2016 Lexus RX revealed (pics page 35)
04-01-15, 10:45 AM
#556
Legroom
I heard him talk about increased rear passenger leg room. Is there any info on increased driver leg room?
Is that big predator grill with the big L over the top or just close?
I see a little window in the blacked out C pillar in some photos, but perhaps not all. Any word on that? It sure would help with rear visibility.
Is that big predator grill with the big L over the top or just close?
I see a little window in the blacked out C pillar in some photos, but perhaps not all. Any word on that? It sure would help with rear visibility.
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04-01-15, 10:45 AM
#557
Lexus Test Driver
Not bad overall but it may not be what traditional RX customers be comfortable in terms of exterior design.
One thing about Lexus has always been that their designs were tame but aged very well.
While this new design is more extreme, it may get old very fast.
I personally feel the NX looks better and is more suited for the aggresive design language.
The RX interior looks to be a huge step up in terms of quality compared to current model.
One thing about Lexus has always been that their designs were tame but aged very well.
While this new design is more extreme, it may get old very fast.
I personally feel the NX looks better and is more suited for the aggresive design language.
The RX interior looks to be a huge step up in terms of quality compared to current model.
04-01-15, 10:45 AM
#558
. The Q5/Macan are based off of the MLB platform. The Tiguan, which does come in FWD-only, is based on the VW A5 platform, same one as the Q3. Perhaps you are getting your Q's mixed up.Believe me, I'm not a fan of the overhang too, but then again I'm more interested in what's underneath the sheet metal.
04-01-15, 10:49 AM
#559
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So this "new" RX looks a lot like the Mazda CX line. #sickface
The Mazda doesn't have the floating roof, but it has the god-awful nose and and plastic wheel trim. And the side profile looks dead on as well. Saw one at lunch and wanted to vomit.
All for the bargain price of $20K.
The Mazda doesn't have the floating roof, but it has the god-awful nose and and plastic wheel trim. And the side profile looks dead on as well. Saw one at lunch and wanted to vomit.
All for the bargain price of $20K.
04-01-15, 10:52 AM
#560
Lexus Fanatic
So they are trying to get more men to buy them but Im not sure many women will like that styling. Looks chunky and masculine. Before the lines were smoother. I love the interior
04-01-15, 11:09 AM
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So this will have a touch free lift gate but you have to pause your hand over the Lexus logo? That seems like they went out of their way to make it different from other touch free systems, except worse. How are you supposed to do that when your hands are full. I thought the whole purpose was to use your legs which are always free
04-01-15, 11:09 AM
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The 2016 Lexus RX is Here
The 2016 Lexus RX is Here
The Lexus NX has been getting a lot of attention lately, but now its time for the original high-riding Lexus hit, the RX, to roll into the spotlight again. It's all new for the 2016 model year and it's on display at the 2015 New York International Auto Show.
Read the rest on the ClubLexus.com homepage. >>
The Lexus NX has been getting a lot of attention lately, but now its time for the original high-riding Lexus hit, the RX, to roll into the spotlight again. It's all new for the 2016 model year and it's on display at the 2015 New York International Auto Show.
Read the rest on the ClubLexus.com homepage. >>
04-01-15, 11:18 AM
#564
So this will have a touch free lift gate but you have to pause your hand over the Lexus logo? That seems like they went out of their way to make it different from other touch free systems, except worse. How are you supposed to do that when your hands are full. I thought the whole purpose was to use your legs which are always free
Get your foot up that high.
04-01-15, 11:34 AM
#568
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
Here's what Lexus may (or may not) bring to the table:
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
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
Included:
- Panoramic sunroof
- Color HUD
- Electronic parking brake
- 450h: Available US F-Sport package or appearance package
Not mentioned:
- Weight loss - this is a serious omission
- Atkinson/otto switching
- i-AFS - swiveling, tilting headlamps - bring it back!
- CarPlay
- 450h: New hybrid powertrain - where are you???
New to RX:
- Heated power folding rear seats
- 12.3" monitor
- 300hp DI
- Adaptable Variable Suspension (AVS)
- Michelin Premier EverGrip
- Lane Keep Assist
- Panoramic View Monitor (PVM)
- 20-inch alloy wheels with graphite finish
- Sunglasses holder - hopefully won't be replaced with useless SOS
- Touch free lift gate
Did I miss anything?
04-01-15, 11:34 AM
#569
So this "new" RX looks a lot like the Mazda CX line. #sickface
The Mazda doesn't have the floating roof, but it has the god-awful nose and and plastic wheel trim. And the side profile looks dead on as well. Saw one at lunch and wanted to vomit.
All for the bargain price of $20K.
The Mazda doesn't have the floating roof, but it has the god-awful nose and and plastic wheel trim. And the side profile looks dead on as well. Saw one at lunch and wanted to vomit.
All for the bargain price of $20K.
04-01-15, 11:37 AM
#570
The plastic wheel trim on the other hand is useless and I've never scratched that area.