2014 GX - New body style
06-01-13, 03:31 PM
#31
Lexus Champion
You are welcome. The GX 460 would be an excellent replacement for a 2005 LX 470, which you are happy with and you presumably would be happy with a similar replacement. Wait at least for the next minor update to the GX, which may be for 2014, but more likely a major revision for 2017, which is why I'm waiting. In the meantime ... enjoy your LX, which is what I would be driving ... if it could fit in our garage!
Regards,
SaniDel
P.S. I notice you owned three LX in rapid succession ... two 2004's and now the 2005. You may be interested to know that two of the six LXs we owned were 'replacements' for other LX that developed problems that couldn't be repaired. That can happen to any vehicle, but to get replacement vehicles ... well, that's why we own only Lexus!
Regards,
SaniDel
P.S. I notice you owned three LX in rapid succession ... two 2004's and now the 2005. You may be interested to know that two of the six LXs we owned were 'replacements' for other LX that developed problems that couldn't be repaired. That can happen to any vehicle, but to get replacement vehicles ... well, that's why we own only Lexus!
06-24-13, 05:52 PM
#33
Spoke to my dealer today.
He said 14's start building next week and are 90-100 days out. Pricing will be available mid August. The GX will have "significant updates" he said. He should have some literature by first of August. I was going to find a deal on a 13', however since I can wait, I will. I'm curious to see what the update will be, and if I don't like it, the 13s will be discounted heavily to get move.
06-25-13, 03:31 PM
#35
06-25-13, 07:57 PM
#36
He said 14's start building next week and are 90-100 days out. Pricing will be available mid August. The GX will have "significant updates" he said. He should have some literature by first of August. I was going to find a deal on a 13', however since I can wait, I will. I'm curious to see what the update will be, and if I don't like it, the 13s will be discounted heavily to get move.
The majority of sales people don't even know the vehicles they are selling. The GX is on a 6 year product cycle and they're still selling well. Makes no sense for "significant updates" since it ain't broke. They may go spindle grill to align with all the other vehicles in the line and toss in the new infotainment system (which is a turd IMO)... beyond that, more chrome bits and a new color or two. In the end, I don't consider any of it to be a significant update, it's all aesthetic and typical mid-year life cycle refreshes.
If Lexus added terrain select, 4 corner air suspension, turbo, 5.7L or diesel, unibody,independent rear suspension, split lift gate, increased the size etc... that would get my attention.
Last edited by tazdevl; 06-25-13 at 08:00 PM.
06-26-13, 04:07 AM
#37
06-26-13, 07:17 AM
#39
Lead Lap
I'm not sure how you think your dealer, a salesman there no less, has an inside line on the 14s. You have people on this forum that bought their vehicles at some of the largest dealerships in the US, some of which are in LA and could be considered Lexus HQ neighbors. If I'm going to test the waters, doesn't make much sense to go across the country initially for feedback when you have potential resources in your back yard.
The majority of sales people don't even know the vehicles they are selling. The GX is on a 6 year product cycle and they're still selling well. Makes no sense for "significant updates" since it ain't broke. They may go spindle grill to align with all the other vehicles in the line and toss in the new infotainment system (which is a turd IMO)... beyond that, more chrome bits and a new color or two. In the end, I don't consider any of it to be a significant update, it's all aesthetic and typical mid-year life cycle refreshes.
If Lexus added terrain select, 4 corner air suspension, turbo, 5.7L or diesel, unibody,independent rear suspension, split lift gate, increased the size etc... that would get my attention.
The majority of sales people don't even know the vehicles they are selling. The GX is on a 6 year product cycle and they're still selling well. Makes no sense for "significant updates" since it ain't broke. They may go spindle grill to align with all the other vehicles in the line and toss in the new infotainment system (which is a turd IMO)... beyond that, more chrome bits and a new color or two. In the end, I don't consider any of it to be a significant update, it's all aesthetic and typical mid-year life cycle refreshes.
If Lexus added terrain select, 4 corner air suspension, turbo, 5.7L or diesel, unibody,independent rear suspension, split lift gate, increased the size etc... that would get my attention.
07-18-13, 01:22 PM
#40
I do know that for marketing purposes, Lexus is considering the '14 GX to be a "new model launch."
I used to work for Lexus corporate and recently asked a source there, and he said to expect a heavy refresh similar to what they did with the 2013 LS and specifically noted spindle grille, LED DRLs, Remote Touch, redesigned dashboard, new wheels and plenty of other small interior and exterior tweaks.
My sense is that Lexus wants to let the dust settle on the 2014 IS launch and we will get details on the 2014 GX in the next 4-6 weeks.
I wish we would get the 5.7L V8 as an option
I used to work for Lexus corporate and recently asked a source there, and he said to expect a heavy refresh similar to what they did with the 2013 LS and specifically noted spindle grille, LED DRLs, Remote Touch, redesigned dashboard, new wheels and plenty of other small interior and exterior tweaks.
My sense is that Lexus wants to let the dust settle on the 2014 IS launch and we will get details on the 2014 GX in the next 4-6 weeks.
I wish we would get the 5.7L V8 as an option
07-19-13, 05:50 AM
#42
It seems the changes for 2014 will be minor and what's 'underneath' will not change, i.e., it might look different, but it won't be different.
If Lexus was going to re-design the GX, there would be "spy shots" and rumors about a new vehicle under development and testing, but there have been none. Go back to 2009 when the GX 460 was being developed to replace the GX 470 ... there's been none of that media coverage. Certainly, if there is going to be a "GX 570" we would know about it by now!
There's ample precedent for what to expect by considering the GX 470. It was introduced in 2002 and unchanged for quite a few model years, then 'refreshed' with cosmetic changes before being replaced by the GX 460:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexus_GX
There's little reason to expect Lexus will deviate from their "tried and true" formula for vehicle development, especially for a low-volume vehicle like the GX ... and the LX for that matter!
Regards,
SaniDel
If Lexus was going to re-design the GX, there would be "spy shots" and rumors about a new vehicle under development and testing, but there have been none. Go back to 2009 when the GX 460 was being developed to replace the GX 470 ... there's been none of that media coverage. Certainly, if there is going to be a "GX 570" we would know about it by now!
There's ample precedent for what to expect by considering the GX 470. It was introduced in 2002 and unchanged for quite a few model years, then 'refreshed' with cosmetic changes before being replaced by the GX 460:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexus_GX
There's little reason to expect Lexus will deviate from their "tried and true" formula for vehicle development, especially for a low-volume vehicle like the GX ... and the LX for that matter!
Regards,
SaniDel
07-19-13, 07:07 AM
#43
Koz
07-19-13, 07:34 AM
#44
You will not see a big price increase on the 14 GX. You will only see cosmetic and tech upgrades. This is not a full model re-design. A complete re-design will happen sometime near 2017. Do not expect a 5.7 in the next re-design. If anything, it will be a more efficient V8 or a more powerful V6 with an eight speed trans. MPG is (and will be) the number one concern!
Koz
Koz
07-19-13, 10:09 AM
#45