Is the 2023 Lexus RX 500h F Sport a BETTER performance SUV than a Genesis GV80?

The RX is redesigned and Lexus raised the bar with the 500h F Sport Performance for 2023. On the outside you will discover a new spindle body design, 21in wheels, and unique color. On the inside there is a 14in infotainment system, leather sport seating and panoramic sunroof. Under the hood is a 2.4L turbocharged inline-4 paired with (2) electric motors to produce 366HP & mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. Is the 2023 Lexus RX 500h F Sport a BETTER performance SUV than a Genesis GV80?
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[@ChristopherSimmons]

I have had my 500h since end of Feb and zero regrets. Note you can program button on steering wheel to change drive modes and stupidly not a default. I have the caviar with red interior, mud flaps option, and optional wheels that look more like tuning forks. Love it.

[@Uberslavewithabmw]

How much mpg are you averaging?

[@wadehiggins1114]

It's a beautiful vehicle

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for that great intel

[@RaitisRides]

@@Uberslavewithabmwnot very well with all the on throttle.

[@RaitisRides]

@@wadehiggins1114I am so glad that you like this one

[@bryanwashington9511]

Lexus hit a homerun with the RX with F Sport this color is so beautiful no black cladding around the wheels thank you Lexus and the interior is amazing thank you Joe and Steven for this video!

[@RaitisRides]

I’m so glad that you really enjoyed this one!

[@edwarddejong8025]

Toyota/Lexus has been adding hybrids across their line. They are getting serious flak from some of the press about how slowly they are adding pure EV, but I expect they will have the best year in their history in 2024, as their products are well made, and serve the customer well. Not everyone is set up to charge an EV, and long distance travel is not as convenient in an EV. So this product should sell well. We are so early in the EV transition that the price of energy is not posted visibly outside charging stations, and here in CA, where energy prices are fairly high (night time charging is 19 cents/Kwhr), some of the charging stations charge 45 cents/Kwhr, which is a ripoff.

[@HOVA2195]

Who told you that?! With the EV'S they can go up to 350-600 miles on a single charge depending on what battery capacity you buy

[@rpdx3]

@@HOVA2195Only with a Hummer EV maybe. All the rest are 200-300s mile range.

[@rpdx3]

What Lexus needs are more plugin hybrids. That’s the sweet spot currently until the charging network is built out.

[@ytsux9259]

Hybrids are much more convenient. Fill up gas once in a while and drive forever before needing to fill up again. 😂

[@ytsux9259]

Charging is a pita. Filling gas takes a couple minutes and takes forever to run out.

[@fordTH7335]

I really like the exterior design of this; it's beautiful. I would've loved to see proper exhaust tips.

[@BigPowerAL]

Went to buy one at our local Lexus dealer. He slid a paper with a $15k market adjustment at the end of signing the paperwork. ZONK! We walked and bought a 2023 Acura Type-S. Agree with the need for exhaust tips .

[@rich1958]

Lol

[@JohnnyUtah9173]

TLX?

[@stanleetfk3823]

​@JohnnyUtah9173 probably MDX.

[@ROC100Y]

$15k? Only Americans will pay that for a Toyota.

[@eddiegarcia1560]

Gorgeous.. it's a Lexus. Can't expect anything less.

[@paulelliott682]

Finally a back seat that doesn't forget about the rear passengers.

[@AntonioDiaz]

So pumped!! LETS GO! Can’t wait for the next video!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for being so excited!

[@regmatt]

This is one of the best rx 500h i have been, total diffrent ride ,thanks for showing again J&L

[@davidwolf226]

Lexus continues to impress with the newest evolution of their RX brand. This one is just beautiful!

[@wadehiggins1114]

They messed up on the TX grille

[@PawpiChoolo]

@@wadehiggins1114 they legit made it look like a highlander. nothing about it says lexus. it's absurd

[@8xus_]

@@wadehiggins1114- lexus people being unreasonable

[@naveenthemachine]

No. The RX isn’t a luxury car. It’s a rav4 xL with lipstick. That’s not luxury

[@wadehiggins1114]

@@naveenthemachine no, it's not that bad!

[@HaiTran-mo2uw]

Hi joe, I remember I watch one of your video about this Lexus Rx 500h f sport in white color when it first came out, you was mentioned that the back seat’s middle arm rest was not that solf enough and I still remember that until now I see you review in this nice performance again, great review joe 👏👍

[@susanjspaulding]

🇺🇸 *LOVE this copper color Lexus RX 500h F Sport* !! *Wish it had MORE real buttons on the dash* !! *Priced a little on the high side* !! *Do prefer this Lexus over any Genesis* !! *GREAT content Joe and Steven* !! #RaitisRides 🇺🇸

[@ZeryusXD]

Love this vehicle esp in black! Also, congrats on your 1 mil subscribers!

[@RaitisRides]

Thank you fir taking the time to say that

[@chrisgelo1425]

Hey Joe! Great review. I had another idea for one more merchandise shirt slogan. " The proof is in the revving of the engine!"

[@marcusturner5291]

Nice video keep up the good work Joe

[@wwesupermiahroblox4460]

This car looks amazing it’s so cool! I like the outside it’s magnificent!

[@RaitisRides]

That is great that you are loving this one

[@wwesupermiahroblox4460]

@@RaitisRides 😊

[@dominickirkwood]

I love it Joe and Lori and keep up the good work and I love the video 👍

[@RaitisRides]

You are the man Dominick

[@slmdsdn351]

*This might be my favorite review to date for one simple reason panoramic roof open all the way* 🤝💪

[@OMEGA-yb3fu]

Just picked up iridium and black interior! Congratulations! Joe for 1M subscribers.

[@seannnn_]

Raiti’s Rides Saturdays, best type of Saturdays

[@Timalannovotny]

Thank you Joe and Steve!!!

[@Timalannovotny]

🎉

[@McLeanGary]

The color is something else for sure, bold! However, I'm still waiting for the day Joe looks over at the door panel and is so gobsmacked he falls out of the seat. Great Episode men!!!

[@LOLOLOPEZMAN]

I just saw one for the first time parked at my work in the same color and had to look it up. Really nice looking car

[@freemantuffcakes]

Hey joe do u know if these 500h's are tuneable somehow to get high 4's, low 5's from stop to 60 mph??

[@Mark-de4hj]

Joe this RX500h is at the top of my list for my next vehicle and you did a fantastic job showcasing it today. The only thing you did not confirm was whether there is an actual spare tire under that rear trunk floor! Also, Lexus has been hiding their exhaust pipes as we move forward to a hybrid/electric future so that these cars will blend more seamlessly.

[@RaitisRides]

Thank you for letting me bring it to you!

[@gabrieldavid9994]

All except the po, po.

[@mightychargers]

There is a real spare

[@tarakelly8573]

I absolutely love the new design, so sporty yet classy! These are top 5 for me to test drive next year when my lease is up on my Sante Fe! Love my Sante Fe Calligraphy, but I still gotta see what's new and improved out there! Great work as usual Joe!

[@dennisstephens3222]

My wife chose and today ordered this exact vehicle. Copper Crest 2024 RX500 F-Sport, Loaded. She’s not at all aggressive in driving, but this model just did it for her in style and driving dynamics with real wheel turning angle boost, the Hybrid Max set gitty- up. She is a Luxury hybrid vehicle driver, and this model has that….and a sporty edge for surprise. Lexus did a nice job blending Luxury, Performance, and a Quality product in one nice package.

[@mohammedhassan6814]

Super excellent machine. I had 2021 GX460 which was heavy on gas so last sept after test drive this RX500h , i just love this. Its performance with power and luxury. Excellent gas mileage and very smooth shifting. Its a big difference from a CVT transmission to this 6 speed. Again its better than my brothers Mercedes. I have taken down lots of v8 on traffic lights. Highly recommend this RX500h.

[@manuelcamomot5152]

Awesome joe .

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very welcome

[@darrengodbee3397]

I love this suv it would definitely be my choice I drove one and it felt more like I was driving a car than an suv I’d want a different color but I don’t hate it in the color it was shown in but I used to be a Mercedes Benz man and since then I’ve had a few Lexus that I’ve loved so much better … I now think I’d rather have a Lexus than a Benz I definitely think Lexus knows what they’re doing with hybrids Great video great photography and camera works thank you both so much Ratitis rides is the best in this business keep up the great works you’ll be to 2 million before you know it

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219]

Now my SUV to buy!

[@RaitisRides]

I like way green you think

[@DayCoiler]

Love the color. Love the video.

[@RaitisRides]

Thank you so much!

[@omarcortes5754]

Lexus did a great job with this. Sporty, luxury and that color looks very unique.

[@omarcortes5754]

@brianeugenelee 🙄🙄🙄

[@8xus_]

@brianeugeneleebet youre the type of guy to say volkswagon and audi are like two completely different companies

[@b1denison]

Really beautiful car! I’d love to be driving one!

[@davidp2888]

I’ve had two Lexus and both had great performance. Toyota makes a great product.

[@dukewaldsmith2132]

Boy u can bring back some memories..i had all the He-Man actuon figures but as me being a wrestling fan i played wrestling with them from age 8 to 14.. we shud have been friends Joe..but anyways back on topic..nice truck but if i had a choice it wud be the Genesis G80....Great review as always ..love brah

[@corvette214]

Great review as usual from Joe ! Just purchased a White RX 500h F and love it ! 27:44

[@RaitisRides]

That is so fantastic to hear!

[@hanwaisproperty]

I LOVE Lexus RX, almost everything about it! One thing they can improve on is the tire width, 235 is too narrow for the SUV this size. I'd at least expect 245, but would like 255-265s. Look at your competition. BMW and Mercedes have nice and wide tires that adds so much to their look.

[@bnie6166]

What a head turner. I saw this earlier today. I look twice because its front fascia is so weird.

[@luiselapostolfeliz2421]

I love this Lexus RX 500h F Sport Performance I think Lexus did a good good job and you know you're doing good when you driving a Lucury performance SUV by the Apostle the SUV's Lexus.

[@RaitisRides]

That’s an excellent point Luis!

[@luiselapostolfeliz2421]

@@RaitisRides Thank you.

[@rambo418]

this one accelerate so fast and you can feel your back against the car seat. The power steering is so light and easy to make a U turn. Everything is amazing. No complain about the non V6 engine for this new generation

[@deundreward7057]

Love this color, it's glorious.

[@mightychargers]

Love the review,I just went out and bought one

[@MAPratama45]

daaym! Lexus design 👍🏻 😍

[@wardellward]

I’m digging that color

[@RaitisRides]

It pops in the Sun

[@wardellward]

@@RaitisRides hell yea

[@tomdrummy4984]

I like it ! That color is awesome with the black wheels. Don’t like the door latches on interior

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this one

[@bradleyselman2912]

What happened to the Silverado EV RST video from yesterday? Was looking forward to it

[@RaitisRides]

It will be going back up on Monday

[@bradleyselman2912]

@@RaitisRides awesome! Looking forward to it!

[@DejonBuick-jl2fx]

Hey Joe l love the color however I prefer the GX 550 I think its called that I believe the SUV is not available to the public until 2024 I believe, good review on the SUV though.

[@lbnycity89]

When I spec out the RX 500 H online it doesn’t give me the option to choose both the Mark lemons and 21 speaker set up with the 14 inch infotainment screen. I have to pick one and the other can’t get added.

[@RaitisRides]

That’s really weird for sure

[@SpaceyZee]

I'm waiting for the body on frame GX. A very rare breed nowadays.

[@RaitisRides]

That’s going to be great

[@AngelicLife]

In the works with talking the hubby into getting this as our second vehicle and my graduation/commissioning present lol

[@vishp8867]

Love this car and long time subscriber of Raiti's Rides! hit like for He-Man action figures! 😀

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks fir being in the journey with us

[@hanwaisproperty]

Have you ever gotten pulled over while doing On-Throttle!? Ahaha love it tho

[@AntonioDiaz]

WE BACK AT IT! LETS GO!

[@andreasadams6053]

Love the color 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@thegoodman3810]

I love the new RX I see alot of them on the road already

[@naveenthemachine]

Because those buyers are suckers who don’t have a clue as to what real luxury is

[@8xus_]

@@naveenthemachinenaveen continuing his clown arc

[@pinkipipe]

Just beautiful

[@RaitisRides]

I’m so glad that you like this one

[@RaitisRides]

I’m so glad that you are loving this one

[@bobbyjones2112]

Wicked color!

[@dondonaldson1684]

Thin and wide exhaust tips would have done the back-end justice. All vents should be functional. Not sure about the front grille, although you CAN tell it is a Lexus.

[@islanddon865]

Looks like a real winner. Especially if it's your only car. It certainly does a lot well.But we have 3 cars in our home fleet. $75k is too much, unless it was my only driver. Then I'd get it yesterday. But man, it's a beauty!

[@stevebridgman8436]

I just bought one and it is a great car. Takes a while to learn it though. I bought the total package. Everything you can buy and it came out to $84,000.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing your great ownership experience! Congrats!

[@nutritioncoachjo]

Not a bad price considering you have very “reliable” luxury vehicle which is not the case with other luxury brands. I am going to upgrade my NX 300 for this beauty. Enjoy your ride!

[@umairejaz6665]

They probably gave you Over sticker some dealers were ask 20 over sticker

[@Thebusdriverandgamermorefan790]

They did a great job & I try to buy this SUV.

[@fromjucal1963]

Well Joe, thanks to all your shared info;everyone in my house swears I’ve been watching to many freaking videos on new cars 😂😅:because of you 😂😊i got my brand spanking new RX350 premium plus last night 👍👌

[@daleast5047]

I own this very car, even it's bronze color. I love this car!

[@cbjuice9621]

If I clicked on this video any faster I’d have a jammed thumb😊

[@RaitisRides]

You are awesome! Thanks for be no so supportive!

[@motherbunny387]

😂😂😂

[@anwarjaw2260]

Toyota lexus another level 👍🏽

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very right about that!

[@naveenthemachine]

Toyota Lexus another level!? 😂😂😂😂😂😆😆🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@8xus_]

@@naveenthemachine- the guy with a 2018 acura rdx

[@kgisabeast]

@@8xus_don’t mind him he’s autistic

[@lunsentay1]

yes for exhauss 🔥🔥🔥

[@hutzman7664]

Unique color!!

[@RaitisRides]

That is so very true

[@RyanDoonan]

Definitely love the Lexus RX we have a 2020 Lexus RX450H at the Subaru dealership I work at and I sent my wife pictures of the Lexus and she said in our dreams I am like yea big time to get out of our 19 gmc terrain denali for a Lexus we would do it big time great video joe

[@dyingangelo]

Talking about colors!! Damme lexus😮

[@NickSanchezCarReviews]

This is clean I dig it

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that I can share it with you!

[@hardgyno]

The excessive brake nose dive made me a bit nauseous, but the almost too oversized dead pedal is a welcomed surprise. The long name deceives it’s true performance capabilities, nonetheless, the RX is still the original gangster.

[@dacow9083]

Love mine. Great vehicle for sure.

[@shenettehiggs8621]

It’s the color for me ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Some1Casual]

Raiti - as always, amazing review, well done (as always)!!! :) ... I love twinkies reference, snickers bar, or whatever candy you include in the review :) Mid-70k usd for 4cyl with 2 electric motors??? Yeah, no thanks... Not my cup of tea... No matter how they call it, Lexus is not a performance type of brand (with exception of F models and LFA). Looking at this price point, I would rather go for 2023 BMW X5 Xdrive40i which has around 375 german ponnies (in reality it is low 400whp)...

[@banzaibadger]

What happened to the Chevy Silverado RST EV video? It got removed?

[@mattmekhaeil]

The embargo wasn’t lifted or something like that so that’s why the video went down. Early upload

[@RaitisRides]

I will have it for you Monday morning

[@banzaibadger]

@@RaitisRides Awesome. I'm looking forward to watching it again, it was a great review.

[@loiseywillis3997]

Love this one but my sons are 6’6” I’m afraid they won’t fit. I’m waiting on the GX order bank to open. So appreciate all your reviews.

[@jjayguy23]

Damn, they are tall!!!!

[@Unsalted375]

I’ve seen this on the road in red, it looks soooo goood

[@carolakemp7369]

Red one? Must have been a different model. RX500h does not come in Matador Red. This holds me back as I'm hung up on that color.

[@Mr.Deko86]

I just saw one at the office. All black from top to bottom. What a sexy f*cking car. I happened to park next to it and had to walk around it. I have the Rx350L for the 3rd row(kids), but this is making me want to sell it for this one. Excellent job by Lexus.

[@Blackwing668]

Joe what happened to the review from yesterday,it was removed.

[@mortenstra]

@2:09 Water inside the light housing already??

[@sconartist]

RX 300 lead the path for the MB ML, Acura MDX, X5 etc…and the Genesis is the perfect comparison 👍🏻

[@FIREB4II]

Please review the 2007-2008 Acura TL Type-S. Please.

[@chuckkerber4735]

I'm on my 3rd Lexus, first RX 450H- I've had ZERO issues with (any) of my cars. Love Lexus, and I'd say this is the better option over the Genesis.

[@HungPham-ll5ti]

How much for this one ?

[@zeledesta2109]

So, what's faster...Rav 4 prime or this RX500?

[@mystictk4149]

Beautiful for sure.

[@paulelliott682]

Is it a new for 2023 color ?

[@alanklaus7774]

Nice behind the wheel time on the review. Seems much improved over '23. Lexus is the only brand I would trust with a new model that complex. I'll ask to have one todrive one when I take the wife's car in for service. Too bad it won't be a 500h loaner though.

[@cablebrain9691]

Do you mean, over a ‘22?

[@alanklaus7774]

@@cablebrain9691 yes

[@musamusa2961]

Thank God I will buy one for myself

[@tomneila8496]

Finally, a hidden rear wiper vehicle. Overall, looks good except for the 'coffin' color.

[@baohoaily]

Very Nice 🎉

[@mrmagnetic927]

I like the Lexus Shark nose design

[@paulelliott682]

1st time all week there wasn't a Zoink on a foot rest.

[@MercOne]

It's kind of a moot point, neither the RX 500h or GV80 are real performance SUVs. I'll take the GV80 due to the V6 and exterior. Though both look great. The RX has to be selling like hotcakes, it's everywhere on the roads now.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks got your thoughts on this one

[@jaydenp.6243]

#1 in its class!

[@MercOne]

@@jaydenp.6243 In sales. That’s it.

[@jaydenp.6243]

@@MercOne Reliability, Dependability, Fuel efficiency, oh and it doesn't catch on fire or get recalled very 3-6 months. I can't say the same about Hyundai /Kia/Genesis products.

[@MercOne]

@@jaydenp.6243 Yeah pretty lame stuff really. I seriously doubt Genesis models are catching fire. Haven’t seen that. Try again.

[@twfinc6855]

I love mine.. had for 10 months. super quiet, drives super nice, slick... its like driving a stick of butter down the road. stereo CRANKS... blows you away. I dont care about the sport aspect, its quick, and I leave in eco all the time.

[@paulelliott682]

LCD controls means no under warranty wearing out of knobs, switches and buttons.

[@miguelnunez1377]

Car prices are getting out reach for the average joe

[@Foreign84]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@RaitisRides]

I’m so glad that I can bring it to you!

[@markus8484]

Isn't the mercedes ML the first luxury SUV that came out in the USA? It was about a year before the Lexus RX was announced in the US.