Is the RX the Aztek of this century?
#1
Racer
Thread Starter
Is the RX the Aztek of this century?
I came across this picture today, and couldn't help thinking that it won't age well...
It gave me the Pontiac Aztek vibe, with its oversized noncircular wheel arches, small wheels, and large front overhang.
as opposed to something really tight looking like the f-pace, which also has more cargo space. Sexy AND cargo space??!!
It gave me the Pontiac Aztek vibe, with its oversized noncircular wheel arches, small wheels, and large front overhang.
as opposed to something really tight looking like the f-pace, which also has more cargo space. Sexy AND cargo space??!!
#2
Lexus Champion
Different strokes for different folks. I personally love the 4RX sheet metal and it's striking design as opposed to the understated F-Pace. I wouldn't be caught dead in any of the previous generations of the RX. Based on looks alone, I'd choose the RX, but factoring performance, the F-Pace's sportier nature makes it pretty attractive.
#3
Lexus Fanatic
s the RX the Aztek of this century?
#5
Nice click-bait title..
Chose the grainy picture with the RX on the 18" and not 20" wheels.. hah
F-Pace has more cargo space?! Hah ok, at least my golf clubs won't have to touch each other, meanwhile all us passengers are banging knees.
Chose the grainy picture with the RX on the 18" and not 20" wheels.. hah
F-Pace has more cargo space?! Hah ok, at least my golf clubs won't have to touch each other, meanwhile all us passengers are banging knees.
2017 F Pace
- PASSENGER CAPACITY
5 - FRONT LEG ROOM
40.3 Inches - FRONT SHOULDER ROOM
37.8 Inches - SECOND LEG ROOM
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129.5 cubic feet - CARGO VOLUME
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56.6 Inches - SECOND LEG ROOM
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39.1 Inches - SECOND HIP ROOM
56.1 Inches - INTERIOR VOLUME
139.7 cubic feet - CARGO VOLUME
18.4 cubic feet - PASSENGER VOLUME
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#7
Different strokes for different folks. I personally love the 4RX sheet metal and it's striking design as opposed to the understated F-Pace. I wouldn't be caught dead in any of the previous generations of the RX. Based on looks alone, I'd choose the RX, but factoring performance, the F-Pace's sportier nature makes it pretty attractive.
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#8
Lexus Fanatic
I agree it is a divisive issue, but I wouldn't necessarily call it a troll. The new RX has had controversial styling since it was first unveiled at the auto shows. It generates strong feelings either way.
At least not as long as the Juke is around LOL.
As for the question, no the RX is not this century's Aztek.
#9
Lexus Champion
I don't think the RX is the Aztek of century by any means. However, in the new issue of C&D they have an interview with Ed Welburn the recently retired VP of Design at GM. They asked him about any bad designs in his opinion. His reply: "Yeah, there's one that sticks out, but I'm not going to tell you what that is. Vehicles where things don't add up. There's one design in the front, a very different one on the rear, and another on the sides. It really doesn't go together, and the nose looks like Darth Vader's face"
#10
The RX is pretty ugly in base form but with some options it looks decent enough. It's definitely way over-styled and it won't age well, but by no means is it close to being as abhorrent as the Aztek.
I'd say the car in production today which is closest to the Aztek's level of hideousness is the new Prius.
I'd say the car in production today which is closest to the Aztek's level of hideousness is the new Prius.
#11
Lexus Fanatic
#13
Lexus Fanatic
#14
Personally I think the "predator"/spindle grill face looks great on the Lexus sedans, but man its horrid on the SUV's. Also the rear roof line, d-pillar on the RX is rather dumpy/weird/frumpy/ugly looking according to my eyes, that chrome strip looks like a landau bar on a hearse, especially on black cars. I'd say the RX is one of the ugliest SUV's on sale today. That being said, it isn't nearly as bad as the Aztek, or the Honda Element when it comes to ugly cars.