Static911

3.3L engine
0-60 in 7.0 seconds.
Drop Down LCD screen like the GX470
Comes in three interior colors

I didn't catch the rest of the information...lol...

Ethan

Daddy-O

I'm waiting for these. I think we'll know so much more after these:

- Jan 4-Jan 12 2003 Los Angeles Auto Show Los Angeles, CA
- Jan 11-Jan 20 2003 North American Int'l Auto Show Detroit, MI

satxrx

I believe the 7.0 secs. 0-60 time is a bit optimistic.

Given the current model can reach 60 in anywhere from 8.5-8.7 secs according to the auto rags, I'm not sure adding an extra 18 horses and however more torque will realistically reach that kind of time.

The MDX, according to Motor Trend, does an 8.1 with 240 HP.
The ML500, again Motor Trend, states a 6.8 time with 288 HP from a V8 no less.

It'd be cool if the RX330 could pull such a time. Guess we'll see.

mooretorque

I agree with satxrx. Unless the RX loses 500# or more, 7.0 is more likely to be 0-50 time with the minimal increase in hp and torque.

rule of thumb: hp and/or torque have to increase 10% before seat of pants notices any difference..........and 7.0 vs 8.5 is definitely noticeable.

Lexus of Manhattan

Bear in mind, Lexus claims it will outperform an X5 in Handling, Acceleration, braking, fuel mileage, etc..So you never know.
Eddie

mooretorque

As much as I love my Lexi (5 since 1991 and counting), I'm skeptical of advertising "puffery". I remember when the ES300 was actually advertised heavily as a performance sports sedan, for instance (that may have predated your employment at Lexus of Manhattan, since it was part of the ad campaign in the very early 90s).

xsfo

BMW X5 3.0i 0-60 acceleration from the BMW site is:
8.1 sec manual / 8.6 sec auto

We can expect the RX330 to be at least 8.5 maybe
8.0 sec 0-60. It will be impossible to do 7.0 sec
considering the future RX's almost 4,000 lbs weight
and 240 hp power rating.

white01

How much does the GX weigh? I know its not exactly a feather weight. Lexus claims 0-60 is 8.5 for this vehicle. Optimisitc or not? Oh BTW: Miami Car Show is going on now - no word on the RX. I'm not suprised

VVT-i

Yes, that what they said and just saw the picture of the new RX today at the meeting(the same one in NY last week now they are in Atlanta). I really like the look of it, almost similar to the previous one. It comes with good looking 5 spokes rims. Wider and taller body and the roof mount antenna on the right rear roof just like the IS, but shorter. I think this new RX gonna set another level of luxury SUV.
Then, next year or may be 04 the RX will have the hybrid engine with 0-60 in around 6 sec. if I'm not mistake. Another wake up call from Lexus.

Sooner

0-60 in 7.7

Sooner

will have levinson also and 40/20/40 rear seats also its really cool vehicle