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Jul 27, 2007 | 06:27 AM

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New Lexus SUV?

I keep hearing that lexus is coming out with some type of large crossover with a V8???Anybody know anything about this.....and no its not the new LX

Jul 27, 2007 | 06:56 AM

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Actually, Lexus is thinging of going small.

They have the LX, GS, and RX; which will stay, but an IS-based cross-over has been discussed/rumored. Imagine the elevated 1IS sport-cross (same size as the Rav4, bigger than the CR-V)...

Jul 27, 2007 | 07:02 AM

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The small Lexus CUV may not be available in N.America even if they make it ?

& I think he may be referring to the GS-based cross-over with 3 rows of seats like the HPX/LF-X concept ...

Jul 27, 2007 | 07:25 AM

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No small SUV.
JX is 95% approved, GS based, think Cayenee/X5/FX fighter
Next RX remains 5 seater, stays about the same size
LX just grew in length
GX is updated for 2008

Jul 27, 2007 | 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX

JX is 95% approved, GS based, think Cayenee/X5/FX fighter

Oh, I forgot about that.

That would be interesting. If the RX stays FWD/AWD (hence able to handle only the ~270 hp 3.5L 2GR-FE engine, then the JX will be RWD?/AWD, giving it the appropriate chassis that can handle an appropriately tuned ~380 hp 4.6L 1UR-FSE engine.

How cool would that be?!?

Jul 27, 2007 | 09:51 AM

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I see it happening as Lexus truly needs a sportier SUV to compete with the likes of Porshe, Audi, BMW. The IS platform is a good base.

Jul 27, 2007 | 10:36 AM

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I think the interior size would be quite small if based on the IS platform, unless they can get it to Rav4 size

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Jul 27, 2007 | 03:20 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX

GX is updated for 2008

It is? I'm thinking it's a small update then because I haven't heard anything about a new design coming out until probably the 2010 model year.

What are they changing?