yowps3

And what's wrong with that?

AJL0365

Could be a fixed glass? All RX's in past had windows behind the rear doors. That's what I think it is since if not, huge blind spot

Levi68

Having no new engine is weak, especially for the hybrid. In Europe there is no point buying a Lexus if it isn't hybrid or F.

bitkahuna

iTrader: (20)

thanks but i think we posted it here first.

tdougherty

Nothing is wrong with that. In my situation and if the 2016 is just as soccer mom-ish, it would lead me elsewhere.


Is this new info?: Toyota offers new safety package on RAV4, Lexus RX

doge

1 motor in 3 gens of car. wow.

AJL0365

I guess they are thinking what isn't broken, don't try to fix it.

GSteg

iTrader: (15)

What worries me is the 450h. The current gen is a hit and miss as far as hitting the EPA mpg so I'm hoping this new one will fare better. If they debut the 450h with the same old system, then I'm out.

spwolf

but there will be new V6 and 2.0t turbo (for rest of the world)... so 2 new engines... we dont know anything about hybrid yet.

ydooby

About time they add direct injection to both their FWD 300h and FWD 450h offerings. It'll take them minimal effort to convert their longitudinal counterparts to transverse ones. Wonder what takes them so long.

ericsan13

Re-posting a summary of my January speculation and others in this thread:

My engine speculation is that we're looking at a 2GR block in the US:

RX350: 2GR-FSE with VVT-iW and D4S
RX450h: 2GR-FXE with VVT-iE or VVT-i and possibly D4S

• VVT-iW will be borrowed from the NX200t 8AR-FTS and will enable otto/atkinson switching in the 350.
• VVT-iE - the iE may be new to the 450h and will be atkinson only as it will be fuel economy focused. NX300h 2AR-FXE only has VVT-i.
• S may be new to the 350 and will introduce the swirl intake as done in the NX200t. New Tacoma 2GR-FSE has the S. NX300h does not have an S.
• SE could also mean D-4 Gasoline direct injection and represent D4-S
• Hybrid powertrain improvements borrowed from 4th Generation Prius via better (li-ion?) batteries and denser motors

So it seems like some new engine technology for the 350, while the already advanced 450h will primarily benefit from hybrid powertrain improvements. Does not sound like "all-new" engines to me at all, but still a good step forward.

Here's what Lexus may (or may not) bring to the table:

• Weight loss
• New engine with D4S with atkinson/otto switching
• Panoramic sunroof
• Color HUD
• i-AFS - the return of swiveling, tilting headlamps
• CarPlay - unlikely
• Electronic parking brake
• 360 camera
• 450h: Available US F-Sport package or appearance package
• 450h: New hybrid powertrain

I have a feeling that Lexus is not going to do much since they are already the king of the hill, even though other brands have already closed the gap in terms of features. My guess is that they will head to the mass market even more by removing features, which means they will lose customers looking for luxury. Please prove me wrong Lexus. Less than 48 hours to the reveal!

RXSF

If they could already achieved 30mpg combined on the current 450h without DI or other fancy engine tech that has already been out for years, then they could save it for the next generation to achieve even higher gains

G Star

iTrader: (2)

Maybe Lexus is looking to bring in a new engine in the second or third year of the new RX release.

Everyone has been waiting for a new engine for quite some time now, the anticipation is building and patience is running out for some.

spwolf

new engine will be introduced now, there is no wait... it keeps GR block and changes everything else. Just like they did with their KR, NR, ZR, AR and UR engine series so far in past 4-5 months.

So expect 10% better hp/torque throughout the rev range, not just at top, plus 10-15% better mpg in real life (for 350).

BrickHead

I am surprised that, being just 2 days from its unveiling, no pics have leaked yet.