I like it MUCH better with the sports grille :)

Meh, I'm over the looks thing. It doesn't bother me anymore. I'd own one.

Those rear cup holders looks like they were made by WeathterTech.

Look at those of the E class ;)

Its not nearly as hideous as I thought it would be, and it will sell incredibly well. Lots of vehicles I'd buy first though.

That bottom-up angle does not do it justice; it is NOT a normal, everyday angle and exaggerates that front grille. Standing next to it, we would be looking down at that front end, not up at it.

Oh, I look down on it for sure lol

I've wondered about the GX- the tech seems way behind the rest of the line- dash looks like models from mid to late 2000s. Seems due for a major update, but the 2018s still look the same.

Climate Control??
 

Looking at the pictures, it seems the climate controls for the rear are in the 3rd row?? I looked closely at the 2nd row and nothing but vents were there. Why would they put the climate controls in an area that's used less?

I actually quite like the proportions here and the extra 4 inches really makes the floating roof design flow better. The current one is a bit of a mess. At the same time, because its practically the same size, the 3rd row is unusable.

Not something I would necessarily buy, but get ready to see some big sales-figures on it. My guess is that the factory probably won't be able keep up with demand....and that could mean dealer price-gouging.

It actually reminds me of the Toyota Fortuner, a Hilux-based SUV with folding third row seats. Those back seats aren't meant for long distance trips although short drives to the mall would be fine. If you really want three row seating with lots of cargo space, you'd better get a bus... Even a huge JDM van like the Alphard or Elysion has very little space aft of the third row seats.