After a year or two on the market, I finally got to experience the new Lexus RX here in 500h F-Sport Performance in the best color ever: Copper Crest. This tester came in at $73,050 and serves as the flagship of the RX lineup. But is it the best RX? Well, I would hand that personally to the RX 450H+ and the 350H as those are what the RX is meant to be: efficient, comfortable, plush cruisers. This is a new flavor. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
🏁 @Alllcarnews Spec Sheet:
-2.4L Turbo Inline 4
-Twin Motor hybrid system with permanent rear motor
-6-speed auto (Front wheels only)
-Direct 4 AWD
-366HP and 406 lb-ft of torque Combined
-4,751lbs Curb Weight
-27 mpg city | 28 highway | 27 combined
-0-60 MPH in 5.5 seconds

-Bridgestone Alenza Sport A/S235/50R-21 101V M+S 🏁 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Highs:
+Driven in not sport mode, the ride is supremely comfortable and the electic motors & turbo engine offer torquey off the line acceleration; perfect for daily cruising.
+The materials are high quality, especially in F-Sport guise.
+Lexus Safety 3.0 may be one of the best assistance suites on the market. Some top tier adaptive cruise, and proactive safety assist aids with regen braking .

Lows:
-The handling is well, ok. Lexus tried their best with rear wheel steering (fantastic btw), adaptive dampers, sport brakes, steering and the sort. But the RX is inherently not a sporty chassis. There is body roll, the brake pedal still feels a bit mushy, and the massive tires let some bumps into the cabin.
-The price is… oh well, scary. If you truly want a performance crossover, go for the germans. If you want a fantastic RX with f sport looks, step down to the hybrid.
-The engine sometimes behaved odd in stop/go traffic, sounding like it was misfiring.

Verdict: It’s a diamond in the rough. I would love to see a GEN2 F-Sport Performance with more oomf and.. performance. But all around it still a great SUV, just it would be even better in another trim.

7.5/10

#Lexus #FSport #Hybrid

Index:
0:00-1:24 Introduction
1:24-3:17 Engine and Powertrain
3:17-7:39 Exterior Design Review
7:39-9:20 Trunk and Cargo Space
9:20-12:47 Rear Seat Tour
12:47-21:50 Technology and Driver Seat Tour
21:50-31:01 POV Drive impressions

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