Lexus RX 450h 2016 hybrid SUV (ENG) - Test Drive and Review

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Lexus RX is a lage (by European standards) SUV. In Europe RX is available as 200t with a 2-litre, 4-cylinder turbocharged engine, or RX 450h, which is a 3.5-litre V6 hybrid. In some markets the car also comes as a V6 without the hybrid drivetrain, and is then called RX 350. I think RX 450h is the one to go for. Although Lexus styling may be cutting edge, dynamics are more conservative. Lexus RX 450h is a comfortable, and relatively efficient SUV, which you can occasionally take off tarmac. Careful about the pricing though. RX starts at around 50 thousand euro, but this RX 450h with options is up around 80,000 euro mark.

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Best designed car on the market. Very futuristic and is outside the box. All other cars in this category looks similar. Lexus IS lexus

[emmettcotter]

The looks may divide opinion, but I think it's drop dead gorgeous, inside and out. The X5 also has the squared wheel arches, so it must be the current trend. I love the giant, aggressive grill. The interior quality blows the German brands out of the water....something I never thought I'd say about a Japanese car. If I had that money to spend on a car, I'd like to know I'm buying something reliable, unlike an X5

[TheRorymcloughlin]

Great job Marek, always informative and entertaining

[HoofHeartedDAY]

In the flesh they're a very different kettle of fish to look at than in pictures. Different indeed but I liked the one I saw.

[chitpaul]

This thing is exempt from the London Congestion charge and the up coming ULEZ- ultra low emission zone, don't think the BMW X5 or Mercedes are unless they run on Petrol.... lexus wins here.

[utubecomment]

Lexus designers need a slap, the infotainment is a mess .... but unlike my friends £70k+ BMW X5, i suspect the Lexus infotainment system will still work in a few years time, and the car will still work. BMW X5 absolute garbage!!!

[aerotus]

Marek what do you think of the 2020 450h vs the 2020 GLE? Great review by the way!

[mackdeligeromartinez]

I love the front and back but the side view is little bit floppy.

[rmpumper]

Hey, I have a question about the boot sizes. How is the space measured exactly? From the floor to parcel shelf, o from the floor to the roof?

[Ogeelife]

It seems the sat navigation graphics you guys get in Europe is so different from what is available in North America. Lexus need to address their strategy in Europe if not they won't be able to compete against the Germans and other European brands.

[rocketdreamer]

Hi Marek,

Thanks for this and all your spot on reviews in general.
With respect to Lexus RX, I have a question: many reputable magazines and reviewers states the cabin is very hushed at any speed, you instead mention Merc GLE 350d is more refined at motorway speeds.

Is that it is hushed but there's better options in the segment? May you please clarify? And what about the roar soaring at full throttle?

Moreover, you do not blame the handling and looks 2 me u embed remarks on a "boaty" handling from other sources in within the considerations on what an SUV is compared to other cars categories - correct?

Thanks.

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[brutallbiker]

Renault Talisman soon?
has A7 1.8 tfsi seen daylight yet?

[WSCOMPUTER]

'As' shall be pronounced differently, it's very annoying. Anyway great review.

[GeoAnaGR]

Really ugly the squared wheel arches, I agree! The rest of the car looks really nice for my taste

[stephenfrank]

Nice video. Thanks for reviewing my dream car.

[reallypantik]

X5 is a better car, but you will pay for it two times. Once when bought and once more in the following 3-4 years when EVERYTHING will break

[stephenappleyard]

You ain't got a clue mate in knocks the bollocks of German cars I know I vehad 5 the inside of lexus is smashing it looks better than German SUV it's cheaper and it's also the biggest selling luxury SUV in American no SUV can match it's safe Ty feature s and reliability the car is smooth and comfortable and pull away from the lights it fly's so if anybody thinking of getting one you have made a good choice I think I'm more knowledgeable than that bloke who had it for a couple of hours

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People who have the money to buy a car like this probably don't care if it consumes less than a GLE.

[yung]

Did I just hear the word 'Sucking' in the review?