New Lexus RX: Better than the Germans?

This is the all-new Lexus RX! Mat’s got his hands on this mid-sized Japanese SUV to see if it has what it takes to compete with premium German competitors like the BMW X5 and Porsche Cayenne.

Well for starters, it certainly looks the part from the outside. Lexus has followed the latest trend of having the brand’s name written on the back of the car, but sadly it’s also accompanied by a number of fake vents. Along the side, the car looks pretty impressive, with a number of creases and bits of chrome trim. Then around the front, there may be more fake vents, but the large new grille is striking and impressive.

On the inside, the RX is super stylish. Soft touch materials and leather are found throughout the cabin, and there's a decent amount of practicality to store your items. There’s a big infotainment screen in the middle of the dash, which is pretty responsive but the system isn’t the best. Similarly, the digital dial system is ok, but there are much better systems out there.

In terms of engine choices, there are two self-charging hybrid options. The entry-level is a 2.5-litre naturally-aspirated petrol engine coupled with two electric motors to deliver 250hp. The alternative is a 2.4-litre turbo petrol coupled with two electric motors to put produce 371hp.

Alternatively, you can choose the plug-in hybrid car we have here. This comes with the same 2.5-litre NA petrol engine as found in the entry-level, and the power output is 309hp.

So the car looks impressive and is made of high-quality materials, but while the entry-level 350h starts from around £60,000, the price can rise to above £80,000 for premium editions of the 450h or 500h!

So is it worth it? You’ll need to stick with Mat and see for yourself!

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:25 Design
02:17 Interior
06:03 Back Seats
08:27 Boot
09:29 5 Annoying Things
11:20 5 Cool Things
13:57 Engines
14:59 Town Driving
16:47 Motorway Driving
18:43 Country Road Driving
20:14 0-60mph
20:55 Verdict

Mat’s Lexus RX choice: https://bit.ly/Mats-Lexus-RX-Choice

BMW X5 review: https://bit.ly/BMW-X5-Review-2023

Porsche Cayenne review: https://bit.ly/Porsche-Cayenne-Review-2023

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