Special Review: 2010 Lexus RX350
02-16-09, 03:10 PM
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Someone had shown that Lexus offers at least the dark wood for JDM vehicles. It sure would be nice to at least have a choice over here.
I also would lean towards a dark/aluminum or dark/carbon fiber interior trim. Other manufacturers at least give you multiple options.
02-16-09, 03:55 PM
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Great review mmarshal! When I got the email from Lexus regarding the new RX, I got excited but haven't had the time to check it out myself.
One thing though, I was under the impression that one of the new features was the Heads Up display. I don't recall seeing you mention that in your review (I could just be blind). What did you think of it?
One thing though, I was under the impression that one of the new features was the Heads Up display. I don't recall seeing you mention that in your review (I could just be blind). What did you think of it?
02-16-09, 04:22 PM
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Thanks.
No.....maybe I'M the one who was blind, not you. If it was in there, I didn't try it out.
Good point.
One thing though, I was under the impression that one of the new features was the Heads Up display. I don't recall seeing you mention that in your review (I could just be blind). What did you think of it?
Good point.
02-16-09, 04:25 PM
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02-16-09, 04:29 PM
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Yes it's ugly, cushy, big, soft, refined like almost all Toyota/Lexus vehicles and not very interesting to drive.
I drove it today after seeing it at the local auto show. There was little interest at the San Jose autoshow and at the dealer's "special intro" today, so I drove it anyway. I think it will still maintain it's sales numbers for the most part, selling to the type of buyer that likes the utility and luxury combo. Solid enough and improved product.
I drove it today after seeing it at the local auto show. There was little interest at the San Jose autoshow and at the dealer's "special intro" today, so I drove it anyway. I think it will still maintain it's sales numbers for the most part, selling to the type of buyer that likes the utility and luxury combo. Solid enough and improved product.
02-16-09, 05:47 PM
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The RX apparantly continues to get sportier without alienating its loyal buyer. Why would Lexus do so? 1/2 of the reviews of sporty SUVs come out all wrong anyway. Sports cars on stilts.
There is an RX event at my dealer saturday, I'm going to try to take some time to check it out.
As for Jags, I love the older interiors. Not big on the XF or XK but they are fine. I love the XJ interior and the last XK. It says "JAGUAR".
There is an RX event at my dealer saturday, I'm going to try to take some time to check it out.
As for Jags, I love the older interiors. Not big on the XF or XK but they are fine. I love the XJ interior and the last XK. It says "JAGUAR".
02-16-09, 06:09 PM
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I did just that and drove the RX on Sunday at the "intro event". Nobody was interested in the 2 RX's except for me so I drove one. Plush, quiet, smooth, it should keep the RX loyalist happy. But it's boring, the windshield is mini-van weird, the tan interior a bit too light in color to be practical. Not very attractive with that underbite front end but does have a wider stance than the old narrow track RX. No break-through product, nice enough.
02-16-09, 06:15 PM
#55
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I'm kind of used to that SUV/crossover/unibody/station wagon on stilts type of ride after owning a few, but I'm a bit tired of it too. I think your ride observations are valid for almost all of these vehicles, more the result to trying to achieve sports sedan ride and handling with a tall/high center of gravity/elevated for road clearance station wagon. A sport sedan can achieve a better ride/handling combo strictly for on-road use of course.
02-16-09, 07:45 PM
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Thank you!
02-16-09, 07:57 PM
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The wife saw a commercial tonight and seems a little interested. I want her to experience the Lexus quality and service. She has had an infiniti G35 and Acura TL. I think if she checks out Lexus she will be sold on the brand. The new RX seems safe and has enough room for a couple of babies. It may end up in our driveway next year. I keep hearing from insiders that the auto market will be a bloody desperate mess in 2010. I am going to wait . If I can get a smoking deal on an LS I may make a switch as well. The idea of driving an LS dropped on 22's is extremely appealing to me
02-16-09, 08:03 PM
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The wife saw a commercial tonight and seems a little interested. I want her to experience the Lexus quality and service. She has had an infiniti G35 and Acura TL. I think if she checks out Lexus she will be sold on the brand. The new RX seems safe and has enough room for a couple of babies. It may end up in our driveway next year. I keep hearing from insiders that the auto market will be a bloody desperate mess in 2010. I am going to wait . If I can get a smoking deal on an LS I may make a switch as well. The idea of driving an LS dropped on 22's is extremely appealing to me
The whole idea of an LS is comfort, not sports-sedan handling.