2023 Lexus RX350 | What is Luxury These Days?
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- Опубликовано: 25 июл 2024
- We do a review on the new 2023 Lexus RX350. We discuss the changes and improvements on this next-generation SUV. While most improvements are significant, they don't feel as revolutionary as other brands have caught up. Others to consider are Acura MDX, BMW X5, Volvo XC90, and Audi Q5.
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Index:
00:00 Intro Final Days
7:24 Mechanical Impressions
10:40 Driving Impressions
17:50 Final Thoughts 
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Met both of you today at autobahn. My friends and I were thrilled. You guys do a great job -so knowledgeable and so right on. Thank you!
Thx for the honest review. Just as I suspected. I'm hanging onto my previous version (Gen 4) RX350 with the N/A V6. Mine's got the Luxury Package & is paid off.
You’re the only one preaching the truth. Every other “reviewer” just describes the car. You’re the only one actually reviewing the car.
I’m the one who predicted the RX would be a catastrophe to begin with
You all chose to laugh at me the internets biggest Toyota hater even though I also own a Toyota
@@naveenthemachine who even are you? Nobody knows about you.
they only describe the car because they're too chickenshit, they'd lose their press allocations. Or they're reviewing units from car dealers hoping to get noticed by corporate
@@naveenthemachine I don't think the hybrid versions are bad, but only because Toyota hybrids are almost always good drivetrains. This one, however, kind of sucks. I really don't see why anyone wouldn't pay a little more and get the hybrid, when the gas savings would pay for the difference in a few years.
@@naveenthemachine Hey! I've seen your comments over on the Kirk Kriefels channel. It's hilarious to see those Lexus/Toyota fan boys get so angry. Keep up the comments!
I love the fact that you take ypur knowledge of high performance driving cars and bring it to normal if not boring-on-purpose cars! Kudos to you!
Appreciate you guys being able to re-evaluate your initial impression... So few journalists/reviewers have that integrity. Seems to me this is really just a Rav4 with better sound deadening, fancier door cards, and a nightmare technology experience.
How dare you?!? You’re going offend all the Lexus fanboys lol.
That's 90% of Lexus models right there... Turded-up Toyota.
@@gogeorgia707 the RX rides on the same platform as a rav4 Camry nx venza
Rx’s Toyota equivalent is the Highlander
RAV 4 ? LMFAO! BRUH! a RAV 4 is still a RAV 4... it's far from ANY Lexus Experience lol! SHEESH! you won't CONFUSE a RAV 4 Prime with a Lexus 500h F sport Performance
You can adjust the height of the trunk by pressing the open/close button for 3 seconds after setting the trunk height to desired. Thank you for the awesome video.
Love the review. He puts it very eloquently and straightforward. Always look forward to your reviews.
Is it rugged enough to handle the curb at the Starbucks drive-thru? I need more unpainted plastic cladding!
Lmao 😂
There’s no painted cladding
This is a serious question that needs an answer. I am a habitual curb jumper. It's either this or a Jeep.
@@WhitleyGilbert1003 this has 21” wheels beats a Jeep any day and reliable as jeeps are not
Excellent, honest review. Keep up the great work!
So glad I bought a new 2022 luxury, smooth, V6 AWD , regular gas this past January. Have put 14,000 plus miles on it and just finished a 5500 mi. trip, great ride.
Not smooth. legendary V6.
Glad I got my 22 F Sport. Smooth and powerful V6.
I have a 22 450h, I'm glad I made that decision!
Price of all used v6's going up as we speak!
I thought this 4 cylinder was going to be cheaper than the out going one with the more expensive engine and the stronger parts that support that bigger engine.
I'm relieved that someone realizes the infotainment display is large for the sake of being large. Seems like there was zero effort into designing a unique cabin
That's not even a large display. The Mercedes and Cadillac have much much larger displays 30 even 50 in. All things being equal the buyers wanted larger displays and the oem responded
Love the Honesty Jack. Keep up the extraordinary work.
I'm glad you pointed it out -- alert fatigue is real on products like this
Love hearing you guys just have a conversation about the car. Great insight.
can’t say when the camera upgrades happened exactly, but i’ve been noticing it and god is it welcome. good investment Sirs, good production quality & excellent content as always, hope you’re having a nice day
this is actually a good example of how important it is to get the electronics right! in most cases funny enough it only shows after the warranty is off...
Yup. Toyota's safety suite has had all the irritating and meaningless beeping for years now. It's ridiculous if the driver can't even tell what's wrong. They badly need to get that sorted out, as it gives a terrible impression.
@@markmiller3279 I have had seven Lexus products and though they will alert you in situations that actually prevents a crash, none seemed hyper-active or too intrusive so your statement "Toyota's safety suite has had all the irritating and meaningless beeping for years now" is false and misleading. Additionally, most can be disabled by the driver.
Nissan has more features for less the price I kid you not
@@TravelBreakthroughand a drive train that wont live to see its first 150k miles
that happened with my test drive of the GX Lexus today and we could not figure out how to stop it! The mechanic said the stupid sensor on back seat was causing it!@@markmiller3279
What a great review - giving it raw, well explained and very insightful. Liked and subscribed! Really looking forward to more of your content! 🤘🏽
Seems like putting the bulletproof 3.5 V6 back in it would make it about perfect. To bad that’ll never happen tho.
Not just that. Make it RWD and even more luxurious and even more performance oriented. Then it’s perfect
Thank the EPA!!!!
@@naveenthemachine LC500 for you, rx is not designed for that, it is clear that RX or rather all Lexus cars (including LC500) are intended for those who are calm in driving, relaxed, durable machines and the brand has also been guaranteed, that's their philosophy since the 90s until now. The point is, don't expect too much, want more, have more performance, etc., because that is the same as wanting Elon Musk to make ICE cars to compete with Toyota, GM motors may be VW grub, it's not that Elon Musk can't do that but it's against his philosophy
Its a shame what is going on!!
@@lightshunshine3861 the RX is nothing more than a Toyota Highlander with lipgloss. Why wouldn’t you just save the cash and get a Highlander instead? The RX has zero luxury
Toyota should've found a way for the V6 to meet the new upcoming emissions standards.
I'm sure it could've, but they probably were focusing more on fuel economy instead. It really is a shame as someone with a 2gr vehicle
@@quarthmeat1884 my Toyota has the FKS engine
The driving experience with the v6 is amazing
You can get a well equipped x5 45e phev with the straight 6 B58 with better milage, more faster, more refined, better trans for 65k after the 7500 federal tax credit. This Lexus doesn't cut it.
@@pnourani bmw better for right now but lets see how the prie/value and overall reliability changes down the road.
@@naveenthemachine IS 350 owner here. The engine was a big factor in my decision to purchase the car. I've driven a couple RXes, and it was very smooth and suited them well. Then in my IS it has a slightly different character. Truly a well-made engine.
Brilliant. Just the perfect amount of snark and humor as well as technical nuance. Have owned Lexus and Toyota. Hated the rear hatch speed and the horrible historical menus from Lexus clearly demonstrated the design and ergonomic folks hate each other. The move to touch screen has helped and finally the lawyers said it was ok to speed up the rear hatch speeds.
Watching and listening to the road test of the 2023 Lexus RX350 (with a turbo I4) reminded me of my 2018 Mazda CX5 (n/a 2.5L I4) which I traded in for a 2022 Lexus RX350 with its V6. I love the smooth power and sound of my Lexus V6, reminded me of the V6 power in my older 2007 Nissan Murano. I hope Lexus brings back a V6 to the RX350 if government regulations don't prevent that.
I agree. I'm renting the 2022 rx350 and have a 2010 v6 rav4. That 3.5 liter engine is going to be a historic one along with the LS and 2JZ.
The thing about government regulations is that they very very rarely get better, but often get worse.
Only been subscribed for a few days! But I love this channel! 🔥👍
me too
Thanks guys! Solid review.
this is fascinating because this Lexus RX 350 makes the Acura MDX look like it has a usable interior
brutal honest reviews love it tbh
thank you for the perspectives gentlemen
Also it took me 1-2 hours to get use to the steering wheel etc! just focus on the drive! the HUD is awesome and the safety systems are not too intrusive! They resolved all the issues with all the pre-production software annoyances with the beeps and the front cross traffic alert! it only beeps if the car is accelerating into an oncoming car! also the auto brake when it senses a car at certain speeds is wonderful! very very smooth! LOVE IT! you don't even have to activate cruise control in order for it to operate. The 8+ months wait for the Rx500h was well well worth it!
A few items you mentioned as flaws are actually not. The rear lift back opening height can be custom set with a three-second touch of the button. The inattentive driver beeping can be turned off in settings. There is a shortcut menu in the touchscreen for frequently accessed, it's right next to the climate button. And the items you're missing in the gauge cluster that got "moved" to the HUD are all still available in the gauge cluster, you just have to set them in preferences.
@EBone12355 I am in similar thought process as you. The majority of people who buy this do not care too much about the 4 banger. They just want something that is reliable (which Lexus has in spades), quiet, and comfortable. Like the video says, they are car enthusiasts, and a lot of auto journalists basically complain about the same things. I am pretty sure a multi billion dollar company has done enough market research to realize who their audiences are and what those customers want.
As excellent as savagegeese reviews are, they've collectively killed my interest in new cars and left me disillusioned in my search for something that's both great and less than $60k.
so what did you find since?
well stop looking at suvs then
I’m telling you I did a review of a Nissan 2023 Rogue and this suv and Nissan has more features for less the price
Miata.
Every time I think of selling my 3UZ V8 Lexus GS, I'm reminded by videos like these that engines like the 3UZ will never exist again. I'm keeping that car.
Great honest review. Thank you
This is why I love this channel. You guys have the balls to tell the true every time.
I tell the harsh truth about Toyota Lexus yet you all choose to laugh and mock me for hating on and owning a Toyota
@@naveenthemachine I think Toyota, as a whole, is too conservative in their designs. They seem to rely more on on their brand, and reliability history to sell cars, than in cutting age stuff.
They are the Glock of the car industry.
This era in car industry will be known as an “giant grille” era. Kinda like tail fin era
My theory is that they're doing this like end panic because of electric cars not needing grills, so they overshot the mark. And maybe they think it looks more luxurious and impressive. Maybe they were just damn bored and out of ideas. - In any case, it is an expression of imbalance.
Excellent review , right on target on every point you made .
Thanks for the informative review.
If you think comfortable car is a bad thing you will love this reviewer.
I bought my dad’s 15 Highlander V6 when he upgraded to a 20 Highlander XLE Hybrid a couple years ago. I’ve been very impressed with both. I love the V6 and lack of safety electronics. It can’t beep at you for every little thing. The hybrid fuel economy is ridiculous, easily over the 35 mpg est. figure all the time. The V6 gets 23 during recent 2000 mile road trip. The softex seats have been great in our RAV4 we had for over 7 years, and age great in the Hybrid. I can’t see why you would buy the Lexus over the Highlander anymore.
Great video always l/ make me want to go out and buy the last generation rx😊
Dang great review. That's why I love you guys
Man i knew it we gonna miss that smooth V6
About time you reviewed another mid-range SUV. Windowsills so high, reminds me of the reborn Camaro.
Look at back window visibility. You are right.
Personally I like the look of thin window height, Camaro style, and realistically, with all cars now getting up so high (all SUV and tall EV Hatchback) you will still see out of this window
Thank you for not being biased of bought by Lexus/ Toyota like some other reviewers.
They are saying thr RX doesn’t do anything better than it’s rivals and it fails to be competitive
I've give props to you guys...I think this Lexus is a decent package for many people out there, but completely agree with you on the cumbersome HUD - it's actually a distraction and could be considered a driving hazard. Electronic door handles are unnecessary too imo. Thinking of the RX Hybrid but can't see myself doing CVT again after my Maxima.. Might have to go Genesis or MDX (The GV70 I test drove was impressive). Will see what the MDX holds..
As someone who lives north suburbs of toronto, with a big chinese population, these rx350's are everywhere. Hearing you guys describe it as ultra quiet and sleeper mode means it is the perfect car for the folks that i see day in day out driving these. This is going to be a massive seller forsure at least in my area
Live in an area with a big chinese population aswell. Every other car you see is a white rx350.
Yes, they're very popular with older Chinese drivers in San Francisco, too. That demographic buys Asian consistently. A German car is considered too showy and unreliable. Quite a few Acuras out in those neighborhoods, too.
Washington state as well, it’s high class Asian car, and they go with speed limit.
Exactly
I live in toronto and for me I associate the car with middle aged white women who have NO idea what a turn signal is, who park on the sidewalk and wait for a light with half the fucking car in the intersection already.
I don't get how they can complain about the engine noise and at the same time say it's super quiet and so quiet it almost put them to sleep.
pls review the 350h with Active damper, i wonder that changes anything. looking forward to your next video
I used the previous gen for few road trips - two people and a dog.
For the size of the vehicle, the utility of the trunk is poor.
We compared it one nest to another to Mazda CX-8 and the difference was shocking.
For me RX is just a big luxurious hatchback.
There is a CX-8 available in Japan and I would recommend it over RX due to utility.
Thank you for being honest. Glad to hear I'm not the only one who absolutely hate small displacement 4-banger turbo engine. There is more to an engine than just torque and horsepower numbers on paper. And don't get me started on that grill.
FYI you can adjust the level of the rear hatch, 5 different heights . Defaults to highest (5).
This was an excellent review
The old V6 used regular gas. The turbo 4 requires premium fuel. So the extra 2mpg of the 4 cylinder turbo is negated by the added fuel cost. Why bother. The hybrid NX350h will run regular (premium recommended not required). The hybrid is the way to go here.
Does that mean the new gen Highlander with the same 2.4T engine will also require the premium fuel?
Love your videos,
I’m a sound engineer and I want to understand why you think the best position is the leave the eq neutral when listening? Can you elaborate on that in a video at some point? Or is there already a video about sound systems that you’ve done?
He has already done one. In most of their detailed reviews he does detailed testing and shows the results. Not sure why he didn't this time.
The rear hatch height has to be adjustable, even the CX5 has that feature... Good review!
It is.
Can do it through main screen software or clicking the hatch button to stop it at the height you want and then holding it down for a few seconds I believe.
Why you so short Nick
Love your work
This decade is clearly about transitioning everything to full electric. You can see manufacturers skimping and cutting so many corners on new or refreshed products, which just means they are putting resources into electric architecture and technology research. Aside from boutique manufacturers, the age of the ICE engine is coming to a near end.
Why is this vehicle still called a RX350? Shouldn't it now be called a RX240?
Ouch 🤕
I miss the V6, but we have a 22 NX350 and I though the engine was fairly refined if not invigorating. It certainly felt more isolated from the cabin than my 16 RX350's V6 bc it vibrates a little much at idle.
That is precisely why I bought the 2022 RX 350 and 2022 ES 350 F Sport for the V6..I knew this would happen 😊
24.5 mpg is a slap in the face for a 4 cyl. A twin turbo V6 from Lexus gets 21.5 combined, and at least it has some performance numbers.
My 2018 camry le gets 30+ mpg around town & 40+ on the highway. Of course the camry is lighter than the lexus rx.
A $55K luxury SUV with a four cylinder that sounds like a four cylinder.
A lot of people in my circle come to me for car advice because I am an automotive engineer. A good friend was about to buy a new RX350. I told him, if he was smart, buy the 2022 model with normally aspirated V6 which is one of the best V6's ever produced for decent power, long term reliability and durability and NVH. He bought a 2022 and couldn't be happier.
Kind of a jump ball if the new RX350 is any better from a styling perspective compared to outgoing model. New RX is more conservative and depends on your preference...kind of like the new Honda Civic.
Also, a side note, anybody who buys a Hybrid is a sucker.
PS. a laughable slip was Mark kept calling the new RX the NX which has the same crappy, rattly 4 cyl. No surprise.
"Also, a side note, anybody who buys a Hybrid is a sucker" means you can't repair the hybrid
Get used to it. It’s turbo 4 cylinders then EV’s bud
@@lightshunshine3861 yup, he'll be unemployed very soon
Love this type of an objective and factual review without the fake praises. Either get the hybrid RX or just get the MDX or the X5.
Or Genesis V6
@@barbecuetechtips6024 that too
Or save and get a Santa Fe or Kia telluride or Hyundai palisade
Literally every other option is better than the Lexus
@@drivescene6747 agreed 100%
That was the case before the RX was even unveiled. Still the case before anyones driven it
Sure enough still the case after driving it
All I can say to you all is I the internets biggest Toyota hater told you so
Yes, pretty much all of them are better. Even four-cylinder ones don't have the coarseness of this engine.
I love the honesty of this channel! Now, I feel like I truly need to do more research on this vehicle. I’m on the hook for one with a deposit already in place!
We are traditional Toyota owners and we swear by them. But, we now want to move upmarket “without” the possible maintenance hassles that come with a lot luxury brands. We also don’t trade vehicles every couple of years. We keep our vehicles for few years.
I hope you guys can do a review on the Luxury Hybrid model. That’s what the wife wants…and, I hope that’s a better choice than what I just witnessed..
Just get a Korean suv. More upmarket with comparable reliability and a much longer warranty
Or suggest to your wife a sienna hybrid platinum. Same hybrid as the RX same mpg on regular gas with more space and better luxury festures
If you only keep your car a few years, you have no need for a Lexus. Most new cars nowadays are problem-free for 5+ years
They already tested hybrid with 500h. All hybrids are quieter ... You can't go wrong with hybrid
You can turn the HUD off and the info all goes back to the gauge cluster which is how the base model also operates as it has no HUD.
Main reason I got my 2022 ES 350, because I know the V-6 is going away. Naturally aspirated V-6’s are so fun to drive and hear.
I'm trying to get GSF/RCF but it's so hard to find a good deal
At least 2023 ES 350 is still using V6 engine.
Spot on review. I spent month deciding if it's worth the wait or pull the trigger on a 2022 RX350 instead. The updated info center is nice and all but I had serious issue with a 4-Cylinder in a SUV this size. After testing a 2022 NX with the same engine I went ahead and bought a 2022 RX350 F-Sport. The engine is really lacking on a lighter SUV such as the NX. There is no way that it would feel adequate in the RX frame. I'm glad I am not the only one feeling this way about the engine that are being put in these.
Sienna is minivan use same powertrain but bigger size prove it’s not issue at all. Toyota knows 99% people who buying Lexus rx don’t go above 3000rpm 😂
Wait until they put it in the 4Runner. It’s going to be such a slow pig. What people want: 400hp V6 hybrid from Tundra. What Toyota will give consumers: shitty 4 cyl hybrid that can’t get out of its own way. Toyota is my pick for daily driver because of reliability, but they sure do love fucking up choices like this.
@@joeracer302 toyota don’t actually care people who want v6 or more, and current sienna waiting list 12month in USA . Toyota don’t give a fuk cuz they can sell it
too cheap to buy the hybrid?
Great review once again. Also, I love the Nicolas Cage pillow!
The 2022 with the V6 is going to be more sought after used/new than this. This turbocharged 4 cyl is going to make a lot of Lexus service departments very rich :-)
I doubt it. Toyota fours have been quite reliable. It may not be smooth, but that doesn't mean it will break.
🎯 Bingo!
@@markmiller3279 Their naturally aspirated 4s are reliable. You can't tell me this new boosted 4 cylinder will ever be as reliable as the old V6.
@@markmiller3279 The engine maybe , but not that turbo,it will not lost has long has that engine hence you will have to dig deeper into your pocket to maintain this Vehicle
Don't underestimate Japenese (especially Toyota) engineering. They under-engineer on purpose to avoid components breaking in the long run@@little123456788
Very nice review!!! :)
Appreciate the objective honesty guys.. we have 2020L that replaced a 2013. It didn’t take long to realize the cost cutting in the 2020. The seats, the leather and materials , the NVH and the fuel economy are very disappointing. Not surprised the 2023 is keeping the trend going. At least we still have a V6!
Great review! Congrats Mark on buying a Sony Xperia. How is the camera experience?
In all honesty I think the new rx looks amazing👍
11:09 One of the many reasons this has become my favorite RUclips channel.
The added conversation during the last bit of the driving portion is very fair. This isn't a Highlander (price wise), you expect more. An eco-4cyl doesn't provide a luxury experience.
Turbowsky’s prediction came true. New model being a 4 popper but keeping the 350 badge. Miss that dude
4 cylinders with a turbo suits this type of car
@@dragospahontu No way it does. Needs a 6 cylinder at least. That’s their opinion in the video too. Plus the interior is shittier than before
@@DanDD1 the interior design is way more cohesive. They just need better ride that's all.
@@dragospahontu To me it looked perfect before. Now it’s just a generic big touchscreen tablet fridge on wheels. Sure it looks pretty good, but I think the previous gen had a way more special interior and drivetrain in the 350 without the cvt and the 2 real exhausts
@@DanDD1 the 3.5l is a good engine, but the 4cyl turbo is not bad at all.
This luxury SUV is more so for people that do not want loud luxury SUVs that they'll have to spend a fortune on in maintenance.
If I was in a market I would get 2022 top of the line RX350 AWD brand new. Great car. Refined and last year perks solved before new model.
Best crossover for under 60 K. There are trade offs at this price, comfort ,quietness, and most of all reliability. GReat car
Woohoo a new video to eat my breakfast too!
Remember the time when car reviewers would wear a suit to review a Lexus? Boy, how times have changed!
Great review. Hope you do a piece on the RX350h. Aside from gas mileage, is there really a difference, e.g. noise level, acceleration between the hybrid and the 4 cylinder?
First I must say this is one of the best review I’ve ever see
Thanks for the Review, we legitimately were looking forward to this 350 and now …ehh, looking elsewhere!
You guys are GREAT!!!💪🏼👍🏼
Good. I’m glad you’re disappointed
I or as you all call me the internets biggest Toyota hater was right once again from the get to
Of course you all chose to laugh
@@naveenthemachine???
@@ARentz07 you probably don’t know me as the internets biggest Toyota hater. Everyone else does
@@naveenthemachine I do. But you pretty much just admitted that all you're doing is dumping on Lexus.
My IS 350 is the best car I've ever owned. And I've owned multiple Camrys, so don't even come at me with that. It's on a completely different level, and is not for the Camry buyer. But Lexus doesn't seem to be building cars like this IS for much longer, sadly.
@@ARentz07 what year is your is350 mines a 2008
I rode in one and had similar thoughts... It was great, quiet, comfortable... But so is almost everything else. Once upon a time, that "L" on the front made you feel like you were making "the smart" luxury buy. Now it just feels like your taking an "L".
We were looking at this but you have made up our minds..nope..GV70/BMW X5 for sure...Thanks!
Lexus should keep the V6 for the US market.
I have a 2017 RX350 and, after looking at the new model, I will be keeping my 2017 for years to come. The new infotainment is arguably worse than the old one in terms of hassle and lack of hard buttons. They also did not add a torque vectoring rear diff, which I would have expected at a minimum since they've had it in the RAV4 and Highlander for a few years already. Very disappointing, and it means the Highlander has a better drivetrain in addition to more space. The front end is also ugly as sin. I'd rather have the overstated grill on the 2017 than the weird hood bulge which wraps around the top of the grill on the new model. My only gripe with the 2017 is the 8-speed transmission. I wish they had kept the old 6-speed which is much smoother.
But there’s no Apple CarPlay or touchscreen. Isn’t it irritating having to input addresses if you go on a trip?
@@mervinprone I couldn't care less about Apple CarPlay. The lack of touch screen is something I initially thought would bother me, but actually the mouse thing that everyone likes to hate is really not that bad. It's better than stretching my arm to reach and touch the screen, so it actually makes using the interface pretty convenient. I only wish it had a faster response time.
@@mervinprone I have a 2017 as well, and yes, it does bother me, but 99% i already know where i'm going, so not huge. It is for sure the biggest problem of the old car and it is on 3G so all the techy stuff is going away in a couple weeks. I think this means a lot of 2017 and older RX owners may start looking for a replacement, after being burned by this, and the complete lack of empathy from Lexus...........it's going to hurt them.
@@doctormosfet and also keeps your screen clean too!
Have you ever attempted to get a computer reset done on your transmission in your 2017RX?
Ive been waiting for this one.
How did you get pre production car for driving? I thought that this was not allowed by the manufacturer?
Your reviews are always spot on. Thanks man!
Was the gas tank large enough or did you find yourself running to the gas station filling up because the tank is tooo small? I have that problem with my 2022 NX F sport.
6:17 - the opening height of the trunk door - isn't it adjustable like for example in RAV4?
That HUD controls would drive me crazy. There isn't much I like about it except that it is a "Lexus". I think my daughters Mazda CX5 is better and much cheaper.
It looks like the controls of a crappy LCD monitor
Thats the beauty, Mazda doesnt carry the burden like Toyota/Lexus does, they have all the freedom to make nice quality cars for the right amount of price. While on the other hand Toyota is beeing fucked on both sides. It cannot use super nice materials and build quality cause thats reserved for Lexus only, while at the same time its loosing its status bang per buck to KIA/Hyundai products. While Lexus cannot compete to a true Luxury manufacturers like Germans, Volvo and Genesis cause it shares their platforms and drivetrains with Toyota.
Thank you for this review. In fact, my family is cross shopping between the RX and the WRX Wagon they are selling abroad.
To me, the value of the wrx wagon is way better, similar performance on paper, better driving dynamic, while almost being half the price.
i love the wrx 5 doors. utilitarian but still very fun to drive. safe as all get out to boot. surprisingly comfortable too
Kind of an odd duo to cross-shop. The WRX is perfectly all right, but it isn't luxurious or especially refined. The MDX is the obvious comparable, or if the Lexus brand means something, save some money and get an NX. It's not very special, either, but it feels roughly as luxurious.
It's as you say. It depends a lot on how you define "luxury" and "premium". I mean it's quiet and big. I don't really like the looks. Seems like the tech is not decent either. They really went faulty on many levels here.
Engines have been downsizing a lot longer here in Europe so I'm not really holding the engine into account that much as you would maybe in the US.
Thanks for your review!
You can turn the brightest of the screen down for night or set for night driving. The turbo engine with the new transmission is incredible and the car is so quiet and smooth. I can't see these guys driving a luxury vehicle and that is perfectly okay.
Another nice review. This car is meant not to offend anyone. It's a simple car for someone who don't want to think about what they drive or own. It's the perfect car for the laptop, suburban crowd..
That exact same thing can be said for a Toyota Corolla or rav4 or camry
@@naveenthemachine maybe but when's the last time people actually devoted compliments to any of those cars? they're like the Sam's Club of the car industry
Simple car for simple people... Way to go !
What I love about Lexus is that they take an easy to work on and reliable platform and make a luxury product as good as Mercedes or Jaguar.
This isn’t a luxury product. Idk what you’re smoking but this is no luxury product. It’s at best a Toyota+
also the RX rides on the Camrys platform
luxury is not only price. let me tell you, being able to sit 5 hours in a car and getting out of it without feeling like you've been through a meatgrinder is definitely a luxury@@naveenthemachine
It lives longer, it runs smoother, it cost lesser, it has better design, everything you ever need is in this Lexus.
It can fxcking run faster than your car ever will. @@naveenthemachine
@@naveenthemachinedo you realize the Lamborghini Urus rides on a Volkswagen Touareg platform but it sure is funny how you don't know or mention that also Ferrari uses Fiat components Audi's are basically Volkswagen's the Porsche 911 started out as a Beetle The Bugatti Veyron uses a key and mirror switch from a Passat Maseratis uses Dodge infotainment screens and other components
@@theroyalcrown9165 the Touareg is not an economy car. It’s VW’s flagship suv with Audi powertrains, Porsche powertrains, RWD based AWD system, v10 engines, etc. you’re not gonna find any of these in a Jetta or golf or Passat
Hence why the Touareg is differentiated from lesser VW’s.
My wife has a 2019 and she looooves it! My uneducated guess is these will sell just as well. Would I or obviously Mark purchase this one (or the 2019) no. Would she, most likely. She likes the isolation chamber and that is the point for her.
Just bought a 2020 ioniq ev limited. Everything in it is straight forward to use and its absolutely PACKED with features. My other car is an 08 grand cherokee so stepping into a modern car, it took me maybe 10 minutes to be fully comfortable operating the ioniq. Buttons on the screen made sense, my phone paired up and just instantly started playing music. All I have to do in this is drop my phone in the wireless charger, hit the on button and drive. To me that's luxury. If I have to get in a car and fight with it just to answer the hands free calling its not happening. Lexus is just pulling a Nintendo in saying they know what's best and ignoring customer feedback, then producing things customers won't like
So glad I got the RDX. Your videos are fantastic
I agree. My brothers RDX is much better in so many ways. Zippy also with a 10 speed transmission.
These days Acura is better than Lexus
@ResistanceofNWO yes
@ResistanceofNWO Size wise, the RDX and RX had similar space inside for the previous generation despite the RX being in the next size class up.
The RDX is the most fun I’ve ever had in an suv lol. Congrats on your purchase