My Week with the 2023 Lexus RX 500h F Sport Performance

[@impianotespaul]

Complainers dont buy. Buyers dont complain. This cars isnt for everyone but for the ones who like it. Go for it.

[@KuyaArbee]

so it finally arrived! after 8 months!!! I can say that the FRONT CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT! is now muted!!! they fixed it!!!! also the hybrid system is super smooth!!!! it is seamless and the transmission is buttery smooth!!!! they fixed out a lot of the kinks a lot of reviewers complained about!!! Love the RX500h! Also the Mark Levinson is amazing!!!! also people are tripping about the fuel economy... you know how much TORQUE and HP this vehicle makes??? sure the 0-60 times aren't the FASTEST but the car feels quick and energetic!! also the ride quality is amazing!!! extremely smooth but also dynamic! feels like you're on a monorail train! also the MPG is great! the city and highway are great mpg.

[@glyw]

I have the rx500h now for almost 10,000 km and i have to say it is a very very good car. It is sporty and very comfortable, one word to describe it: smooth. Avg about 9.4L/100km.

[@joepearlzz8504]

No issues at all? Seems to be the only reliable as possible car in this type of segment.

[@mervinprone]

Why not just say 25 mpg? Nobody knows what 9.4 means

[@glyw]

@@mervinprone Sorry, Canadian here, not sure about mpg

[@mervinprone]

@@glyw I know you are, so am I. The good news is you’re getting close to spec

[@ПЁТРПЁТР-Україна]

@@mervinprone я не понимаю 25 миль !! что это ? Я знаю только 9,4 на сотню.

[@robmadderom5277]

I’ve had the RX 500h for a month now and had no problem getting 31 mpg in normal mode in city and 30 mpg in highway at 75mph average. I’ve been very surprised to exceed the estimates.

[@gns942]

6:30 This is a valid safety issue at stoplights / stop signs because of people running the light or not stopping for the sign. I speak from personal experience - just a few months ago, I had nearly been T-boned by a Challenger running a red light, going 60. I stepped on the gas gently to get going when the lights turned green for me, and said Challenger flew by, missing my car by only a few feet. It ended up taking off the front end of another car to my right, but that could have easily been me. In other words, I think that front traffic detection is a good thing, although it could be tuned / adjusted to stop giving those false positives when you're at a light. Instead of giving those warnings when you're stopped, only activate the system and start monitoring for moving traffic when you take your foot off the brake and step on the gas.

[@grisa12345]

That’s how they tuned it on my production model.

[@jazperlit1156]

Lexus doesn’t back down. This is a gorgeous Lexie, it’s stunning from every angle.

[@petergazarek9466]

LEXUS 👌😎👍 THE PERFECTION ❤️👍FIRST CLASS

[@chuckkerber4735]

I have a 450H, 2011. Still runs perfectly, but I may have to finally pull the trigger and get one of these. Very detailed review. Thanks brother!

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thanks for watching Chuck, I’m glad you liked it!

[@phitran4608]

@@MattMaranMotoring was this a preproduction model?

[@MattMaranMotoring]

@@phitran4608 Yep!

[@mohammadjamil6757]

How many problems have you had.

[@chuckkerber4735]

@@mohammadjamil6757 I'm on my 3rd lexus, first hybrid. ZERO problems with any of them!

[@bradcolby3624]

So glad I got the last generation 2022 RX V6…I knew this would happen. I’m getting 22/28 on regular fuel.

[@pilroberts6185]

Me too, I finally got my RX450h (2022) had to wait months for it to get its Mark Levinson chip. On the highway it gets 31 mpg (in cold weather!). City driving though is about 23mpg which is weird, you'd think the hybrid would do better in city driving. I have the Fsport/handling. Its actually quite fun to drive, smooth, quiet and everything I was expecting. I like having hard button controls, and I like its analog clock and CD player, I will use these. Also knowing I have the reliability of the tried and true V6. If the 500 F proves reliable over the next few years and they work out some of the tech bugs (like changing drive mode via multiple touch screens, that's crazy!), I may upgrade at that time but for now I'm so happy with my 2022.

[@SooluJuju]

First review to tell/demonstrate to me about the bugs with the HUD and hybrid transitions. The third reviewer to identify that the fuel ratings are not being achieved by Lexus which is huge. Thanks I'm glad I watched.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Glad it was helpful, thanks for watching!

[@mervinprone]

I have to wonder if this is due to the pre production model.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

@@mervinprone Which part? Usually the only stuff that isn't finalized on pre-production is fit and finish items since the cars are hand-built sometimes.

[@mervinprone]

@@MattMaranMotoring Virtually everything is controlled by a computer now. There may have been some reflashing completed to update the systems subsequent to your experience wth the car. This isn’t the first kick at the can for Lexus with hybrids and they would want everything to be perfect.

[@warrenshaw2186]

Great review! I am curious about two items mentioned: 1) Can you readily limit the cross traffic assist notifications which appear in the HUD? 2) Can you limited the amount of information appearing in the HUD? I had the same experience with another make/model until I limited the info to what I needed to see visually in my line of site.

[@sueddo2634]

I just recently bought the 2023 350 F sport (same thing just no hybrid powertrain). You have the ability to limit cross traffic assist in the menu of driver assists. And, you can also limit the HUD info but it's set to either "less" "Normal" or "full". Best thing is to test one out at your local dealership!

[@ArchivalPictures]

Hybrid fuel economy drops dramatically in cold weather, so the low fuel economy numbers sound right.

[@KuyaArbee]

IT SUCKS THAT THE MARK LEVINSON isn't coming anytime soon! the fully loaded versions of the 500H F sport are delayed due to chips!

[@whiteandnerdytuba]

Auto makers created their own chip issues. Only need one per car

[@Anmolnatt1204]

Might be a US issue as in Canada my dealership has delivered multiple fully loaded rx500’s and they’re quite a bit cheaper over here too

[@99-Zulu]

I like the idea of having the HUD be more prominent than the gauge cluster. But having that cross traffic warning constantly go off whenever a car goes by would be fairly annoying.

[@JoJoHartt]

They really drop the ball on this. Lexus should have either put the IS500 V8 motor or B58 3.0 twin turbo motor in this RX500 model!

[@KingKong-]

Good true review👏👏👏👏👏......subscribed to you🎉🎉. We are short of HONEST reviews except Scotty😂😂😂... Get us more videos of night drive, mechanical details, how good is awd, comparisons, snow & offroad performance etc.

[@catcait2547]

The best way to navigate is to use Head Display as a car navigation.. H does produce a bit more jerk between transactions.

[@jugerknott09]

I only wish the used the twin turbo v6 engine from the LS and made a RX500 F Sport. Maybe add the electric motors for more power.

[@drmoh2721]

Could you please explain about the engine. From my understanding only porsche cayenne has a turbocharged hybrid engine. Is it a good engine?

[@derksin4630]

You have to factor the weather if it’s too cold your hybrid system won’t do good much on saving gas

[@milesfathi]

I like the looks, but I'm done with 4 cylinders in large vehicles. They just lack the sound and smoothness of a proper 6 cylinder. I'd much rather wait for the next generation of EVs than buy these stop gap motors.

[@Sir.VicsMasher]

Always wish Lexus would have made a performance RWD based SUV with an optional V8 under the hood, similar to the Infiniti FX50.

[@matthelms4167]

I agree. Without a larger, smoother engine, I have zero desire for this. I should have bought a 2021 RX350 while I had the chance. My next SUV will likely be an MDX or upper trim Pilot.

[@DreamyBoba]

@Matt Helms it's not too late to buy 2021 lexus rx 350 don't lose hope!

[@jml9550]

@@matthelms4167 but 2021 f sport drives like a boat. My wife and I Test drove one and decide to just go with either the NX hybrid or RX hybrid.

[@AAhmad3449]

@@matthelms4167 the fact you even bought a Lexus then going to a Acura is nuts! If you want performance get a bmw or Alfa Romeo

[@francisgallozzi2595]

I was hoping to see it in Copper Crest.

[@whiteandnerdytuba]

It's not too late, it's never too late

[@blu_is500]

Another thoughtful review, thank you! The front cross-traffic-alert may be a pain in the ass, but in the Atlanta Metro area, we have HUGE issues with people running red lights. If I'm at a 4-way intersection, I now wait a second or two after the light turns to go. So in my estimation, I'd rather have the system continue as it does, because it will help further protect me, the family, and my investment. 🙂

[@ThatGiggleshitter]

Car as an investment 💀

[@jaybanthony]

Great review. Do you think this is a better ride than the MDX A Spec?

[@sueddo2634]

It's sad that the youtube algorithm favors other automotive reviewers when Matt is honestly one of the select few that actually states his opinions rather than just stating obvious facts. Way too many automotive journalists now are simply just "this is good because it's expensive, the touch screen is touchable, look at this state of the art drive selector".

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thank you, I'm glad you like the videos!

[@bobmarley6161]

Absolutely stunning car... Performance.... Luxury and reliability....

[@jamessutherland7924]

That front cross traffic alert is really annoying . Wind drone noise is a defect as is inability to fill gas tank fully. Factory low beams set dangerously low. Other than that...good!

[@umairejaz6665]

Just picking it up tomorrow for 72k

[@globalwillh]

Very detailed review! Is this a pre-production vehicle? Hopefully they’ll fix a lot of the cons mentioned here.

[@phitran4608]

Very curious myself if this is a preproduction model? I have one on order now.

[@protectyourcar5889]

The Front windshield head up display… My (2020 Fsport RX450h) i remove everything… 😅only keep the (MPH) too much stuff pop up make me dizzy lol😅

[@marknatanael6915]

Matt, I really appreciate your way of thinking when reviewing these cars; thus, I'm watching your reviews. A small input would be to watch out for the "you know". All of us use verbal crutches to some level, but as a professional presenter, one would do well to keep them to a minimum. This "nitpicky" input is a testament on your potential as a presenter. So, please take it as a compliment as well.

[@luthersullivan5141]

I counted 10-12 in the first 5 minutes. Its pretty annoying. Could up subscribers by at least 30% if its dropped

[@MattMaranMotoring]

I appreciate the support Mark. The "umms" and "you knows" have always been a struggle for me. I think I've improved a little over the years, and I try to cut out some of them in the edit where I can, but it's something I continue to work on improving, along with being more concise and rambling less.

[@mezzink8856]

@@luthersullivan5141 lol. Did you do the Math?

[@luthersullivan5141]

@@mezzink8856 i was counting

[@mezzink8856]

@@luthersullivan5141 you said his subscribers could go up by 30%. That's what I was asking about

[@CazanCdla]

How do you get into the car review business, & does it pay well?

[@wayneyim8714]

For a Toyota/Lexus product, I am surprised that the rough transition between gas and electric on the hybrid system. The intrusive and complicated HUD and cross-traffic alert is a deal breaker for me.

[@Scott-cu4ol]

how do you shut off the heads up display?

[@maverickthemutt]

How many miles are on that? Just wondering because I've always noticed a nice jump in mpg after hitting 5k

[@michaelmikhail2854]

27/28

[@josem.dahmendrubi]

Price ? Thx!

[@chenwilbur2602]

How does RX500H compare with Acura MDX Type S? Which one would you get?

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Very different experiences, MDX is bigger so it’s say it’s feels a little more floaty and large than the RX, but it has the better powertrain and AWD system in my opinion, and more luxury like massaging seats. Personally I’d probably get the MDX Type S if I had to pick between the two.

[@fbp452]

The 350 requires premium gas too. The 350h is the only one that can use regular gas. Maybe you just misspoke. Thanks for the review. Another reviewer said another close competitor is Volvo PHEV SUVs.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thanks for watching! I clarified a few seconds later that I was talking about the 350h, sorry if that wasn't clear. Volvo's PHEVs are somewhat competitors, but I didn't cover them because they're more expensive and there isn't really one that directly competes. The XC60 is considered a compact SUV and the XC90 is a midsize 3-row that's a good bit bigger than this. If you're willing to go up or down in size and don't mind paying more, the Volvos are great, they just don't handle as well. But having the electric range is definitely nice.

[@antigay4123]

15:00 You're comparing the uncomparable. Lexus is all about quality, you won't find it in any other car. Especially pertaining american cars.

[@ladygagarocks21]

All versions of the 5th gen RX now require premium unleaded even the standard 350

[@crazybusdriver1]

Something interesting , there is no drive shaft it has an electric motor driving the rear wheels, Toyota might use this same hybrid system on the 2024 Tocoma, if this happens it will be the first Tacoma without a drive shaft.

[@yadvindergakhal4294]

Awesome review Matt. Great job explaining the safety tech, the head up display and being honest. This is a great car for my dad but the biggest problem is the amount of technology it has and he probably has no clue how to use it

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thanks for watching! Yeah with the learning curve for the HUD it might be a hurdle for people that don't love tech.

[@grisa12345]

@@MattMaranMotoring 44 year old dad here. I bought a 500H and love it and the tech. Specifically the customization of the HUD. FWIW also, my employees are all in their 20’s and can’t figure out technology issues, basically ever. Probably people in their 60’s struggle with tech, but below that, it’s anyone’s guess if someone will be good with tech (which basically means able to figure stuff out).

[@jxmar_]

I mean get the 350h or 450h+ if you want MPGs..

[@naveenthemachine]

Why not just get a Highlander hybrid? Same car only a lot cheaper and has better tech

[@Therafester14]

Awesome video. I can’t believe how intrusive a heads up display can be. Maybe that’s the trend for the future? No more gauge cluster 😮 just imagine

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thanks Rafee! We'll see about the gauge clusters, there's been attempts in the past to minimize or get rid of them, and Tesla does it in the 3/Y but yeah I'd rather have a good cluster over a HUD any day, but HUDs are growing in popularity.

[@gregkramer5588]

Thanks Matt! GV70 kind of gets in this space also. Not a bad car at all though.

[@naveenthemachine]

No that’s the gv80. Gv70 is the nx competitor But even still this is a bad luxury car. Not because im a hater. I can rightfully justify why. A gv70 gv80 are better. In fact anything else beats this

[@Kingnumber-nd9cl]

​@@naveenthemachine In what way is this a bad luxury car? Have you ever driven one? I currently drive a 2020 Lexus RX and its pretty good for me

[@naveenthemachine]

@@Kingnumber-nd9cl that 2020 RX is somewhat luxurious. The new one looks more like a Toyota inside. In fact if you remove the Lexus logo I can guarantee you’d say nice interior for a Toyota Put it this way. Drive an MDX or gv80 or even a Jeep Grand Cherokee summit and then drive the new RX. Then see if the RX has them all beat in luxury because chances are the RX will lose badly in that department

[@Kingnumber-nd9cl]

@@naveenthemachine mmk, show me any one of those mentioned above with 200,000 miles on the odo, stock engine, and not a single warning light. I know of a lexus that has 1 million miles on the clock and the engine has been unopened. While those competitors look pretty tempting, here's why i didn't get them: BMW: don't want a car that looks like a pig Mercedes: don't want the same car with an extra $20k price tag Acura/genisis: don't want to drive 70 km to the nearest dealer Jeep: Dont need seven seats, or 9.6L/100km

[@velboone6041]

@@naveenthemachine The Lexus will outlast every vehicle you named...You saying it's a bad luxury vehicle is laughable..🙄

[@Jacky-pb1dh]

Good fuel economy and not like you said!

[@sparky3869]

You would be surprise how much fuel is saved when using cruise control

[@preemadrid]

you can minimize the hud

[@Amge55v8]

Is it really that loud inside the cabin?

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Many of the roads I was driving on were rough and generate a lot of road noise.

[@phillipgriffin]

I buy this type car for quiet. That noise and the forward cross traffic alerts would make me nuts. Pass.

[@CU08]

Also remember these are Summer tires driven on cold roads. A recipe for a ton of road noise. I'm sure it would be substantially better with All-Season tires. But yea, I wasn't too impressed with the road noise. Still better than Honda/Acura, but not what I expect from Lexus.

[@johnbowden3537]

I don't think he turned off the "Active Sound Control " (= fake engine noise) in this vehicle. Turn it off and it should sound a lot quieter. See the Kelly Blue Book review on this vehicle for more information

[@guniseran]

Year 2022 and they still use steel suspension parts which start rusting out after 5 years.

[@zemo2332]

The fuel economy is almost the same as turbo 4.

[@anjansingh3093]

why so much noise? is it wind noise in cabin? I hoped it will be quiet.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Some of the roads I'm driving on in this video were rougher and generate more noise. It's pretty quiet inside typically and is on par with others in this segment.

[@danrook5757]

Why do all reviews have Texas plates

[@MattMaranMotoring]

The U.S. division of Toyota and Lexus are headquartered in Texas so that’s where they register their press fleet vehicles before they send them all over the country to reviewers.

[@ph00ny1]

Am i the only one that thinks that HUD looks terrible? Also the ungodly amount of shiny gloss black plastic trim all over makes the dash layout look cheap

[@naveenthemachine]

I think it looks terrible. I much prefer the hud in mainstream Toyotas The hud in my Toyota Camry looks way better than this and it’s much much easier to use and honestly more luxurious looking too

[@bryantcurtis2573]

Gv80 all the way vs this thing especially when they make the EV one like the Gv70

[@naveenthemachine]

Once the gv80 came in existence I knew any future Lexus product would be dead on arrival and true that it is

[@AAhmad3449]

The gv80 don’t offer phev tho

[@kromahj]

@@naveenthemachine you see more RX on the road than GV80. So who buy the lexus. Cuz every corner you pass you see RX.

[@CaptainCJ97]

It doesn't sound too bad wouldn't own one tho

[@matthelms4167]

I can’t decide whether this rig sounds more like a 70’s Chevy Vega, or a 90’s Chevy Cavalier. Or a 25 year old Corolla with a rotted muffler.

[@carlcameron3524]

I would’ve loved to see a Twin turbo V6 F Sport version.

[@bundamaker6747]

Me too.

[@richb8282]

Nice car

[@amcb2035]

First!!! Lexus ❤️

[@mervinprone]

Lexus has gone another way this time by sacking the V6 and if they were really serious about performance they’d borrow the Supra’s twin scroll turbo I6. That may be deserving of the RX-F badge.

[@naveenthemachine]

I’d prefer that. Since Lexus can’t make proper luxury cars anyway why not just rebadge a bmw x5 as an RX?

[@modernsoccer1860]

Highlander hybrid max over this any day

[@danny200mph5]

Totally underpowered VS its competitors as a "performance vehicle "

[@naveenthemachine]

That’s what I tried to tell everyone from the get go that the RX was dead on arrival. Yet nobody listened. Instead they laughed at me I believe you were one of those people too. So I’m glad you’re disappointed The RX performance is as fast as my Toyota Camry v6 😂

[@bigmoney1250]

This is more powerful than the MDX what are you talking about

[@naveenthemachine]

@@bigmoney1250 it’s not faster than the type S. Even the MDX with its torque limiting in the lower gears is still faster than this 😂 The is500 fit reference has 472hp more power than the m340i. Yet the m340i will destroy it

[@naveenthemachine]

@@matthewalexis you know the Lincoln aviator has more power and torque. And the grand Cherokee with its inline 6 has more power too

[@naveenthemachine]

@@dcon8602 I never said a Camry is faster. But the Camry w the v6 is as fast as a fastest RX and fastest nx. Logically youd expect bette performance from Lexus but in this case the Lexus versions with the Camry v6 performance are significantly more expensive Your GS is about as fast but much more dynamic in handling

[@whiteandnerdytuba]

Like your review but nothing that slow, with such pathetic power numbers, with a 4 banger especially should have the 500 badge.

[@naveenthemachine]

I’m glad you’re disappointed. Because I tried to tell everyone from the get go that it was dead on arrival. No one listened Too bad for them

[@Sir.VicsMasher]

I was hoping 500 = 5.0L V8 from the GSF. I'll keep my FX50.

[@AAhmad3449]

I would get the Volvo phev or Lincoln this looks like a fancier venza

[@Niles-Guy]

Dude $70k and no massage seats . Epic failure Lexus

[@CupidinColorado]

No BETH…!? 🥲

[@kasio22B]

The NFL has adopted its "forehead" design and put it on some players' helmets now...

[@truhouse2285]

You look like sleepy Gary from Rick and morty

[@04tsxpower]

Shut off heads up and it goes to display.

[@bradenmchenry995]

I would get annoyed and turn off the hud

[@epol1778]

Looks like a NX couldn’t tell the difference of the design. Just the name in the car..

[@johnbmw550i]

Fuel economy is rubbish.

[@matthewwiemken7293]

ewww. that thing is gross. ty for the review though:)

[@naveenthemachine]

It baffles me anyone would buy this considering it falls apart as a luxury car in just about every way imaginable I can’t think of a single reason to choose this over an MDX or gv80 or aviator, nautilus, grand Cherokee summit, telluride palisade cx9 Santa Fe calligraphy etc. it doesn’t excel in anything yet it’s expensive. Dead on arrival. Typical Lexus. Screwing up everything left and right top to bottom Don’t fall for Lexus pathetic marketing. This isn’t a luxury car. It’s not even a premium car. It’s a mainstream+ at best. I could really go in detail as to why and how it falls apart, but knowing that I’ve established myself as the internets biggest Toyota hater😂 I think all of you can figure it out 😂

[@timvibes]

It baffles you. That's it.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@timvibes considering there are stronger offerings vs this Lexus

[@TheBrudol]

I have ordered two, actually. That's double baffle for you.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@TheBrudol you ordered two because you’re way to easy to influence when it comes to Lexus products. You see a Lexus and it’s automatically the best to you without looking at other vehicles that do whatever Lexus does in luxury car attributes but only a lot better

[@TheBrudol]

@@naveenthemachine nope but it seems to me you want to play the game 'let a random person give you psychoanalysis on YT'. My turn. You seem to me like a very frustrated person who goes on YT lecturing people to raise your self esteem and tell the world that your camry V6 is better. Perhaps it is, perhaps its not. Practice gratefulness for what you have and let others enjoy theirs. I will enjoy lexus regardless.

[@American_King]

Still looks like a station wagon like all SUVs lol sedans are much better looking