2016 Lexus RX revealed (pics page 35)
04-01-15, 01:20 PM
#601
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In the press release from Lexus that Autoblog has, they state that the RX with third row option will be available early 2016.
I'm going to take a shot in the dark and assume a fully loaded RX will be $60k and a 3 row RX will be around $64k. I'm sure it'll sell well. It's not terrible. It's just going to take most of us a few years to become comfortable with it lol
I'm going to take a shot in the dark and assume a fully loaded RX will be $60k and a 3 row RX will be around $64k. I'm sure it'll sell well. It's not terrible. It's just going to take most of us a few years to become comfortable with it lol
04-01-15, 01:21 PM
#602
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One thing I've realized is that once Lexus comes out with a new design, it will receive a THRONG of criticism and through time that criticism will fade away into neutrality and eventually the style will be accepted (yes even on CL, in fact, CL is consistently like this).
Seems like a lot of you are in phase 1.
I like this new design, I can see the path they took to making the decisions they did and I have a feeling this will grow sales and allow Lexus to make more conquest sales.
I would buy this car if I was looking for a cross over SUV, the only 2 factors that would make me hesitate are the black mirror and exterior trim (I still don't understand this) and the fact that it is the top seller, which makes owning one less special.
Anyway, good job Lexus, they did it again.
Seems like a lot of you are in phase 1.
I like this new design, I can see the path they took to making the decisions they did and I have a feeling this will grow sales and allow Lexus to make more conquest sales.
I would buy this car if I was looking for a cross over SUV, the only 2 factors that would make me hesitate are the black mirror and exterior trim (I still don't understand this) and the fact that it is the top seller, which makes owning one less special.
Anyway, good job Lexus, they did it again.
Once the cars are at the dealers and people see it for real, they'll accept that it looks awesome in the flesh! This is not a vehicle for a 60 + year old pensioner. This is something for people in their late 30's and into their 40's. If you're 60 or over, frankly, you can go buy yourself a range rover lol.
Over in the UK these will probably be the most special SUV you can buy as its so exclusive!
04-01-15, 01:24 PM
#603
If there is a horizontal bar in the center of the grill for both regular and F-Sport, like how Lexus did it with LS460, would make a huge difference to make people accept the design.
I showed the new RX to my wife who is 29 years old, and she doesn't like the front at all.
I showed the new RX to my wife who is 29 years old, and she doesn't like the front at all.
04-01-15, 01:27 PM
#604
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I like the new RX. 
Overall there are a whole lot more pluses than minuses.
Two things I especially like are the two-tone interior which looks to be better and more up-scale than my cheap plasticky '13 RX and the shift mode that would let me drive in sport. Hopefully the latter would solve the hesitation/delayed acceleration issue hat infuriates many of us with our fsport 8-speed transmission.
Overall there are a whole lot more pluses than minuses.
Two things I especially like are the two-tone interior which looks to be better and more up-scale than my cheap plasticky '13 RX and the shift mode that would let me drive in sport. Hopefully the latter would solve the hesitation/delayed acceleration issue hat infuriates many of us with our fsport 8-speed transmission.
04-01-15, 01:28 PM
#605
Lexus Test Driver
my wife is 23 and doesn't like it. I don't think its necessarily the front that her and I have issue with, as much as it is the overhang. The proportion is insanely weird. I look forward to seeing an F Sport in person.
04-01-15, 01:28 PM
#606
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I showed the new RX to my wife who is 29 years old, and she doesn't like the front at all.
People are going to love it or hate it, just like all the other new Lexus designs.
04-01-15, 01:28 PM
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In the press release from Lexus that Autoblog has, they state that the RX with third row option will be available early 2016.
I'm going to take a shot in the dark and assume a fully loaded RX will be $60k and a 3 row RX will be around $64k. I'm sure it'll sell well. It's not terrible. It's just going to take most of us a few years to become comfortable with it lol
I'm going to take a shot in the dark and assume a fully loaded RX will be $60k and a 3 row RX will be around $64k. I'm sure it'll sell well. It's not terrible. It's just going to take most of us a few years to become comfortable with it lol
04-01-15, 01:34 PM
#608
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04-01-15, 01:40 PM
#610
Yeah, I'm not sure how well the new front end will age. My criticism is with the sides of the front bumper...seems like to many creases, chrome, black, and paint all mixed up. Kind of weird. The current gen RX will age well. But in 5 years, I can see some people still being critical of this new exaggerated spindle grill. Interior is leaps and bounds better, though. I was recently in the dealership and sat in the new IS, GS and LS. Interiors were impressive. Made the 2015 RX they had in the showroom look very dated.
04-01-15, 01:45 PM
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Not to mention the marketing they've missed for years "300hp 30+mpg luxury cuv"
Whatever, it's here and I'm happy
04-01-15, 02:29 PM
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Hit the nail on the head there! I also love the design, its daring, its different, it gives you something to look at and it certainly makes you say something - be it negative!
Once the cars are at the dealers and people see it for real, they'll accept that it looks awesome in the flesh! This is not a vehicle for a 60 + year old pensioner. This is something for people in their late 30's and into their 40's. If you're 60 or over, frankly, you can go buy yourself a range rover lol.
Over in the UK these will probably be the most special SUV you can buy as its so exclusive!
Once the cars are at the dealers and people see it for real, they'll accept that it looks awesome in the flesh! This is not a vehicle for a 60 + year old pensioner. This is something for people in their late 30's and into their 40's. If you're 60 or over, frankly, you can go buy yourself a range rover lol.
Over in the UK these will probably be the most special SUV you can buy as its so exclusive!
Well, this 60 year old 'pensioner' loves it! And I love the NX...and will likely buy one or the other. Now I have to delay my decision until I see the RX in person...so there, smartazz!
I'm not really a big fan of the new headlights design but I'm sure they are improved somehow.