The 2023 Lexus RX 350h Is A Distinctive & Fuel-Efficient Luxury Hybrid SUV

With the #LexusRX continuing to be the best-selling Lexus in the lineup, the all-new version has some big shoes to fill. With up to 4 different powertrain options, the #LexusRX350h is the entry-point into the RX Hybrid lineup. With the #RX350h, #Lexus introduces the only conventional full #Hybrid in its segment, allowing this vehicle to achieve up to 37 MPG and giving this luxury SUV up to 246 HP. It makes this #RXHybrid a unique option for those wanting a midsize luxury hybrid SUV.

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[eddieg]

Great review and thank you and a Happy New Year 🎉

[blue_official]

This is the sweet spot, both in terms of the Lexus lineup (no wonder it's the most popular) and in the RX lineup itself. However, even with the RX 500h F-Sport, it still isn't quick. As an example, the BMW X5 xDrive50e has close to 500 horsepower, this is a Europeans option, I want a solid Japanese option. Japanese engineers make their vehicles last forever, other than the performance, and not having a traditional gasoline engine sound, this vehicle is amazing. I love Lexus'.

[mfbikle]

We love our 23’ NX350h but lacks power. Drove the reg RX, the car lurches so much in town. Def get the hybrid option in any Toyota/Lexus

[yolo_burrito]

I just got one. The headlight washers are on the US spec. The coolest feature is the windshield wiper sprayer. It’s on the wiper blade but it sprays on the leading edge of the stroke in both directions.

[chuckkerber]

I have a 2011 RX 450H- 100k miles, runs perfectly. LOVE these cars.

[geocape]

You are the best reviewer. Great review on a great car.

[KateWoodehouse]

I bought one in February. I had a 2013 RX 350, and really liked it. A 20 yr old pulled out in front of me and it was totaled. So I bought a 2023 RX350H, and expected to like it as well. But no. It drives well, and I get 38.3 MPG on my daily work commute. But the technology is ruining it. First the camera - they have a camera on you the whole time. They tell you it can be turned off. It can't. You can turn off the notifications, but the camera stays on. Mine thinks I'm not paying attention even when I have both hands on the wheel and am looking ahead. BTW, it stores this data. I wonder if it can be subpoenaed after an accident. Imagine my car 'bearing false witness' against me. I wonder about that.

Then there is the driver assist that keeps you 'in your lane'. If it can tell where your lane is. I've had it try to steer me out of the lane, in rush hour traffic with lots of cars around me. I was in a recently restriped area, and the car just couldn't figure out where the new lines were. I could see them easily, but the car was confused and tried to steer me into the next lane!. It also tries to control the car if you try to steer around an obstacle in the road. The car doesn't like that and will try to steer you back into the lane where the obstacle is! This happens a lot.

Then there's the auto breaking. It breaks for you if it thinks you're not looking ahead. Remember I told you the camera never thinks I'm looking ahead? So, as a result, it breaks for me a lot, even I don't want/need it too. Very annoying.

You may ask why I don't turn these annoying and problematic features off. Well, I was reliably informed by someone in the insurance industry that turning off your car's safety features could be a legal liability.

I recommend that, before you buy this car, you carefully check this out and make sure you're ok with all of this. Me, I'm in the market for a 'dumb' car - maybe a well cared-for, used RX350.

[cadenbrigstocke]

Actually the headlamp washer is included with the triple beam headlamps…they are activated when the lights are on and the windshield washer is activated.

[Billybobthor]

You may want to put the camera on a tripod when showing the engine and discussing the stats. I’ve noticed during that portion of the video the camera is bouncing all around while you talk. Just a thought.

[VaunShiz]

I walked passed one the the other day, they look so much smaller visually than the previous model even though it's bigger, it's weird

[rightlanehog]

Sofyan, Of all the Lexus RXs we can't find on dealer lots today, this is the certainly the one we miss the most. 😉😂

[writingpanda]

It's a great car, but it's too bad no one can get it. Every dealer I've talked to has a wait-list of 80+ people. Watching this review is frustrating but not because of the video but because of the situation we're all in not being able to find vehicles to purchase. Excellent review as always!

[shasta]

Is the ride in the RX much better than the 350 h NX Hybrid? For someone not needing the extra space, would you recommend staying with the NX? Most interested in achieving smooth, quiet ride and fuel economy.

[marcolopez]

What are your thoughts on the shiny plastic on the dash? I was going to upgrade but it was such a turnoff.

[dsdddsdwe]

My family member has the new RX350 in Black. It is a beautiful car. Lexus has this crazy balance between conservativeness and boldness with this car. The interior is understated, but so well built. The ambient lighting is so subtle, which makes it so classy. Everything is super sturdy, no creaky, everything is smooth.

Highly recommend it.

[troytruong]

This is the future. 37mpg for a mid size suv? Can't beat that shit!

[mkysjrr]

Do you guys think that this pepper corn colour goes well with a white car?

[Unsalted]

Car fans are so hard to please, really dont get all the hate for this car. The front nose is a hit or miss but overall the design looks good, they even updated the information display that people complained for years about, and then they complain about something else lmao

[justSTUMBLEDupon]

So what’s the 350H F sport got? Can you at least get the F sport trim?

[desdonaghy]

What is the best cleaner for the upholstery?