Brand new 2023 Lexus RX 500H F Sport is the sportiest RX ever. Review and driving impressions.

Brand new 2023 Lexus RX 500H F Sport is the sportiest RX ever. Review and driving impressions.
In today's video I am checking out this brand new 2023 Lexus RX500h, the sportiest one to date. Huge thanks to Lexus of Sarasota for making this video possible. You can check out their new and pre-owned inventory at
www.lexusofsarasota.com or call 941-541-2417. The model tested had the following extra options:
Digital key $275
Digital Rearview Mirror $200
Power Rear Seats $550
Heated and Ventilated Rear Seats $680
Premium Triple Beam LED headlamps $1565
Panorama Glass Moonroof $500
Lexus Interface with 14inch Touchscreen
Display $1105
Power rear door with kick sensor $150
Advanced park $250
Premium Paint $500
Panoramic view monitor $800
Traffic Jam assist $620
All weather Floor liners $190
Door Edge Guards $95
Rear Bumper applique $90
Mudguards $165
Carpet Cargo Mat $150
Cargo Net $75
Total MSRP including destination $70,710.00
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[@markmansel9899]

Thanks for including the as-tested price and options break-down!

[@MattTheCarguy]

You are welcome!

[@ClaudettePamela]

You did wonderfully well. Thank you 🙏 ❤

[@MattTheCarguy]

Thank you!

[@jovi512]

This suv is one of kind, in love ❤, dream car !!

[@MattTheCarguy]

Its awesome!

[@Quintaline]

Great reviews, i saw a + and - pedals on the steering. What are they use for? Secondly I saw another video saying it has a total hp or 474. Am confuse.

[@MattTheCarguy]

Thank you for watching! The HP according to Lexus is 366. And the pedals on the steering wheels are manual gear shifters. It is the Six-speed sequential-shift automatic Electronically Controlled Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i) and paddle shifters.

[@Quintaline]

@@MattTheCarguy Thank you soo much. Appreciate

[@J-J-TL]

I went to check it out at the local dealership. Fully loaded.

[@MattTheCarguy]

Its very nicely euipped 👍

[@ClaudettePamela]

Can we have the individual monitors for the people riding as passengers?

[@MattTheCarguy]

You mean like the rear entertainment? I think most manufacturers stopped doing it a while back with the exception of large luxury SUVs such as Navigator, Wagoneer and Escalade. I havent seen it listed as an option for Lexus.

[@ClaudettePamela]

@@MattTheCarguy : okay. Thank you!

[@timhill6281]

How can a 4cylinder be justified for 70k? Is there data to back up the value in this platform?

[@MattTheCarguy]

Thats the new trend with many manufacturers. GLE 350 is 4 cyl, Audi Q7 45, Volvo XC90 same and all are more expensive. This Lexus had a surprisingly good powertrain. If you didnt know it was 4 cyl and drove it most likely you would not recognize it.

[@robchell9196]

Was going to buy one but the seats were very uncomfortable….opted for the 350h luxury.

[@MattTheCarguy]

Really? Everyone is different. Felt really good to me.

[@jml9550]

Smart choice. My wife also wanted the RX350h, but got an 2024 NX350H instead, writing a $51K is easier than a $63K check.

[@pilroberts6185]

Nice review. I was nervous you'd run out of gas... 5 miles remaining and you're acceleration testing, lol. I bought a 2022 RX 450h F-sport last year and am very happy. I tested the luxury version too and agree the F-sport seats are a little less comfortable compared to the luxury trim. That said the Luxury trim is almost too comfortable, I'd worry about falling asleep on long drives. Don't get me wrong though, the F-sport seats are still well above average in comfort compared to other cars. I got the Handling Package and its good, on tight/curvy roads it makes a noticeable difference. It's not like my old Audi but for a big heavy SUV, it actually makes the windy mountain roads fun to drive on. The car is quiet, smooth and effortless. I'm already used to CVT transmission (no shifting), but like that Lexus went back to a standard transmission (however I expect some increased maintenance issues with the more complex turbo engine). Why did I chose a 2022 instead of waiting for the new model? I wanted the tried and true dependable reliable Lexus V6 known for getting 100-200K miles. I also wanted physical buttons to control everything, I dislike sifting through screen layers to adjust controls. Disadvantages of the 2022, backseat has less environmental controls, storage is less, and no electric rear view mirror. That said, I dont like that feature, seems to make me motion sick if I drive with it (but agree it can be hand if the back is full of people/cargo). Turning circle is poor. I'll watch how the 500h does (reliability wise) for the next couple years. If it proves as reliable and perhaps Lexus its in a few more hard controls (at least for the radio!) perhaps I'll swap out come 2025/6.

[@MattTheCarguy]

Hahaha, I find those gouges misleading, but one day I will be punished for it 😄 I know many people who are concerned about the new engine in the RX, but I am sure they tested it thoroughly. But as you said, time will tell. Personally, I prefer V6 as well, and it's smoother power delivery. Thank you for watching!

[@regmatt]

the only hate about my 2021 rx 350 is too plushy , i like f sport due to stiffness of the suspension and steering for better handling !!

[@MattTheCarguy]

The F sport handling makes a huge difference vs regular suspension. In my opinion they can still dial it a bit more, but its better.

[@TomaszGod]

Zamówiłem 😊

[@MattTheCarguy]

Gratuluje. Super auto

[@tomaszzawalonka6970]

Jaki czas oczekiwania?

[@TomaszGod]

@@tomaszzawalonka6970 Miesiąc

[@tomaszzawalonka6970]

@@TomaszGod to szybko bo tu gdzie ja mieszkam to czas oczekiwania szacowany jest na 11 mcy

[@TomaszGod]

@@tomaszzawalonka6970 Nie wiem gdzie mieszkasz. Chłopaki z Lexus of Arlington się postarali. Kolor srebrny z czarnym środkiem wraz z Mark Levinson głośnikami.

[@petrzurek5713]

For some reason I don't really like the red leather color, would much rather have dark brown or saddle brown color

[@MattTheCarguy]

Definitely not for everyone. I like the color but in the long run I know I would get tired of looking at it😂

[@johnlindsay3820]

That piece above the front grille ‘nose’ let’s the design down

[@MattTheCarguy]

Would you rather have as it was last year?