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Old 09-02-09, 07:34 PM
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Default 2010 Lexus GX to Debut in Shanghai

If you sell luxury SUVs, it's not enough just to sell them in the U.S. anymore. Rather, you need a presence in the other big market: China. And so the world's first glimpse at the redesigned 2010 Lexus GX, successor to the existing GX 470 (the old model is shown above), will come next month in Shanghai.

Undoubtedly, it will share its platform architecture and major drivetrain components with the 2010 Toyota 4Runner, also redesigned, and scheduled to debut September 24 at the Texas State Fair. Update: And it's rumored that Toyota will unveil the European-market Land Cruiser, which is essentially a GX under a different name and badge, at this month's Frankfurt Auto Show.

The all-new 2010 Lexus GX will arrive at U.S. dealers in December. Full product details will be released in late November.
http://blogs.edmunds.com/straightlin...-december.html
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Old 09-02-09, 07:48 PM
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Hmmm.... good news
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Old 09-02-09, 10:05 PM
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Finally some official news on the GX series now let's hope the replacement looks good, lately newer designs of cars are not attractive like the upcoming 2010 LS600h.
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So what was the deal in another thread saying the new GX will be based on GS platform?

I sure hope Lexus launches a GS/LS based 7 seater SUV soon.
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This Lexus GX vehicle? Is it related to this?

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^^^
That is the Land Cruiser Prado, which comes in 2 and 4 door versions...the GX is largely a V8-powered version of the Prado.

I'm expecting a similar look as the LX for the new GX.
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Old 09-02-09, 10:27 PM
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Yeah should look like a baby LX.....


BRING BACK THE QUAD HEADLAMPS!!!

GS quad lamps
GX should have quad lamps since LX lost them
 
Old 09-02-09, 10:53 PM
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so is this an SUV thats between the RX and LX???
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The GX has been such a sleeper most people dont even know what it is! lol
I hope Lexus doesn't screw up this one. It could be a good money maker if it's styled right. Ditto for a new SC.
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I wouldn't mind the new GX looking like the Prado. That looks nice.
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are you guys playing, or are there really people that are members of a site called club lexus, and they don't even know certain lexus models exist? lol
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Well the GX is perhaps one of the more rare Lexus models as far as market availability goes, it's not available in many countries where Lexus is sold.
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Originally Posted by I8ABMR
so is this an SUV thats between the RX and LX???
No that can't be right. G is not where near between L and R. M,N,O,P, and Q are.
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Well I think it has to do with how the ES/GS/LS are named, but they didn't use EX (maybe because it sounds a bit cheaper/smaller), and went for RX/GX/LX.
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The GX was the middle child that no one really cared for. The LX had the size and gerth for those rich folks who could afford it to make a statement and say "hey, I'm rich, bad, big, and I'm coming down the road so move aside. I don't care if I'm burning up fuel faster than Obama's healthcare reform..."

The RX is the money maker. Sized just right, "affordable", and fit five with plenty enough storage.

The GX was basically the person that probably would have taken the RX, but needed the third row for people. I'm actually in the GX category. I have three kids and was hoping the new RX would have a "dummy" 3rd row, but it did not, so I just might have to upgrade now.

Hope the GX looks respectable and take out those plastic side panels... ugh...
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