Lexus RX-F???
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Move it over to the IS/GS platform for the next gen.
RX350/350 awd
RX450h/450h awd
RX460 sport/awd sport
Most folks wont know the difference and the high performance option will be there for those that want it.
I'd really rather they do this than add yet ANOTHER suv to their line-up
All that being said...no RX-F please. The 460 should be as far as it goes.
RX350/350 awd
RX450h/450h awd
RX460 sport/awd sport
Most folks wont know the difference and the high performance option will be there for those that want it.
I'd really rather they do this than add yet ANOTHER suv to their line-up
All that being said...no RX-F please. The 460 should be as far as it goes.
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The RX is a fancy, AWD hatchback (remember hatchbacks? They were really popular before SUVs. I always had one and hauled all kinds of stuff in it).
Hatchbacks were coupes or sedans on a car body, but with the whole back opening up as a liftgate and the ability to lay the rear seats down for a smooth, long cargo area.
The RX is basically the same thing, but with slightly bigger wheels and ground clearance and an awd option. I actually don't think of mine as an SUV, but then I have my GX for that.
Hatchbacks were coupes or sedans on a car body, but with the whole back opening up as a liftgate and the ability to lay the rear seats down for a smooth, long cargo area.
The RX is basically the same thing, but with slightly bigger wheels and ground clearance and an awd option. I actually don't think of mine as an SUV, but then I have my GX for that.
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So let's survey the Lexus positioning:
You could buy a RX and have very limited towing capacity
You could buy a LX and get 12MPG and feel like you are going to tip over on turns
You could buy a GX and feel the same as the LX but with a stupid assed rear door that opens the wrong way.
Or...
You could buy a Cayenne, X5, ML and to a lesser extent a new MDX and have adequate towing capacity when needed and better than average handling on a daily basis.
No brainer...
You could buy a RX and have very limited towing capacity
You could buy a LX and get 12MPG and feel like you are going to tip over on turns
You could buy a GX and feel the same as the LX but with a stupid assed rear door that opens the wrong way.
Or...
You could buy a Cayenne, X5, ML and to a lesser extent a new MDX and have adequate towing capacity when needed and better than average handling on a daily basis.
No brainer...
Move it over to the IS/GS platform for the next gen.
RX350/350 awd
RX450h/450h awd
RX460 sport/awd sport
Most folks wont know the difference and the high performance option will be there for those that want it.
I'd really rather they do this than add yet ANOTHER suv to their line-up
All that being said...no RX-F please. The 460 should be as far as it goes.
RX350/350 awd
RX450h/450h awd
RX460 sport/awd sport
Most folks wont know the difference and the high performance option will be there for those that want it.
I'd really rather they do this than add yet ANOTHER suv to their line-up
All that being said...no RX-F please. The 460 should be as far as it goes.
NOT EVERY VEHICLE MUST DRIVE LIKE A 911!!!
Clearly, its the class leader.
You could buy a LX and get 12MPG and feel like you are going to tip over on turns
You could buy a GX and feel the same as the LX but with a stupid assed rear door that opens the wrong way.
You could buy a Cayenne, X5, ML and to a lesser extent a new MDX and have adequate towing capacity when needed and better than average handling on a daily basis.
New Escalade is a better choice than an LX until the new one
No brainer...