Is the 2024 Lexus RX 450h a BETTER luxury midsize SUV than a Mercedes GLE 450e? 

Love love love how the gorgeous wheels coordinate with the flowing trim!

I’ll take the Lexus RX all the wayyyy.. long term speaking 💯💯

In this car, I think the beige doesn't say "elderly," but keeps the interior bright as opposed to so cave-like dark.

Drop dead sexiness Absolutely digging it ❤❤MPG's is absolutely sinister

So glad the WOOD is back. I love all the earth tones and textures with the plush leather seats man it looks so solid and comfy.

it is beautiful, thanks Joe & happy weekend to you & Lori, tony

Getting to see your videos again- how enjoyable. Take Care Joe.

For fifty something like my self, I chose the RX500h for added performance. Lexus also offers great resale value so when you're selling it 36 mo. later like I plan to, I will get a good trade-in value for my next purchase.

My dream car. ❤

How ironic, I’ll be taking my Toyota to pick up my buddy because his MB just broke down again. 😂

Amazing review Joe.

Joe and Lori and Steve keep up the good work real true and I love the video 👍

I can't believe it; he said, "rub your hands all over your wood." LOL

The front grill design has grown on me. I did not like it at first, but now I do. I really like the back end with Lexus spelled out and the red light going across the back. Nice wheels too, but I would prefer 19".

Glad about Steven. In the Southern heat, thunder and lightning can materialize quickly!

I bought one recently and love the vehicle. Only gripe is the low electric mile range. Also battery charging on 120v regular home charger takes 12 hours to fully charge the battery. 240v option charges in about 3 hours or less.

Joe, I love this Lexus RX450h+ & I hate to say it, I love the fake vents I think if these fake vents weren't there, the corners of the bumper would look rather bland.

Yes of course Joe & thinking of buying this.

Love your car video 📹 😍 ❤️ 💕

This is the first RX that I have considered buying. Lexus has finally made the grille digestible. They have also shortened the front overhang. The dashboard still doesn’t impress, but the materials seem to be of very good quality. And the seats, front and back, are extremely comfortable, at least initially.

Got it. Love it. My family’s 5th Lexus, 1st new one…sold on the outstanding customer service and safety features with the luxury being a nice bonus. Have had 2 Mercedes in the past and will never have another…solidly built cars but have poor reliability and are expensive to repair. When I bought my first Lexus (traded in my last Mercedes), the owner of the auto repair shop I took my cars to checked it out (as it was used) and stated, “I’m not going to be seeing you anymore. Lexus is the most reliable car we service and they stand behind them.” BTW, that shop owner had a Mercedes with over 300K miles on it and said it was good advertising but he was working on it frequently and wouldn’t have kept it if he’d had to take it to someone else. It’s no surprise that this high end specialty autoshop owner’s personal everyday car is a Lexus.

Love y'all 😊

Nice interior, and the steering wheel, the feel of wood in your hand. Cheaper and more reliable than an MB.

We own a Lexus CUV with similar looks...love ours and yours. They are reasonably priced luxury car and their reliability is unflappable. Nobody l know in the Industry will say anything positive about M-B reliability, anymore.

Absolutely Great SUV!

I see what you did there at 12:51 😂 🤣😂

Just got rid of my etron today and so excited about the RX45o+ I ordered today!

Of course it is!! It’s a Lexus, drop dead reliable & gorgeous.

I have the 2024 rx 500h f sport and oh mannnn😮‍💨

22:25 Joe, you had me dying laughing. I love you, bro. You’re so funny.😂😂 💯 😅

That’s A Very Nice Luxurious Crossover SUV👍👏💺🚙💨!!!

At 23:00 min mark you mention engine sound being pumped in through speakers, can this be disabled?

thanks

Nice suv ❤

The seats are spooning with your hamstrings?!? 😂 Another great review, Joe!

My request is when you make any test car video than please mention the entire trims along with its price. Appreciate that you compared with the mercedes gle price . Keep it up 👍

LOL - MB GLE reliability score is 36, Lexus RX 350 is 69. The 24 MB GLE already has 4 recalls including Electrical system with a fire risk, Detaching Accelerator Pedal causing a crash or injury, Fuel and Engine Oil leaks, fuel system loss of power, and stability control/brakes. Good luck with all that.

Me watching car reviews: Him: "rub your hands all over your wood". Dad: You sure you're watching a car review?

If it was black, that interior would make more sense.

Ain't even watched the video yet. Just wanted to post as first. Also, these are nice SUV'S

That's Car Looking good

I think GLE is better looking, but would most likely fall apart sooner than Lexus…….and more $$ to service Mercedes. But I don’t think Mercedes owners care about that.

What's the specs with the seats folded Joe ? We need those specs ! 😮

I will take Lexus with great options and dependability for the $$. Lots of great luxury features compared to other luxury competitors at a higher price. Thank you Joe and Steve for the excellent review and camera work 🎉!

✨This Lexus RX is beautiful in and outside.

I love this guy ahahah

2:08 Joe that is not a fake vent. There is a 4mm wide functional vent opening on the side you just can’t see it.

Mercedes Benz GLE is a true luxury and reliable SUV. It's now around $72K. I have owned two so far and love them. No problem at all but just routine maintenance. NX is a compact SUV and GLE is a mid-size SUV. They are not compete in the same segment. I just test drive a 2025 NX 350 F Sport. Be very honest, it's a Toyota car with Lexus price tag.

Seats more comfortable than a lincoln corsair?

10:03 You meant to say two stages of heated steering wheel, not seats.

Love to see Lexus grabbing Genesis tech for the front right seat...a great idea!

That red is nice but it exposes the grill out in the open with that red. Black would hide it better

Looks alright.

Okay Joe, I have to ask this burning question that I think is one all our minds even though it's off topic. Have you seen the ad in the Car and Driver magazine about Pontiac being brought back? There are a lot of theories out there Joe, what's yours?

it's been so long with that new front styling that i forgot what Lexus fronts use to look like. Audi started that and Lexus said hold my beer and i think they went overboard.

I think the hourglass shaped grill was hideous. This one though, blending from hood to radiator has a better look to it.🤔🤔🤔🤔

That color is sexi

I like it but I don't know if I'd spend that much money in a midsize suv.

Please review the new Kia k5

I love the paint color. I hope that Matador Red RX450h won't come across with a bull. jk 😂

The rear wiper has been hidden away for years on the RX. I have the 2016 and it’s hidden away.😊

Hey Joe! Love your content man! Keep up the good work. I need some advice. I am confused on which to pick between the Lincoln Nautilus or The Lexus Rx350h or The GV70. Do they all require premium fuel? Any other suggestions?

Is all RX Lexus car electric charged???

2 stages of heated seats 3 stages of ventilated seats and of course 3 STAGES OF EXTRA HEATED SEATS.

Nice.... But? Plug in hybrid.

Too expensive. NX450h + base model is the way to go.

2024 Lexus RX450h+Plus PHEV Luxury!

Expansive AF

Pretty car - and golly that red. You're accurate in comparing it to a GLE (or X5, etc), but I do have a hard time considering these comparable - the GLE/X5 is definitely a notch up in its RWD architecture and German sophistication. Moreso than some other Lexus models, this thing is a FWD Toyota underneath - which is no bad thing necessarily, considering the suburban mall duties it is built for. Reliable and sensible. But that's also why it doesn't feel quite as special or lux as a GLE/X5. That said, it makes for a nice middleground - not everyone wants the European complexity, and the Lexus badge is 95% as prestigious.

Lexus' varied lineup of vehicles offer superior reliability and safety scores. Additionally, Lexus offers more Top Safety Picks than Mercedes. Lexus also offers a longer powertrain warranty than Mercedes for all of its models.

You can buy a prius and sienna for $76k

I feel like if u have 80k to spend on a electric car just get a Cadillac lyriq

Beyond the warranty period, I'd 100% prefer owning the Lexus. As a lease or something I'd dump after 3-4 years, the Benz.

I'm holding out on buying a Lexus until they release a model called the T-REX...

As much as I love Lexus, I'm going with MB on this one. The styling of the Mercedes is so elegant.

the front looks like someone took a hammer and smashed its nose lol

Nothing screams luxury like CVT

That interior is "ivory" which is much more white than beige, they are not the same thing.

It should be compared to the GLC!! GLE is a different size…

This SUV is gorgeous but why in the worlddddd does Lexus keep making beige and white interior, whyyyyyy, who is asking for this?

The current gen of RX front bumper is just ugly, doesnt have the same appeal as last gen F Sport.

Just get the F-Sport for performance. Get the H for gas saver w/o the performance. Get the 500h for the best of both. The principle is: “You get what you pain for.”

Reliability, resale value great. But the grill is ugly.

Definitely better than a Mercedes- lower maintenance costs, better resale value, and longevity....

There’s no way you’re charging that battery in 2 hrs on a 120 V outlet. You probably meant to say 240v with a nema 14-50. Plug in EVs are not the best of both worlds. Go hybrid or full EV. Studies show most people don’t charge their plug in hybrids so they are Carrying around a bunch of dead weight in batteries. If you do charge it, the gas and engine are dead weight.

This looks Toyota af, wtf happened to their design language? bring back the spindle grill

Don't like the red on the front grill, looks like a paint job gone really wrong with overspray.

TO THE DOOOOORPANELS

My 2023 Traverse has a better interior than this. Those door panels are cheap

Of course the Mercedes front is nicer and more elegant

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Nice RAV4

Lexus builds good cars but if you compete it with Mercedes cars and the name Mercedes, is Lexus a little child.

lexus needs to update their interior design, looks very outdated compared to the modern of korean genesis/hyundai, or the lux of german mercedes/bmw

Pretty blah after watching your GV 80 review. Save the planet with that plug in for 35 miles.

Rear bumper looks like a multi-colored diaper. Boo! Reminds me of the terrible rear bumper on the new Subaru WRXs. I have no idea how the higher ups at Lexus approved that design.

Toyota/Lexus and their huge, wide and flat cheese grater grilles 😅. Come on, Joe…zonk that grille, not that little fake side grille…

Lexus just beat BMW for ugly large grills 😆

No

Lexus interiors are way too close to Toyota interiors