Yeah see my post #25 if in doubt.

 

The 2RX suddenly looks dated now compared to this new concept design. We know the production version will look close to this so it's fair to compare.

Also, looking at the front end, I wonder how true those V8 rumours are. Could a V8 fit under that hood?

Also, I've compared the dimensions of this concept to that of the current RX, Highlander and the Camry:

Length:
LF-Xh: 189 in.
Camry: 189.2 in.
RX: 186.2 in.
Highlander: 188.4 in.

Width:
LF-Xh: 74.6 in.
Camry: 71.7 in.
RX: 72.6 in.
Highlander: 75.2 in.

Height:
LF-Xh: 65 in.
Camry: 57.9 in.
RX: 66.1 in.
Highlander: 68.1 in.

Wheelbase:
LF-Xh: 112.2 in.
Camry: 109.3 in.
RX: 106.9 in.
Highlander: 109.8 in.

And for comparison the Avalon's wheelbase is 111 in.

Hmmm, so will the new RX be on the Camry platform, or a new platform? Looking at the wheelbase I don't know if they can stretch the Camry platform any further. The Avalon with it's wheelbase is already a stretched Camry platform, and the LF-Xh has the longest wheelbase out of all the Camry-based vehicles here. Notice the huge difference between the current RX's wheelbase and this concept. It's a difference of 5.3 in. Whatever platform the new RX will be on, it looks like the ride will be more stable and the handling will be a big improvement over the current RX.

Compared to the competition, the MDX and FX have similar lengths to the LF-Xh, with the MDX having a much shorter wheelbase. Interestingly enough, the Infiniti FX has an identical wheelbase to the LF-Xh and a near-identical length. I think we can see what vehicle Lexus was aiming for in terms of handling.

The FX has a length of 189.1 in. and a wheelbase of 112.2 in.

 

Wow, can the roofline be any more straight??



Looks like something Honda or Mitsubishi would come up with, not Lexus. Cant find anything attractive about it honestly. Kinda funny looking.

L-finesse doesnt work to well with the Lexus SUV's IMO.

 

LOL, the roofline is hella flat...

 

^^That's probably because it's the LWB version. The SWB version should flow better.

 

good eyes. Didn't notice!

 

hmm.. I must've skipped it, sorry!

Didn't know it wasn't an option in the US. We had it for about 2 or 3 years then they stopped selling it.

 

I dont think they ever did stop selling it, just a very rare option (special order I guess). The multipanel roof option is still up on the Lexus site.

http://www.lexus.com/models/RX/features/pricing.html

 

Any shorter and it should have 2 doors.

 

Last time I've heard, that wide-opening moonroof version is made in Japan only, not in Canada, but it's available.

 

The current RX has a wheelbase of just 106.9", while the LF-Xh's is more than 5" longer, so there could very well be a SWB version that matches the dimensions of the current RX.

 

They're going to offer the 'pool table' option for the roof.



Does Lexus have a goal of saving glass or something? I just don't like how little side glass it has. Are they trying to protect people from stray gunfire?

And while the RX has always had a bit more sloped rear glass than some other vehicles it seems, this one has gone off the deep end. Better not buy any big box items from a store!

Well we don't have a lot to go on but yes, with the LX570 I think the front looks very awkward even compared to its Jr twin, the new Land Cruiser.

 

Ah is that what they're doing. Cuz that's the ugliest interior I've ever seen. LOL.

 

Thinking about it, I would like to believe that this is a Matrix mule and not the RX.

As for the concept....

wow. I dunno what to say. It looks good from some angles, however there are too many things I DON'T like.
Too big on the fender archers, and those angles on the front bumper don't cut it. Not a fan of the headlight shape, but the light cluster design is hot, and should find it's was onto a production RX hybrid. The rear lights are ok, though I'm not really a fan of all the weird edges and curves. The belt line is tooooooo high. Fix that! The integrated exhausts are very cool, a plus. Panoramic moonroof concept should be perfected by now, send it over to the other side of the ocean already. Rims are excellent in design, why don't Lexus' production rims look so good?

Interior....nothing to see here really, but the center console design is awesomely high-tech-yet-spartan. That I like.

p.s. L-Finesse isn't working too well on the SUVs.

 

They did in Canada. We had the multipanel moonroof option from 2004 to 2005 or 2006. We no longer have that option.