Lexus RX 450h 2022 Review: Hybrid Perfection? | OSV Car Reviews

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Tom puts the refreshed Lexus RX 450h to the test to discover if the large hybrid SUV is still one of the best on the market. What’s changed? Does the hybrid technology hold up? And can it compete with premium SUVs from Audi, BMW and Volvo? This in-depth review has all the details...
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00:00 Introduction
00:37 Overview
01:50 Exterior Design
06:14 Practicality & Boot Space
09:55 Driving
12:06 Trim Levels & Pricing
16:32 Driving Pt. 2
17:14 Interior & Technology
27:41 Powertrains
29:39 Should You Buy One?
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[@andydavis7254]

As a Mercedes owner I’d rather own this. Great looking car and it will be far more reliable than any of its German counterparts

[@kristians2704]

with far less tech and a far older style platform, engine and transmission compared to the Germans.

[@kubanskiloewe]

after over 20 years of driving our german brands i switched to LEXUS RX....was a great choice ! i dont need fancy big computer screens all around but i like the analog clock and wooden steering wheel as well as true analog gauges !

[@Shane-zx4ps]

@@kristians2704 it’s about getting from A to B reliabley and safely

[@kristians2704]

@@Shane-zx4ps almost all cars are reliable for the first 5-6 years anyway and most people that buy/lease new cars, espacially luxury cars, don’t keep them for more than that

[@MikeKay1978]

@@kristians2704 can't argue with that and it is probably why germans are dropping in second hand values. This means the cost of ownership is higher buying a german.

[@baltvdb]

Really liking Toms very comprehensive reviews.

[@OsvUkVehicleSupply]

Thanks for watching - there's plenty more coming! 👌

[@mgl63823]

What a great full review. Very detail. Love it

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[@jurijuzar6798]

Best and thorough and informative review i watched for the car i wanted to buy. Thank you! Very helpful stuff

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[@sheridantony]

As someone upgrading to the 2022 Premium Sport edition and awaiting collection, I have watched around 100 videos on the RX. Generally from the US, very frustrating watching reviews that aren't exactly the spec I have ordered. So was absolutely delighted to finally watch a video that ticks all the boxes for me, covering everything I needed to know about the UK spec model.

[@OsvUkVehicleSupply]

Thank you for watching Tony, great that this review ticked all the boxes for you! 👌👌

[@jurijuzar6798]

That was exactly my frustrations too.... a lot of irrelevant american reviews and then i discovered this awsome review with plenty of useful advise :)

[@paulstewart3010]

🗣I've literally just bought that "Premium Sport Edition" trim level, with the Rich Cream Leather Interior trim level today (will be delivered in 6-8 wks) After watching this KZbin clip on it, im really pleased that I chose the Lexus Brand (moving away from the Jeep brand, and my 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland) That Lexus RX, is pure utter class and style!!

[@sheridantony]

@@paulstewart3010 collected in March as plannned, absolutely delighted with it!

[@danielraiter]

Great review, thanks!

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[@bondjamesbond9041]

The best luxury car brand love Lexus cars superior than BMW/Mercedes/Audi. Like the review too!

[@OsvUkVehicleSupply]

Thanks as always for watching, Mr. Bond!

[@arbimd2]

Excellent detail review

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[@altkoin]

Very nice!! May I ask which mic you use for the video? It is very clear

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Thanks for watching!! Sennheiser AVX-ME2 👍

[@fivedotsdave9723]

Can you drive this in electric only mode? How far can it travel on electric?

[@bernardconn5747]

Excellent comprehensive review . Lovely car top quality but pity about the sluggish performance.. Old man's comfy cruiser.

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[@walterwinstanley8502]

Another great review from OSV. A lovely car in so many ways, but the boot space is disappointing by comparison with rivals.

[@OsvUkVehicleSupply]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts Walter, glad you enjoyed the review! 😃

[@gopher1471]

Don't forget the reviewer is referring to the X5 diesel boot, the PHEV is 150 litres less.

[@ln5747]

Can get the RX450h L for more boot space

[@SanathanDharm]

Does the Takumi RX 450 HL come with a panoramic roof?

[@OsvUkVehicleSupply]

Hi James, the RX L Premium Sport Edition comes equipped with a sunroof 👍 If you're interested in getting a new Lexus we're always happy to help 📞

[@ln5747]

No, only a sunroof.

[@paulstewart3010]

🗣I've actually just bought a brand new 2022 Lexus Rx 450h Premium Sport Edition in Sonic Titanium/Rich Cream Leather Interior (arriving in 6-8wks time) replacing my 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 3.0v6 CRD. Hope I've made a good choice tbh!!

[@OsvUkVehicleSupply]

Sounds like you've made a FAB choice, Paul! Hope you enjoy your new car 👍

[@paulstewart3010]

🗣Thank You SOooooooo Much For That!! Had A Test Drive For The Very 1st Time Today, And Absolutely "LOVED" It!! So Different/Smooth And Effortless To Drive Compared To My Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland, And Im NOT Bad Mouthing The Jeep Brand Here!! Deffo Lexus Is The Next Grade Up!! Really Looking Forward Till It Arriving In 6-8Wks Time!!!! Thank's Again For Your Video On It!!

[@joey-pn3xe]

What’s your thoughts on the new Lexus NX? Have you had it in for a review?

[@OsvUkVehicleSupply]

Thanks for your suggestion Joey! We have a video on this in the works - hope to share it soon! 👍

[@joey-pn3xe]

@@OsvUkVehicleSupply perfect. I’ve just put in an order for the 450 phev.

[@marcosayala4382]

Okay 👍

[@lets_go_brandon99]

What's with the trend for side mirrors sticking out of the doors? It looks terrible.

[@OsvUkVehicleSupply]

Yep it's certainly interesting...Thank you for watching 👍

[@TonyDelMonte]

Nothing new, has been going on for decades. More aerodynamic and quieter at motorway speed. I actually like the look.

[@ukcarver]

Why would you spend that sort of money on a car to do mid thirties to the gallon at best.

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[@ln5747]

Because if you can afford that car you don't really care about saving a few quid on fuel.

[@Aikynbreusov]

Wow, the Brits are "woke" to Lexus now... We Yanks have been enjoying the gorgeous and comfort provided by Lexus for 30 years....

[@OsvUkVehicleSupply]

Lexus made its UK debut in 1990 so we've been "woke" for a long time! 😅 Would you consider getting an RX?

[@Aikynbreusov]

@@OsvUkVehicleSupply you Brits have not been "woke" till lately.... living with Lexus and "woke" with Lexus are not the same.... Lexus has been the number #1 brand for us Yanks for 30 years.... seeing a Lexus on the road is as common as seeing an Anglo-Saxon in Scotland or Spain..... it's that popular..... the Los Angeles metropolitan area is Lexus country...... You see more Lexus in Los Angeles than you do with Starbucks or McDonald's...... Yes, I would consider buying another RX.... my family has a line up of Lexus models ranging from LX, LS, RX, SC....with one BMW X5 and one BMW 5 series.... No Jaguar or Range Rover because they are "stationary money pits" (Scotty Kilmer, 2020)....

[@Alans6563]

Not a fan of this new review format guys. OSV is usually the more mature, grown up, thorough and informative review. But this format feels muddled, poorly planned and like a longer version of everybody else's reviews. Please go back to the old format, it's far more professional.

[@OsvUkVehicleSupply]

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[@Alans6563]

@@OsvUkVehicleSupply don't forget what's made you stand out from the rest in the first place. The fact that your reviews are usually more thorough, more professional, more mature, more balanced and much more interesting than everybody else's. Don't ruin a great formula! 🙂

[@lt.seantopperharley6369]

Isn't this the RXL?

[@danielsewnarain7693]

No

[@ln5747]

No

[@aerotus888]

That tiny 453L boot capacity is a major dealbreaker for a family of four. The car is enormous yet the boot is tiny! Very disappointing! No wonder you only see pensioners driving this. Makes so much sense now.

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[@xjsteve]

As an RX450h owner, the boot space is capacious in the real world for a family of four. The rear leg room is over generous but the rear seat bench slides forward adding greater capacity to the boot. Rear leg room isn’t compromised either. The RX boot capacity is fine for most, it fits the luggage for a two week holiday for four. And I’m far from being a pensioner!

[@aerotus888]

Thanks for clarifying. Hopefully, the boot has a nice surface area for space but is not as tall as some of the best in class for boot space. I will take a closer look.

[@gopher1471]

@@aerotus888 All the SUV hybrids have a smaller boot space, the X5 being 150 litres less as a PHEV

[@ln5747]

You can go for the RXL then. As an owner of the RXL I wish I got the standard RX as I feel the boot would've been plenty big enough in the real world, you rarely use all your boot space and it's still not small.

[@nicusaramet8707]

👍🥰

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[@kubanskiloewe]

so sad that LEXUS cancel all the nice V6Hybrid now... 😟☹ dont like these crying 4cyl, they are noisy and overstressed.

[@Shane-zx4ps]

No they aren’t, I have one.

[@kubanskiloewe]

@@Shane-zx4ps sure they are, especially on our Autobahn ! My V6Hybrid is much more relaxed and more quiet to drive

[@Shane-zx4ps]

@@kubanskiloewe my 2.5 hybrid Lexus does 120kmh at 1600rpm and 120kmh is the speed limit in my country so no screaming engine for me,

[@robertpopescu5942]

He forgot to mention that the body roll is terrible, underpowered at only 260bhp for a car that weights 2.2 Tonnes, off did I mention that only get 1.6miles in electric only after you have trained how to barely touch the right pedal...the entire operating system is old and slow in operation or the fact that barely able to overtake due to having a very capable engine but stopped by the fact there is not enough power...overall the car offers nothing hence why is reliable, driven by the pensioners only.

[@sectormentor6265]

The interior looks dated, odd

[@ralph332]

HUD is not essential!

[@OsvUkVehicleSupply]

It's very much a nice to have feature, but I love it!

[@JMB1891]

Sorry but I really hate this new format and the presenter is grating and too busy with his hands.

[@OsvUkVehicleSupply]

Thanks for your feedback JB, what is it about this format that you don't like?

[@brianhansen2202]

I don’t understand… Why is it “fantastic” that the backseats can slide? Why did he say “look at all that space” when opening a tiny glove box? No digital instruments? Bad gear box? Large fuel consumption. Why would anyone buy this car? Build quality is good though

[@OsvUkVehicleSupply]

Appreciate your feedback Brian - we enjoyed our time with the car so we're just being honest!

[@murtagh232]

I actually think the e-cvt really suits this car. Drive one before you decide it’s bad.

[@ln5747]

You get digital instruments in Sport mode.

[@marcosayala4382]

Okay 👍

[@OsvUkVehicleSupply]

Thanks for watching Marcos! Are you interested in getting an RX?