2017 LX changes?
07-26-16, 08:33 PM
#16
I got a loaner RX Hybrid from Lexus dealer, and I found this new RX has 2 figures that LX 570 does not: 1) Departure line..at freeway speed and cruising, I intentionally took my hands off the steering wheel, the car steers itself within the lane and even on slight curve of the road, however the warning signal was on " hands are off the wheeL". 2) On the windy road, the headlights move to either left or right side depends where the car is going ( Like BMW headlights). For instance, if the car is steered on the right the headlights will follow that direction rather than straight.
So what I am trying to say is.......Will new LX570 2017 have those figures after all it is $100K truck? Is it a software or/and hardware upgrade for the steering? What about LX 570 headlights, hardware and software upgrade?
So what I am trying to say is.......Will new LX570 2017 have those figures after all it is $100K truck? Is it a software or/and hardware upgrade for the steering? What about LX 570 headlights, hardware and software upgrade?
humh interesting find
07-26-16, 10:40 PM
#18
I got a loaner RX Hybrid from Lexus dealer, and I found this new RX has 2 figures that LX 570 does not: 1) Departure line..at freeway speed and cruising, I intentionally took my hands off the steering wheel, the car steers itself within the lane and even on slight curve of the road, however the warning signal was on " hands are off the wheeL". 2) On the windy road, the headlights move to either left or right side depends where the car is going ( Like BMW headlights). For instance, if the car is steered on the right the headlights will follow that direction rather than straight.
So what I am trying to say is.......Will new LX570 2017 have those figures after all it is $100K truck? Is it a software or/and hardware upgrade for the steering? What about LX 570 headlights, hardware and software upgrade?
So what I am trying to say is.......Will new LX570 2017 have those figures after all it is $100K truck? Is it a software or/and hardware upgrade for the steering? What about LX 570 headlights, hardware and software upgrade?
'16 LX 570 has triple-beam headlights which give you a wider beam pattern. At most situations it's quite good but sometimes (mountain roads, turning 90 degrees etc.) I really miss adaptive headlights which I have on my LS460.
LX570 still has a hydraulic power steering. It gives you much better sense what happens with your car but it mpg is slightly worse than for cars with electric power steering. The other disadvantage is that it's much easier to add some steering assistance for electric steering than for hydraulic. So do not expect this type of steering assist with '17LX570.
07-27-16, 07:00 PM
#19
I got a loaner RX Hybrid from Lexus dealer, and I found this new RX has 2 figures that LX 570 does not: 1) Departure line..at freeway speed and cruising, I intentionally took my hands off the steering wheel, the car steers itself within the lane and even on slight curve of the road, however the warning signal was on " hands are off the wheeL". 2) On the windy road, the headlights move to either left or right side depends where the car is going ( Like BMW headlights). For instance, if the car is steered on the right the headlights will follow that direction rather than straight.
So what I am trying to say is.......Will new LX570 2017 have those figures after all it is $100K truck? Is it a software or/and hardware upgrade for the steering? What about LX 570 headlights, hardware and software upgrade?
So what I am trying to say is.......Will new LX570 2017 have those figures after all it is $100K truck? Is it a software or/and hardware upgrade for the steering? What about LX 570 headlights, hardware and software upgrade?
Makes no difference to me as mine are adjusted up and have upgraded LED headlight bulbs in the fog lights when I need more light.
07-28-16, 10:51 AM
#20
Racer
i dont know why anyone would expect any changes. It seems the LX is on a 3 year cycle before major changes are made, and I were u I would wait until 2018-19 for next generation LX.
There is nothing special about the LX compared to GX other than size. Diehard LX fans will tell u otherwise, but they are a dying breed. You may find that the GX drives better then the LX. I sure think it does.
There is nothing special about the LX compared to GX other than size. Diehard LX fans will tell u otherwise, but they are a dying breed. You may find that the GX drives better then the LX. I sure think it does.
07-28-16, 12:25 PM
#21
Pole Position
i dont know why anyone would expect any changes. It seems the LX is on a 3 year cycle before major changes are made, and I were u I would wait until 2018-19 for next generation LX.
There is nothing special about the LX compared to GX other than size. Diehard LX fans will tell u otherwise, but they are a dying breed. You may find that the GX drives better then the LX. I sure think it does.
There is nothing special about the LX compared to GX other than size. Diehard LX fans will tell u otherwise, but they are a dying breed. You may find that the GX drives better then the LX. I sure think it does.
If you do not see a difference between the GX and LX, consider yourself lucky as to me it is night and day!
Size DOES MATTER except to those who do not have it.
07-28-16, 12:45 PM
#22
I have been in a GX and after being a multiple LX owner, if Lexus quit making them, I would still not drive a GX. The GX did not drive better than my LX, not even close.
If you do not see a difference between the GX and LX, consider yourself lucky as to me it is night and day!
Size DOES MATTER except to those who do not have it.
If you do not see a difference between the GX and LX, consider yourself lucky as to me it is night and day!
Size DOES MATTER except to those who do not have it.
Last edited by Chocolate; 07-28-16 at 12:53 PM.
07-28-16, 01:00 PM
#23
Pole Position
Yeah, I drove a 2010 GX before I bought my LX. Although the interior is nice enough to me, and there's enough room, and the GX is substantially cheaper, the continuous vibration coming through the steering wheel was impossible to ignore. I only drove 1 GX so it is possible it was the vehicle, but I doubt it. Is that something you noticed as well ggebhardt? I was not about to have a car payment for a ride downgrade. Very noticeable coming from a smooth riding 04 ES while the LX has a similar smooth ride to my ES - in addition to all the other extras you get with this vehicle like lots of space, luxury interior, superior stereo, adjustable suspension at all four wheels, etc.
07-28-16, 01:27 PM
#24
The GS interior was subpar compared to my LX a few years ago. My new LX interior is even better. The vibration was present in the GX I drove, the LX isolates you from all the mechanical things and just eats the road up with a "presence" that is not rivaled in my opinion and I have owned about every brand out there. This 2016 LX is my 5th, I think, tells much about my love for them.
07-28-16, 01:44 PM
#25
Pole Position
i dont know why anyone would expect any changes. It seems the LX is on a 3 year cycle before major changes are made, and I were u I would wait until 2018-19 for next generation LX.
There is nothing special about the LX compared to GX other than size. Diehard LX fans will tell u otherwise, but they are a dying breed. You may find that the GX drives better then the LX. I sure think it does.
There is nothing special about the LX compared to GX other than size. Diehard LX fans will tell u otherwise, but they are a dying breed. You may find that the GX drives better then the LX. I sure think it does.
I have been in a GX and after being a multiple LX owner, if Lexus quit making them, I would still not drive a GX. The GX did not drive better than my LX, not even close.
If you do not see a difference between the GX and LX, consider yourself lucky as to me it is night and day!
Size DOES MATTER except to those who do not have it.
If you do not see a difference between the GX and LX, consider yourself lucky as to me it is night and day!
Size DOES MATTER except to those who do not have it.
07-28-16, 03:51 PM
#26
So other than the size, features, suspension, larger engine and different engine mounts, design and appearance, interior, stereo, split tailgate with storage, there's not much extra you get.
07-28-16, 06:37 PM
#27
I have been in a GX and after being a multiple LX owner, if Lexus quit making them, I would still not drive a GX. The GX did not drive better than my LX, not even close.
If you do not see a difference between the GX and LX, consider yourself lucky as to me it is night and day!
Size DOES MATTER except to those who do not have it.
If you do not see a difference between the GX and LX, consider yourself lucky as to me it is night and day!
Size DOES MATTER except to those who do not have it.
07-28-16, 07:16 PM
#28
i dont know why anyone would expect any changes. It seems the LX is on a 3 year cycle before major changes are made, and I were u I would wait until 2018-19 for next generation LX.
There is nothing special about the LX compared to GX other than size. Diehard LX fans will tell u otherwise, but they are a dying breed. You may find that the GX drives better then the LX. I sure think it does.
There is nothing special about the LX compared to GX other than size. Diehard LX fans will tell u otherwise, but they are a dying breed. You may find that the GX drives better then the LX. I sure think it does.
Last edited by DocT; 07-28-16 at 07:38 PM.
08-01-16, 07:03 AM
#30
Pole Position
