LUXURY HYBRID! 2022 Lexus RX450H F Sport Review

2022 Lexus RX450H review by The Straight Pipes. The Lexus RX450H F Sport Series 3 is putting down 308 combined horsepower and 247 lb-ft of torque from a 3.5L V6 with 2 electric motors. At $76,295 CAD, would you take it over the Mercedes GLC, Mercedes GLE, BMW X3, BMW X5, Audi Q5, Audi Q7, Acura MDX, Cadillac XT6?
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[@TheStraightPipes]

We're back!!! Happy New Year! Switching up the schedule for 2022, come back next weekend for the next videos!

[@ItsTheSidJ]

So weekend to weekend now? 🙄😢

[@Apoplectic_Spock]

Love ya bastards! Happy New Year!

[@caseybuchanan389]

New year new you, bros!

[@matthewwunder6690]

Good to hear you’re both OK.

[@openranks4519]

Genesis > Lexus

[@pt93music]

I’d take a Lexus over any other luxury brand. They’re just so well built and reliable. I love the looks, even though people say it’s a “controversial design” and the Mark Levinson sound system is one of the best.

[@naveenthemachine]

Well built yes. But what exactly is stopping you from choosing a Toyota Highlander platinum? It’s just as well built, just as nice, same reliability but more tech and less cost. Also the Highlander hybrid blows this away

[@pt93music]

@@naveenthemachine personal preference? I love Toyota/Lexus products but if cost is no option I’m going Lexus all day. Better materials, quieter cabin, better looks and the mark levinson sound system is worth it if you have the money. That said, a Highlander is certainly an amazing vehicle and nothing to scoff at. I drive a Camry and love it, but if I could afford it I’d have a GS Lexus. Nicer vehicle. Just my opinion.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@pt93music I have a Camry too haha. 2020 XSE v6

[@pt93music]

@@naveenthemachine wicked! I’m gonna go for a hybrid I think soon. My plan is to get a 22 SE Nightshade hybrid. I love the stealth look and with gas prices surely to keep rising, 900+km to a tank and 50mpg seems reasonable. Plus it’s a Camry lol. It’ll last longer than me.

[@prezVZ]

Only broke teens and people in ghetto areas working minimum wage think that it’s cool to have a bmw. Financing and using up all the paycheck just to “look rich and cool” 😂😂 these German companies love those idiots

[@TheStraightPipes]

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[@amac9245]

My 2010 RX 350 has been one of the best things I have ever owned. It is the perfect urban dwelling Canadian family cart. Over a decade of use and oil changes and tires are the only maintenance expense that I have ever incurred. I expect new brake pads in the next year or two.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Yup it's amazing

[@S58985]

I find that funny because I absolutely hate our 2010 RX350. It rides like junk and the interior is awful.

[@jaredrivas3852]

I just bought a 2010 Lexus RX350 for my first car and it is amazing. Personally I think it rides pretty smooth!

[@drakebeber9579]

I have a 2010 RX 450h and I love it too! Basically the same powertrain as this 2022 model and all is true about what they said. Interior is good quality but is definitely getting dated… I added Apple CarPlay and that helped a lot! Very reliable car with 205k miles and zero issues. Quiet, comfortable, reliable. These things last forever!

[@TTOORROONNTTOOful]

@@S58985 agreed. Old chasis and no aluminum poor damper. Good quality when driving under 100km/hr lol

[@muntahaa1]

The hybrid is a real skill to use tbh, I’ve driven different Toyota and Lexus cars and the way you play it is “feathering” the pedal. If you watch the hybrid gauge and keep the dial below the halfway mark then you’ll keep it in ev for much longer. It’s complicated but once you get it you can really push the hybrid far. I like it.

[@rchaser4]

What does this mean? Looking at buying this car rn. Thanks.

[@muntahaa1]

@@rchaser4 it means getting the car up to speed you want then when there letting go of the accelerator and then re-engaging it lightly. This almost always re-engages the battery (provided there’s juice) and then you’re able to maintain the speed using only the battery (by keeping the power meter below the halfway mark). It’s easier shown than explained over messages tbh

[@rchaser4]

@@muntahaa1 no, I understand exactly what you are saying. By “power meter” I suppose you mean an indicator on the instrument cluster. Looking at. 2019 450H F Sport tomorrow.

[@Oh_Charlie]

EV only when your speed under 35mph, if you go over that, good luck. 😄

[@NeutralGenericUser]

I have a feeling Lexus is gonna nail it out of the ballpark when the RX gets redone. The new NX is really nice!

[@naveenthemachine]

I think they’ll screw up the RX and the timeline for Genesis to end Lexus will accelerate even harder. And this prediction is coming from a Camry owner

[@ryan_k2685]

Been seeing some Lexus NX here in the UK and its gorgeous

[@HalalFoodTherapy]

4 cylinder engine though :(

[@NeutralGenericUser]

@@HalalFoodTherapy As someone whose daily driver has a 3.5L 6 cylinder NA engine, I’d take a 4 cylinder, or any engine with forced induction. I don’t care what reviewers, who only drive the car for a week, say. NA engines suck. Forced induction is so much better in terms of efficiency, and actual power where you need it, lower in the power band.

[@HalalFoodTherapy]

@@NeutralGenericUser this is true however they aren't as smooth and don't sound as good unfortunately. I've had 4cyl all my life but none of them compare to my V6 in my Gs450h

[@somerandomfella]

You two should get "I'm Jacob" & "I'm Yuri" t-shirts 🙃

[@mojarnugget]

Maybe change it once to “He’s Yuri He’s Jacob…”

[@Dwizzle2023]

Or wear the other persons name too lol

[@jw2722]

Everything doesn’t have to be turned into merch

[@darkside91]

They took a week off … which proves they actually have lives. I appreciate that. 👍

[@TheStraightPipes]

2 weeks! Thank you 🤝

[@ghq8982]

@@TheStraightPipes now get back to work peasant !

[@tomieevukic7522]

Ahhh we missed you boys, welcome back 🤩

[@TZ281]

One of my favourite SUV’s. Black exterior on red interior is in my top five.

[@jamesfilosa6277]

You mean red exterior on black interior?

[@TZ281]

Nope! Love the suv but want black with red guts.

[@AlexSchwartzATV]

I just absolutely love the way these look. Looks so japanese with flowing lines.

[@CuriousGeorge1111]

I bought a 22 350L, and love it. It has the qualities I want: doesn't sacrifice ride for handling, quiet, quality, great Mark Levinson audio, reliable, and economical. In turn I sacrifice horsepower, handling, and brand cache. Thanks for the great review.

[@claudekingstan4084]

It is nice to see one video on my vechicle I bought for my wife and our new baby son ☺️ Same red color and F sport Hybrid make. I wanted to give them something reliable and will last until my son grows up to drive it if he wishes. Have a wonderful weekend everyone wherever you may be.

[@stetsonwashington]

I have 2009 RX with 150k miles on it!! It is a tank with no issues whatsoever!

[@alejandronopasanada5302]

Most of the time these guys make me want to buy a car I didn’t want to. This time I specifically wanted to trade for this F sport. I think I will wait until the next gen or lease in wait for their full electric “bz4x” model. Can’t wait until that review.

[@naveenthemachine]

Here’s my consulting advice on the next gen RX: Forget about it. The gv80 has ended it before we’ve even see it. Also the bz4x is already dead thanks to the ev6 Ioniq5 both terminating them before they go on sale. Get the Korean evs or the gv80 instead. Or heck even get a Highlander platinum. All three of which are just better to live with all the way around

[@alh06]

@@naveenthemachine The GV80 has several deficiencies, one the fuel economy, two the steering wheel, and the worst the lack of a dealer network.

[@jevgeniardassov]

First half of 2023 is destined for the new RX and fully electric model based on RX to come out knocking. And for thre first time in history RX F Sport will ne different, with a specific powerplant and a gearbox with 0-60 time of around 5 seconds…

[@naveenthemachine]

@@jevgeniardassov will never happen lol. Lexus won’t do such thing. Even if they put the rav4 prime powertrain the fastest RX may end up being 6.2 seconds

[@naveenthemachine]

@@alh06 the steering wheel is only one thing. Thr dealer network yes but if the vehicle overall is superior to the RX the dealer experience is not an issue because it’s only one sacrifice you have to make. As far as fuel economy yes it’s poor but if you can afford to buy any luxury car you can afford the poor gas mileage

[@Toyota4Life]

Beautiful suv. Especially in this F-Sport trim it’s sick looking. This generation been around for a while since 2016 but it still looks brand new and can still hold up to all the brand new competition. This Design was definitely ahead of its time. A new generation is around the corner. My only wish for the new generation is for Lexus To make a performance above the F sport trim maybe give us a F sport “performance” model like the IS500 V8 I honestly feel this SUV is perfect it just needs a powerful engine.

[@redwhite_040]

I know this car is extreme reliable. But BMW X5, VolvoXC90, Mercedes GLE, Jaguar Fpace look so much better, especially interior. And most people who buys these cars dont care about reliablity cause they only own it for a couple of years.

[@Toyota4Life]

@@redwhite_040 To say people don’t care about reliability is 100% incorrect statement people want their cars to work no one wants to make multiple trips to the dealership having a Reliable vehicle is a piece of mind that people will pay for. And to address The other portion of your comment About the BMW X5, Volvo XC 90 and Mercedes GLE all of those vehicles are brand new from the ground up platforms you cannot compare them to this vehicle that has been on the market since 2016 there is no comparison to be made. When Lexus releases the new generation RX then we can come back to this conversation because it will be a all new vehicle like the rest and can give it a Proper comparison at this point comparing much older vehicle to new cars serves no purpose as obviously the newer product would have better features and more technology.

[@MrPrinceclinton123]

@@redwhite_040 I was about to buy the Mercedes GLE but bought 2022 Lexus RX instead because of reliability and I know the engine will last as it is a naturally aspirated car instead of those fancy turbo. Lastly its also just as comfortable as the Mercedes GLE and BMW X5 in my opinion. I didn't need a fast car, I needed a comfortable car.

[@ln5747]

@@redwhite_040 XC90 interior is terrible compared to this. Went to view it before the RX and there was no comparison, XC90 felt cheap, RX felt luxurious. I expected the opposite.

[@leobeats47]

@@redwhite_040 but I guarantee when you see this car in person you'll take it over any competition

[@berniekitts1786]

The ECVT is a double planetary gear type not a belt drive. It does have paddle shifters that simulate gear shifts. The loud sound in EV mode is to warn pedestrians. The best way to operate CarPlay is by voice so you don't have to reach. It can get 30 MPG... EV mode is for parking lots or low speeds.

[@DoctorSkillz]

Also, this is available as an L model with three rows.

[@lkjjjjhn]

7:30 Can't believe the new RX comes with a tea-kettle warning sound for approaching redline instead of beeping like a normal car 😂

[@jguo]

Lexus: I'm Dan Rather

[@tradehalim]

They're finally back 🔙

[@wp8639]

1:45 LOL, you guys need to make a compilation video of cars that are slow when you floor it.

[@EricDraht]

I've been waiting for this! Thank you!

[@tbbbo]

My 2010 corolla has the exact same cruise control lever. Crazy how long they'll carry a part for. I mean if it ain't broke right

[@MahendraSingh-rp6er]

Jacob rolling with the rolex!

[@sivasakthisivagnanam886]

I love Lexus cars😍

[@das05]

The RX redesign is coming this year for the 2023 model year. There is a reason why its the best selling luxury sedan in North America, the new RX is going to be an amazing vehicle, easily destroy the competition.

[@yonelambunjana1922]

Wassup yuri and jakub Where have y'all been hiding Had missed your car reviews. Best in this business! S/O all the way from South Africa👍

[@themockalove]

Always thought this generation looked amazing for an SUV.

[@themockalove]

@Cuthbert Bracegirdle how dramatic

[@djtreyb3835]

Besides the Hemi prowler in the garage the rx450h has been my daily driver and yes a good overall reliable car

[@logcabins8258]

This review made me want one. Great job, guys!

[@The_journeyy]

They're really making luxury vehicles that last 🔥

[@danrook5757]

2008 Lexus 450h, thing just keeps going

[@costamesa22]

I love my 2024 Lexus NX 350 AWD. In terms of build quality and engineering. Lexus is superb !

[@danrook5757]

We have a 2008 450h, this thing has never had a light go on the dash. It’s ridiculous good

[@VaanRavi]

Literally just got this car 3 days before this review XD

[@alexnjage1024]

CVT transmission .... that's the boring part. Otherwise, great car.

[@VaanRavi]

@@alexnjage1024 absolutely love it so far. Does everything i need it to. Bit lacking in the fun area but i didnt get it for that so all good!

[@alexnjage1024]

@@VaanRavi Great!

[@leobeats47]

You need to see this SUV in real life to appreciate how good it looks

[@romairoblackstock5100]

Can't wait for the 2023 Lexus RX

[@naveenthemachine]

😂😂😆😆😂🤣🤣. As a Camry owner I can’t help but Laugh. You’re excited about a gussied up Toyota Highlander? The gv80 is a better vehicle before anyone even sees the 2023 RX. The gv80 is that good

[@logcabins8258]

Damn, I haven't seen it in this colour. It looks amazing. Thank you for a great review!!!

[@rjbbtv959]

Ohhh my god this channel grew really quick!!

[@TheStraightPipes]

Oh sweet thanks

[@idyllicchicken]

Welcome back guys!

[@jakommer]

My god that front overhang goes on forever

[@IKhanNot]

Love this color combo. My OCD is crying though, it needs a good wash, correction and ceramic coat.

[@johnrbh]

My wife opted for the Toyota Venza. We didn’t really like the RX450H. She was replacing her 2010 RX350 with 180k on the odometer. Curious for you guys to look at the Venza!

[@smartreview9841]

Please review about KIA K5 GT

[@jacobloesche4704]

LEXUS GANG. Cant wait to scoop one of these up with our employee program to match my RC-F!

[@MahdiYusuf]

Highlands 2022 please. Great review as always.

[@chouston8042]

I believe the dealer said, recommend premium on hybrid, his shop saw no reason for premium, drove it but decided on non hybrid, red w/black int luxury version, was finally able to locate one that was not presold, after many weeks of searching. The natural v6 is bullet proof.......had a 91 maxima and current 04 Nissan Maxima w/225000mi still going strong.

[@chouston8042]

@@KPHVAC TELL me something that I DON'T know..........my comment has nothing to do with brands, has to do with great V6 non turbo Lexus, Toyota, Infinity and Nissan engines, yes, Nissan has slipped, That's why I pick up a new Lexus RX350 luxury next week.

[@KPHVAC]

@@chouston8042 All good then. I've talked with folks that were seriously confused on brand.

[@chouston8042]

@@KPHVAC Yea, that happens, I am sure, like your HVAC stuff, my first house back in '83 had a Trane heat pump, only brand for me. Upgraded from 1200 series to 16 series in 2015 to get the new 410 ref. runs great and quiet.

[@KPHVAC]

@@chouston8042 HVAC gets seriously confusing. Trane and American Standard are the same exact systems made in the same factories. The only difference is the paint job. They are top of the line for reliability! Change your filters often and have your system serviced once a year. Carrier, Bryant, and Payne are virtually the same. They are pretty good as well.

[@Andrew-zx9wx]

That’s so cool the people from Belgium give you a shout out on the road.

[@HarryBaalzach]

So little improvement over my 2017 version, not worth updating. But mainly because the 2017 model is hard to improve on! I decided to keep mine instead of trading it this time, but I still dream of an LC500 sitting next to it on the drive…

[@ji9starrz]

Why would you upgrade to a car of the same generation? Of course there is little difference. You should wait for the next gen RX

[@alejandronopasanada5302]

We think similarly all the was around. I was waiting for this car in particular but now I’ll wait for the next Gen or the Lexus BZ4X version. BUT for sure I must have me one of those sexy 500h’s in my lifetime.

[@berniekitts1786]

CarPlay and touch screen are since 2020. 2023 will be the next generation. There is a new 10 mile test track in Japan called Shimuyama. The IS500 and new NX were developed there. Suspension is the hardest thing to perfect. Driving an LC500 proves they can do it...

[@CapELarry]

I had a ‘16 RX350 F Sport and now have a 2018 LC500! Honestly, I really do miss the RX. That was a damn good vehicle.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@alejandronopasanada5302 forget the bz4x and rz450e. Both are already outclassed before they hit dealerships. If I were you I would give the Kia ev6 Hyundai Ioniq5 or genesis gv60 a stronger look instead

[@Oh_Charlie]

haha EV Mode is not the same on Plug-in, only available if you cruising under 35mph.

[@WinstonMakes]

I don't know how Toyota does it, but they take power figures that sound decent on paper, but perform underwhelmingly on the road.

[@mervinprone]

This car is underpowered by about 60 horsepower, if you compare it to the Camry V6, which does 0-60 in about 6 seconds. For the most part, a 0-60 of 6 seconds or less feels quick. The ‘23 500h is adequately powered, with 366 hp. Good power to weight ratio. The other models aren’t going to feel very nimble but not everybody wants or needs that.

[@jevgeniardassov]

If You are planning to swap out the car in 2-3 years of lease, go for the Lexus, it holds its value a heck of a lot better than any german competitor, you will probably get your downpayment back, in todays market bet even more than you downpayed, which is strange…

[@louisnguyen6038]

Welcome back!

[@chadpurser]

And you know what else is so good about it? Zero gloss black interior.

[@jonathanmarple689]

Those swirl marks are great

[@mturrentine0888]

thx for the review cuz this was gonna be my future cat but I want performance so oof

[@mclarenslr7187]

these are pretty nice cars, and this is coming from a german car fanboy

[@vgt67]

Hi guys! We laugh at the included CD player but actually it's also a DVD player where you can still watch your movies

[@M67v]

I almost thought that “thought I was playing” by Gunna & 21 Savage was going to play in the intro

[@the_gold_canopy]

I have a 2008 RX400H, and she’s at 225k, had to recently have a new ABS Actuator installed, out of warranty, but other than that, she looks better than most of the new cars on the road. Years ago I saw one turn on, and the swooping HID headlights had me sold. But old girl is getting up there in age, and I’ve been learning towards the new RX 350, leaving the hybrid behind. There’s just too much that can go wrong with the hybrids. The list of parts that can fail basically doubles compared to RX models. 🤔

[@chibuzz6358]

Can u guys do the new 2022 acura mdx Pls

[@lucasokeefe7935]

"Get there! Get there! C'monnnn..... Oh, tea's done."

[@jonahfastre]

Well, I guess I’m not the only Belgian watching these videos

[@TheStraightPipes]

Shout out Belgium

[@Danjon1235]

The scratches in the paint! The Horror!

[@doggedlydetermined7022]

The official car of the elderly!

[@jimmyz5831]

Very good review as always. Nice vehicle. Doesn't get the heart rate up like my M car but it won't drain the account like an M car either. Gonna get me one.

[@joelcleare]

Our future family vehicle. We’re waiting for the remodel 2023.

[@openranks4519]

The redesign for 2023 will be much better!

[@horrorland11]

Can you please review the Lexus UX250h!!

[@mr.t7274]

please review a bentley continental gt

[@chitpaul]

These in F sport are great, nice handling and very quiet around town. I had one in black but someone stole mine. Insurance paid out over 10k to me after paying out Lexus.. can’t find the spec i had.. I want another one… that’s how good it was.

[@klausnielsen7102]

Gives you what you wanted yesterday (5 years ago)…

[@jasutenliubo]

What about the box test?!

[@philipf2705]

quality, resale, comfort, luxury. it's not a fun driving machine but this is sure to be on the road long enough to pass along to your kid when they graduate from university lol

[@naveenthemachine]

Quality resale comfort luxury. That would also describe the Toyota Highlander Kia telluride or Toyota Sienna

[@PaulHo]

Link to that 2017 KIA Forte 5 lane keep?

[@RevLexus]

The paint is really nice on that RX, ps loving the blonde hair

[@gabrielrivera659]

Please do a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander review.

[@AleeSteezy]

Love the looks! Wished you guys would mention about how these are at the top of most stolen, so Lexus/Toyota can fix the issue... *sadface*

[@mitchajankovic987]

F Sport model with the CVT transmission, why?

[@kidsplayflute1090]

When are you going to drive a model y

[@m_thaOutKast]

3:56 that's sounds like an intro to a Sci fi movie😂

[@CMCNestT]

PHEVs are to be plugged in overnight not at public chargers.

[@enriquearayatajr]

Great video, hope you had a great vacation! Doesn't this offer a third row option? I feel like it'd be really cramped in there lmao

[@antonykao]

There's the L version which is a 7 seater for carrying passengers with no legs

[@CuriousGeorge1111]

I have a 350L on order, after seeing my brother's. The third row is a joke, but the ride, handling, and cargo space are better.

[@DodgerBlueRobert]

@@CuriousGeorge1111 the cargo space is better only if you have the 3rd row folded down all the time. And how is the ride and handling better with the L when it's literally the same vehicle, just 4.3" longer and heavier? That doesn't make any sense to me.

[@WastingTime1878]

I dont care but where in canada are you getting this kind of clear daylight and no snow.. I am in New Liskeard ON, its -34 C atm

[@maximefortin6507]

Did you ask Lexus why the 450h needs premium gas while the 350 uses regular?Since it's the same engine, is it the CVT that commands it?

[@maximefortin6507]

@@laloajuria4678 Agree, and from the published figures it doesn't seem like the 450h engine would have been modified enough compared to the 350 to justify premium gas requirement. So I wonder where it comes from.

[@pilroberts6185]

Its a good looking car, bad wax and all... 2 quick questions. Are the F-Sport seats more, less, or of same comfort as the non F-sport seats? When you did the redline test, were you in Sport+ mode? I thought you could redline it in that mode??

[@tophlovr]

I was wondering how a brand new car has so many swirls already! Looks so bad in the sun.

[@Slim1986]

Review the Acura MDX

[@lduranceau8046]

Do hybrid cars make that thud when the motor cuts out (or restarts) at a stop?

[@markcassidy5219]

Happy new year Jacob and Yuri. I liked the review of the 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross👍🏻😀

[@mr_peanutbutter]

Love your videos... what happened to the box test? 😢

[@alan9758]

on my 3rd rx love em i also have the nx300h , 2 lc 500s gs450h

[@samadahmed7804]

Review the HIGHLANDER

[@brianmwirigi200]

Does this Lexus ride better than a Subaru outback,the Outback's ride quality is very smooth

[@R0M8N]

best car value in california

[@arvan-b]

Hey guys! Could you review a Lexus ES350? Really would like to see what you guys think about what i own 😄

[@mowcowbell]

That was my first thought.... Holy swirl marks in the clear coat, Batman!

[@dncooanxxhisssn]

So…the port that connects your phone to carplay doesn’t charge? And the wireless phone charger doesn’t grip well?

[@tazwarhossain5283]

Please do the MDX and QX60 review!!

[@garyturner2272]

RX450H - an expensive, not that fuel efficient but rather luxurious suv - -

[@LexusRXGuy]

Actually on camera the red almost looks like some sort of hot pink in like some lighting

[@KM-lz2ch]

What model Infiniti is that on the teaser video that you show instead of the Lexus?

[@darrenh5745]

Haven’t seen it in person, but the red paint in video looks like the Mazda red.