My Week with the 2023 Lexus RX 350h

I spend a week with the 2023 Lexus RX 350h to see what it's like to live with and what kind of fuel economy it gets in the real world. Overall, it doesn't disappoint with impressive efficiency, lots of comfort and more power than you might expect. And while it isn't perfect, if you're looking for fuel efficient luxury SUV, the 2023 RX350h is really a sweet spot of competitive pricing for those not interested in the more expensive plug-in hybrid options from Europe. What do you think about the Lexus RX350h? Thanks to Lexus for providing this vehicle to review.
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[@Therafester14]

My cousin bought one of these and it’s awesome. He’s averaging 36-38 mpg combined which is wild for an suv. Great review!

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thanks for sharing, glad your cousin is enjoying his!

[@dwaynepavelka1801]

I purchased a 2024 350h Luxury the first part of November. Yes, the gas mileage is indeed impressive. However, I would strongly recommend 91 Octane per Lexus recommendation. My in-town driving is close to the mid-40 mpgs. This is one of the best investments. I have owned both the RX500h and the gasoline RX350. Awesome vehicles for their short haul with me but I am more focused on fuel economy as opposed to power. The 2.5 liter engine is a proven, durable engine which will last a long time as long as it is maintained properly. Lexus fans strongly consider this vehicle.

[@rahulshah1408]

Congrats. I have the nx350h. Does fine on regular. Miles melt. 2 years, 36000 miles and I don’t have a job. The rx is really nice. I want to upgrade to it.

[@jazzbeau507]

Nice review as always Matt; thank you.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thanks for watching Jazz!

[@im_an_alvani]

Toyota really knows how to do hybrids. I personally like the bigger oomph in power vs. the fuel economy. The silver looks absolutely stunning.

[@user-fr8rj9lv5d]

Thanks for the review Matt! Do you recommend the RX 500?

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thanks for watching it! The RX 500 is great too, it all depends on what you're looking for. I discuss its pros and cons more in that 500 video.

[@marcnobel3938]

I love the car!

[@petermacdonald6332]

Matt, on my 23 Venza the HUD is less visible with my polarized mirror lenses vs my polarized non- mirror.

[@dnice362]

is this the best sub luxury sedan none plug in with the best fuel economy

[@ruslannureev8440]

I have 7000 miles and my mpg is 32.3 , never got it higher

[@335blues1]

As one who has had 1 - 2 leased Lexus vehicles in the family from 1990's ES250 through todays 2022 RX450h, here's my take on this..... Firstly, I do not believe that Lexus built its reputation on great gas mileage, and needs not do so in the future. It is a solid luxury brand with a 30+ year track record of safe, comfortable, reliable vehicles that can go over 100K miles with few issues. No one is going to go Lexus or not based a small difference in advertised or reported mpg. This is my fourth Lexus hybrid, where the HS got 30 mpg, both ES hybrids got over 35mpg, and the 2022 RX "hog" struggles to get 27 in conservatives everyday driving. If the 2024 RXh truly gets 36-38 mpg, that's great, and I may bite at the end of my lease next year, but that will not be the primary deciding factor. Of greater interest to me is the upcoming RX PHEW, but the 75K price is ridiculous over the current gas or hybrid for 10-15k less. The fully BEV RZ is of great interest to a techie like me, but the 200 mile range is a deal killer. Perhaps many others feel the same, as Lexus currently has a lease offer reducing the cap cost for the RZ by 15K, which is unprecedented in the industry. I rented a 2023 NX with the heads up display a while ago, and hated the way it drove with the 4 cyl. engine on "E", and I just could not get comfortable with having to rely on the heads up display for the info I currently get in my RX450h's dash display. Additionally, I do not like Lexus' insistence on moving everything to touch screen controls rather than actual button and dials that can be pushed and turned, but that's a personal preference. I have a year to go on my current lease, so I've beginning to look for the next vehicle. Hmm..... Venza, Tesla Y, Hyundai Sante Fe PHEW ??????

[@bryantcurtis2573]

That head up display issue would almost keep me from buying it. Carmakers just continue to overthink themselves.

[@gosman949]

If you could keep that heads-up turned off all the time it would be OK. But I bet you have to push that dang button every time you get in the car.

[@pfunk2637]

Absolutely. It is definitely a deal breaker along with those stupid touch capacitive buttons.

[@stimpsjd]

@@gosman949you actually tie it to your ID in the vehicle from the fob or virtual key and that setting stays. You can also turn off the safety warnings. I really like the HUD on mine.

[@gosman949]

@@stimpsjd if you have to turn off safety warnings every time you get in the car, it is a no go for me.

[@stimpsjd]

You turn it off once. Then it's set. Kind of like seat memory. @@gosman949

[@cpg8000]

This or the Volvo xc60 mild hybrid?

[@kamest]

It engine brakes when the (very small) battery is full.

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

When engine braking there is no fuel entering the combustion chambers and because this is a full hybrid the regenerative braking is not strong enough to stop the car. It might be a bit better on the RX 500h but it's still not as strong as a plug-in hybrid like the RX 450h+ which should be able to stop itself with regenerative braking.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

I wasn’t interested in stopping when coasting, and I know engine braking doesn’t use fuel, it just seems like a waste of energy to have it engine brake instead of feeding the battery.

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

@@MattMaranMotoring ohhh you were coasting, yeah that seems like some suboptimal programming, maybe you have to be in B mode all the time? although doesn't that use the engine to charge the battery as well?

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Yeah I think so, I honestly didn't try the B mode.

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

Why does it get the same MPG as a bigger Highlander?

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Weight I’m guessing

[@J.W.W.]

Toyota needs to redesign that beak. Otherwise, 37 mpg is great for that size vehicle😊

[@joniboulware1436]

They did redesign it for 2023. I think it works.

[@gosman949]

@@joniboulware1436 I like it too. JWW is old fashion.

[@qdood]

And.. here come the "I hate Toyota and Lexus" comments.. thanks for posting Matt

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thanks for watching!

[@yay842]

LMAO the funniest part is that it's just one guy with his multiple accounts 😂

[@qdood]

@@yay842 yep I can't understand why he hasn't been muted

[@MYLIFEISLEGENDARY982]

​@@qdoodhe should be banned plain and simple .

[@MattMaranMotoring]

I haven't blocked him yet because while he's annoying, he's allowed to have an opinion even many of us don't agree with it. Plus all his comments drive up engagement so it might possibly help the video, who knows. If he gets to the point of bothering other commenters too much though, I'll block him because I don't want him pissing everyone off.

[@XX-166]

Where’s the link to the 500h review??

[@MattMaranMotoring]

At the end of this one in the end card.

[@XX-166]

@@MattMaranMotoring yupp I found it thanks

[@27Zangle]

I have an 06 RX330 and it has been an amazing vehicle that was in great shape until two weeks ago with a driver who was texting rear ended me. Yes, she has insurance and it will be repaired but we're thinking about selling it once fixed and purchasing a new RX350h since we drive about 400-500 miles a week.

[@mervinprone]

They’re repairing it? Can’t be worth much more than $10K, sounds like it’s totalled. Sell it and get a new one.

[@27Zangle]

@@mervinprone So, turns out it was not totalled. It was only $1500 in damage as her car took the brunt of the damage. She was in a 2020 Cherokee and the entire front of her vehicle is a crumple zone. I took the cash to dump into new brakes, timing belt, etc. I popped the bumper back out and looked it over, the rear crash bar has a small dent, nothing major and it looks decent enough. Most people wouldn't know that we were rear ended unless we told them now. Before the side of the bumper were bowed out a half inch each side. We're going to try and get a few more years out of it or we'll get a new(er) one and keep this one as a back up and the one used to teach our kids how to drive as they are just a few short years away from learning

[@alvinamartin7541]

I’m interesting in a Lexus

[@yay842]

Get one. I have no regrets.

[@Lucky-ou4vz]

My Sister's 1970 Lincoln Continental Mark 3 " Christine" gets 18 mi to the gallon

[@TheLanard]

I already don’t like HUD’s. But to HAVE to use one to see my driving commands makes this car an absolute “No” for me. I’d rather buy the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.

[@Crazychrissy4]

You related to Greta?

[@chillnndc]

Nice but way too money much for a commonly used Toyota 4 banger engine

[@KuyaArbee]

350h is decent, nothing like the 500h though >.< the 350h is a snooze fest

[@naveenthemachine]

The 500h is also a snooze fest 😂 It’s not even faster than some mainstream Toyotas which do 0-60 in 5.7 seconds

[@KuyaArbee]

@@naveenthemachine here you go again! you dont even own any premium/luxury brands, you just love to run your mouth and talk down on actual fun cars to drive! sure the RX500h is no fire breathing v8... but it still fun to drive compared to your old 4 cylinder camry... rofl

[@MirsTrip]

People don’t buy a Lexus RX to go fast

[@naveenthemachine]

@@MirsTrip yet literally every other suv this competes with is faster

[@MirsTrip]

@@naveenthemachine imagine being so obsessed with Toyota and Lexus

[@xaionik]

That Mpg is garbage for a hybrid.

[@MirsTrip]

That’s what I thought too. 22/29 for the normal gas version

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

Yup, Toyota's new hybrids do nothing but disappoint. The 2022 RX 450h with 308 hp got 30 MPG. Toyota gimped this RX and went from a 3.5L V6 to a 2.5L 4-cylinder but MPG didn't improve much.

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

I was like, 37 MPG and you'll have to replace a battery one day? The used car buyers are going to be really happy😂

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

In 10-15 years that battery is toast and will cost you thousands.

[@alwaysiyi272]

How is 36mpg bad for a 4400lb SUV

[@timothybracken1728]

This car just doesn't speak to me. I don't like it. Would rather get a tesla model y