2023 Lexus RX 500h F SPORT Reviewed

Ryan takes a look at the all-new 2023 Lexus RX 500h F SPORT in California.
#Lexus #newcar #lexusrx
CONTENTS
00:00 - Introduction
00:35 - Features
13:25 - Driving Impressions
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[@tiredtill2010]

BEST review i have seen in this new model! Love the details with drive!!

[@andyburnett8012]

I've watched numerous reviews of this car and your review is without doubt the best, new subscriber here 👍😀

[@user-xn3tq6ev6y]

Was super excited about getting this car. Less than 4000 miles and it's in the shop needing a new transmission. Looking online it appears to be a common issue with the car sadly.

[@courtlandegbert]

Best car reviews on KZbin! Great video as always! The level of quality would make you think it's a full budget TV show. Keep it up Ryan

[@BlameGamerOfficial]

Makes sense since Driving Sports TV was originally a TV show.

[@GOD999MODE]

I love the way these new Lexus models look. Lexus kills it with design.

[@naveenthemachine]

Said no one ever

[@ThePikmin18]

@@naveenthemachine I like Lexus styling. So, some people say it

[@kendallhughes7507]

@@naveenthemachine you must like crappy American cars made by lazy workers....SMH

[@naveenthemachine]

@@ThePikmin18 I will say the LC500 is the most stunning Lexus on sale. Second place probably the ES

[@marccanton6216]

Love your channel. Could you please do an offroad review of this? I know most don't look in the luxury segment for that but the fact is, it is an SUV, so there are a lot of folks like me who are doing mostly street driving but run to the mountains for skiing and mountain biking and camping whenever we get the chance. Finding the right balance is tough but your videos help. Thanks!

[@drivingsports]

We’re getting one back in Washington that we’ll use for a light off-road test.

[@fqititr2312]

great work! thank you for a video.

[@BlameGamerOfficial]

Ryan, great video and I'm glad you mentioned what a titan this car is in its category. I'm also glad you didn't stuff this video with those annoying marketing presentations.

[@pinkipipe]

Finally ! My favorite channel reviewing my favorite New SUV!!

[@rzemos]

Exactly 💯

[@cristian333GTX]

Good review and subscribed.

[@user-yd8kq1lq1h]

I still drive 14 Rx350 and it’s so good.

[@ghostindamachine]

Great review! I like the new design language, exterior and interior. And that color is also very nice. It has something special.

[@patchesohoulihan9826]

Purchased the same as the test model down to the color and got the heat/vent power rear seats with the kick open rear door. The list was 70,550 on mine. They had other ones from regular to hybrids. Looked at a GLE350 and GLE450 prior to visiting Lexus. 450 was its closest competition, and with similar options was 17,370 more. Originally planned on looking at the 350 or 350 h luxury but asked to drive the 500h just to see if it had no turbo lag like a lot of reviewers said. I'm glad I did and bought it that night. When making the appointment to go see it, they had 15 or 17 in stock in all different powertrains and trim levels. When I arrived, they had sold 4 or 5 that day, and 3 of them were waiting to be picked up. Including the dark blue I really wanted to look at when getting to the dealer. When picking mine up, another 4, including mine, all cleaned up, waiting to go home. Paid cash for mine and wasn't hit with any adjustments at all. They don't discount hybrids, but a ton of dealers markup them since they're popular.

[@acelondon2011]

Which country can you pay cash in? I’m looking at GLE and X5, I saw this in the mall today and booked a test drive for Sunday

[@bbbt8090]

Finally a car reviewer who talks about the Direct 4 system. Thx

[@normt430]

And we see the results is nothing. Same as previous Lexus and Toyota models.

[@naveenlhemachine]

@@normt430 Your only gripe about this car is that more women drive them than you like them to.

[@normt430]

@@naveenlhemachine nah, poor person's car. Compared to the midsize premium SUV segment as a whole, Lexus RX owners are more often female (42% vs. 37%), are older in terms of median age (65 years vs. 58), and earn less in terms of median annual household income ($161,890 vs. $198,923). Just 23% of Lexus RX owners identify as members of Generation X, Y, or Z (vs. 43%).

[@naveenlhemachine]

@@normt430 You keep copying and pasting this statistic everywhere. It's kind of embarrassing. But again, I'm not a sexist conservative so I don't know what your guilty pleasures are.

[@mikefoehr235]

That color is amazing.

[@mojaby1988]

Great review

[@Luminary2024]

It looks very cool. I think at the entry level in lower trims the pricing will offer superior value in the luxury suv segment against the x3 and glc. I feel the only legit competition from a value for $ standpoint is the mdx and gensis. I think this new lexus interior and tech wins it.

[@IamGroot786]

I'd still choose an MDX over this even with its shortcomings infotainment wise.

[@Luminary2024]

@@IamGroot786 for me I’d take this one, but they’re both great options. Reviews can’t shut up about the German leaders but tbh I feel these other brand are the value for $ leaders.

[@k.w5804]

@@Luminary2024 I’ve owned 2015 x3 and 2017 540i and 2021 x5. I honestly loved how those bummer drives. Order rx 350h this time just to give in and join on the soft ride and fuel efficient side. Like you, I do like the styling of this gen. I hated the last gen’s look.

[@08VaNupe]

Any chance of seeing how the Direct4 AWD System is in snow or light off roading?

[@Butterzai]

This level of power and capabilities of this powertrain if they put Lexus ES500h F sport or something ...... That thing should be fun to drive.

[@KuyaArbee]

Waited for my order an LX f sport but seen the RX 500h f sport and I couldn’t resist!! Placed an order! Can’t wait to see who one I’m going to love and I think the RX ticks all the boxes! More practical! Easier to park etc! Sporty! Latest tech!

[@normt430]

Lexus still lags behind everyone else. See Car & Driver RX review.

[@naveenlhemachine]

@@normt430 I don't think car and driver has released a review on the new RX. But I'm sure it'll beat and outsell the competition (especially the Germans) as per usual.

[@normt430]

@@naveenlhemachine Compared to the midsize premium SUV segment as a whole, Lexus RX owners are more often female (42% vs. 37%), are older in terms of median age (65 years vs. 58), and earn less in terms of median annual household income ($161,890 vs. $198,923). Just 23% of Lexus RX owners identify as members of Generation X, Y, or Z (vs. 43%).

[@naveenlhemachine]

@@normt430 did you pull this statistic out of reddit or something because nobody brought up about gender...

[@normt430]

@@naveenlhemachine nah, poor.person's car.

[@clintonrice525]

I don’t really see myself buying a Lexus - just not the right function/cost tradeoff for me, as I apparently don’t prioritize luxury very highly - but I do appreciate the video. I am especially grateful for your enhancements to coverage of adaptive cruise control…keep up the great work!

[@cnhartma]

What is the background track title on the first 15 seconds of the video?

[@Promikes]

best car money can buy... dream

[@kendallhughes7507]

Very cool color- this color is gonna sell like hot cakes!!!!!

[@alv4475]

This suv is an engineering marvel.

[@joshuamoore2820]

How’s the suspension? Ride comfort is incredibly important for me. I’m getting rid of my Tesla MYP because of the poor ride.

[@kushing8]

Great review but when are you going to take one off-road?

[@subielife4life]

Are the rear seats really powered operated? My 2018 Subaru Outback’s rear seats also fold flat by simply pulling a simple handle in the rear cargo area and seats fold flat and fast And like the Lexus, you have to manually pull the seats back up……

[@rightlanehog3151]

Ryan, Thanks for the cautionary note on the benefits of sidewall. When is this oversized rims craze finally going to end? 🤔

[@normt430]

Direct Four AWD should be called Drive 2 as none the rear wheels spin in any mode or TC off!

[@alphabeta8403]

Gunna crush the MDX sales.

[@carlostavaresjr958]

Nice. What are the tow numbers? Believe it or not I see these towing light utility trailers and i was curious on tow numbers. I am a younger driver and prefer less electronics honestly. I'm an engineer in IT and electronics expire quick and for me who loves electronics, having less is more as you get older.

[@zzrandy7110]

Well said. I'm 57 and tiring of all the electronics in cars these days. I was interested in the Volvo XC90 until I found out that it has virtually NO buttons other than those integrated into the touch screen. I keep my cars until they're almost ten years old and if I remember, a ten year old tablet is pretty useless and unresponsive. I like buttons, traditional buttons. I know things move on, but cars are now much less reliable than they were 20 years ago in my opinion and experience of ownership.

[@carlostavaresjr958]

@@zzrandy7110 I completely agree.

[@larrytraber]

Bruh google it

[@zzrandy7110]

@@larrytraber Nothing online about tow figures

[@patchesohoulihan9826]

Towing is 3500-4500 if I'm not mistaken, but I have the panoramic camera and kick option to open the rear door. So I didn't pay attention to the numbers for Towing. The safety features do get a little annoying as it beeps for every little thing, but that's not a bad thing. Was going to get a GX460 over it, but they sell pretty quick but not at RX rates.

[@tigerjeebs5048]

I don’t understand your rear view mirror camera gripe? How is that different than looking at a traditional mirror?

[@drivingsports]

On a real mirror your eyes focus in the distance -- on the subject 10-100' away. On a screen you have to focus on the surface of the screen about two feet from your face.

[@tigerjeebs5048]

@@drivingsports ah ok. That makes more sense. Ty

[@keybraker]

*Beautiful*

[@happy_days3820]

Can they make better center grill? it's the sport trim so please use V6 twin turbo and make the horse power above 500

[@whitewolf2767]

dude..its a EV

[@chenwilbur2602]

How does RX500H compare with Acura MDX Type S? Which one would you get?

[@BlameGamerOfficial]

Would be awesome if Ryan could do this comparison.

[@Doc1855]

Great review Ryan ! We love our Subie’s, but just last night I was talking with my wife about saving up so that when my 2011 Rav 4WD Limited with a 3.5 V6 wears out, I’d like to replace it with a Lexus. I don’t want a turbo but a hybrid is a must. We live in the mountains outside of Cashmere and get 4-5 feet of snow every winter. My wife’s Outback is actually better in the snow than my Rav. For a Subaru Forester Touring is $39K and a Lexus NX hybrid AWD is $40-42K. So I told my wife that I’ll start saving $600 a month so I can pay cash for a new Lexus. We normally keep our vehicles for 15-20 years, so by the time I buy my next vehicle, my wife will be driving it after I’m dead and gone. Keep your great videos coming. I look forward to watching them.

[@zero2sixty244]

Depending on how much snowfall there is at a time, the hybrid AWD system is pretty limited, speaking from a 2021 RAV4 Hybrid standpoint but the systems are pretty similar/the same. It’s capable but in my experience, the rear motors put too much power to the rear at times and can swing out the rear when going slow around corners in snow, but needs the Trail mode’s assistance a lot. I feel like the rear’s instant torque vs the front wheel’s gasoline engine is mismatched too. Just my 2 cents

[@Doc1855]

@@zero2sixty244 My Rav is a 2011 4WD, not the AWD. The 4WD in my Rav disengages at only 25mph and then only the front wheels are the traction wheels. I’m sure you remember the storm we got last January? We had a foot of snow on the ground before the storm and in 10 hours 3 feet fell. Because we live 5 miles from town and on a private road, we have to plow and maintain our road. Our road is 1/2 a mile from the end of the county road and it’s one of the last to get plowed. It took Chelan county 2 days to plow us a path into town. It took all 7 of our neighbors a day to get our road plowed to the county road. When Wenatchee gets 2 inches of snow, we get a foot or more. For a week after that storm my wife drove her Outback and I drove our 4X4 pickup. Both of those have more ground clearance than the Rav.

[@tedantares2751]

An SUV for badass grandpas built on a 4-y.o. platform (TNGA GA-K) shared with the 2019 Highalnder

[@jimspace]

Gravel slow-mo does nothing. You need rollers and and a yellow duct tape

[@courtlandegbert]

I love that they put the slow-mos in at least. A yellow duct tape marker would be useful though, this one was hard to tell the difference.

[@TinLeadHammer]

In none of the drive modes I could see back wheels rotate under power. Where is the promised 80% power to the back? Also, it would be nice if you told more about this particular hybrid setup, which is not Synergy Drive.

[@normt430]

This typical Toyota/Lexus small suvs in the past and today. They are more 2wd from a stop.

[@TinLeadHammer]

@@normt430 It is a different setup. A different hybrid system (6-speed DSG + EM + 2 clutches instead of HSD) and a different or at least updated rear "eAxle" as part of DIRECT4.

[@normt430]

@@TinLeadHammer but same poor results.

[@turbanelite]

Under 100% throttle the 500h sends 70% to the front and 30% to the rear. At initial acceleration from a stop you can get up to 80% power to the rear for a couple seconds but as soon as the ECU detects stable conditions most of the power goes to the front.

[@shinkuflame]

Would love to see an ES 500H FSP lol.

[@ff11dream]

Futuristic

[@Mark-ou8nu]

I love seeing the capability and features that you go into. Seeing the gravel test tells a lot.

[@normt430]

Seeing the gravel test tells us the AWD is really only 2wd from a stop...any mode.

[@kanelheng1580]

Why some 500h has heat and cool back seat fiction and elictric to put the back seat down and some not?

[@kenblock7350]

Are you going to test the RX350 and the RX350h?

[@BlameGamerOfficial]

I'm very interested in how the RX350 feels. Hope it will be powerful enough and smooth enough for the RX.

[@cancimcem]

What about the battery capasity for 500h?

[@drivingsports]

Doesn’t really matter for a hybrid that rarely/never runs on EV only power.

[@DarkyBlue]

As a lexus fan and owning a lexus rx350 there are a few things I like and dislike Like: New interior update looks fantastic. And like how they redesigned the entire rear end. Dislike: I really do not like what they designed the area above the front badge logo. Reminds me of a some alien mech with a protruding forehead.

[@peter300pete]

It took lexus more than 10 years to listen to everyone to remove the touch pad control. It's gonna take them at least another 10 years to remove those stupid touch controlers on the steering wheel.

[@szaesz8190]

V6 Biturbo in a Rx? Bring it on! Turbocharged 4cylinder in an Rx? Lame! I'll keep my RX450HL with that lovely V6 engine. This new thing might be a looker, but it will never be as good as the previous model. Nice review though! Cheers

[@iloveanime1313]

a little late to reply here, but I had the 2022 RX450h V6 hybrid and I did love the V6, but going from this to the 500h, it is a HUGE upgrade, like not even close. MPG is extremely similar if not the same as the 450h but the power and ride quality just destroys the V6. I would recommend test driving it because the old V6 in the previous gen RX feel so slow now, I'd take the 4 cylinder turbo hybrid set up over a V6 turbo any day now.

[@tinhinnh]

iknow skinny tires gets better mileage but this model should have a lil wider tires

[@ShashankKatiyar0]

Missed opportunity: V6 - PlugInHybrid. This is 70K maxed out + Dealer Marked up. On the other hand, BMW X5 45e at 70K - 7500$ tax credit is a much better deal. So unless you are Lexus fan boy (I currently own one but far from fan), this model doesn't make any sense. New Lexus looks sharp and beautiful, though.

[@noelsilva8887]

Well you can also get cool and heated rear seats in the Jeep Grand Cherokee L and regular summit reserve.

[@lexuslfa4739]

well the lexus LX offered it since 2016

[@zzrandy7110]

What is it's tow capacity?

[@mizuuchisayomi4391]

Toyota website said you could hook up a tow kit with 3,500lbs tow capacity

[@danrook5757]

@@mizuuchisayomi4391 : so it doesn’t come with tow hitch, what about my boat?

[@kemikelley8566]

I wish I could afford this 😢

[@JJ-mh3hb]

Price? Gotta be a least 75k

[@danrook5757]

My fishing boat needs a tow hitch

[@thejohnnerparty]

It looks like the front wheels are providing drive power than the rear wheels.

[@WSOJ3]

Yes it’s a FWD architecture shared with Camry/Highlander/RAV4/NX, paired with AWD. Doesn’t really matter much though as you can’t really do drifting in a mid size SUV even if its RWD based. Even Porsche Cayenne is FWD based, and it doesn’t drive any worse than a X5 or a GLE.

[@normt430]

@@WSOJ3 this typical Toyota small suv today and in the past. Poor 2wd performance from a stop.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@WSOJ3 because it’s Porsche they have engineering marvels no Toyota or Lexus can match. Porsche has superior handling and handling feel

[@Ngabaongta422]

You really need to learn how Doug DeMuro introducing the car features

[@dogetothemoon223]

Still not nearly as quick as my Hybrid Performance GS model that was introduced way back in 2006.

[@ahberlowkz852]

No mention of the 6 piston front brakes lol

[@danrook5757]

Drum brakes on the rear, why

[@JRs-guitars]

Trail mode must be just for looks...?

[@normt430]

Or all modes are just for looks with no difference until the TC was off.

[@Arid379]

Oh nice! It has a rear outlet in the trunk.i can bring my microwave oven when i go road trips! :)

[@magneto8002]

Nicest interior.

[@naveenthemachine]

Said no one ever. Gv80 MDX aviator grand Cherokee summit are all way nicer

[@daniyar_ala]

They’ve should put this powertrain to Highlander..

[@naveenthemachine]

It’s supposedly coming for the upcoming grand Highlander

[@daniyar_ala]

@@naveenthemachine absolutely

[@zc7800]

"Rx, Rx , Rx, Denali, Rx, Rx, Volvo" Must be private school for the riches. 🤣

[@drivingsports]

Nope. Public school for the riches.

[@andrewzhuk8713]

22:28 Haha not so perfect California highway 😂 I am from Ukraine and I probably should submit some video with local highways. Especially with views how they looked ~5 years ago.

[@Mon12265]

💯🤝

[@bg693]

This or MDX Type S?

[@drivingsports]

MDX Type S is more fun.

[@alphabeta8403]

This has more tech, and likely will be more reliable. Type S with no touch screen and always shifting trans is a deal breaker, poor MPG too.

[@bg693]

@@alphabeta8403 more tech? This doesn’t even have massage seats or air suspension. Not to mention the cheap digital cluster and the lack of seats adjustability. Plus I was asking the reviewer..

[@bg693]

@@drivingsports that’s what I figured. Thanks!

[@normt430]

No 3- row midget seats any more for RX.

[@hondajacka2]

Prefer V6 of last gen over the buzzy 4 cyclinder.

[@JY-xs1dm]

I have a 2018 rx450h f sport. Horrible power. I don’t believe their numbers.

[@iloveanime1313]

what are you talking about exactly? dont believe numbers from who? all reviews from the 500h is sub 6 seconds.

[@JY-xs1dm]

My experience says the car isn’t powered well at all. It is under powered

[@paparazzi8472]

Why such a big monitor? Is it a car or a home theater?

[@Arafaer]

You clearly haven't been inside a Tesla :P

[@Steve.Jawed.Chad.05]

If its cost does not exceed $50K, it is a good option, more than this I do not think it is worth as the rear design is not expected and the interior design is not impressive, and there is nothing in it worth more than $50K

[@naveenthemachine]

It’ll easily exceed 60K. The 500h will likely be over 65K minimum

[@king-xerxus7040]

This or the Acura MDX?

[@naveenthemachine]

MDX hands down

[@CalvinHikes]

That color is somehow both gorgeous and hideous at the same time.

[@brpang]

I have 22 RX and I would never buy a crossover again. It pretends SUV but missing all the good functional aspects of SUV. Small trunk and bent down trunk door hitting ceiling and your head when openned, which has to be lifted open even when you want to access trunk for small item.. second row seats do not fold all the way down to make flat space. With low ceiling, I find this annoying. I should have noticed bad design from useless tiny third row seat for the L versions. Plus, the gps is tedious to operate. For example, after you select destination, you need to press ok button two more times needlessly to start the direction. You have to lean forward to use the touch screen ddor 22 model.

[@soorajn6686]

The interior looks great but the front just above the logo looks ugly … old design is good there.

[@normt430]

Compared to the Midsize Premium SUV segment, Lexus owners are more often women, are older, and enjoy a lower median annual household income. J.D. Power data shows that 42% of Lexus RX owners are female (vs. 38% for the segment), that their median age is 65 (vs. 58 for the segment), and that their median annual household income is $155,303 (vs. $184,248 for the segment).

[@fluffyres6107]

Research has been done

[@dykim9974]

So what’s your point?

[@normt430]

@@dykim9974 Lexus is a brand for older wives.

[@danielmak4138]

I think NIO ES6, ES7 are better than RX500H, the price is half

[@normt430]

Compared to the midsize premium SUV segment as a whole, Lexus RX owners are more often female (42% vs. 37%), are older in terms of median age (65 years vs. 58), and earn less in terms of median annual household income ($161,890 vs. $198,923). Just 23% of Lexus RX owners identify as members of Generation X, Y, or Z (vs. 43%).

[@utterbullspit]

The front looks like the new Honda Civic's. Sidenote: You're not seeing that many damn RX's, stop lying.

[@cabanabucin9416]

Hey, check out carwow KZbin channel for inspiration on how to structure/ build up a car review, talking about engine while showing the exterior of car is pretty off...good luck.

[@Justkevin377]

Why does it always have to be a sport?

[@arthurs7882]

You lost me at approach angle on an rx

[@Arid379]

I can’t believe ford made this car

[@jensgotthardt593]

No V6,No „LEXUS „

[@chrisbarnes9438]

Acura MDX better go back to hybrid or Lexus will take the market away. And maybe even on the RDX.

[@iloveanime1313]

there is no market for Acura, no one buys that junk.. there is a reason why Lexus sells the most SUV. if anything Mazda is the one people should be paying attention to.

[@tonyhuynh6789]

looks like e-car

[@jtp1984]

Like the color, other than the naming it’s stupid, 500H? Illogical Lexus. I’ve left Lexus a while back!

[@belowme4927]

ISN'T IT AMAZING HOW CAR COMPANIES KEEP CREATING AS THE WORLD CRASHES AND BURNS.

[@robertoavalosjr.2529]

Wtf with the alarm sound on the background

[@yaoxikuan1812]

So urgly

[@ZigzauerLT]

such a good car brand with an exceptionally ugly designs :/

[@mtt3870]

All seems good …. But why does Lexus has to make the looks so unappealing … that’s a face that only a mother would love!!!! The interior is gorgeous and looks great… so there is that!!! It’s like Lexus is on a competition with BMW to see who puts out the ugliest car!!! 😩

[@matthewjohnson1211]

I totally agree about the front grill! Maybe half that size so it doesn’t hang down toward the ground so far -looks like their trying too hard to “look tough”

[@TinLeadHammer]

They basically have morphed the spindle into the fighter grill like on a 10-year old Mitsubishi. And the back looks like Nissan. Meh.

[@haroldbeauchamp3770]

Hard pass on the coffin-like black interior.

[@MKBENTOT]

Boring old person car 🤢

[@naveenthemachine]

The competition is already much stronger than this. the RX is ugly up front the interior looks like a Toyota tech isn’t great powertrains are laughable, handling performance are not great, and the ride isn’t best in class. And it’ll be overpriced and fwd A gv80 or MDX or aviator or even a cx9 signature are much better options than this The performance RX is such a joke. It doesn’t even outperform a Toyota Camry v6

[@Slayer_of_truth]

Never buy a lexus

[@normt430]

Not this puddle Jumper at $75K!