Lexus RX 450h+ review | The Lexus icon is better than ever!

[@eamonnmcdermott1939]

The difference between this and a german rival : RELIABILITY

[@viktorkatona7521]

I have this car for about two weeks now. We took it for a European trip (c. 3k km). The key takeaways: 1) we have three kids (14, 12, 8) and it was comfy enough for them. It is smaller than the Toyota Highlander (2020 -) and the Volvo Xc 90, but not by much. The boot was large enough to accomodate all the luggages. 2) The ride is super comfy. I had BMW, MB, as well as AUDI in the past. The suspension of this Lexus is at least at par with the luxury German brands. 3) The infotainment is indeed flawless. What kills me is (also mentioned in the video) that prior to every time driving the car you need to turn off the speed limit monitoring. You need to get into the menu system and do it manually. Appearently, this “feature” will stay with us in the future, but the drivers will NOT be allowed to turn it off. The future is bright….4) the weakest point of the car is its 2.5l engine. You cant hear it under normal conditions. Nevertheless, if you accelerate fast (especially on the motorway) the engine sounds terrible (eCVT). I mean really terrible! I guess one might get used to it, but it certainly feels ackward in a luxury car, at this price point. I understand Toyota uses this engine to reduce fuel consumption, but in my view this definately compromises the overall experience. 5) switching between the various power modes is amazingly seemless. Probably the best in class. 6) the regenerative braking, however sometimes feels a bit jerky. Not bad, but not smooth enough. 7) The quoted 60-65km EV range is doable, though not with A/C fully on. Overall, a great SUV, with an expected excellent “Lexus” reliability. I would pick this anytime over its German rivals again…

[@mervinprone]

I hope you leased it. There’s no way I’d want to put up with this kind of experience with the engine, especially at the price you paid which I can only imagine. Why didn’t you get the 500h? It has adequate power and the fuel economy’s not bad for a large SUV.

[@peterdoniec2076]

What’s the fuel consumption on long trip??

[@Feroce2023]

@@mervinprone I drove both, this is faster and better handling than 500h, also no rear steering or adaptive suspension so more reliable.

[@davidcooke813]

Stunning Lexus ... And the best reliability..

[@Mark-de4hj]

Beautiful car, inside and out but most importantly the reliability is the icing on the cake for me. You may pay more initially, but unlike other luxury cars you won't be poring money down the drain with maintenance especially as they age.

[@ln5747]

Will likely not be as reliable as the old V6. Should have kept that engine in this.

[@Mark-de4hj]

@ln5747 That's all just talk. Toyota 4cyl cars have all been generally more reliable than any other brands, so debunked argument, really.

[@ln5747]

@@Mark-de4hj The old V6 isn't another brand 🙄 You obviously don't understand why the old V6 will likely be more reliable than this engine.

[@Mark-de4hj]

@ln5747 Reliability talk is ALWAYS centered around comparisons. Therefore, in this case, its comparisons between ALL 4cyls. You seem to want to compare this more advanced sophisticated 4 to the 6. Problem is, there is no data to support your statement so my response is that Toyota's 4 cyl engines have always been more reliable even more so that V6s. So don't really see a problem, at least right now.

[@ln5747]

@@Mark-de4hj the 500h 4cyl certainly won't be

[@dimekoza]

I hate it when people say: Do you NEED a car or whatever?! If we talk about what you NEED, you don't NEED anything aside from air and water... if you don't NEED a car of this size, maybe you don't NEED a car a all... you can walk or ride a bicycle, or take the bus.

[@Art-is-craft]

Do not need clothing either and probably just one glass of water a day. Why do people need to walk?

[@loneranger5928]

Lovely car, alright if I only had the money 😮

[@latorregolf]

The RX is 4890mm length. So the X5, Q7, Land Rovers etc all longer. These are also wider.

[@columcreaven8860]

I just need the bonus number now, great review as always, does it have a cd player?

[@NobbyOnCars]

Sadly not

[@billy1510]

Nice review 👍 But you tested the lower cost Luxury spec not the premium.

[@NobbyOnCars]

Can’t see where the extra 9k comes from, this one is enough I think.

[@ktwardoch]

I'm waiting impatiently for the new RAV4, I wonder what Toyota will surprise us with!?

[@NobbyOnCars]

Sharp edges…

[@savedfaves]

WhatCar? 16,000 car owner reliability survey brand scores: 1. Lexus (98.7) 2. Dacia (97.3) 3. Hyundai (97.1) 4. Suzuki (97.1) 5. Mini (97) 6. Toyota (97) 7. Mitsubishi (96.9) 8. Mazda (95.9) 9. Kia (95.8) 10. MG (95.7) 11. Citroen (95.6) 12. Skoda (95) 13. BMW (94.7) 14. Honda (94.2) 15. Tesla (93.9) 16. Renault (93.7) 17. Seat (93.3) 18. Audi (92.8) 19. Volvo (92.3) 20. VW (91.4) 21. Jag (90.1) 22. Mercedes (89.6) 23. Peugeot (89.6) 24. Vauxhall (89.6) 25. Porsche (89.4) 26. Alpha Romeo (86.5) 27. Ford (86.2) 28. Nissan (86.2) 29. Land Rover (82.5) 30. Fiat (82)

[@viktorkatona7521]

BMW is more reliable than Honda…and the Mini more reliable than Toyota. Sure! :-)

[@Serpentzz]

Hyundai more reliable than Honda and Toyota? This is fake list. Delete this or continue to scam

[@ahogQ]

I had two approved used Hondas and done over 100k miles in total and had zero issues with them. Now I got an approved used Lexus with 25k miles and have nothing but problems with it.

[@gib321]

With most journeys being short ones, is hybrid not the way to go? Unfortunately this model is well beyond me but I'll be checking out used prices for ancient top spec Lexus (Lexii ??)

[@3204clivesinclair]

Think of this as a self charging hybrid, but with a bigger battery and the ability to plug it in. Best of all worlds. Ideal for most commutes with 35 mile+ plus on battery. And then the ability to go on long journeys, without the need to plug in (if you don't want to, or can't).

[@Art-is-craft]

@@3204clivesinclair Plug in hybrids are pointless and offer nothing more than the inconveniences of plugging it in every night. The older v6 petrol hybrid would been a nicer driving experience.

[@tommytunes303]

They need to start integrating the Type-2 Cable into the Body of the vehicle, one that pulls-out and retracts. Carrying the Cable around in the boot is ridiculous.

[@NobbyOnCars]

Might be more hassle though if something gets damaged etc

[@tommytunes303]

I'd settle for a compartment next to the spare out of view@@NobbyOnCars

[@panapornchanthakeereehket9882]

There is one. Pull up the floor mat and there is a storage compartment for the charging cable, and other storage as well.

[@tibcordeiro]

3 to 5 year wait in my area

[@rakuma90]

Lol really? Where are you from?

[@tibcordeiro]

@@rakuma90 West Coast of Canada. Huge waiting list for one.

[@keithmcguckin6942]

Love it just as is.

[@drlodge]

So I gather you like it 😅 it’s a bit bigger than my 22 years old 1st gen RX, I hope to get one of these in a couple of years, could be my last car ever.

[@dhuntington6009]

In ‘Merica- that’s a tiny car 🤣

[@robertlloyd7493]

So big.....you can use a bus lane ?

[@HenryMurphy-w7y]

Is there a 7 seater version?

[@NobbyOnCars]

Afraid not

[@HenryMurphy-w7y]

@@NobbyOnCars Thanks very much! That’s me gone so .

[@viktorkatona7521]

Actually there is, but NOT for the EU market. It is called TX and sold in the US…

[@NobbyOnCars]

@@viktorkatona7521 that’s not an RX though is it…..

[@Art-is-craft]

@@NobbyOnCars The TX is the new long RX.

[@yeethao1165]

I hated This car. My car rx 2016 is old and the back door is opened too high and crashed the garage door. It should build to at least three levels height to avoiding the damaging

[@NobbyOnCars]

So not this car then!?

[@wdhanley]

This car has a feature to adjust how far it opens

[@Art-is-craft]

Plug-in hybrids are pointless.