2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport driving REVIEW

This is our in-depth review of the Lexus RX 450h (Hybrid). We're taking a look at Exterior, Interior and the driving experience.

00:00 Lexus RX overview
00:21 F Sport styling
00:36 Length and suspension
01:26 Rear and light signatures
01:52 Interior
02:28 Seats
03:23 Cockpit overview
03:57 Instruments and Head-up-Display (HUD)
04:15 Infotainment system (now touch screen)
05:07 Lower middle console
06:45 Rear seats
07:24 Trunk / boot
08:44 SUV vs Sedan: RX vs ES
09:44 Engines
10:14 Motorway driving Lexus RX Hybrid with acceleration
17:33 Countryside driving
19:00 Reliability rankings: Is Lexus most reliable?

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[TL-xwfh]

Great review as always, Thomas!
One of the key reason for Toyota reliability is the extensive range of hybrid and plug-in hybrid models. These cars are much more reliable because the ICE are not as stressed and the combination of electric only/hybrid modes help to keep the ICE in it's optimum range. The use of the e-CVT helps to cushion drivetrain shock too.

[richardlionheart]

Lexus with my money, German if somebody else is paying. Great review again, good that Lexus give us a choice for something more relaxing to drive

[markusdeep]

I was stunned to see this huge heavy RX450 Lexus reaching its top speed of 213km/h on autobahn. Beautiful car so far and very good and critical review. We all all talk about reliability in terms of the car like this Lexus but I think it’s time to mention reliability in terms of the car reviews and cars reviewers. I didn’t know that I could need Thomas’s first ever Lexus SUV review to buy my first Lexus. That’s what I call a reliable review cause the information he provided years ago is still of the real interest today. While technology evolves over the time the review reminds the same but still informative enough to influence your buying car decision. Thomas and Thomas’s reviews reliability are outstanding. That’s my opinion.

[dasautogt]

Yes Thomas, agree. I think you buy Lexus for fit, finish, reliability and customer service and that's fine. They are own and keep vehicles.

[eamonnmcdermott]

This Lexus may not be able to compete with it's German competitors in terms of the more modern tech but Lexus takes a different approach. They watch where their German competitors go wrong before introducing new tech because Lexus means reliability, something NONE of it's German rivals can match. I'm not in the market for one of these cars but reliability is by far the most important factor when I buy a new car. Lexus has improved the new generation NX so much over the previous version I expect the next generation of the RX to be a big improvement in terms of more modern tech than this car. If you want reliability over the long term, the Lexus is the clear choice.

[BigBundy]

Japanese// especially Toyota and Lexus have excellent build quality and have for many many decades!!!
That’s why Toyota and Lexus owners retain an incredible amount of the original purchase price

[dragospahontu]

The 3.5 V6 is one of the best V6's out there. Powerful and efficient at the same time.

[slugger]

Good shout out to sound system and reliability. Thanks for listening to my feedback. Absolutely top job.

[koichi.k]

Best SUV on the market, unmatched in terms of worry free luxury travel.

[paulbrodeur]

What a surprise! I did not expect a review of the RX this morning!! That will be the vehicule that will replace my current Nissan Murano, no question,

[diluxe]

This car is desperately in need of a refresh it's like the gtr of the SUVs

[balasvlad]

Very nice addition of the colour view while describing the cockpit. Good editing :)

[Guedjouma]

Personally, I can state that Lexus dealerships treat their customers intelligently and make their customer's purchasing experience amazing. ( Canadian experience) I was shopping around for a different brand after driving Lexus RX for more than 13 years but Lexus' level of service is what sold me again. I was treated in such a way that was above an beyond the other dealerships even in the same German vehicle category. I agree that Lexus design language is not the most modern and I admit that I was on the fence because of it but again the no non-sense approach and amazing customer service is what sold me again. That was more important to me than a nice, modern interior design and a better driving dynamics that plays little role in everyday driving and good ownership experience. Where I am only Porsche dealership had as good of a customer review as Lexus did.

[ikgeignirengiu]

Very interesting car with a very particular appeal, and an enjoyable watch!
Would love to see a review on the XC60 facelift when available.

[HalalFoodTherapy]

Lexus may not stack up to germans on paper but trust me you need to live with a Lexus to appreciate how amazing they are. I sold my 2020 Merc GLE for a 2013 GS450h and don't miss the GLE a bit.

[JC]

11:20 don't know why you're acting so surprised, Lexus clearly reports the RX's top speed as 200 km/h. My 2012 GS 450h was a bit faster, it was limited at 250 km/h due to heating of the electric motors but had enough power to go faster. But there's more to driving than just going fast which is why the RX is designed for relaxed driving, fuel efficiency and reliability - three categories where it pounds the German competition into the ground.

[ralph]

Thanks Thomas for another great review. I agree with your reliability assessment. Sometimes this data can be skewed and influenced. Manufacturing has become so standardized that reliability has improved a lot for all over the years. I have to say, you made me rethink this point. Sometimes it's nice to just have the best.

[faamecanic]

Most fun I ever had was being in Germany (1989 or so) and taking my Dad's Monte Carlo Supersport on the Autobahn. Floored it and buried the needle at 120mph...and it was still accelerating. Backed off as the car felt like it was going to float off the road..lol

[flo_fet]

Great review as always! Can't wait for 2022 NX review. Also hoping any time soon a review for Honda Civic hatch/sedan. Cheers!

[jazzip]

these can clock up over 150k miles on the clock without getting worried....I respect their reliability and great customer service 🔥🔥🔥