NEW 2023 Lexus RX 350h VS RX 500h || Which Luxury Hybrid SUV Is Best?

2023 Lexus RX 350h vs RX 500h Hybrid Review. We review the 2023 RX 350h Hybrid and 2023 Lexus RX 500h Hybrid to find out which version of the Lexus RX you should buy. We also compare the regular 2023 Lexus RX 350 and RX 450h+ plug in hybrid. Is the new 2023 Lexus RX still the most reliable luxury SUV and which version is best? If you are buying a luxury SUV in 2023, make sure to watch this review.
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[@sabrinacampos857]

Best reviews as always thank you

[@RBB52]

I love this guy! Shari always provides clear concise and, most importantly, correct information valuable to anyone considering an auto purchase. Well done Shari, I appreciate all the effort you put into these posts!!

[@carhelpcorner]

Thank you!

[@wileyredding6529]

11:13

[@rickmarshall-hk5ys]

Great informative video! :)

[@louiswilliams4657]

Great job ! Probably go for the h I don’t need a drag racing truck ! I want to travel in luxury so the gas mileage in the 350 will probably be the one ! Thanks again !

[@yungsoupbowl4187]

FIRST! Keep up the good content

[@cowboybrickfan4775]

I wanted to express my thanks and appreciation for your channel. Your videos on the 2023 Lexus RX 500h helped me make an informed decision about purchasing this SUV. I also enjoy watching your reviews on other vehicles.

[@carhelpcorner]

Thank you very much. I hope you enjoy your new ride!

[@dalepritchard3335]

I just did a test drive on the 2022 RX 350 sport that had the six cylinder with only 3,000 miles on it. It was smooth as warm butter on hot bread. I don't see how a turbo on a small cylinder engine could replicate the ride comfort.

[@cuongtrieu9549]

Yes you don’t see but you can actually test drive it to see how it has even become better.

[@CalStressReliefCnter]

You did a great job on this! I’m much clearer on which one may be best for me. Keep up the good work! 👍

[@carhelpcorner]

Thank you!

[@neilprescott3997]

I used to be a BMW guy. That was until I drove a Lexus RX 350. I Just got a 2023 RX 350 F=sport in the Midnight Mica color. This is my 4th leased RX in an roll and I absolutely love the new design. These cars are beautiful, extremely comfortable, spacious, fuel efficient, and reliable. What else can you ask from a car?

[@DavidRomero-qy1is]

To bad there are so expensive to lease one

[@mervinprone]

What’s the turbo 4 like? Is it the worst engine like this reviewer says?

[@TheLumberJacked]

You could ask for performance, and on lease who cares about reliability. Almost all cars are reliable for 2 or 4 years.

[@jeffreysmarr613]

i just got the 500h F Performance Sport, Caviar - Silver Speckled Black, awesome!

[@Wisdom7I]

@@mervinprone The reviewer seems to focus on fuel economy as his main decision factor, but you will notice that the RX350 turbo 4 is quieter as an engine and has more power. If you drive both, you will notice. However, both are great choices depending on your desires.

[@SavetheWater1]

Im not sure iffy experience was normal, but when I test drove the 350H I could feel the break and accelerator in my foot with a weird bumping to feeling as if I had my foot on the tire.

[@a.ghasemi76]

Thanks a lot for all your videos. Can you please make a video about the best 2024 plug-in hybrid suvs?

[@carhelpcorner]

I have that coming 👍

[@martintokinaga5261]

Please include the Volvo XC60 T8 Recharge.

[@danielmcneill13]

Best RX review I've seen

[@guilladogui8259]

how different the rx 350 and the NX and UX? which is a better model?

[@trint.351]

I’ve been driving the regular 350 and it works fine. Enough power and love the conventional 8 speed trans.

[@Wisdom7I]

I agree.

[@brianmwirigi200]

Your reviews are always best in the world.Kindly do a review comparing MT Subaru WRX and Civic type R.

[@carhelpcorner]

Thank you! I have Civic Type R and GR Corolla coming. If I can get a WRX I'll throw it in too

[@paulstewart3010]

🗣Im A Previous Generation Owner "Sept 2022 RX 450h Premium Sport v6 UK Spec" I Changed From A 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 3.0CRD To The Lexus Brand, And I Honestly Say, That I Haven't' Looked Back!! The Lexus RX Is Just Superb In Every Single Way!! From It's Driving Experience/On Road Manners-Comfort/Refinement/Fuel Economy I Honestly Can't Fault It!! A Truely SUPERB Machine!! And They Say The New Model Is A VAST Improvement Over My Model? Well, I'll Look Forward Till Changing Up To The Brand New Lexus RX In Around Two Years Time, As I Really Do Like The Brand New Front End Treatment Lexus Have Given It!! I Still Don't Understand Why They Dropped The v6 Hybrid Engine, As In Mine, As It's Creamy Smooth, And Gives Superb Fuel Economy!! Hopefully Lexus Might Have A Change Of Heart And Bring Back The 450h With The v6 engine, Giving Us A Choice Of Engines We Want To Own!! 😘🚘

[@justSTUMBLEDupon]

Thank you for this review. Really helpful. I wish they didn’t get tide of the v6 but I probably can live with the hybrid. Side note: I liked the thumbnail showing both RX’s with the parallel street lines dividing them. It made me come here. Straight to the point thumbnail.

[@jsfbay1]

As much as I would want the 500h, it is the absolutely most complex version - turbo vs NA engine, and now, an automatic transmission. Don't get me wrong, I'm glad this is the way they went, it just adds complexity vs the 350h.

[@simontong2954]

Ordered the RX350H last week.

[@jsfbay1]

You said the vehicle is the same size as the outgoing model - I thought it had 50% more rear cargo space? Just clever packaging? 16 cu ft vs 30 cu ft. I guess that's almost double.

[@udihazan7965]

you are the best

[@billyrock8305]

Another excellent topic choice of segment leaders. Outstanding content and factual information. Rare ✅ The 350h Vs the RAV4 Hybrid XLE Premium is the ultimate comparison. 1a Vs 1b ✅ Fun Fact from Consumer Reports- Entry level “ Luxury Vehicles “ today actually provide less luxury and reliability than many vehicles considerably less money. (Toyota Camry the perfect example). Why spend $20,000-$30,000 more for less is really shocking today. It’s the “narcissist effect” in western culture.

[@SavetheWater1]

good points, but at what price point does the separation start?

[@billyrock8305]

@@SavetheWater1 $35,000-$40,000

[@SavetheWater1]

@@billyrock8305 OK What's the best 3 vehicles in that price range. Im open for suggestions....SUV or Sedan, American or Foreign. MSRP is one thing, but sell prices are different because I don't see much in that price range

[@billyrock8305]

@@SavetheWater1 Criteria is below and ranked. 1) Best Value for the money 2) Quality 3) Reliability 4) Efficiency 5) Resale value Best SUV - RAV4 Hybrid XLE Premium Best Sedan - Camry Hybrid Best Luxury SUV - Lexus 350h

[@SavetheWater1]

@@billyrock8305 thank you

[@ClaudettePamela]

I would always choose the Lexus 500H. I LOVE ❤️ LEXUS🌹💯. How much gas does it hold?

[@robinbosch8607]

I want a V6 engine. Reliable and quality. No big on change that is why I still drive my 2004 RX with 155,000 miles.

[@cutator]

My wife has the GX. I use the 350h as my daily driver. I bought it for the comfort and MPG and it provides both. I did not want to get into any charging or additional electric. If I want to go 0-60 in 2 seconds with 700hp @ 16 MPG. I have another car for that...😏

[@KingKong-]

Rocket????😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@JennyLynnMinistries]

They should have never got rid of the V6 engine. That was tried and true.

[@royd9406]

The 2023 RX 350h and 500h use nickel-metal hydride batteries, not lithium ion batteries as stated in the video.

[@crypturilia4568]

What’s the difference please?

[@royd9406]

@@crypturilia4568 Lithium Ion batteries have a higher energy density than nickel-metal hydride batteries. Lithium Ion batteries are typically used on vehicles that are fully electric (not hybrids). I suspect the Lithium Ion batteries are more expensive than nickel-metal hydride batteries. The total electric only range of the RX 350h and 500h is most likely less than 50 miles. Vehicles Lithium Ion batteries can be driven hundreds of miles before a re-charge is necessary. Lithium Ion batteries are also more temperature sensitive than nickel-metal hydride batteries, so many vehicles with Lithium Ion batteries have liquid cooling/heating of the batteries to keep them in their operational temperature range. The nickel-metal hydride batteries in the RX are air cooled, with the air inside the cabin of the vehicle. The Lithium Ion batteries (IMO) are at a more advanced level of technology than nickel-metal hydride batteries.

[@garman7921]

Plus nickel-metal hydride won’t burn your house down

[@ln5747]

​@@royd9406so basically the nickel was the best option for the RX

[@KingKong-]

​@@royd9406 Toyota batteries are super reliable till life of the car...... ni-mh.....they are best in hybrids.

[@brianmwirigi200]

Is it true that RX500h F sport as a stiff ride which makes it less comfortable?

[@carhelpcorner]

It is slightly stiffer than the RX350h because of the adaptive suspension, but still quite smooth.

[@TJDST4]

Would have like to hear more about the RX450h+ in comparison to the 350h and 500h.

[@jeffn1646]

It won’t be available in North America until late in the fall.

[@jayjudd6518]

❤The 450 plug in is the new way to go from Toyota on any of there cars. But good luck finding them. There not importing many. 😢

[@jeffn1646]

The plug in hybrid won’t be in North America until 2024.

[@Harry-yb2wh]

I was very debating to upgrade from 19 rx350 to 23 rx 350, but I do it anyway for the new infotainment system, and new look, there is a significant driving feel, the engine even those it's 4 cylinders compare to the V6 is still very quiet, fast reponse. The huge improvements are steering and suspension, it make the ride feel like an EV, very happy with my purchase

[@drewsears2959]

How’s the heads up display did you get the one with touchpad? If so what had your experience been so far?

[@rozitamostofi1400]

Hi Shari thnx for u nice videos What is the most reliable and most low price lexus that u recommend ?

[@carhelpcorner]

I would recommend the NX350h hybrid. Just as good as the RX but a bit smaller and much less expensive.

[@rozitamostofi1400]

Thank you, Shari! This is saving me from lots of confusion. Also, do you recommend a certified used car for this car? I have never bought a used car, but I am thinking if I find a low-mileage Lexus (the one recommended) maybe that would be an option? @@carhelpcorner

[@jasmineprymak3020]

I was very imoressed by your imformative review of RX. You have me convinced!

[@jackryder6732]

I test drove nx, it was impressive but didnt bother to drive rx. Because lexus has put smaller engine in a heavy vehicle. The sales person himself said dont bother test driving, you wont like the engine noise, I understand what he meant. I am picky Rx failed nx passed

[@Wisdom7I]

The RX failed before you even test drove it? Salespeople like customers to focus on one car and buy it, otherwise you might go home confused or shop other competitor models. The NX is a great car.

[@sunshinewalker6074]

New RX comes with a Turbo 4 Cyl not the 6 cyl anymore. The auto start stop feature is a pain in the neck. If you turn it off you will need to press the button each time you start the car. It needs a software update to fix this as as climate control defaults to ecoco mode- less cooling also each time you start the car. The car heaitates off a stop in hot weather even when auto start stop is off. The doors have so much.weather stripping to reduce noise that you always need to close them twice because they don't close good. Beeps and tones from safety features are annoying and almost constant as well as issues connecting to your phone. Add to that Lexus will only give you one key at purchase due to a chip shortgae with a promise of giving you a second key later. Dealing with that now and it's bullshit. For a Premium Plus model costing over 50K there should be zero issues like this. Lexus is dropping the ball on this. Made in Japan used to mean the cars were flawless. Maybe not anymore.

[@mervinprone]

My BMW did that too with the beeping. You can shut most of it off. I also found a way to disable auto stop start too, using an aftermarket app so maybe it’s possible in Lexus.

[@sunshinewalker6074]

@@mervinprone Thanks, hope there is an aftermarket or OEM update to fix that. As for the beeps if people turn the off then the engeneering is wrong. It defeats the purpose of having the safety features. Maybe if they has three different modes. Basic, enhanced and enhanced plus that you could switch between depending on your driving needs or situation?

[@alex99398]

@@sunshinewalker6074 Good points. Note: The RX for North America I believe is now made in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada. I think the ones made in Japan might be better quality? Not sure..

[@CeilWeinstock-cf2dg]

I had to buy a new Lexus due to my old Lexus. Thing totaled in an accident. I had A450H. When I called all the dealerships. I was told the only car available for me. Was the 500 RXA sport? I do not like this car, the rides, okay? But the radio, the directions see guide to show you how to do things or ask the car questions. Never wear properly. Add the mileage. I get 23 miles per gallon. I really dislike this car. I love my 450 hybrid. I had a 2020 I hate this car.. If cuts off my directions as I'm going places, my radio is crazy. You can change stations on the radio unless you go through a different program. Then you're Android make snooze variant safe mode drivers. When you wanna change something, you have to hit the screen. If you hit the screen, you take your eyes off, the road and the big signal comes and says your eyes are off the road. I think they over complicated the use of the screen. The engine works great because Lexus found a ghost problem in the engine and fixed it. But my screen and everything about it is terrible. I would never buy this car again.

[@stephenr6194]

Luxury car for that kind of price tag only get you a four cylinder turbo

[@Wisdom7I]

I could care less about the head-up display as I find it annoying and distracting on any car. We turn it off. I purchased the RX350 (non-hybrid) as it is cheaper, quieter, and has a relaxing engine feel. I could not afford the RX500H so didn't test drive. I do wish all models came with the 360-camera system standard as I enjoy on our BMW, but the RX will warn you with lights and sound if getting too close to objects either in front, back, or sides. The standard RX sound system is very good and better than all I tested of competitors. If interested in this car, I would suggest driving both the RX350 and RX350h with the standard tires and making your own decision. If you afford the RX500H, then I would suggest also driving the BMW X5 for comparison. The Acura MDX should also be considered although it is longer and wider and has an outdated annoying interior. I test drove just about every small and midsize SUV and found choosing one a hard decision. There are many great vehicles but great in different ways.

[@snowflake2299]

I test drove a 23 RX 350 gas version, very disappointed, will get a GLE 450

[@carhelpcorner]

You should try the RX 500h. Totally different story.

[@Kevin-cr2us]

You're gonna be disappointed with reliability then,get your wallet out for repairs !

[@islandon22]

Instead, I would save at least $7k USD and get the Lexus 350h.

[@alib8396]

Here where I am from the RX 350 FSport go for $83k not worth it at all.

[@joegarcia3954]

4 cylinders for this price? Sorry, not for me!

[@KingKong-]

Yes Toyota makes a lot of profit by fooling people with Corolla engine inside lexus😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@uabir8338]

How does one come up with such conclusions WITHOUT even driving all of those cars? At least properly. You are using ALL stock footages 😂

[@KingKong-]

Looking at the Price & Size of RX........naaaa......Toyota fits corolla engine inside lexus😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 but the profit they made out of it....😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Go for Toyota hybrid at half price & bigger suv🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙.......but their body is not strong in an accident like the germans🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏......& Toyota awd suckss in blizzard 😖😖😖😖😖😖😖😖😖😖😖😖😖😖😖😖😖

[@Doc1855]

Just buy a Toyota and save thousands

[@yongchen4158]

Toyota average joe/Jane not luxury high class vs middle class aka average joe / Jane

[@Doc1855]

@@yongchen4158 If you’re that insecure about what Others think about you, then please go broke trying to impress a bunch of people who really don’t care about you.

[@paulira7407]

The problem nowadays is that most Toyota dealers are charging an average of close to $10K over MSRP for any new hybrid SUV that they receive. Most Lexus dealers are selling any hybrid SUV that they receive for MSRP. $50K for a new Rav4 Hybrid is outrageous. Might as well go with a Lexus at that price range.

[@Doc1855]

@@paulira7407 There’s a Toyota dealership in Yakima, WA that doesn’t have any mark ups. It’s almost a 3 hour drive from our place but it’s worth the drive to save a few thousand bucks

[@wd4050]

v4 Rx hahhahhah

[@tinnguyen-ti2zg]

Em mac ao dai giong thoi Hoc sinh

[@jimmyyoh8144]

None. Buy an EV please.

[@user-ox8ix6lf4r]

They made it look like a Mazda cx5 clone Toyota is the master of copy cat 😂

[@jorgeolazo5427]

CX5 is an ugly unreliable car, there is no way that Lexus RX350 industrial design can be similar to ugly Mazda CX5

[@majood245]

Don’t buy it. Just lease it

[@warispeace-freedomisslaver7570]

I bought my 350h a few months ago, it's very smooth, only on high RPMs the engine is a bit gruff. My MPGs are like 33-34.

[@jackryder6732]

It is disappointing that lexus put a smaller engine in bigger suv

[@warispeace-freedomisslaver7570]

@@jackryder6732 a bit, but for a day-to-day use, for me it's more than enough. Indeed it's not like 3.5L but this 2.5 Hybrid acts decent.

[@jackryder6732]

@War is peace - Freedom is slavery I will take your word and look for test drive. Actually I was ref to non hybrid rx 359

[@warispeace-freedomisslaver7570]

@@jackryder6732 ah, well I haven't ride that one. But be aware that RX350 requires premium but hybrid - optional.

[@donaldbanner2185]

RX 4590 Plug in However you can not get unless you live in California