexus is still quieter, last longer, and simpler in many way of the engines and transmission works. Yes, hybrid system looks very complicated but it rarely breaks in typical 10y/200k miles ownership. Toyota put all the energy and complications on important high tech like Inverter, battery, and cooling instead of gimmicky electronics and sensors that keep broken in most German cars.

[@phillipbeharall6271]

Back in 2012/13 I had a BMW 530D 2 year old 70mph outside lane of motorway the engine stopped Long story short after the car being in the BMW Dealership for 5 weeks the found the problem fuel injector problem was the workshop computer was saying all 6 injectors were ok Anyway 6 new injectors at £350 each replacement under warranty needless to say the car went no faith went to Toyota then Lexus

[@rondhole]

@@phillipbeharall6271 BMW was in the lowest reliability in the past 10 years, especially with super hot engine bay and platic parts everywhere. Newer one witb B58 engines are much better. You can get the Z4 Toyota with 10 years warranty from Toyota instead

[@HalalFoodTherapy]

I've test driven this car and I can tell you it's a lotttt more comfortable than what she's claimed. Would have this over any other SUV.

[@chitpaul]

I have one and the different setting make a lot of changes depending on your style of driving that day.

[@cheddarfish225]

I have a 2021 RX450hl, only done 20k Kms with it, it never misses a beat. You just know when you get in and press the start button, you will reach your destination. Never had that feeling from the range rover I had before. It was always a toss up of whether you would arrive at the dealer on the back of a flatbed or at the place you wanted to go. 😂

[@rob5896]

I have the RX 300, bought it as a cheap comfortable runabout 6 years ago but I still have it, its 16 years old now with zero fault codes, everything works and it drives perfectly, sails through MOT's without advisories, the garage only ever do what is specified by Lexus on each service with no extra things required, if you want a reliable car that you can drive with that feeling that it will never breakdown then from my experience Lexus is the way to go, it is true though that Lexus could make the RX a world beating car in every respect if they wanted to but I think they are too scared to change stuff too quickly, I personally think they need to go for it they've proved over and over they can make awesome cars even performance cars.

[@whitemoor66]

Love how you draw attention to the way the doors will stay open at any angle. These sort of things do matter! Excellent cars.

[@limpunsing224]

Utterly the best way to go hybrid Splendid review

[@leonwp60]

I have a low mileage 2010 version, average mpg is above 40 mpg and the vehicle is absolutely superb.

[@-DC-]

Utterly effortless ownership experience wonderful dealer network and a superbly built vehicle, lots of manufacturers could learn from Lexus.

[@kristians2704]

and Lexus could learn from the Germans how to make cars fun to drive and with modern interiors

[@sugarrfree]

@@kristians2704 😂😂

[@jk2705197a7]

@@kristians2704 German Engineering is joke if it's used in Audi, BMW and Merc. Life span of these cars are just 5 yrs 🤣

[@kristians2704]

@@jk2705197a7 how is it a joke? The AMG GT black series is the fastest car around the Nurburgring, the S class has been the benchmark for luxury and tech for the last 40 years, most car reviewers have said that the E63s wagon and BMW M5 are the best all around cars in the world. The ONLY thing that Japanese cars do better is reliability

[@jk2705197a7]

@@kristians2704 Reliability is the most important factor for majority of the family SUV users and max speed limit is 70m/h on most of the motorways . Who's going to race track with those sporty cars? Any engineering is a joke if it's not reliable and start breaking after 3 yrs timeframe, most of these German cars are made in that way. I am going against mercs, audi or bmw because of bad experiences I had within my family.

[@harleyrobertson73]

I love the silvers lexus makes, it's a really deep colour

[@phil8437]

If it were my own hard earned money, I would definitely buy a Lexus SUV - why? because they are far more reliable and give better aftersales service than and other brand making SUVs including BMW, Mercedes, Landrover, Audi or Volvo. I would never buy any of these vehicles due to their documented poor reliability record and in some cases poor aftersales service. Kia/ Hyundai are good but in my opinion Lexus still offer a better overall buying experience. Lexus cars are not perfect but in the most important areas reliability, engineering, aftersales and build quality they are the best in the world.

[@slawomirkuciel1012]

Yes , Lexus NX and RX 450H user .

[@NickLiang]

Engineering? worst performance compared to competition, very limited engine ranges, very dated design, interiors and technology. Infotainment is a joke. Apart from reliability and excellent new warranty/service package, it really has nothing going for it. In a world where finance is cheaper than cash purchase and allows you to change cars every few years, and all cars generally being very reliable in their first 3 to 5 years of ownership. A cash purchase of such an expensive car from new is probably the worse financial decision anyone can make.

[@felix_five]

Agreed. I can’t afford Lexus so I live through this driving my Toyota

[@jk2705197a7]

@@NickLiang It depends on what you want. I am enjoying my Lexus reliability and don't have money to waste on repairs.

[@blitzchaserjzx100]

My GS450H can do 46mpg easily and do nearly 170mph

[@jfcn474]

Simply a GREAT suv, Nice. Who wants a X5 and Q for repairs (not a hobby)?

[@kristians2704]

the X5 is overall much better. RWD platform, powerful turbo 6 cylinder and V8 engines, more tech, nicer interior, looks better

[@zzhughesd]

When did this GEN Lexus RX come out ??? Still looks great. I’ve had an ISF. Love a Lexus

[@bjarnekvarnstrom4057]

I love my Bentley Azure 2001 for its beauty, interior and turbo engine, but my wife’s Lexus RX 450hL is great for picking me up when the Bentley decided to die in the midst of my journey, sometimes when turning or crossing another road. Indeed exciting! The Bentley has 22,000 miles since new….with every service performed by to book. I always carry my smartphone when getting in to the $400.000 Bentley. The top of the line RX 450hL 2021 with every option in the book ended up at $68,000, and it will probably run just as good as new for another 250,000 miles. Ah, the Japanes engineers know what they do! The 450hL is our 4th Lexus. Never one mechanical issue since the first one in 2006! Impressive!

[@kabysummit5801]

I've leased a RX350 for 3 years, and later owned a RX450H for 4 years. Wonderful cars. Zero defects. I now drive a sedan, and about to purchase a vintage truck or SUV.

[@GC-pl1md]

Subscribed! Only because it's joy to listen your car reviews, keep your lovely and passionate personality

[@phillipbeharall6271]

You are correct it wafts along I have just purchased a new Lexus NX it does everything right build quality second to none 🌹🌹thank you

[@Tedcz2e]

I drove a RX450H for a day and it was so easy to drive.

[@jeffamburgey7485]

I watched the video due to owning a 350RXL which I very happy with for many of the reasons the host reported. I'm not sure if I loved the review because the information and description was consistent with my Lexus ownership experience, or due to the fact that the reviewer was so very striking. Perhaps it was the combination. At any rate excellent review.

[@Mister_H]

Why do reviews always say the same thing about limited electric range. it’s a Hybrid not a fully electric car! Just let the car decide when and when not to run on electric, trying to force it to run on electric will harm your mpg. I have one and it’s a fantastic.

[@NickLiang]

All its diesel variant competitors and hybrids delivery much better performance and better MPG at the same time, Lexus drive train is a bit of a joke, except for its reliability. Lexus is literally the worse in class by a long way and its not like you have options too!

[@chitpaul]

Because they don’t spend enough time actually working out how to drive i, had mine since April and I’m still working out the best way to drive i5 to get the electrical motors working as much as possible.

[@ss-pj8ti]

I have an 2021 LC500 convertible (caviar/ red) and a 2022 450 h f-sport (caviar/ red). For weekends the LC, for week days the 450. Life is good. amazing quality,

[@Odin412z]

Analog instruments. Proper mechanical buttons. How refreshing!

[@kristians2704]

i agree with the mechanical buttons, but in a luxury SUV like this, I prefer digital gauges, much better looking and more customizable, sports cars are a different story tho.

[@wayfaringcookie8142]

Ok boomer 😂

[@Richcovephoto]

I have one of these you can drive on EV mode up to 30 mph for a while if you go easy on the gas! I’m getting around 30-32mpg. I have the F-sport. Once you own a Lexus you will not return to any other SUV… and the after sales service can not be beat by any other common brand like BMW, Audi or even Jag.

[@bassicuk1986]

Lexus are quality and very very well built Very nice review, you look very elegant in the Lexus.

[@bassicuk1986]

More Lexus reviews please. You'll win a few subscriber's

[@CHuzz7777]

Got a 13 plate Lexus hybrid with 85k on the clock. Drives like new and returns 58mpg wherever I go. If I were after an SUV it would certainly be a UX, NX or RX.

[@peteb9783]

The Hybrid system is amazing isn't it? I owned a Mk 1 Prius from 2002 t0 2011. When I sold it with 163k on the clock it too drove like new. Last I heard from the guy who bought it his wife used it for a couple of years and the sold it on. The last update I had was it had passed 180k.

[@CHuzz7777]

@@peteb9783 yeah, I wasn’t sure about buying a used hybrid but thankfully my experience matches up with lots of the online reviews I read.

[@aerotus888]

58mpg? This sounds extremely unlikely. The RX450h only gets around 30mpg mixed in the UK is that right? What are people averaging in the UK?

[@CHuzz7777]

@@aerotus888 I’d only had it a few months at the time of that comment but yes, 58mpg over each tank in summer is normal. The overall average over the last 9 months (including winter) is just under 55mpg. Put it in eco mode and drive it gently and you could probably get more though. The RX isn’t even comparable, it’s a much heavier car with a 3.5 V6 whereas the CT200h I own has a 1.8 Prius unit and is lighter. US based reviews can make it sound like cars aren’t very efficient because of the difference between a US gallon and a British imperial gallon so watch out for that.

[@jamiep61]

The New NX features a New Infotainment System that will feature In future Models Including the RX Replacement

[@livinglifefast]

When will you be testing/reviewing the MG HS PHEV?

[@Lesfac]

I have an RX450H F Sport. It drives very nicely and is usually delivering 35mpg. I was annoyed by the cruise control allowing overspeeding down hill and the infotainment is poor particularly the voice control. However it does make voice control phone calls ok. I find the F Sport seats squeeze inwards too much due to the side cushions and I'm not that big (190 pounds). The ace up it's sleeve is the way it drives but I feel annoyed Lexus has overlooked the short comings, I expected better.

[@rob3018]

Volvo and the Audi are no match for this Lexus RX. Beautiful machine. Even your old colleague Matt Watson said: "The Lexus RX gives you more pampering than a weekend away at a five-star hotel"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@kristians2704]

the Audi Q7 is def better

[@kubanskiloewe]

@@kristians2704 better in what or for what ? i drove over 20 years AUDI´s ....since i´m with LEXUS i´m much more relaxed and satisfied after driving plus i have less repairs. In fact these cars need only gasoline and an oil change. Brakes can last a looong time due to recuperation.

[@kristians2704]

@@kubanskiloewe better in tech, interior quality, performance, imo style. The X5, GLE and GV80 are even better than both of these

[@kubanskiloewe]

@@kristians2704 you can have them all....i dont care about these short life Leasing shitboxes anymore ! :-)

[@onthebuses]

Top Quality 🇯🇵

[@zacharyholgate7968]

I was in the USA car market recently and my parent's and me recently went out to pick up my custom online ordered $85,000 USD and fully-loaded 2021 Lexus RX 450-HL Hybrid this is also my FIRST car I'm 21 years old my birthday was on January 1st. There was a $10,000 USD up-charge in the original MSRP of $70,000 due to limited part's availability at the time. Also my NEW RX is painted cloudburst grey and has a black interior with black trim. NOTE: We DID have to pay the full $85,000 MSRP for the car because of Lexus not offering ANY incentive's or money back/discount's/rebate's due to the chip and material shortages. We paid with a $85,000 check rather than financing for any form of monthly payments. also there was also $5,000 in Maryland taxes too. I have averaged 35 MPG overall I've only driven my RX roughly 500 miles so far.

[@ScottRSmith-nu8dp]

We traded an Audi Q7 for the Lexus RX450hl to get away from the Audi’s unsolved coolant use problems. The Lexus is as good as the Audi was in all respects apart from much better auto lane control in the Audi , but much more economical fuel use in the Lexus.

[@athollmcnicoll256]

To answer your Q? I'd have to try one out - But its too big for my needs - so Thanks Rebecka .

[@raymondgreen6550]

Now have the new Takumi 450h what a vehicle trust me it can even talk.

[@williamfan1985]

I bought the exact same model a year ago. Couldn't be happier. As i plan to keep this for a long time so europeans are not an option. One small detail that we liked is Lexus salesperson was very friendly and hassle free to deal with. Audi, BMW & Mercedes salesperson preferred a give me your money and get lost kind of sales technic. Lowest i ever got was 6.7L/100km( heavy traffic,maximum efficiency for hybrid) and normally average around 7.5L. Wife averages around 8(heavy right foot plus she couldn't care less about hybrid and mpg gimmick). We don't get adjustable damper in NZ, unless it's F sport model, but it's not a deal breaker imo

[@paulmcgee1867]

Great car just wouldn’t buy the L variant

[@northwestfive444]

Absolutely gorgeous! I am, of course talking about the car 😜

[@mosesp9468]

Great review.. I think you look shorter when you seat in the car (driving position) -- camera affect 😅

[@chitpaul]

The F Sport has digital number read out and digital light bar rev counter that changes with the drive mode selection. The EV mode along with the 3.5 V6 is actually very good around town. Great tech. Has great acceleration. Check the 0-60. I can get 60mpg on mine around town, you just have to learn how to use the electric motors.. Becka needs to go and do a bit more reading up. Wafting is good. Best reliability. Don’t follow, choose a different direction. I love mine.

[@sugarrfree]

Theres 2 types of car buyers/users 1 of them buying new cars every 2/3 years and for them German cars are absolutely amazing because theyre always driving new cars so theres nothing to broke really.. and also theres 2nd type of people who are buying second hand cars, if you will buy second hand german car theres big chance you will spend your savings on repairs instead of going on a holiday with your family and there are a people who knows about Lexus/infinity and who will enjoy their holidays abroad with their families. Thanks

[@peteb9783]

I'd fancied an RX Hybrid for my retirement ever since I was lent a couple of times for a few days at a time around 10 years ago. I just love the relaxed way the Toyota/Lexus Hybrid system drives. They were top trim then and listed at nearly £60k. On one of the occasions I woke up to about 6-7 inches of snow, and would have needed all morning to dig my Prius out of a drive that was a tenth of a mile to the road! I wondered about putting the RX transmission into snow mode and raising the air suspension, but decided to just put the lever in D and see what happened. It went down the drive as if there was no snow at all. Most impressive. Wind forward 10 years, and the RX is no longer available with air suspension, an enormous disappointment. Plus this modern trend of massive grilles that I find massively ugly puts me off too. If I had one it would have to be the standard RX not the L, as I'm still not ready to risk having no spare wheel. I also don't like old fashioned instruments having been used to digital for 21 years and a third of a million miles! However, when I last looked at the choices I could have the F-Sport trim with Takumi option pack to get all the equipment and a nice digital instrument display. In fact, a little while ago, my dealer was selling their MD's 10 month old Lexus in this exact spec and I nearly bought it. What stopped me was that at the time the Lexus didn't have a speed limiter, which wouldn't have mattered so much if the Cruise Control could have a set speed lower than 28 mph. Apparently current ones can be set down to 18 mph; this is SO useful in the plethora of 20 mph zones springing up everywhere.

[@brettooops7663]

Great review as always. I am struggling to see the point of this hybrid setup though, only 34mpg, it's hardly worth it. Yes it's striking and the quality is there being a Lexus, but those economy figures is seriously against this aging car.

[@attilab.2818]

This woman doesn’t know how to drive a hybrid… It is far more efficient than any other SUV with similar size and performance. On the other hand, fuel economy is only one thing, but this isn’t the first reason why people buy hybrids.

[@chitpaul]

She hasn’t spent a bit of time learning how to use it.

[@JamaicanMeCrazy]

I just bought a Prius. Toyotas hybrid synergy system is famously reliable which is mind boggling. It's literally bulletproof and it's more reliable the more you beat on it. I just ordered a Prius after doing a lot of research on it. The problem isn't the hybrid .. it's BEVs. The more of them we see the less people will buy hybrids. I think Toyota understands this as they're now finalizing an electric crossover of their own (bz4x). Only a matter of time before the tech gets to Lexus.

[@aerotus888]

Anyone know whether this car uses the watered down E10 petrol in the UK, or is it advisable to go for premium unleaded? Thanks.

[@kubanskiloewe]

since the engine is downgraded in power due to Atkinson cycle and for fuel ecenomy i see no advantage in premium. I drive a 2010 model of this and it still pulls ....kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZO2c5KKmad0bqM

[@koenc]

I have never seen her so enthusiastic about a car :). Toyota/Lexus make great cars, but they should step up the game when it comes to plug-in in hybrids. I know there is the rav4 prime , but there should be more phev’s in the range in my opinion.

[@marklasy6209]

The new nx has a plug in hybrid option (nx450h+)

[@leepower2717]

Not much point, Toyota are currently road testing there solid state battery technology, once that's perfected it will EVs will then be suitable for nearly all.

[@koenc]

@@marklasy6209 just as the rav4 prime way too expensive for most people, especially in Europe.

[@koenc]

@@leepower2717 heard something about it . Will the bz4x already be delivered with that technology?

[@martinmcdonald4207]

As a second hand buy in a few years mileage this Lexus will be a much wiser buy than it`s German and even Swedish compedititors can produce and stand over over the same level of reliability as the Japanese company can and has universally great back up service, not that you ever break down but annual and on going history/service of your car is as good as it gets when dealing with Toyota, I can only speak from personnel experience. I think Lexus`Toyota` have proven this point at this stage in all fairness!

[@kubanskiloewe]

so did i ..... 285000 km now on it and runs like a clockwork

[@chronologicist]

I've had mine since Jan 2017 - the longest I've ever kept a car - perhaps lock down contributed, but the build quality is second to none at this price level and the seats are excellent. Fantastic prospect as a used vehicle purchase but technology has moved on since the current gen RX was launched and the updates are mere tinkering. I suspect the next RX proper will be an EV - my dealer mentioned that Toyota have been working closely with Panasonic on next gen battery tech. Whichever way they go, the RX now desperately needs a plug in option as a minimum and ultimately a full EV option to remain a viable new car alternative to the German and Swede rivals.

[@samhall6719]

Yup it would, very good car that but would take the normal non L version

[@MrBazsi888]

XC90 is the only competitor if you really need bigger trunk and even more safety for your family.

[@scotstubbie]

Nice honest review car not for me never been a fan of Lexus not sure why couldn’t afford one any way 😂

[@mrmawson2438]

Nice

[@DomagojGemeri]

3:05 haha, easy Rebecca :D

[@Nick-vu9yu]

Was there a car in this video?

[@CathodeRayNipplez]

Why is it so high off the ground? Is this an off roader? How does having high suspension on a suburban road car help anything?

[@abeokutoasahguii5504]

Aloha from Hawaii! Rebecca always takes my breath away 🥰

[@andywescott1297]

My Rx regularly returns 39mpg for 2 tonnes that’s good on fuel. I wouldn’t buy any other make.

[@jk2705197a7]

No way any RX does that, max 30mpg

[@chitpaul]

@@jk2705197a7 if you ‘use’ it properly it does, I can get my monitor to read 60mpg in short bursts. Pulse and glide and that not being slow, look it up, pulse and glide and the car will give you 50-60mpg.. just a different way to drive.

[@jk2705197a7]

@@chitpaul Is there an auto pulse and glide mode in RX? If so can you explain.

[@bugsy791]

is that CD player that im seeing on the radio?

[@kubanskiloewe]

DVD changer for 6 DVD´s....its a must have for me !!

[@paulgregroy1986]

Well! im age 64 i would love one i am a Lexus Owner

[@djgoldthing7166]

Great looking but looks a little tight in the back

[@Elaba_]

You're talking about her? The Lexus is ugly.

[@SuperWolffie]

Strange that you begin with a lot of negotism. And the hallelya for the plug in hybrids. In a few years electricity on the highway will be more expensive the petrol. And that for the few miles you can drive on it. The 'official' rates says nothing when you drive more than 100 miles a day. And because the extra weight of the real plug ins , they will propably have more thirst than the Lexus.........(and electricity is not for free)

[@tewodrosteffera5452]

well informed

[@1981zayn]

2021 and CD unit still present 🤣 thank god Lexus designers have updated the MCU in the 2022 Lexus NX which will hopefully be an update across the entire range for Lexus and Toyota bringing it in line with the premier competition

[@marcbungener1877]

CD player cost is minor but for older or non techie who do not yet stream music it is great and there is also an hard drive included, so you have and iPod included as well, you just record the CDs and once done you can bring them back to your home. My 2011 model has space for about 75-80 CD if you do not compress them (full CD quality) and in most case it finds out by itself the name of the artist, song, and the Mark Levinson sound system is really excellent

[@youtubeforme]

Funnily enough about the CD player, a Freire driver of mine big into music..just purchased a new Volvo XC90… wanted a CD player which was an option… when I asked why he wanted it he said ..sometimes I just want to put in a cd no dicking around with his iPhone or streaming… just bought a 2017 rx450h with 22k miles on it … drives like a dream

[@kubanskiloewe]

its a DVD changer for 6 DVD´s ! And we use it often on a rest to look videos and enjoy best surround sound via Mark Levinson !

[@ln5747]

Many people still want a CD player because it gives higher quality sound than streaming. Do you think car makers don't think about these things but somehow you do? They probably thought it takes up minimal space, some people still want it, those who don't want it it is no hindrance having it. Clever.

[@youknowme...1840]

The third seat is not designed for adults. I don't know why she doesn't know this for review.

[@FilmScape4K]

The front door driver silver trim is not aligned with the rear door trim. This car needs to be taken back to the dealer to realign the door!

[@kathydavis1782]

I have a 2002 Pearl White RX300, bought brand new,,REPLACED engine at 294,000....UNBELIEVEABLE MACHINE!!!

[@kubanskiloewe]

2010 with 300000 on it....great machine !

[@henrypang4734]

I'm first for reliability. LEXUS is for me.

[@MD-qt1jh]

Test drove Audi Q7 and kids hated it. The ride was uncomfortable and road noise intolerable. Tried toareg and Honda crv. Kids did not like it. The moment they got into lexus rx the whole family pushed me into buying one. The quietness and luxury is impeccable. Enough power when you need it with really good acceleration. Admittedly not as fast as toareg but more than good enough for a family.

[@kubanskiloewe]

THIS ! and the 6 DVD changer is very welcome on a rest for kiddies to watch a movie and enjoy the superb surround sound !!

[@mistery00t29]

I really dont get these 7 seats cars...what is the whole point of it if no body can fit there? Is also unsafe,imagine lorry behind you on the motorway doesn't see you,who ever is sitting at the back,good luck to them. Especially if you put two small kids in there. Better make more room in first and second row,and plenty of boot space,that's what people need the most.

[@seanwang2208]

For kids younger than12 years old, I have 4 kids, they love sitting at rear actually

[@shohanrabbi3498]

What about the transmission

[@kubanskiloewe]

its a e-cvt with no belts or shitty chains. Its fully geardriven as all Toyota/Lexus Hybrid ....planetary gearsettings

[@tharinduprasanna]

Would go for Lexus over any German SUV

[@kristians2704]

why? This is FWD based, only 300hp, bad infotainment system etc. The X5, GLE, Q7, Cayenne are all far better overall

[@kubanskiloewe]

@@kristians2704 i drove over 20 years our german brands.... since i´m with Lexus i remembered what quality, reliability and class really means !

[@gt7940]

Don’t know which looks better

[@daveellis5100]

Recorded horizontally:)

[@zzhughesd]

2 people thumbed down a classy presenter and classy Lexus. Hard to imagine.

[@nyc863]

is that a flash of .. a cd player ???

[@kubanskiloewe]

DVD changer for 6 DVD´s...nice to look videos on a rest with best surround sound out of Mark LEvinson system !!!

[@drdrdrdrkoalus]

the front design of this car is soo charismatic and yet the back is so outdated and doesn't give the feeling of a luxury car.

[@bme7491]

Ouch, she marred the crap out of the black piano B pillar.

[@tomaszbudnik521]

if someone is going to buy new car or lease - can go to Germans. They will offer better package. If someone is looking for 2nd hand car shouldn't think twice and buy Lexus - specially after warranty period when German cars are big chance to become VERY expensive to run.

[@toninocars]

Actually Lexus and Toyota are best in class because have the best drive trains of all, the rest are pure garbage, except full evs

[@kristians2704]

how? This is a FWD based vehicle with a 15 year old N/A engine. The X5 and GLE are RWD based and have modern turbo 6 cylinder engines with more power and are far better to drive

[@brianbridle951]

This pretty much the Toyota Venza that was in the USA. When will car writers realise that the 7 seats is meant for families with two little ones in the back and the teens in centre

[@leem5894]

Surely Volvo XC90 is a better comparison than Hyundai Santa Fe?

[@davidcorbett62]

She gets better with age and is looking beautiful and trim… am talking about the presenter Not the car

[@mtriple8488]

I've had one for just over a year and after that time it's being moved on. They missed the mark big time with infotainment, the ride is way too soft over anything but smooth roads and gets annoying. I'm 6' and 15st but the seats are too wide for a car that rolls, pitches and yaws as much as this. The dealer experience from where it came are beaten by Toyota itself and others, there's there's arrogance to them. I get 35.3mpg over 4500 miles which is OK but it plummets on motorways. Reliability is excellent yes. I loved the car when I got it but after a year in it and 10k miles I've had enough and I'm sick of it.

[@oliverstemp9132]

I don't think it was ever for you in the first place, enjoy the Range Rover Sport

[@mtriple8488]

@@oliverstemp9132 no, it probably wasn't. Test drives don't show everything and it's real world ownership that shows flaws. Everybody wants different things. I didn't buy an RRS though.

[@DeeSock]

​@@mtriple8488 What will you switch to? X5? Maybe try lower profile wheels to prevent the roly-poly?

[@Etency]

Wait, did I hear it right? Did you just recommend a Land Rover in a Toyota/Lexus review? Going from most reliable to most notoriously unreliable? No, no, not cool.

[@spirokaci]

Yep,only that for the last few years I hear Toyota recalling cars every 6 months.

[@ballisticmissl7919]

@@spirokaci most manufacturers do recalls pretty often now

[@Ambienfinity]

Long-lived reliability and quality, compared to the chintz and good handling of German rivals. Hmmm.

[@shanewaller2864]

I've noticed a few new cars on the market that are pegged at 112 mph ,is this to do with the EUROPEAN UNION meddling again .what's the point in spending 50 k on a hybrid with a 3.5 v6 petrol engine with over 300 bhp that struggles to do over 35 mpg and flat out couldn't out run a 3 cylinder ford fiesta.

[@regmatt]

lexus engineering is dependable coz it’s a freakin toyota 😃.

[@davidcooke813]

Lexus ...the best brand ....

[@RB-jt8jo]

Lexus RH anytime😊

[@naumanzakir8005]

Toyota estima and alphard with hybrid tech are much better!

[@philipc239]

Reliable as grandpa but that doesn't mean you would wanna hangout with grandpa everyday at a retirement home. The Koreans on the other hand are more in touch with times or at least feeling more lively.

[@antigay4123]

The steering wheel is on the wrong side.

[@korswe]

If you have the means to charge a car at the convenience of your own house and buy an ICE SUV instead, you must get your head examined. Model Y for the win. I had a God-awful Lexus RX 450h. Poor efficiency for a hybrid. Old-dated tech.

[@shanjanusman9974]

Nice car and classy woman 😍

[@Arid379]

Rebecca Jackson an English racing driver and television presenter, and former motor dealer. Rebecca is not wearing a wedding ring. She is single hot news. Come to California Rebecca?

[@nicolamartin4666]

running costs, far to expensive. Love the build quality, which seems far better than its rivals.

[@88goga88]

this car needs critical things a deal-breakers a extra large battery and plug-in and pano-roof.

[@noahboy6349]

Love the woman and her accent!

[@baldutt3223]

Strange comment brother

[@Firemarioflower]

@@baldutt3223 You're strange

[@baldutt3223]

@@Firemarioflower I’m not your mom

[@Firemarioflower]

@@baldutt3223 Thank God.

[@Firemarioflower]

@@baldutt3223 You must be some kind of heterophobe

[@fernando7517]

😍😍

[@billyboy3053]

Rebecca you look stunning 😍, the car not so much though 😂