I Finally Understand Why People Buy the Lexus RX Over BMW and Mercedes

The 2026 Lexus RX 450h takes a very different approach than BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi. Instead of focusing on giant screens, aggressive styling and sporty handling, Lexus built a luxury SUV focused on comfort, fuel economy, refinement and long-term reliability. In this review, Tim Esterdahl from Pickup Truck Plus SUV Talk breaks down the plug-in hybrid powertrain, 35 miles of EV range, interior technology, ride quality, cargo space and why the RX may actually be the smarter luxury SUV buy. Is the Lexus RX 450h better to live with than a BMW X5 or Mercedes-Benz GLE? Watch to find out. #LexusRX #LexusRX450h #LuxurySUV #BMWX5 #MercedesGLE #LexusReview #SUVReview #PickupTruckTalk Visit Screen Pro Tech to get 15% off your order: http://screenprotech.com/tim Join our Patreon:   / pickuptrucktalk   Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/ Subscribe for more Pickup Truck and SUV videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/pickuptruck... Join this channel to get access to special perks:    / @pickuptrucktalk   Interested in owner reviews? Check out this playlist:    • Pickup Truck Owner Interviews   Trying to find the most reliable trucks and SUVs?:    • Pickup Trucks, SUVs Reliability, Resale, S...   Shop our Cafepress store for new Pickup Truck +SUV Talk gear: https://www.cafepress.com/pickuptruck... Find us on Facebook:   / pickuptrucktalk   Also, on Instagram:   / pickuptrucktalk   And on Twitter:   / pickuptrucktalk   Our website is here: https://www.pickuptrucktalk.com