Review: 2023 Lexus RX - All 4 Versions Compared and Driven!

The 2023 Lexus RX is all-new and has lots of big changes, including 4 new engine setups! In this video I sample all of them, starting with the RX 350 F Sport Handling, moving up to the RX 500h F Sport Performance with a brief stint in the RX 450h+ and lastly finished up in the RX 350h. Overall, they each have different strengths, but they all share great improvements in handling, plus a big leap in technology. They're not perfect but overall the 2023 RX is hugely improved and makes the Lexus RX more compelling than ever. What do you think about the new Lexus RX? Thanks to Lexus for providing this opportunity!
Time stamps:
0:00 Exterior
3:12 Interior
9:43 RX 350 F Sport Handling impressions
16:16 RX 500h F Sport Performance impressions
24:59 RX 450h+ PHEV impressions
28:20 RX 350h impressions
31:56 Highway driving and safety tech
33:54 Availability and competitor comparisons
35:20 Final thoughts
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[@altisamuels8694]

The old RX hybrid with the V6 is going to become gold and hard to find.

[@erikpienk]

not really.... currently all RX350 and H are hard to get. The only downside is the motor but everything else is just plain better.

[@altisamuels8694]

@@erikpienk been hard to get is intentional to keep the prices high on these vehicle

[@blaccayman5233]

I'm 66 with a bad knee, but once I saw a still image of the 2023 model and heard it was going to be a four-cylinder turbo, I didn't walk to my dealership I ran to it. To my surprise I got a 2K discount off MSRP, 2022 premium pckg, mica/bk, 20" wheels, 12" screen, OK, OK i better stop now because it sounds like I'm bragging. But gripping the walnut wheel and looking at my new interior, will make my next 15 yrs a pleasure to drive. Good luck all.

[@charlesmcginness7214]

So you didn’t want a four cylinder?

[@charlesmcginness7214]

So you didn’t want a four cylinder?

[@Vayetsii]

I like this style of video. I know it's not always ideal but seeing different trim levels is great since not everyone goes for a fully loaded vehicle. Great video Matt!

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thanks! 🙏

[@louistrinh1688]

Best review of the new RX! Very detailed and descriptive of the different engines and features.

[@nberkel]

Great video and appreciate the time you put into it. Lexus is even more behind the ball than I thought they were lol

[@naveenthemachine]

I’m glad you agree with me that the RX was way behind before it went on sale Typical Lexus. Brand new product and it’s DOA just like that 🫰

[@raver208]

This is awesome. Excellent comparison between the trims Gives context!

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thanks Jay, I’m glad you liked it!

[@harisqureshi7469]

Great video! Love the new RX!

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thanks Haris!

[@alphabeta8403]

Nice review! Can you cover weight distribution and torque distribution next time? Very important performance metrics.

[@benjamintran5444]

RX 500h sounds great to me. I bought MDX 2022 Aspec for my wife since we cannot wait for type S to come out. I am about to replace my RDX but then MPG of MDX type S is not good so and decided to wait for new RX or TX. Also looking into BMW X5/X7, Porches Cayenne, Mercedes GLE/GLS but not sure about their reliability since I usually keep my car around 10 years. After watching the review, I think I will go with RX 500h. It is good balance between reliability, MPG, power train, driving dynamic and handling, at least to me in that order...

[@timwoodruff2265]

You might try going up hill before you buy one . 4 cylinder is a bad mistake for going up mountains or pulling a trailer .

[@normt430]

Except no RX 3rd row. 64-year old people that own a RX don't want it!

[@naveenthemachine]

The RX is not a middle ground for handling and ride X5 GLE MDX Aviator gv80 are the middle ground for handling and ride. The first four offer an air suspension

[@benjamintran5444]

@@timwoodruff2265 - RX 500h has Horsepower. 367 hp · Torque. 406 lb-ft . I think that is more than I need.

[@8xus_]

@@naveenthemachine i swear your on every video about the RX just trying to diss it

[@edwinheredia3735]

I would love to have the f sport. Nice video Matt!!

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thanks Edwin!

[@joseantonio9042]

I would always prefer a V6 with less torque than some run of it he mill turbo 4.

[@vic5318]

Why? (Genuine question, I’m not too informed when it comes to cars) Or is it just simple preference?

[@aqibjaved1508]

@@vic5318 People don't like the sound of a turbo4, the fact that there is a 4 cyclinder under the hood and apparently it's not as smooth as the v6. (I am not sure how true each of these facts are about the new Rx)

[@08VaNupe]

Yeah most I-4 Turbo in stock form sound like a vacuum and they vibrate more than a V6 and those vibrations can be felt in the cabin. V6 and I-6 tend to be more balanced and pleasant to the ears

[@4040Collective]

10:07 seconds, what's that big hole above the gas pedal?

[@charlieboy9297]

Hi nice video

[@alwaysiyi272]

I like the new RX, I like the interior and I think the exterior is quite good looking too

[@altisamuels8694]

Great review ,but I suggest next time devote most of the reviewing to the more popular bought Trim. Simple just start from the bottom to the top of the different trim.

[@Miracles895]

This brand new Lexus has a dolphin head design. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@mikej238]

I ordered a 22 350h in April....STILL FCKNWAITING!

[@sesh3508]

If I had to have 1 gripe about the design, it’s definitely the front hood bulge, somehow it still looks good from every angle though

[@blackgrane]

You can us regular gas ⛽️ with the 350h ?

[@8xus_]

Yes

[@timwoodruff2265]

Very sad for the 2023 . Lexus just ruined a nice vehicle by putting a 4 cylinder in it . We just bought our last RX .

[@amirk.2148]

Your opinion please BTW rx450h plus vs. Xc60 t8 recharge/ plug in?

[@normt430]

Volvo interiors are top notch, Scandinavian style. The RX is for almost 70-years who remember floaty Buick/Cadillac, Lincoln/Mercury!

[@naveenthemachine]

Volvo is way better than the RX even though the RX is newest

[@oot007]

German build quality superior to Lexus? You can't be serious. Lexus is regularly at the top of the JD Power Survey every year for the past 2 decades while Merc, BMW and Audi are usually in the bottom half every year.

[@naveenthemachine]

The Germans have leather plastered everywhere. Nicer leather Choices, more wood / metal trim options, etc. How is that not superior build quality? You may as well say a corolla or Prius has better build quality than a bmw 3 series

[@oot007]

@@naveenthemachine You mean the Germans have fake leather plastered everywhere such as Mercedes MB-Tex and BMW SensaTec. You think that putting "leather" everywhere is the definition of the build quality? What about the panel gaps, durability, mechanical and electrical issues etc etc? Do you even know how the JD Power Survey works? They survey actual customers of the car after they have at least 3 years ownership. It's the actual owners of the German cars who report the build quality and reliability issues. For over 3 decades Mercedes, BMW and Audi have consistently been in the bottom half of JD Power Survey. Lexus and Toyota are consistently at the top which is no surprise as every car manufacturer knows that Lexus and Toyota build the most reliable and durable cars in the industry. Do you know who Porsche turned to in the 90's to save them from going bankrupt? They engaged consultants from Toyota to overhaul their manufacturing and production line process. Decades later Porsche is the only German manufacturer to top the JD Power Survey for at least one year. Porsche has since opened a consulting business that has advised other German companies such as Lufthansa and Meyer Werft the lessons they learned from Toyota.

[@oot007]

@@titaniumspecial4207 Says you. Explain why the annual PD Power Survey shows German cars at the bottom half for at least the past 2 decades in terms of vehicle faults, problems etc. Did you know that the survey is taken from the customers of the cars themselves?

[@georgewoodget271]

The Lexus vehicles are made in Japan or North America Canada. BMW , Mercedes Benz are not built nearly as well as Lexus Vehicles.

[@mtmboy2389]

@@naveenthemachine In terms of Reliability and durability nothing can be lexus. Been using lexus for last 11 years.. No troubles at all

[@sesh3508]

Now I want an RX F 5.0 🤣

[@sjrp]

No thanks. The cost of regular is high enough without having to go to premium with the turbo4s

[@altisamuels8694]

Lexus was being lazy here in making the RX hybrid with such lackluster power out put the same has the Toyota Highlander Hybrid and the RAV4 hybrid .

[@altisamuels8694]

Again where is the showing of the interior of the Basic 350 turbo RX that most people would be buying ,that’s like 80 percent of your viewers on this car.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

I showed a base RX in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2a4n3ukg5J2e80

[@jsfbay1]

Yeah, the low-end torque of a turbo motor is kind of addicting, which leads to *much* worse economy than what EPA says.

[@altisamuels8694]

And if mpg is the goal in buying the RXH, why not just buy the Highlander Hybrid for way less.

[@normt430]

Except the new Highlander Hybrid is getting 32 mpg on fuelly.

[@naveenthemachine]

Or you can buy a sienna hybrid and get way more space and even luxury features missing on the RX. Like ottomans long slide seats and 4 zone climate control

[@Izaya_Orihara]

because its not a Lexus lol

[@naveenthemachine]

@@Izaya_Orihara but Toyota I argue is offering Lexus like features Lexus doesn’t even offer Take the tundra and sequoia. It offers a turbo v6 hybrid with nearly 600lbft torque. On top of that, it offers a 12.3inch full lcd instrument cluster and it has a better implementation of the 14inch touchscreen. The Highlander offers a 12.3inch lcd instrument cluster now for 2023. The sienna has 4 zone climate control and ottomans What Lexus even offers those features. None of them 😂

[@altisamuels8694]

With the RXh being less powerful than the the RAV4 H plug in why would you buy the Lexus for like10 to 15 thousands more ?

[@jasonalpha]

Luxury and reliability

[@altisamuels8694]

@@jasonalpha the Lexus IS not more reliable than the RAV4 less than a year ago the RAV4 Entertainment system was better than the ones found in the Lexus.

[@8xus_]

Rx is bigger

[@nutritioncoachjo]

I’ll take a Lexus any day over the German cars. For those who prefer them over Lexus, hope you like having your car in the shop and have your your bank roll ready to pay up for maintenance after fives years. There’s a reason the used German cars sit on the lot it’s called “unreliability”. No thanks. I’ll take less performance over reliability thank you! The RX500h is a perfect balance. Nice job Lexus! 👍

[@paulh6517]

Grab the 2022's while you can. The v6 is pretty much indestructible and it has adequate performance. Someone should be fired for letting that mauve/copper/pink color to production. Not to mention, it runs on regular.

[@petergazarek9466]

NEW RX 😎👍🏻

[@normt430]

Compared to the midsize premium SUV segment as a whole, Lexus RX owners are more often female (42% vs. 37%), are older in terms of median age (65 years vs. 58), and earn less in terms of median annual household income ($161,890 vs. $198,923). Just 23% of Lexus RX owners identify as members of Generation X, Y, or Z (vs. 43%).

[@SavetheWater1]

You do you work for? I see the same comments on every video

[@normt430]

@@SavetheWater1 no.

[@jensgotthardt593]

No V6,No LEXUS.

[@8xus_]

Overreacting

[@coyag20]

I dont know why see this video, i dont have money, job or health, but at least....

[@mastermindp2845]

At 25:42 ‘’this is a European spec vehicle’’. You do realize that everyone in the world uses Km (Metric system) and only Americans use the American system (Imperial system). I think this is the North American version of the car, there’s a setting to change the km to miles in the dashboard…

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Yes I’m aware. I knew it was European spec because that’s what the Lexus corporate executives at this event told me…but nice try being condescending lol.

[@krzzzy19]

You know the uk uses miles also right? Nice try.

[@PhillyDee215]

The Lexus RX has always been nice....BUT is it just me or does this look too similar to the much cheaper Mitsubishi Outlander😳

[@8xus_]

To me it looks nothing like the rx

[@PhillyDee215]

@@8xus_ u think so......

[@whiteandnerdytuba]

Front Toyota logo reminds me of Honda way too much

[@michaeledwardlenzi]

The futuristic, baskeball shoe style of that Lexus is depressingly ugly.

[@inquisitor4635]

Ugly car.

[@josefernandez2722]

I don't know if it's just me, but have you noticed that everyone that has reviewed the RX so far has complimented it on it's looks kind of avoiding the elephant in the room. The fact that the front looks like a fat great white shark that is waiting to eat you. I think they have all been instructed to say it looks great. I personally think that the rest of it looks great, but that face is Horrid.

[@lucabrazzi531]

@@josefernandez2722 They are setting us up for the eventual "e" look where the grill is history. I really like this front compared to the "angry robot look" it had over past years.

[@8xus_]

@@lucabrazzi531 definitely an improvement

[@naveenthemachine]

Dead on arrival. Typical Lexus Ugly exterior Cheap interior Lacking luxury features Zero elegance or class Poor handling and performance Mediocre powertrains Idk why you’d buy one when a gv80 or MDX or aviator or even a telluride or palisade are superior in every way possible to man before and after the RX gets driven

[@alwaysiyi272]

Ugly exterior - that’s just personal preference Cheap interior - The RX has semi aniline leather, real wood trim, aluminum, alcantara, stitched dashboard etc Lacking luxury features - Heated and cooled front and rear seats, panoramic moonroof, the only thing I’ll say it’s missing is massaging seats. Zero elegance or class - Lexus offers one of the best dealership experiences out there, Genesis doesn’t even have that many if not a dealership, you still have to go to Hyundai dealerships to get a Genesis, and Acura is just there still pretty good tho Powertrains - I wouldn’t call any of them mediocre except for the 350, they all offer something that the other doesn’t offer There is no way a telluride or pallisade is even better cos they don’t even compete, with an RX. The telluride and palisade are focused on a different mission compared to the RX

[@ryanandrew87]

naveen goes on every lexus and toyota video and spews the same hate towards the brands. It has lost all meaning and impact now. you aren't convincing anyone of anything.

[@PhilLayshioh]

Such a shit take.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@alwaysiyi272 the RX doesn’t have a stitched dashboard. And the wood trim is much less than ever before. The hybrids nice I agree but it’s the same hybrid as a lesser toyota highlander The telluride palisade may not be direct competitors but they aren’t far off in price yet the two offer the same if not better luxury features and better tech

[@8xus_]

@@ryanandrew87 exactly. Ima just ignore them at this point. Ive seen something similar in the browser community where someone (who I shall not name) went on loads of microsoft edge videos and starting dissing edge. They, however, didn’t state any facts I assume people do this sort off stuff to advertise the company’s mutual enemy, which in this case is honda / acura

[@Elterricola077]

This is clearly not a review, just a flatterer using all him adjective. Excellent, good, very nice, impressive, perfect, improvements, good job, nice dynamic, all perfect and nicely. Please be a little objective, because not all is perfect like your video is trying to explain. At the end we the people who give you like and view are looking for the good and special the bad things. Thank you.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

I'm always honest and objective in my reviews and call it how I see it. I did live with an RX 500h for a week and give more thoughts on what it's like to live with, and discuss both the good AND bad things about it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZu1h3amnZ2WZ5o