Spy Shots: 2007 Lexus RX350 or RX450h?
#16
Originally Posted by RX300-BV
Well I hope they tune the 3.5 V6 for the RX to significantly improve fuel efficiency when compared to the 3.3 V6. It doesn't need to have 300 hp or even 280 hp. Some where between 255-275 should be more then enough.
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Originally Posted by spwolf
that doesnt have anything to do with each other... they coud have IS's version of GR as well as Avalons. Main reason not to put IS's version is that it is more expensive, and new RX cant cost a lot more than old one.
Powertrain has nothing to do with platform in reality, as platforms can be designed (and are) to accept different kinds of powertrain configurations.
Of course, RX version would be optimized for premium fuel, so it will actually have 280hp...
Powertrain has nothing to do with platform in reality, as platforms can be designed (and are) to accept different kinds of powertrain configurations.
Of course, RX version would be optimized for premium fuel, so it will actually have 280hp...
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#18
Originally Posted by spwolf
ah yes, it is that magic trick that adds 50hp and 5-10mpg at the same time... oh, dont they call that 400h already?
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rx350 answers...
The 2007 RX 350 will start production in January 2007 in Cambridge, Ontario Canada.
Just a little freshening up on the front end and the rear end...no new alloys and the new H.P. is to increase by 45 to 270h.p and 251 lb.ft torque. Std equipment is now 6 disc. NO new colors.
Hope this helps you guys..
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Just a little freshening up on the front end and the rear end...no new alloys and the new H.P. is to increase by 45 to 270h.p and 251 lb.ft torque. Std equipment is now 6 disc. NO new colors.
Hope this helps you guys..
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Originally Posted by goobers
The 2007 RX 350 will start production in January 2007 in Cambridge, Ontario Canada.
Just a little freshening up on the front end and the rear end...no new alloys and the new H.P. is to increase by 45 to 270h.p and 251 lb.ft torque. Std equipment is now 6 disc. NO new colors.
Hope this helps you guys..
Goober
Just a little freshening up on the front end and the rear end...no new alloys and the new H.P. is to increase by 45 to 270h.p and 251 lb.ft torque. Std equipment is now 6 disc. NO new colors.
Hope this helps you guys..
Goober
Or that the 2007 RX350 will start production in January 2006?
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Originally Posted by goobers
The 2007 RX 350 will start production in January 2007 in Cambridge, Ontario Canada.
Just a little freshening up on the front end and the rear end...no new alloys and the new H.P. is to increase by 45 to 270h.p and 251 lb.ft torque. Std equipment is now 6 disc. NO new colors.
Hope this helps you guys..
Goober
Just a little freshening up on the front end and the rear end...no new alloys and the new H.P. is to increase by 45 to 270h.p and 251 lb.ft torque. Std equipment is now 6 disc. NO new colors.
Hope this helps you guys..
Goober
I assume that the 2007 Highlander is getting the GR engine too?
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Yes as well as the Rav 4 the new ES350 due in march 07. The new ES330 will not be your father's Lexus.....280 h.p., dual exhaust, possible 8 speed automatic, panoramic roof option, real navigation system......consider it the Big Sister of the IS....looks like a European Avalon.
The real kicker is going to be the new LS600 (ls430 Hybrid)...0-60 in 5.0sec. due in Sept. 07.
Lexus is now poised to become the #1 Luxury nameplate by 2010....everything from now on will follow the L-Finesse design...started with the new GS series. Also 2007 will see a convertible IS series coupe.
Hang on to the future of Lexus...it's going to be fast and furious.
The real kicker is going to be the new LS600 (ls430 Hybrid)...0-60 in 5.0sec. due in Sept. 07.
Lexus is now poised to become the #1 Luxury nameplate by 2010....everything from now on will follow the L-Finesse design...started with the new GS series. Also 2007 will see a convertible IS series coupe.
Hang on to the future of Lexus...it's going to be fast and furious.
#24
Originally Posted by RX300-BV
They do. But I want the one that doesn't come stickered at 45k-50k. If I could have an RX350 with the same hp and mpg as the 400h at 10k - 15k less... kind of a no brainer to me.
#25
Originally Posted by whipimpin
Reconfiguring platforms to accept a bunch of different power options is expensive. I agree that it'll probably get the ES version of the power combo.
M.
M.
#26
Originally Posted by goobers
The 2007 RX 350 will start production in January 2007 in Cambridge, Ontario Canada.
Just a little freshening up on the front end and the rear end...no new alloys and the new H.P. is to increase by 45 to 270h.p and 251 lb.ft torque. Std equipment is now 6 disc. NO new colors.
Hope this helps you guys..
Goober
Just a little freshening up on the front end and the rear end...no new alloys and the new H.P. is to increase by 45 to 270h.p and 251 lb.ft torque. Std equipment is now 6 disc. NO new colors.
Hope this helps you guys..
Goober
#27
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Originally Posted by goobers
Yes as well as the Rav 4 the new ES350 due in march 07. The new ES330 will not be your father's Lexus.....280 h.p., dual exhaust, possible 8 speed automatic, panoramic roof option, real navigation system......consider it the Big Sister of the IS....looks like a European Avalon.
The real kicker is going to be the new LS600 (ls430 Hybrid)...0-60 in 5.0sec. due in Sept. 07.
Lexus is now poised to become the #1 Luxury nameplate by 2010....everything from now on will follow the L-Finesse design...started with the new GS series. Also 2007 will see a convertible IS series coupe.
Hang on to the future of Lexus...it's going to be fast and furious.
The real kicker is going to be the new LS600 (ls430 Hybrid)...0-60 in 5.0sec. due in Sept. 07.
Lexus is now poised to become the #1 Luxury nameplate by 2010....everything from now on will follow the L-Finesse design...started with the new GS series. Also 2007 will see a convertible IS series coupe.
Hang on to the future of Lexus...it's going to be fast and furious.
Love the awesome specs you've provided for the next ES...but what do you mean by a "real navigation system" and an "European Avalon" (is here such a model there)? 8-speed auto sounds awesome...hope it'll become a reality.
Last edited by XeroK00L; 12-08-05 at 05:16 PM.
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Originally Posted by XeroK00L
Just curious... how high up in the Lexus totem are you at? Or what's your source of info? Really appreciate your sharing all this providing that your source is a credible one. :
#30
Originally Posted by goobers
Yes as well as the Rav 4 the new ES350 due in march 07. The new ES330 will not be your father's Lexus.....280 h.p., dual exhaust, possible 8 speed automatic, panoramic roof option, real navigation system......consider it the Big Sister of the IS....looks like a European Avalon.
The real kicker is going to be the new LS600 (ls430 Hybrid)...0-60 in 5.0sec. due in Sept. 07.
Lexus is now poised to become the #1 Luxury nameplate by 2010....everything from now on will follow the L-Finesse design...started with the new GS series. Also 2007 will see a convertible IS series coupe.
Hang on to the future of Lexus...it's going to be fast and furious.
The real kicker is going to be the new LS600 (ls430 Hybrid)...0-60 in 5.0sec. due in Sept. 07.
Lexus is now poised to become the #1 Luxury nameplate by 2010....everything from now on will follow the L-Finesse design...started with the new GS series. Also 2007 will see a convertible IS series coupe.
Hang on to the future of Lexus...it's going to be fast and furious.