2025 Lexus RX Hybrid Consumer Reviews
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90% perfect and that good enough for me
Preface with I am a 53 y/o male, 6’3”, 195 lbs that have owned over 20 cars, of which 12 have been Lexus/Toyota. The best car I ever had was my 2010 Lexus RX 350 which I should have never sold, even with 200k miles on it. It drove like new, just the seats were falling apart. I read all the reviews and watched every YouTube video I could find, and the general consensus was the GLE and X5 were fantastic but quite a few owners IMHO got lemons and/or were stranded early on on in their purchases. That’s something I could not risk as I have health problems and need my car to work. My previous car was 2023 Acura MDX Advance and I loooooved that car but it had a parasitic battery drain that the dealer could not figure out. On top of that the seats were tearing and the auto start/stop had to be manually engaged each annoying time I started the car. So I got the 2024 Lexus 350h hybrid. I desperately wanted the RX 450h+ plug in but it had no spare tire 🛞. I travel long distances across the desert and that is an absolute requirement for me. The RX350h has a spare so it made the choice easy. The RX drives very smoothly, it’s very quiet, even with the Bridgestone tires from the factory (which I will swap out with Michelins next). I have driven cross country from California to Florida to DC and back and have over 12,000 miles in 10 months. It has been very wonderful experience with (and this is something almost every brand cannot brag about) ABSOLUTELY ZERO ISSUES OR PROBLEMS!!!! That’s is why I bought this car and it holds up its part of the bargain. To me, luxury first and foremost is reliability. If that fancy Mercedes or Range Rover leaves you stranded one time on the road with your family, then it’s a fail. Now here is my only two complaints which I have come to terms with and accept it as my only compromises - the seats and the electronic door locks. I personally found the standard RX premium seats to be too firm in the butt bolsters. They would dig into my thighs and hurt on the test drives. I noticed on the RX450h+ it didn’t have that problem and then I realized that has the Luxury package as standard. So I got the RX350h with the Luxury package. That helped a lot but I still find them not as comfortable as my MDX seats (those were heavenly). However, I have noticed that they are breaking in and getting softer after 12k miles so hang in there if you find them firm. Lastly, the electronic door handles are very cool and handy but i am a worry wort and worry one day they won’t work and I’ll get trapped in the car. I know, they have the manual open by pulling the lever twice. But if there is an accident and the car is flooding or on fire will I or my passengers realize to pull the lever twice to exit, and will it really work? That’s my honest review. I hope I didn’t offend anyone and that it actually helps someone. This car will last you a lifetime if you maintain it. And don’t do what I did after 13 years and dump it and get sellers remorse. Take care and good luck on whatever you purchase.
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Luxury vs. Performance - and your definition...
We have leased at 3 years and purchased our two other Lexus vehicles. 2021 GX460 Premium and 2019 RX350 Premium. I have decided to lease a 2025 Lexus RX350h Luxury. I got a pretty decent 2 year 10k deal and I have been driving it for the last 30 days. I work from home, kids are out of the house. I drive around 10k a year so staying at this should be pretty easy. I also have 2 other cars. So keeping the lease a little cheaper played into the decision. My initial take is its definitely a Luxury fit and feel, the ride is very good, not as smooth as the heavier GX models, but seems the same as the 2019 RX. I will say its refined and frankly a wonderful interior and very functional. Took some time to get my head around some of the technology features and the sound system is outstanding-(Mark Levinson). The Engine, its lacking a little pep in comparison to the 2019, but losing the in-line 6 and going to the in-line 4 that was expected. I suppose their is a bit more engine noise, but with the Mark Levison stereo playing, who notices. I suppose if I were speeding in a funeral presession it might make a difference. I will also say it has done very well on the expected EPA in the first 30+ days here. I drove it on a road trip of 500 miles on a single tank of gas. I think I had 25-30 miles left to go. So at this point I am solid 4 stars and if I feel the same way in 23 months from now. I will buy out the lease and give it 5 stars.
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- 350 Premium 4dr SUVMSRP: $56,565197 mi away
- 350 Premium Plus 4dr SUVMSRP: $58,559197 mi away
- 350 4dr SUVMSRP: $57,699140 mi away
Not a lexus that used to be
I've been a long lexus customer. Just purchased 25 rx350h and traded rx450h. Rx350h is a good car, fuel efficient but very loud with low performance. I test drove regular rx and it sounds like regular toyota camry for 65000 dollars. Will be my last lexus. Shey should of kept v6 or atleast make car that does not sound like under performed. Sorry lexus but you are getting expensive and cant compete with benz or any other luxury manufactures
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Loving My Second Lexus!!!
The first Lexus I purchased was a 2020 UX250h and have loved it! I don’t think I will ever purchase anything but a hybrid moving forward. I ordered my 2025 RX 350h in March and it came in early May. I told my salesman that I wanted everything on it (I couldn’t find an RX that had everything that I wanted and this time I wasn’t settling). Thrilled that I went with my gut to order what I wanted and not just settle. My RX drives like a dream, no road noise in the cabin. Stereo system is incredible and I am learning all the features (it’s only been a week, give a gal some time)! It’s so comfortable and I am in love with my Peppercorn interior, which you can only get on the luxury trim. Wheels are gorgeous, great tires, rides so smooth. I commute to work each day; 45 minutes. It sure makes me happy to enjoy time with my new car. Mine’s also AWD! #LexusRX350h
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Comparing to a 2015
Comparison between a 2015 and a 2025 perhaps isn't fair because they are nothing alike, except the solid door closure. A 4 cylinder engine that gets the same around town gas mileage as the 2015 6 cylinder. The whole 4 cylinder thing is awful to me. Not interested in a zip zip zoom car but loved the steady power of the 6. Everything is plastic, including the seats. The steering wheel feels like something in the 30,000 range. Nothing feels quality. Never had to do more than service the expendables - oil, tires, brakes. Hope that's true of this 2025. I feel I took a major step down.
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