2024 Lexus RX450h+ AWD Hybrid Review and Off-Road Test

[@PostBakka]

I’ve had mine for almost a month… I love it. Been driving it a ton. Nearly 1400 miles and still a half a tank of gas. It’s sooo comfy and feels amazing behind the wheel. At first I was a bit offput by it having the same drivetrain as the Rav4 but then I realized, it’s just a damn good engine that is tried and true. arguably no one does hybrids/phevs better then Toyota/Lexus. It’s dependable. It’s got plenty of torque and speed, and is honestly so relaxing to drive. I’ve been getting roughly 40miles on a full charge over night on a level one charger. I personally like the design over the new X5 and Volvo offerings.

[@KPHVAC]

At least twice a month don't charge your vehicle. You have to keep that gas engine running and working! Check out the Car Care Nut about the Toyota plug in hybrid models, he is a Toyota Master Mechanic.

[@KPHVAC]

Plus you need to use up the gas at least every 6 months so it doesn't go bad. You don't want to harm your engine.

[@hfj00]

Damn it feels good to be viewing this right after it's been uploaded hehe

[@Thulebeez]

Of all the RX models I would consider this 450+ or the 500h. I love the fact that you take every Lexus SUV on a trail route when reviewing them. This give me options depending on the terrain to choose the correct SUV for my travels Thank you great camera work and details as well.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Ryan, I would like to think that the upcoming Crown Signia will be the poor man's Lexus RX. 😉

[@ibz.a]

I doubt signia is going to be cheap

[@minnybiker4505]

This is my dream car. I really like it. I miss my Prius plug in, and it only got about 8 miles on electric after 150k miles (about 12 when new).

[@ALMX5DP]

What was the electric range of those when new? I'd like a PHEV but yeah if range drops considerably by 150k (I presume a gradual decline) I may not be as enthusiastic about them as that pure electric would be one of the main reasons for purchase to use on commutes and such.

[@minnybiker4505]

I think it was about 12... It wasn't much. But one time I was able to drive to my brother's house without the gas engine turning on. And often to the bus station to go to work and back, and often for grocery shopping... I used the battery a fair amount. Even with such a short distance, I once went nearly a full summer without putting gas in it (I'd use my motorcycle for longer trips)

[@ALMX5DP]

@@minnybiker4505 oh thats not too bad then. Yeah as long as it could get to those local places and back, I'd be happy. I'd like about 20 miles to be comfortable, but with a little loss of the years maybe good to have something like this with over 30 so that even at 100k miles it'll be more than sufficient.

[@minnybiker4505]

Yeah, I miss it. I have an Outback now, which is nice... But I miss the plug in. Side benefit... I could run a TV and little crock pot off the battery for tailgating at football games! That car was handy. I just stopped liking how low to the ground it was.

[@ALMX5DP]

@@minnybiker4505 yeah that's another huge benefit in my mind. I've seen the hybrid F-150s, Tacomas and some EVs now that have massive amounts of power onboard for work or recreation like you mentioned. Sounds so nice just to have that at your disposal.

[@davidp.4727]

If I had the money, this would be my forever car

[@kevincinnamontoast3669]

Its very efficient when tackling the Rubicon trail. I have 3 of these,you should buy one today.

[@eoak134]

I can’t wait to buy one of these right before I go into the nursing home.

[@KPHVAC]

I hate that 20 and 21 inch rims are now normal. I'd much rather have a 17 or 18 inch rim with more tire!

[@Saady2s]

Agree Cheaper and more off road capable.

[@andre_1907]

It’s another excellent review. 👏 Is there any chance of testing a Grand Cherokee with Quadra-Drive I (like Limited 4X4)? Everybody is testing out the advanced 4x4 versions, but seeing how the QD-1 system performs at your off-road track would be great.

[@JRs-guitars]

Jeep hasn't made the Quadra Drive 1 system in many years. Limited models have Quadra Trac II, the Trail hawk and Summit/High Altitute has the Quadra Drive II with the air suspension and LSD. I can tell you that all Grand Cherokee systems are better than all other AWD systems.

[@Azrael8]

I hate the steering wheel controls. They are right up there in terms of bad design like Acura's TouchPad for the infotainment.

[@bohan9957]

That grille reminds me of thermoplastic picnic tables.

[@G_dan]

Buying the RX 450 for $76k when you can get a GX 550 for less is insane.

[@chibbyylol]

Hmm I can see some cross shopping the two but really two different categories of vehicles I’d say the 17mpg of the GX will get old pretty fast if one drives enough lol

[@jfish9014]

It’s for the consumer that desires a plug-in hybrid for all electric driving capabilities, which the GX lacks.

[@galactictomato1434]

RX and GX are wildly different.

[@G_dan]

@chibbyylol doesn't invalidate my point. Let's be honest. It's a very small % of people who will buy the GX that will take it offroading. Most people will use it as a daily driver. Anybody who can afford the 2 is not so worried about the mpg.

[@G_dan]

@galactictomato1434 Undeniably, all I am saying is that it doesn't make sense to buy an Rx for $76k when you can get the GX for less.

[@polarlys4939]

who else was worried about the camera falling and scratching up the body @ 20:00 ?

[@FilmScape4K]

camera is worth more than the insurance to repair the body.

[@dwaynepavelka1801]

Great video. I love mine. However, 2.5 liter 4 cylinder is not turbo charged. I have owned the RX500h where that has the 2.4 liter turbo charged 4 cylinder.

[@jamesh1641]

This may sound like an odd comment given the class size but they always feel really small inside when you sit down. I don’t know. I’ve been in them periodically over the past 20 years. When I compare it to something like a Corsair, the Lincoln feels more open and wider.

[@michellemooresings]

Same. I wish it wasn't but that was what affected our decision not to purchase

[@LongIslandMopars]

​@@michellemooresingsI've found the same thing after sitting in it at the New York International Auto Show. Very cramped driver's area. Bought a new Acura RDX and love everything about it except the gas mileage.

[@nickbien]

In the future can you test the NX350h?

[@ericpizarro3084]

Question; Did Toyota (Lexus) finally made an extended seat on the leg part? As much as I like Toyota (not their prices mark up) they should do a better work with their seat comfort. I don’t know if this is an issue just for Toyota. Never owned a Lexus.

[@deaded2]

Yes, there is a function to extend out the driver's and front seat passenger's seats to support those with long legs. These seats are EXTREMELY comfortable. However, I do wish that there was a massage seat option. We have it my parents' LS 500 and it's awesome.

[@MeGaTrOn361-j6d]

Better than anything Subaru makes.

[@gianniclaud]

My dream car camper!

[@belowme4927]

almost lost the camera when the rear wheel hit the tripod leg

[@StephenYang]

I think that's the first time I've seen him nudge that in a turn!

[@WW-wf8tu]

I reckon there is a lot there to like in a commuter/family CUV. Not sure that is my choice of a road going rig tho. Used to love the older RX350. But I would not consider them for off pavement travel unless there was no other options. Capable, does not = should do. lol

[@lukiw7044]

I wish it was standard hybrid vehicle not plug-in. End who else could take it off road? Only You Ryan. Great review as always. Greetings

[@chibbyylol]

That’d just be the regular rx350h, the standard hybrid

[@ibz.a]

I’d like to see your review on the Lexus TX 350. If you think that is worth over grand highlander hybrid max powertrain for a similar price. I like the max powertrain.

[@drivingsports]

We have a TX coming soon.

[@nhsajib69]

So, it’s off road capability similar to Rav4?

[@Saady2s]

Bit less due to low profile tire with 21” wheels unlike 19” on prime.

[@alphabeta8403]

1:55 2.5L hybrid

[@SFzip]

right, not turbo

[@RichardVac]

Beautiful! But too expensive

[@butch3715]

There's a turbocharger on the RX 450h+?

[@TimeMariner]

For once I want someone who is NOT legs/torso proportionate to sit in the backseat...

[@kevincinnamontoast3669]

Handled the Rubicon trail pretty gooch.

[@Starfish2145]

I still don’t understand why they don’t make the rear seats fold down flat? That is such a bummer.

[@ffl1409]

Price is insane. $75K+ for an upscale RAV4 prime when RAV4 is overpriced to begin with. You’d have to be blinded by brand loyalty to consider at this price.

[@naveenthemachine]

Even brand loyalty can’t justify it. Because the fan girls can’t come up with pathetic excuses other than mythical reliability. Like that even matters at this point

[@johnsonzhang9137]

support your points, but rx is more like a highlander instead of rav4. That’s nx ur talking about 😊

[@naveenthemachine]

@@johnsonzhang9137 but the RX rides on the same platform as the Camry and RAV4 and highlander. So if anything it’s fair to say the RX is an upscale Camry or rav4

[@ffl1409]

@@johnsonzhang9137 Fair point. The Plug-in premium makes no sense, regardless.

[@EndeavorsDnB]

U’ve not had urself a Lexus b4 have u…

[@grayowl1509]

Lexus RX500h off road 🙏🙏🙏

[@mattheviewer]

Interesting variation of the Rav4 Prime that is in such high demand. Pity about the 21" rubber banded wheels and infotainment (heads up for buttons, given sunglasses knocks the display out, is a bummer).

[@iggibars]

Rav4? This is Highlander based. NOTHING like the Rav4.

[@deaded2]

I have one and LOVE it. I wear sunglasses all the time and never have a problem with the HUD, the multi information display, or the rear view LCD "mirror." I'm not sure why you think sunglasses knocks out the display but it doesn't.

[@jacksonludwig8560]

Want to see head to head with Outlander PHEV on the offroad.

[@2URLex]

Dang 76k lol I’m wanting an Overtrail plus and it’s only a thousand more than this 😅

[@agusbal9367]

I thought te RX came with air suspension, doesn’t it??? If not it’s difficult for it to do any Offroad…

[@peterandrewj]

At $76K it makes no sense.

[@itsatrap4986]

it does make sense since America and Japan can't compete in the EV market so this is what you'll get. An overpriced rav4.

[@michaelvella8511]

Fix a flat kit again.....grrrrrrr

[@ALMX5DP]

yeah bit of a bummer, but realistically for me not a huge deal. I mean I've been driving with spares for the past 23 years and have not used one of them yet (knocks on wood).

[@gsctht123]

Amassing what proper maintenance can do isn't it. ​@ALMX5DP

[@ALMX5DP]

@@gsctht123 well i just think there is a general low likelihood. I dont know if just checking my tire pressures and rotating tires periodically does much, but I suppose does not hurt.

[@Tundra-pw2cu]

Nobody is going to pay that much for a car and take it off road.

[@denault3985]

Looks like a Crown, not sure about offroad chops though. Whoops a little close...almost hit that tree.

[@LongIslandMopars]

Sat in the Crown at the New York International Auto Show. Didn't care for it .

[@jasonhunt007]

The engine is not turbocharged.

[@JeremyWise-g7s]

Better than a Subaru Crosstrek, or does it lose to Subaru again like everything else?

[@issiewizzie]

Toyota and Lexus practically doom themselves with the competition from china. That pricing is just crazy.

[@rhemy1]

The only problem is that it uses premium fuel. Doesn’t save much money at all.

[@haroldbeauchamp3770]

Texas is a two plate state. Front license plate is mandatory. Interesting that Toyota feels they’re exempt from this law.

[@dansmith6243]

Why would you buy this instead of just a BMW X5.....RX is way over priced

[@naveenthemachine]

No kidding 😂 Why would anyone buy an RX over any other suv? In fact literally any other luxury suv that’s not a Lexus or Toyota is superior in every way

[@dansmith6243]

@@naveenthemachine house wifes that don't understand money buy this lexus crap

[@dalecackowski9259]

Reliability and much higher resell value in the short and long term...outside of that, good point. Looks are subjective of course, and the Beamer does blows it outta the water on that front.

[@ElgenHansi]

@@naveenthemachine What did Toyota do to you man? You spend soooooooo much time one here bashing them on every video, it's ridicolus!

[@naveenthemachine]

@@ElgenHansi it’s all facts bro. They’re just subpar when you put them up against any other competitor

[@rampar77]

I enjoyed your road test and review. Not many viewers could afford to buy the expensive models. But I know you didn't have any choice but to show case the high end model vehicles. I personally would never buy any but 100% gas engine Oh, try to focus all views to the front, not your face. You could talking and showed the driving view. We didn't need to see your face even in small view. It was very annoying and distracting. .

[@kevincinnamontoast3669]

My lexus450rav4+ can't handle deep water crossings for crap. I hate lexi of all types. I'm currently hung up on boulders at Rubicon. My jeep was a better offroader!

[@galactictomato1434]

That's an expensive RAV4

[@jerminemhyne4620]

The moment I saw the price… I just ended the clip and watch something else. No thank you

[@gsctht123]

I would say it is stylishly ugly.

[@cicada9471]

I rather the Highlander in the looks department

[@billybobbob3003]

ive always thought most lexus are pretty damn ugly in general lol a few look ok tho.

[@itsatrap4986]

$76k+ 😂😅, people have more money than sense. What Japan and racist America, towards China, is offering a glamorous Toyota with a Lexus badge. Where are the EVs??? Can't compete with China and it's (BYD, Huawei, Xiaomi) technology.

[@peter27241]

RX is good car but design at the back look like car hit behind

[@naveenthemachine]

What’s so great about it😂? It’s an underwhelming dud when compared to the competition that’s better executed. And the RX isn’t that quick. It’s very slow 😂. In fact you have to spend over 70k on this RX in order to achieve the same performance as a qx60 or v6 xt6. Think about that The RX is worst in class in just about everything imaginable. Compared to its rivals the RX is DOA

[@Chris-rx5ce]

The price is ridiculous. $76K. 🫨. Why would anyone pay that much? Does it levitate?

[@dhuntington6009]

Well. I get $7500 fed rebate and local dealer giving me $7500 off so pretty damn good deal

[@deaded2]

yes