2023 Lexus RX | Review & Road Test

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The RX is a midsize luxury SUV and that generation 5 is built atop a lighter yet more rigid platform shared with the smaller Lexus NX. While overall length is unchanged from the previous RX, the wheels now sit a bit wider and the wheelbase has grown by more than 2 inches.

While the RX is offered as a hybrid most buyers will choose the non-hybridized RX 350 that features a 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder (275hp, 317 lb-ft.) coupled to an 8-speed automatic transmission and is offered in front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.

Lexus will also eventually offer a 450h+ plug-in hybrid variant but details were limited as of when I made this video so we’ll jump to the speediest version, the RX 500h F Sport Performance (366hp, 406 lb-ft. 27 MPG combined). It employs a hybrid powertrain with 2.4L turbocharged engine and a rear electric motor plus a 6-speed automatic transmission for a more direct acceleration feel. In total, the RX driving experience is what you’d expect, comfortable, quiet, and, in 500h form, pleasantly quick.

The RX is also a pleasure to occupy. The latest RX provides increased rear legroom. Opt power recline. Up front, a 9.8” infotainment screen comes standard but a snazzy 14” unit is found on higher trims. Either screen includes wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto plus voice activation via the “Hey, Lexus” prompt.

Keep it simple and a base RX 350 comes with heated front seats, multi-zone climate control, 8-way adjustable front seats, and a 12-speaker audio system. Also standard is Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 which merges full-speed dynamic cruise control with curve speed reduction, lane keep assist, and automatic emergency braking with intersection support, motorcyclist, bicyclists and pedestrian detection into a big old bundle of safety and convenience.

00:00 2023 Lexus RX Review
0:50 Driving Impressions
2:38 Engine Choices
3:24 RX 500h Driving Impressions
5:00 Interior
6:10 Infotainment
8:20 Exterior
9:32 Features

[MicahMuzio]

Dang. I hate when stupid mistakes slip through. Everyone who noted the bizarely low fuel economy figure for the 350h is correct. It SHOULD read 37MPG combined. Sorry to create confusion! 🤦‍♂

[AnthemTheCat]

Lyn & Mike are good reviewers; but Micah proves once again why he’s the OG with his unique style & humor. Often imitated, never replicated.

[jessebettis]

2001 RX 300 Monroney sticker was $40K 21 years later you're still near $47K, not bad.

[gf]

I think the mpg listed for the 350h at 2:39 is a typo. The hybrid would not get 24 mpg. Did you mean 34?

[BigNailHead]

Does Lexus provide footage of the door handle's functions during extreme cold (ex. freezing rain) testing?

[BobbyDigital_TheCode]

Oh Micah with the tricep snake poppin at 5:55 🐍 🦾

[mratran]

Thanks for the Review. Finally the RX has a new style!

[Thresher]

I have a 2020 RX. One of the reasons I got it was because it was one of the few left that had a 6 cylinder engine. I will probably look elsewhere when the lease is up.

[alvinmu]

At 2:42 yall listed the rx350h awd at 24mpg. That's a little low no? Especially since 10 seconds later yall said the regualr 350 also gets 24 mpg

[FlyGuy]

Micah, can describe what "road feel" is exactly? I don't want to feel the road. I want the vehicle to go in the direction pointed. Just curious.

[Wildman]

Micah should be the only one reviewing cars on this channel. Always interesting and fun. Others bore me to death

[CrossCuntyRic]

The way the lower body and window shapes create a tapering stance towards the rear is very reminiscent of the BMW i8. I like it.

I also like how they designed the body panel for the tailgate; how the window is flush with the body panel is reminiscent of the Range Rover Sport.

[bessel]

I have a 2022 NX and I love it! This looks like a longer version of it.

[normt]

Compared to the Midsize Premium SUV segment, Lexus owners are more often women, are older, and enjoy a lower median annual household income. J.D. Power data shows that 42% of Lexus RX owners are female (vs. 38% for the segment), that their median age is 65 (vs. 58 for the segment), and that their median annual household income is $155, 303 (vs. $184, 248 for the segment).

[bhargavgoud]

Thank you for installing HVAC knobs can't ask for enough

[Praneesh]

What the camera work was that ?? At 5:01

[sv]

I'm pretty sure it's around 36mpg combined for a hybrid, not 24mpg

[ONI.]

I do love straight down for Sports Mode. It’s very natural movement when you’re driving in normal mode and need to do a quick shift for extra boost. My Audi has the same quick downward shift functionality for Sports mode.

[vinnybruce]

I like when the RX turned itself when on curb

[americanboy]

The only car that I want to see only lexus ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️