The 2024 Lexus RX 450h+ Is The Ultimate Plug-In Hybrid Electric Luxury SUV

With well over 100,000 sales every year, the #LexusRX is an extremely popular right-sized luxury SUV. Last year, Lexus upped their game with a redesigned version of the RX and for 2024, the #LexusRX450h name returns but #Lexus has added a much larger battery pack giving the #RX450h the ability to plug-in for up to 37 miles of electric only range. The #RXPHEV may not quite be as powerful as the #RX500h, but it could end up being the most efficient and most desirable member of the RX family.
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[@theredline]

Hey guys! We had a BUSY day filming the all-new Lexus TX this afternoon in Austin, Texas. However, Lexus also surprised us by bringing a full production version of the new for 2024 RX450h+! This is the hotly anticipated plug-in hybrid version of the new Lexus RX and you should expect to see them at your local Lexus dealer by the end of this year! We're hoping to get one for a full week at a later date so we can do more extensive range testing with it. Also, expect us to post two videos on the TX 500h and TX 550h+ on 10/11 at 9am EST! Stay tuned!!

[@christosvlahos97]

I’m currently having a 2023 RX 350h luxury fully loaded besides the advanced park feature (Lexus won’t let you build but this is the only white exterior with macadamia semi analine that’s coming with mark levinson speaker and triple beam headlights all other options etc.. ) that will be built in 3 weeks. For another $7,000 should I buy this 450h+? Thanks in advance for your opinion

[@Simbor-rh1dj]

They need to stop betraying their customers with enform…GM, Subaru etc have provided free upgrades. I paid for expensive telematics for it to go completely obsolete! Fuck Lexus! I’ll never buy another one.

[@briannath8919]

Yes!

[@RobinSingh-lf3iq]

Can't wait for the LX600H and the GX550H, thanks for your review!

[@rodneyong8595]

Redline Honda Insight review

[@aye3678]

That paint colour... wow!😍

[@kpnitrl38]

Ok, let me say this, fantastic videography!! I LOVE the lack of cuts and stitching of your video. So seemless. I appreciate how you flow with the information without all the hypeebole and unnecessary chatter. Straight and to the point. Thank you.

[@josephperry6990]

It’s gorgeous especially in this color, it’s really grown on me too!!

[@MegaRetr]

I thoroughly appreciate your review of the RX450h+.

[@cyndiyoungthomas777]

Yes!!! Im looking to purchased for my 60th Birthday in November!

[@howardgore9807]

I thoroughly appreciate your review of the RX450h+. Alot of bang for a lot of bucks. But leasing it would be beneficial. Also that was a great color spec.

[@KirkKreifels]

The RX finally gets the phev it's deserved for about a decade🎉 it has 7 years max before it's fully bev😢 Thanks Sofyan!

[@theredline]

We missed you at the TX event Kirk! Get well soon and see you next month!

[@Studio89Graphic]

@@theredline Isn't that Kirk in Japan? Now?

[@benjaminsmith2287]

@@Studio89Graphic He couldn't go due to illness.

[@TeXasDadBod]

Kirk be careful Florida has had gators eating people more than usual lately and get well , sorry you couldn’t make it to Texas away from the gators 🐊!

[@18890426]

I want to buy it

[@jasonhunt007]

Great, thorough review. I learned some details that I did not know before watching this video. Thanks.

[@BernonCars]

Love that Nori Green 🤩

[@bitkahuna]

your reviews continue to get better and better. well done!

[@connerthecat4758]

Honestly impressed with the range, I figured it would take a hit compared to the NX, but seems about par compared to it. I just hit 47 miles of EV range today with my NX, so I expect this could easily go north of 40.

[@petejansen7220]

That’s awesome 10 miles more then it’s rated for! I have a 2015 Lexus rx 450h( hybrid) and we love that vehicle! We were waiting for a rx or hylander phev,but I would love it if it had more range. We have a 2019 Chevy volt with a range of 53 miles of electric range and many times I have had 62 miles of range,and also the volt has a 7.2 kw inverter which can get a full charge with a level2 home charger in 2.3 hrs! The quicker charge has come in handy so many times! Home for an hr or 2 on the level 2 charger and almost have a full charge again,and of we go again on electric. I much prefer the reliability of toyota or lexus over the Chevy, but that extra range saves us a lot of money on fuel,it would be difficult to step down in range! I’m hoping the range will increase on the Lexus rx or hylander by the time we want to trade my lexus rx 450h🤞🤞

[@pslawing]

how do you like your NX Hybrid +? looking at them

[@ONI1013.]

Yep. I’m avg 48 mpg as well. But I am just acquired this car about 2 weeks ago and driving mostly local in EV mode. Still awesome that I drove total 400+ miles and gas meter barely dipped 1/4.

[@notsodelusional]

Belated comment, but great review! I think it is competitively priced in the segment. Looking forward to seeing more of these on the road.

[@TeXasDadBod]

I don’t know if your still in Austin but welcome ! And as a local I will say you have to go try Terry Blacks BBQ or La BArbeque. Stay away from 6th street at nite it’s rowdy lol unless your into that . Head up north Austin toward the Domain for shopping and dining !

[@donniecastleman5701]

I have one, love it, it's a lot of price tag to bite off but it's way worth buying three cars in one, all electric, hybrid, and all gas. two thumbs up.

[@Thebusdriverandgamermorefan790]

I try to buy 24' Lexus RX450h PHEV one day.

[@jasonjia1298]

I am going to buy one by the end of year.

[@christianalvarez7799]

Hopefully a million subscribers by Christmas if not sooner

[@Howard_Z]

What a beautiful green! ❤

[@TheCarGuru]

Looking sharp in that green color. The Lexus.

[@TalismanPHX]

Love the Nori Green paint.

[@theredline]

So we do! It’s one of our favorites green hues 💚

[@semba_9676]

14:00s lol this future Lexus used since the 1990s 😅

[@Timingisgoodenough]

great review.

[@pipin447]

Home run! I love your reviews

[@sutats]

Sweet ride.

[@Tinrs80]

In fairness. Some top end versions of the 90s LS models had those controls on the side of the seat. A Throttle House esp. they drove old Lexus from 90s and it had those back then they found out too. so technically Lexus had that first on 90s LS models

[@abdullahbinshahid3199]

Older crowns here (95-05) started the trend for those seat adjustment buttons, newer crowns here still come with that

[@j0epark1]

I wanted a car like this, but then I discovered the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV that gets 38 miles of EV range on a full charge for half the price of this car. Mitsubishi's hybrid systems are just as reliable as Toyota's and I just fell in love with the ride and their AWD system. Literally the perfect compromise.

[@da_committee]

Very well said. The two most reliable vehicles I have owned in my life have been Mitsubishis. A 2004 Endeavor and a 2001 Montero Sport. The Endeavor had 176K when I traded in and ran excellent. The Montero Sport had 126K when I gave to my niece and she used it for many trouble free years.

[@gianniclaud]

lol mitsubishi's hybrids are nowhere near as sophisticated. Keep drinking that kool-aid

[@j0epark1]

@@da_committee Thanks!I believe it. Mitsubishi Motors is extremely underrated! The dealer actually gave me a lease deal so I can get the tax incentive which made me appreciate them even more because KIA and Toyota pretended not to know about it which was disappointing because I had a KIA Sorento for 9 years. But now I’ll be able to buy this top-trim Outlander for a total of $42k which is one of the best deals I think I may have received!

[@XX-166]

When they soon go out of business where are you gonna get that PHEV serviced??

[@j0epark1]

@@XX-166 this might be the dumbest statement I have ever read.

[@keithrodes1591]

Love the green color on this one!

[@stephenwinter8892]

Greetings from southern Ontario Canada I really enjoyed the video don't forget about the 2 tmmc plant in Cambridge Ontario and Woodstock Ontario the lexus luxury utility vehicle is built here

[@giad117]

the passenger power adjust seat button on the side has been on Toyota/ Lexus model for quite a long time, just not on North America models until now

[@RobinSingh-lf3iq]

Can't wait for the LX600H and the GX550H, thanks for your review!

[@naveenthemachine]

Lx600h is already outdated 😂. The less said about the lx the better

[@RobinSingh-lf3iq]

The LX600 is built like a tank as Redline reviews had mentioned earlier in their review of it. It is built in Japan, has the Lexus quality an refinement. But if and once it is offered in Hybrid, it would be more appealing to today's buyers in my humble opinion. I would love to get my hands on a Hybrid LX600H if it ever came out. Nothing else looks quite like it on the road. It would last for ever too! Can't go wrong.@@naveenthemachine

[@MTB_Rider_96]

Great review! A lot to love about this car, however, this vehicle's powertrain is very outdated because there have been Hybrid Powertrains with these performance specifications for 10 years. When will manufactures design and manufacture an updated, modern, high performance Hybrid and stop pushing this 10 year old powertrain? This powertrain should have at least 75 miles of EV range and 50+ MPG, AND have 400 HP. The technology is there, but these manufactures are 10 years behind.

[@ONI1013.]

Just acquired this 2024 RX450H+. Quick question: Is it safe for battery life to charge it to 100% daily (near daily)? I know for pure EVs, it’s not recommended.

[@Andychengg]

The seat buttons on the front passenger seat is not from genesis or Hyundai, it's directly from their Japanese divisions like the crowns/Lexus in japan as they've had that feature since the 2000s

[@geeta1878]

How tall are you? Not much head space.

[@gordonnguyen7160]

I just noticed that they have the front passenger memory seat which they didn’t offer in the 350 or 350h luxury

[@jxmar_]

If I were to buy an RX I’d get this configuration. I LOVE the 450h+ power train! 14:00 ummm did you forget old Lexuses had those buttons?? Like the LS

[@hoaito3795]

With 75k I think I can buy the TX 500h instead of this! Much more bigger wider!

[@naveenthemachine]

No you really don’t want to go that route. 😂 Get a gv80 MDX aviator telluride palisade cx90 qx60 xt6 instead. Those are better cars than this rav4

[@johnlopez4762]

I like the mpge of the RX plugin hybrid but i want the f sport look as well. It would be nice if they have an f sport plug in hybrid

[@Hydrnaught]

You have to be absolutely committed to charging these daily. They don't have a big range electrically but they are very good if you do the right thing or you'll end up driving 500kg of battery around on fuel & that's where it will head south.

[@alengreen589]

good Car for the American Market.

[@FreedomLover170]

I'm looking forward to hearing your thoughts on the new gx 550.

[@theredline]

Us too! We’ll be driving it in January.

[@robertjosan]

Can you get front massage seats?

[@baoanprounited]

87 or 91 gas since its not turbo?

[@LeahE16]

Rob is the real MVP of this video with the silent hand gestures to give directions

[@bobdrago69657]

Rob is lucky he is able to hang with the Talent.

[@rustyt115]

What’s the max speed in EV mode before the gas engine kicks in?

[@theredline]

85 MPH

[@rustyt115]

@@theredline Thanks!

[@dhlamar]

It amazes me how every crossover suv is revived by a little person to make the vehicle seem so much larger. He barely reaches the roof of the vehicle making it look like a full sized SUV

[@mervinprone]

I can see the cutout for tow hooks on that front bumper..which means this one was built in Japan.

[@MukhtarMuhammad-zx6rt]

Redline this car is very nice

[@TimMorgan5150]

Due to price, I'll be checking for used versions in 2-3 years.

[@donaldbanner2185]

Check ALL you TRY it is a LEXUS and this model will not come up Cheap Skate!

[@bobdrago69657]

I have a 2014 Lexus GS450H. My luxurious interior is so superior to 2024 Lexi models. I can get 37-40 mpg, top speed of 145 and the acceleration from 40-80 is EV fast. Trouble free. Definitely a keeper.

[@jissanhuq3792]

The TX has a pano too

[@zi0cat]

I think the Rav4 Prime is the way to go

[@gnawty4662]

Oh my! ❤

[@DanVoels]

You obviously don’t skip leg day, which is what I’m doing now to watch this review. 😜

[@gerardferry8810]

I will go for Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, pioneer in plug in, best in awd system for half the prize for its premium trim, reliable and way cheaper!!!

[@chadpurser]

Black gloss plastic around the instrumentation panel looks cheap.

[@csmlouis]

I like Lexus did not go for the full on performance battle with Genesis and Acura. For a long time Lexus has been losing consumer base for choosing to ignore AA and Carplay capable center stack and I hope that this would turn the Telluride owner back to RX.

[@naveenthemachine]

No you should get an Acura genesis or Kia. They’re better cars than this rav4 with turd looks

[@joaquinjr2570]

@@naveenthemachineyou obviously smoke crack cocaine if you think a Kia that will get stolen in your driveway or the glorified Honda or so called Acura is better than this Lexus

[@m2193d]

Will Mazda CX-90 PHEV be a better buy than this? Although it gives around 26 miles of total EV range but total power generated is more (323hp) and torque is pretty good as well. I believe it is bigger than this car with good capacity in the third row as well. Price-wise, it starts at 50k and top-of-the-line is $60k, which is much cheaper than this Lexus.

[@naveenthemachine]

Agreed 💯. A cx90 is a better car than this. In fact literally any other car this competes with is better than this

[@Allcarnews]

Would much rather have the CX-90

[@naveenthemachine]

@@Allcarnews I think any of us with a brain would choose anything over thid rav4

[@anjansingh3093]

Mazda is trying to become a premium brand but not considered as luxury brand. So comparing price is not a good debate. Compare Mazda with Toyota/Honda.

[@18890426]

CX 9 is that good? I've never thought of that

[@InvestBetter.]

Doesn't sound, or move, like the ultimate electric luxury hybrid

[@naveenthemachine]

Other luxury hybrids definitely sound better than this

[@chibbyylol]

don't think you'd want any noise coming from anything electric or luxury

[@ahmedxkhan]

TEST drive the new maserati ghibli modena q4 it is the most exhilarating midsize family sedan out there. It is unbelievable

[@TruthFLA]

Primary Mission. I like that term. I think it will be good to add that to car reviews. Instead of just the 0 to 60 in the breaking and how fast does it go and how well is it stop, what is the primary mission of this vehicle and does it complete the mission.

[@naveenthemachine]

Every other luxury suv is faster and handles better while simultaneously being just as comfortable but a lot nicer inside

[@TruthFLA]

@@naveenthemachine and?

[@TruthFLA]

@@naveenthemachine ok. I'll bite. You don't understand the value proposition of Lexus. What is the primary mission? Is it to be the fastest? Absolutely not. Is the primary mission of a Lexus to be the most luxurious? Again absolutely not. So what is the primary mission of Lexus. It's to have longevity that will last beyond the warranty and a high resale value and most importantly for me low maintenance cost. If you want faster we're luxurious go elsewhere. If you want to buy a car that will still be running as it did when you bought it 12 years from now that's Lexus. If you want a car for 2 or 3 years it doesn't matter which car you buy If you want a luxury car for 10 to 12 years you only have one choice. That would have been my answer 2 years ago. But nowadays upgraded all their vehicles to have turbos and hybrid engines Who the hell knows how long these damn cars are going to last

[@TruthFLA]

@@naveenthemachine The turbo will last about 100,000 mi and the battery should last about 12 years. Your average European car won't last that long. I don't know why you feel the need to debate If you don't like the car don't watch the video

[@naveenthemachine]

@@TruthFLAevery other luxury car is naturally faster handles and rides better and they cost the same without needing to be a dedicated performance model. A Lincoln aviator that’s not a performance car is significantly faster and handles better in spite of the soft suspension Besides if you don’t care about decent performance you may as well just buy a rav4 Also every luxury brand has upped their reliability lately. And no one keeps cars for that long any way so reliability isn’t even a concern

[@jsfbay1]

Hmm, I wonder why Lexus/Toyota won't quote the torque figure. Enquiring minds want to know.

[@davidramez6219]

Hate the pano roof as standard. Something about EVs that manufacturers think should be standard. Ie. Rivian. Yes, the sun does penetrate the tinted glass.

[@SirNose687]

Where’s the spare tire?

[@eliotopian]

if this had massage seats, id need it

[@TechOTuesday]

"As you can see..."

[@Alcones23]

I have the same shirt! #Express!

[@omendarklight1526]

Hey 👋, Omen here... I was going to spray some Naveen repellent 😅😅 but I can see that many have beaten me to it. The RX is a great buy, no question. It's expensive but ppl what ISN'T NOWADAYS. Grow and accept it or continue to gripe. Either way, clearly it's still selling very well. Great review Redline, awaiting the GX review!! 👏👏

[@naveenthemachine]

70k is expensive not arguing that But 70k for a nice RAV4 with 300hp and slow performance is unacceptable. You can get so many faster cars for the same price. X5 PHEV xc60 PHEV xc90 PHEV aviator grand touring grand Cherokee 4xe. Those are far superior in all aspects to this reskinned rav4

[@omendarklight1526]

@@naveenthemachine Do you play any other instrument? 🤣🤣

[@naveenthemachine]

@@omendarklight1526 instrument of knowledge on cars 😂

[@Natethegreat200c]

@@naveenthemachine exactly. He doesn’t understand that Lexus sucks to the point Jeep has passed them. and that’s a off road brand. It’s just so sad to see Lexus so far behind and the customers let them.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@Natethegreat200c agreed. Lexus has become the new Infiniti / Kodak.

[@nickgalick5386]

Can only get the rx450+ fully loaded in canada which is 90k $$ 🤯😢😫

[@donaldbanner2185]

And how much are the HEADACHE's Euro volvo or Korean Crap!

[@nickgalick5386]

@donaldbanner2185 oh I agree I have 3 lexus right now the best cars..

[@taijikimura247]

can you do a real review of the 2023 model y?

[@naveenthemachine]

The model y is so much better than this rav4. Build quality isn’t an issue as the doors or wheels haven’t fallen off. Not to mention the model y has better tech it’s so much faster handles better and it’s just got more wow factor

[@noahh1997]

@@naveenthemachinebuilt quality is an issue, there’s steering wheels falling off on model y’s quality is horrible it has panel gaps everywhere not to mention the performance model is overpriced and is missing many features that this Lexus has, ventilated seats, 360 camera, apple car play, a gauge cluster, HUD, ambient lighting, digital review mirror, no rear cooled seats, no shade for the glass roof, no power rear seats, not kick sensor for trunk, not rear sun shades, and much more, not to also mention the model y isn’t luxury at all and the ride quality is horrendous, stop being delusional naveen

[@noahh1997]

I’ve been in a model y, not even cool it’s basic and boring and the ride quality sucks it’s not even luxury, doesn’t even have ventilated seats at that price point 🤣 and the one we were in the screen froze and couldn’t do anything because no physical buttons 😐

[@anjansingh3093]

Any Tesla seats are so firm that you will start backpain. These Luxury brands Lexus, BMW, MERC etc are miles better than Tesla. I have both and its my experience.

[@Nabilllllll]

14:01 actually no, toyota had this passenger seat switch for years already and it’s actually Genesis that’s copying them. My Malaysian spec Toyota Camry had this feature since 2009

[@maga6319]

Genesis ain't copying. Stop complaining just because Genesis is better than toyota.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@maga6319agreed. Literally anything is better than this rav4

[@tripresidue]

Toyota has maybe the best green there is on automobiles.

[@naveenthemachine]

Ehh I wouldn’t go that far Porsche by far has the best green on their cars. The green on the taycan is far more impressive

[@normanli7085]

Naveen@@naveenthemachine why don't u just rename urself to Naveenthegreenmacine, since ur profile picture is green and now u like to judged green

[@naveenthemachine]

@@normanli7085 😂. I wouldn’t go that far lol

[@desdonaghy]

For those who say .. price is too high … try and find one for sale?

[@tenantrep]

Do you notice any negatives with a CVT? I’ve heard the Lexus CVT is different somehow than other cars.

[@huythai1222]

If the RX450h was priced Atleast 5k less you could make a case for it. But when the 500h is about the same price and the fact that the RAV4 prime only costs around 50k for the same powertrain, I can’t fathom paying 25k more for the basically the same thing.

[@naveenthemachine]

No even if it was 5k less you couldn’t justify it because that’s still in the same price range as an x5 or xc90

[@huythai1222]

@@naveenthemachine X5 and XC90 aren’t hybrid or plug-in hybrid for that matter. 70k for a RX450h Luxury model would slot right between the 350 Luxury and 500h F-sport in term of price.

[@safdarakbari]

Difference is of a better interior nd better exterior look. In any case none of these vehicles are available here in Ontario at most of the dealerships so it is almost a practical joke that these car manufacturers are playing on us, i.e. when you want to buy new they don't have much available and then when something is available they are charging more than MSRP.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@huythai1222x5xDrive45e and xc90 recharge and xc60 recharge are phevs. And the xc60 is as roomy, cheaper, faster, better driving, better riding, more sophisticated double wishbone front, nicer interior better materials etc

[@petejansen7220]

I definitely here you on the difference in price. I really like the fit and finish quality,also the comfort of a Lexus and they are soooo quiet , but the price difference is tough to swallow for sure! I was lucky and was able to get a used 2015 rx 450 h with 28000 miles for 1/2 the price of new prior to Covid. We hope to drive it for many years to come!🤞

[@sporla3]

Please review the new BMW X5 50E. It has a similar EV range and price.

[@naveenthemachine]

It has more ev range than the RX. An also a lot more power and it’s better in everything

[@sporla3]

Except gas mileage when it runs off of the engine. @@naveenthemachine

[@anjansingh3093]

More costly when similarly equipped.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@anjansingh3093 but it’s a better vehicle

[@styner3]

The steering wheel controls are ridiculously bad.

[@mkBenja]

No massage seats for the luxury trim level is a scandal at that price point...

[@beri232]

Oooooooo….. a new plug-in hybrid from Lexus! Naveen is secretly watching this in the bathroom of his basement suite (of his mom & dads home) and having sexy-time while drooling on his Ipad! 🤣

[@naveenthemachine]

It’s just a fancy rav4 prime LOL It costs 70k and you only get 300hp and the same 0-60 as a base ford Explorer 2.3 Good job humiliating yourself because you just proved that you don’t know anything

[@richieduck67]

That colour is rather fetching

[@TeXasDadBod]

It’s about as fetching as a fat chihuahua with no teeth .

[@beri232]

I would choose the RX500H F-Sport over this. You get the extra horsepower and performance, don’t have to plug it in (or add 220 volt to your garage) and you only sacrifice 5mpg over this variant. Oh… and no CVT on the RX500H F-Sport! The RX500H also has a spare tire…. I’m guessing this model loses the spare to make room for the extra battery.

[@theredline]

They’re both great choices! We actually don’t mind the CVT in this car because you actually end up driving it in pure EV mode mostly so the car behaves and accelerates like a pure EV. When it does switch to Hybrid mode, it drives like a normal full hybrid vehicle. This car is a great compromise if you’re thinking about going fully electric, but don’t want to deal with the hassle of plugging in on longer road trips and enjoy double the real world range of pure EV’s.

[@walkingconifer]

It needs a solar roof

[@markuslc1888]

such a beautiful car, but the lexus trim logic keeps being dumb AF... rear wheel steering only on the f sport model, not available on the luxury, no air suspension in EU... sometimes i got the feeling they don't wanna sell cars -.- as dumb as the RX L with the previous generation 🤦🤦🤦

[@HealthyCriticism]

The moment Lexus integrates google in their infotainment system like Honda I am dropping Honda and switching over instantly.

[@kevinlim2049]

It's going to happen in 2026 that the rumor is with Toyota and Lexus are saying but we have to wait to see.

[@sukhvirkhabra7845]

You have to be very rich to buy anything these days, automakers are ripping people off with unbelievable prices,

[@kodeys4090]

Just want to point one thing out. The passenger seat adjustment buttons on the side of the seat is not something that was taken from Hyundai / Genesis.. It's been in Lexus LS models available from 2003 to current... Don't give credit to a polished turd (Genesis) when its not even due.. They are no innovators in the P/S front seat adjustment buttons :)

[@naveenthemachine]

Genesis isn’t a polished turd. They’re the future and the next Lexus.

[@ayushmalpeddi2793]

Range figures makes zero sense. How is it possible for the RX and NX to have the same 37 miles of range? RX is slightly taller and wider, but more importantly it weighs an additional ~275lbs. Especially since the normal hybrid gets a few mpg less, I would assume the range would also be less at 35 or so...

[@tonywong9105]

For some reason I keep thinking of the Genesis GV80 while watching this video... I so wish Genesis will one day come up with a hybrid/plug-in hybrid version of its GV80 and I will get the car in a heart beat. This Lexus RX450h+ is quite overpriced honestly.

[@mackb4084]

What the heck is the Atkinson cycle

[@cbotten106]

It a more efficient way for a gas engine to work. The timing of the valve opening and closing yields better efficiency. Very common with hybrids.

[@brianhammond9332]

I think the 70K price tag is simply too high. You can pay 10K less for a Q5 PHEV, or 5-10K more for a X5 PHEV (which is a class above). Both IMO are better choices. Nice review though!

[@kevinlim2049]

Lexus reliability versus German beauty. I'd rather have a Lexus RX than the German that won't leave stranded in the middle of nowhere.

[@brianhammond9332]

@@kevinlim2049If you plan to keep the car long enough when reliability is a concern, why choose a PHEV which is in general less reliable? Why not just buy RX350 which is $20k cheaper? How many years do you need to drive the 450 to save that 20K? At least 10 years!

[@RKO859]

X5 depreciates half its value in 4 years. And no, it aint a class above. Its the same class and RX series outsells X5 by a landslide

[@welleechen1444]

Also, now BMW has discounts for all the models including the X5 50e, but Lexus dealers still sell with MSRP or even mark up all their models. After all, why not pick the X5 50e which has the same out-of-the-door price compared to this one.

[@theredline]

The X5 eDrive50i in reality is about $90k comparably equipped to this RX 450h+. The BMW is also about the same size as this car, so they’re in the same class. The Q5 PHEV compares to the NX 450h+.

[@viaPlanetNu]

These cars and the no spare tires are highkey pissing me off 🙄 smh

[@jackryder6732]

Sadly, much smaller from previous rx. Must be quite expensive

[@europec2082]

May as well go for bmw x5 or Mercedes gle

[@naveenthemachine]

Agreed. I’d get them or a gv80 over any RX.

[@donaldbanner2185]

.....................And spend your LIFE in service or crying at $50,000 K loss in three years!

[@embrj1453]

70k 😶

[@dapetkov]

13:54 Passenger seat control is kind of taken directly from Genesis, Hyundai and Kia, lol, what a joke 😂, Lexus has offered this option since 2000 in the ls430.

[@stea2494]

Lexus will make a stupidly low amount to keep the price up here in canada, 90,000$

[@pn2543]

I wish the 0-60 spec would get dropped in favor of the TCO Total Cost of Ownership spec, you never hear that mentioned when it is the biggest factor affecting your wallet

[@naveenthemachine]

TCO is irrelevant for a luxury car. If you can’t afford the gas or maintenance of a luxury car then you simply can’t afford the luxury car period

[@poppag9326]

69k?! Yikes

[@HealthyCriticism]

I would prefer they stop adding these stupid fake vents on the cars, hindering the aerodynamics. I am inside the car idgaf what it looks like so please, remove those or make them functional.

[@chibbyylol]

It's a compromise between function and 'aesthetic'. Having vents open willy-nilly hinders aerodynamics as well because air no longer flows smoothly around the car but goes in the vents, hitting nothing of importance that needs to be cooled and creates a bunch of drag through the engine bay / engine components The marketing department more or less says "we need a cool grill and some cool vents on this" and the engineer basically responds "okay, we'll make it look like that though because if they're real it wouldn't be as efficient"

[@belowme4927]

THEY REALLY NEED TO GET RID OF THAT GRILL

[@dygardion9130]

Considering it just got this grill, it’s not going to happen

[@belowme4927]

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