2023 Lexus RX turbo hybrid (inc. 0-100 & autonomy test) review

Has Lexus finally ditched its old school image? Lexus has pulled out all the stops to bring out a tech-packed car that includes a turbocharged hybrid engine, along with all the latest technology. Is it any good? Paul Maric finds out.
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Intro: 00:00
Exterior 01:21
Interior 04:53
Infotainment 06:29
Safety Tech 08:53
Practicality 10:19
On The Road 14:28
Driver Aids 22:53
Performance 24:35
Verdict 26:41
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#lexus #rx #review #rx500h

[@RideTheTrack]

it does look absolutely gorgeous in that shade of silver

[@simonchoi973]

I like that all your testing were conducted within a controlled and closed environment, a sign of professionalism on its own, good job!

[@BuRNingFLaN]

Love that you provide Autonomy Driver Aid tests for each vehicle! Thank you!

[@CarToneHK]

So grateful for the reverse top speed, helps if I ever need to do a j turn

[@CarExpertAus]

🙏

[@diepieche]

The exterior looks nice. And impressive car overall.

[@ezragovender452]

I’m not sure about the grill though

[@zZiL341yRj736]

Looks like they ripped of the designs from Mercedes, Audi. Got no originality or creativity.

[@ytuuuidvb6181]

​@@zZiL341yRj736hello, blind Germany simp

[@ushafiq78]

Your reviews are a treat to watch - this channel deserves more followers and likes!

[@MrPeterrichardson]

This car looks amazing. Pure sportiness is not the purpose of the car, but impressive on that front nonetheless. I too just drove one yesterday and its just awesome. I m coming out of an Audi Q5 and had a BWM X5. I know this is Lexus is newer but have also driven all these competitors. Not the Merc - just declaring this much. The hidden benefit here is Lexus (Toyota product) is the most reliable vehicle make on the planet. I know this as we are a National RSA provider. This means the reliability durability aspects are off the charts. After-all ….. when you jump in a car day after day you want to know that you will be guaranteed to get there. Plus if unlucky and the only thing that could go possibly wrong, does go wrong (flat tyre - as mechanically bullet proof) then you have a spare… This is against competitors run flats. Happy driving 😊

[@Grudlin74]

Great review once again. Any chance you could add turning circle to the test also I feel this is as important as reverse speed 😊

[@car_babble]

An absolutely stunning car and an even better review. Can't think of another channel that gives more concise detail than this one.

[@localguy123]

Lexus > Germans. Smart people know.

[@ndenkha]

In the USA a fully optioned RX 500h is right under $70k and that's still expensive, yet you guys have it in the six digits, and that's beyond crazy!

[@GEE819]

Great review can you please do a review on the new ux luxury 200 .

[@sameerpurohit3385]

A great video and very timely. I went to the showroom today in Perth and was very impressed. A little pricey though

[@godiboinnocent1686]

This is a must have beast💪

[@cantdriveslo]

I just purchased one for my wife 4 days ago here in Virginia. It's spec'd pretty much the same as the one you tested with the exception of hers has power reclining rear seats. But this review actually showed a few features we didn't know it had. So thank you

[@simonchoi973]

Congratulations! Amazing that you already have the car on road, I don’t think there’s a single one available in the entire continent of Australia yet lol

[@jbpasion071]

Congrats! Also a 500h owner here too! What feature would that be?

[@cantdriveslo]

@Julius Pasion the one that stands out, is when you apply the brakes, it illuminates in the instrument cluster and the power reclining rear seat

[@user-wt8vz5gv3v]

I've had every RX since 1999. This is by far the most superior model I've driven yet. I got it completely Loaded. I also have a twenty one l c five hundred convertible. I enjoy driving the r x five hundred just as much as the l c five hundred. Lexus makes a great car!!

[@Kruse1]

Would be my pick for a SUV in that price range.

[@mosheheliyahu9071]

Loved the reverse speed test! 🤣. I have never attempted to do that in all my 38 years of driving!

[@W41Y33]

I think this is the first video i ever heard Paul sounds so happy through out the whole video 😆

[@m.salehhojjati1087]

I was waiting for your review on this one

[@CarExpertAus]

😁

[@anonymous3207]

I quite like it's design 😊

[@joevatu4967]

Awesome review 👍

[@ApfelBrotchen]

Lexus are always Beautiful ❤️‍🔥

[@davianshipley3890]

Well done lexus I love it👊🏽

[@jathom8526]

I drive a 2010 rx450h with 140k on it. Everything works like new and I still get 33mpg. I have friends with range rovers/X5 and their service costs are massive - I have spent approx a third of what they have. Plus lexus dealers are the best.

[@jbpasion071]

Im a 500h owner and its a great car so far. Yes the gas range is a big change from our previous Rav4 Hybrid and no regrets here. Took it on its first road trip and the cabin is very quite the seat are a dream and the 4 cylinder turbo with two electric motor front and rear has more than enough passing power. 😊😊😊

[@roushonulmahbub7570]

can u plz tell me how is the breaking? I use ch-r 2017 model and its breaking is very good and recently purchase voxy 2022 model and its breaking is quite bad. Eyeing this model for sometime. Just worrying if its breaking is like my new voxy where too much regeneration goes on.

[@LilGirth]

@@roushonulmahbub7570 pretty sure u can get carbon ceramic breaks. If ur that worried about it lol

[@rahuljoshi7759]

What is mpg that you are getting ? I am getting around 20 -21 mpg on the RX500h

[@jbpasion071]

@@roushonulmahbub7570 Hello! The breaking is great and gets better with time!

[@jbpasion071]

@@rahuljoshi7759 I am getting about 21-23 mpg. Mix of freeway and city driving.

[@jeremyhill3837]

Beautiful car. Can’t say I thrash my X3 ever, so this not being the last word in handling doesn’t phase me. Stylish, well built and the hybrid tech looks great. Great suburbs car.

[@mpfunzenimapholi2935]

My dream RX.

[@laurencesong3692]

I think I made a correct decision after watching this review. Can't wait for my 500h arrive.

[@CarExpertAus]

😁 congrats on the purchase!

[@Mark-de4hj]

Lucky you!😀

[@jbpasion071]

Yeah im a 500h owner and its been a blast so far😊😊😊

[@laurencesong3692]

@@CarExpertAusI picked up my 500h today after 7 months waiting. Absolutely love it. A SUV with everything needs.

[@aadishetty007]

yes ive been waiting for this review

[@CarExpertAus]

🙌

[@archechme]

Yeah this Lexus looks really classy especially in that silver colour with the black accents. Fantastic looking car.

[@Roadrunnerz45]

3:50 - that is good in fact. the beeps on lock and unlock on most modern day cars are quite loud

[@chip9832]

Great review chap

[@anthonyl4894]

In Canada, we’ve were initially given an estimated time of 5-8 months wait for the 350h.. We’ve put an order in early January but we got word that somebody cancelled their order and we’re next in line for the vehicle at the dealer. He said the vehicle will be coming mid May.

[@samhunter3249]

hey, In Edmonton I got 500h rx month ago, from south point they had 2 500's in stock I got 1. I own 2 previous rx 350's 2017, 2020, this 500h rx is so much more refined and fun to to drive than the previous gen. I was worried about about winter driving but the 4 system with the Bridgestone all season stock tires work better IMO than my previous v6 rx 350.

[@chaoransong8784]

Thanks to the new high definition reversing camera you got new subscribers! 9:36

[@alexrobinson2100]

@carexpertaus how does it drive on a city loop / circuit? How does it drive at night? Is it well lit?

[@bobmarley6161]

Better than the German motors...

[@pauld61]

No! sorry. Not even close- but are more expensive!!

[@lawrencejagman5373]

Great car.Lawrence Here from Cape Town, South Africa. Tell me, do you guys get the Renauld Duster, I would like to get your view on that car.

[@nqobilemahlaba2230]

My favourite SUV is the RX 500h and my 2nd favourite it tge Toyota Rav4 2.5 hybrid. What a car!

[@rogershell2241]

Great review. Much more unbiased than Matt from The Right Car channel

[@firedragon2538]

Hey Paul I really enjoy ur review video however Pls don't forget to fill up about suspension thanks.

[@ChenShin-hb6ec]

would you recommend rx or xc60?

[@m2ngwa89]

Can i propose that you do a route to measure the fuel economy to get a better indication beside taking it from your 3 hot laps as you have stated because this distorts the perception of fuel economy.

[@sv6k0a39]

Looks pretty nice.

[@udlr44]

Just got this car a couple of weeks ago for my wife. Just tried the sports mode a couple of days ago. I used to have a 2010 infiniti fx35 for a couple of years and the best explanation I have for this car is eco mode= toyota/lexus hybrid, spots mode = what a new generation fx35 (if they still made it) should feel like. 2 different cars in one, quite impressed.

[@LPBHC]

After nearly one year of waiting, my RX350H AWD was delivered back in May this year, however accessories such as spare key, first aid kit are still on waiting!

[@martinmcdonald4207]

That reverse speed test was a first. Nice one!

[@buncha5651]

I'm glad to see conventional auto transmissions starting to displace CVT.

[@WillSwayne]

Superb, thorough review. I wonder if the 500h is worth the premium over the 350h AWD?

[@richarddesouza9637]

Paul says no it isn’t at the end of the review.

[@amandeepbrar1529]

Hi can you please review UX 2023 NX2023 as well, hybrids

[@stunnawilliams5138]

Looks so amazing

[@brianmwirigi200]

Is the ride comfortable like the none sport one?

[@TN_AU]

Year 2023+ $100+k for a car is becoming the norm.

[@daweigo6851]

Insane 😮

[@CarExpertAus]

😓

[@arronk4825]

ridiculous selling😅

[@ronaldov09]

and to think the finance rate is 10-13%...crazy

[@aikz5]

That’s what big kids are ready to pay for their 14” infotainment screen, lol.

[@Adamlllllllllllljjjljljjjjj]

If this comes to the UK and I suddenly get a lot of money then I’ll buy one of these

[@pjb5594]

Lexus Toyota new products seem to have the best lane keeping assistance I have seen.

[@kamjarpourhang079]

Beautiful Car 🤩

[@TheTHORDummy]

I’ve never heard of a non-cvt hybrid before, this thing might be really fun to drive

[@ericshutter5305]

Mazda CX-60/70/80/90

[@JB19504]

Mine was $73000 in the US. Don't know how it cost $85,000 unless it was taxes and fees in the UK or wherever. Mine is totally loaded. I think I have pretty much every option and package.

[@Thulebeez]

Its currenlty in my shortlist but waiting on the RX450h+ PHEV and RZ450e

[@petergazarek9466]

YES 😎👍🏻 NEW LEXUS RX

[@jWizard]

Finally a lexus RX that is worth upgrading from my AL10 😊

[@joroproto]

Hello! Can some one tell me why this model use nickel metal hydride technology for battery and some model use lithium ion battery. Whay Lexus use old technology for the battery? Thank you

[@aminzarrin2226]

Paul, why dont you reset the trip computer after the track test so the fuel figures are more realistic?

[@CarExpertAus]

Good question. It’s just because it won’t be equal between the cars. Typically we will reset before we leave home so we have about 150km of highway driving, then some faster driving at the proving ground. But on some days we have to switch our filming order and it’ll affect the fuel economy.

[@joepeluso3864]

Q50 hybrid 10 years ago, Lexus took there time to finally build a quick hybrid drive train.

[@OldManMick]

Crying out for the 5L V8 from the RCF / LC500...

[@christopheralexandrou9294]

Finally, a Lexus that looks nice from the front , all they have to do now is concentrate at the back .

[@lukiejames]

I had a Toyota and I will say around city it would be 9.5/10L per 100 and it would take a good 1200-1500km of country driving till I saw the consumption figure drop down to 6.0/6.5. I think it’s a bit slow or apprehensive when driving style changes to quickly reflect the new consumption for a while. That was my experience over 37,000km.

[@prasadrasam]

No wipers on the rear? Or just tucked under the spoiler?

[@jayj6785]

I would definitely pick bmw X5 instead of RX considering the price rang reach above 100k , Lexus really need to reconsider their pricing strategy .

[@andrewlimpyer9727]

Is this the hybrid that the new Prado is going to get?

[@Tibchy91]

Lexus is my dream car!

[@warrenkinnear8177]

Would be interested to know from owners what fuel consumption they are getting in normal daily driving.

[@munteancatalin2376]

So the 11 liters of fuel consumption are not realistic within the first 20k. From experience with our Rav 4 hybrid, had an average of 3.9 to 4.2 liters per 100 km in the first 20 to 25k. Now it is steady at 5.5 and we almost hit 40k. So, expect those numbers to be bumped on further. We are able to get around 940 km of range with one full tank. Just don’t see this Lexus model as a desirable vehicle if you are looking for fuel economy.

[@gwynbartley9176]

Have a 2021 RS 450h, v6 engine, goes like a dream. Live in Wales but taken it to France 4 times in last 9 months. The new model does not tempt me. 1. Only 4 cylinder engine- RS have s always had a 6 cylinder engine. 2. Here in the uk the speed limit warning comes on at every start, has to be disabled each time. We’ve got a nanny government. 3. No spare wheel for the first time, a backward step. 4. Have you seen the interior door handles - press to open. This is not for me . I’m disappointed as I usually change every 2 years.

[@rogerigez21]

They shouldn’t have axed the V6. It was an extremely refined and efficient engine.

[@kasukulu18]

Maybe when reviewing buttons it's good to show where you are touching

[@anandvishal3906]

Can you review Lexus ES 300h please.?

[@samfisher3336]

Amazing car all around

[@kingmanall]

The design for me just like film Alien 👽. I love it

[@d.k.1394]

Hehe

[@User-cb4jm]

The front looks like the new Civic tbh.

[@Iam_chriscardo]

If you are a bit heavy on the paddle, your fuel average/range is going to show you flames.

[@genghiskhan8148]

you never miss a cars details

[@CarExpertAus]

🙏

[@ethangao8533]

Why I can't find the RX500 on their website but just RX350?

[@tim9241]

Nice to see Lexus modernising properly for once. A little disappointed that their top spec $130k model only gets 0 - 100 in 6.2s… That’s slower than a BMW X3 xDrive30e hybrid or Model Y performance which are both much cheaper.

[@CarExpertAus]

Yep should be quicker. And more efficient!

[@HTHH4ever]

Lexus is well known for reliable and built quality (maybe that comes with the addition cost). I can't wait to see the 2024 X5 50e.

[@Eugen-E]

Because it doesn't have a proper launch control as germans do. And those launch controls are useless. From a roll race this is not slower than an X5 45e with the battery charged.

[@tim9241]

@@Eugen-E you are likely overestimating the effect of launch control. The BMW is definitely not a slow machine at all. Meanwhile a Model Y performance will smoke both of them regardless.

[@Eugen-E]

@@tim9241 No I'm not. I want you to take any bmw/Merc/Audi/Porsche and test 0-100 time with and without launch control. The difference is between 0.7 to over 1 second. Model Y is not a luxury car and it has an awful build quality. And at high speed acceleration (100-200 for example) is A LOT slower than ICE cars with the same power. And it becomes slower and slower because the battery is discharging (so inconsistent performance).

[@garyradley5694]

In the "driving" section, the amount of dust showing on the piano black screen surround is terrible. It would annoy the hell out of me as I would be alwasys wanting to wipe it with a cleaning cloth.

[@Ali-yj6pl]

Are the rear seats heated/ ventilated? Didn't mention it! If not, that's a shame!

[@d.k.1394]

Don't fink so

[@edgarchieng2130]

Whatever you do don’t get the white colour, that part on top of the grille looks like unpeeled white protective sticker for when the cars are being transported 😂

[@dioralcide8490]

We need a bigger gauge cluster

[@TheJoker-qn6vw]

I wonder how much of a difference there is between the the NX and RX?

[@kasukulu18]

I looked at the nx top spec is about $95k+ whereas a Norman rx450h is now close to $110k

[@Cornbread-gi6kt]

With ‘narrow’ 235 tires?

[@ericshutter5305]

$85,000 for this? no thank you ... the design outside is finally nice enough for a Lexus.

[@l-Arm.of.God-l]

hold traction button for 4 seconds, it is completely turned off then and its a much quicker car then.

[@d.k.1394]

Looks great. Works great. Shame about fuel ⛽️ usage

[@miraphycs7377]

did it not have over 400 foot pounds of torque?

[@SJ-rf6gp]

It's quite nice all over. The piano black and lack of full digital screen are the drawbacks. I'd like to see you compare this with GV70 top spec and with Mazda cx60 top spec which are cheaper

[@trancenut81]

This is much bigger than a GV70 and Lexus has more brand cachet than Genesis. Why should it be compared against a GV70

[@SJ-rf6gp]

@@trancenut81 Because it's between GV70 and GV80 and also it's between CX60 and CX90. It's only 15cm longer than gv70, height and width are almost similar. GV70 top specs are far better than RX especially its sportiness

[@trancenut81]

@@SJ-rf6gp So you see the specs on paper and already know its "far better" than RX? What specs are better? As for only 15 cm longer, 15 cm is considerable given the length is not just the length but the same ratio across all dimensions. 15 cm is the difference between a BMW X3 and a X5. Mazda CX5 is 5.5 cms shorter than GV70, why dont we compare the two?

[@SJ-rf6gp]

@@trancenut81 you make no point here. There isn't a car similar in dimensions in Mazda and Genesis to compare with rx but gv70 is higher in sport spec. Watch the review and his comments about sports attributes of rx

[@epcdasilent]

Gv70 is definitely more fun, faster, and better designed IMO interior wise. But its all fun and games until the engine explodes in your face...

[@lennykibet6689]

I'll get this over the German counterparts just because of that spare and the fact that it doesn't take any boot space at all.

[@huckietam6746]

For an AUD 140K on the road cost, is 0-100 in 6.2 secs a little bit slow ?

[@CarExpertAus]

It’s not groundbreaking.

[@Eugen-E]

Because it doesn't have a proper launch control which is useless. From a roll it's not slower than an X5 45e with the battery charged ))

[@huckietam6746]

@@Eugen-E Any proof for that ? Still that means this 500h will loose all the red light camera start.

[@Eugen-E]

@@huckietam6746 You can find proof on the internet ))) or you can check thay on your own. No one is racing in the city because the next traffic light is red and you look dumb when you floor it and then you wait at the next traffic light. Real racing is on the highway pulls when cars are already in motion, and in that case some 0-100 monsters happen to be slower cars with good launch control marketing )))

[@huckietam6746]

@@Eugen-E So you can't proof it. Haha. And it is not a race. They are just faster.

[@muhammadharits3237]

What about the Toyota Harrier or venza ??

[@daweigo6851]

Not sold in Australia

[@bobateacuber7646]

Not available in Australia. Closest would be a RAV4

[@user-mg9cl6xj5v]

As soon as he said no visible exhausts the car was a turn off. A car NEEDS visible exhausts. Need the VROOM VROOM sound blasting through the exhausts otherwise the whole design of a car crumbles in my very personal opinion.

[@yjs]

As a RX350L owner this looks great, much better than the new 4 cylinder RX350 and RX350h. Shame it’s missing the openable front door pockets and the yucky piano black in the dash! I actually prefer the old RX interior, it has that classic Japanese car feel whereas this new interior looks a bit bland IMO.

[@mabuleonkars9706]

Can’t wait to see an S-Class on those waves