I agree, the RX is a bit ungainly looking. That type of look is passable on smaller cars like the NX. However, grafting onto the RX doesn't work.

For me, the Urus is definitely one of my favorite SUVs to look at. I think the Macan and F Pace are in the hunt as well.

 

There is no such thing as a sexy SUV, they are all pretty ugly and dumpy looking.

The new RX is one of the ugliest SUV's on the road, it is borderline hideous with that giant pointless maw.

 

 

I agree that it's ugly, but to say that sales are down is incorrect. In the U.S. market, at least, they are running just about where they have been for years. This vehicle has a large, dedicated group of buyers despite its controversial looks.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexus_RX

 

Through October RX sales in the U.S.are 88,471 (+4%) so it continues to sell in big numbers for Lexus. This is in spite of heavy competition from the other luxury CUV/SUV's. The new RX is not my cup of tea and I wouldn't consider one, but it seems to be doing well with its target demographic.

 

it sells well. lexus decided to make the rx 'look at me' styled instead of 'i refuse to stand out', but that's not inconsistent with the ORIGINAL model which was absolutely unique and new in its styling if without the unending number of creases and angles of the current one, which i personally don't like at all. my bigger problem with the current rx is its proportions, they just look off (wheelbase too short, huge overhangs, etc). but my opinion's irrelevant as it continues to sell well, but no i don't find it 'sexy'.

 

 

yea but most RX drivers probably don't even realize they drive an RX

 

 

Ouch, but also - very true.

"So my Lexus 350 needs new tires."
"Uh, sir, what year and model is it?"
"I dunno, 2007 ish? and a 350?"
"... a what-350?"

(This was paraphrased from actual conversation I overheard at Costco, though it was about a Highlander and not an RX - though I have heard of the infamous "Lexus 350" before.)

 

I had a 3rd gen RX and we really enjoyed it. The only shortcoming, and which ultimately led to our purchase of the Highlander, was the lack of a third row.

When the 4th gens came out, I was impartial at best. But now, a few years later, they've had time to grow on me and I think they look nice in particular colors/trims. For example, I do like them in Atomic Silver with the F Sport package. We're plenty happy with the Highlander so we won't be making a switch, especially since the Highlander's 3rd row is so much more accommodating than the one in the RX-L.

But I think it's nonsense to say that everyone who buys a current RX is either buying it despite the styling or has bad taste. The "my opinion is it's ugly and if you disagree you're wrong" attitude gets really old on here.

 

 

I'm glad the current RX is selling. I would never buy one. But I loved the RX, and loved the look of the 2010-12 front end. So that's what I bought.

The extreme styling of the current RX will look as dated as the bizarre "wings" on the rear of the '59 chevys one day.

By the way, I wanted to import a jpg of a '59 Impala, but this blog uploads and then hangs at 90%. What am I doing wrong?

So instead, here's the same photo, but on my own server:

http://www.inventics.com/59ChevImpala.jpg

 

 

I know that when I did the $100 Lexus test drive in the RX-L, the GM who drove with me said they are not moving, nor are the LS500s, and he has to turn it around. I can't remember what month that was. The good news is there was plenty activity in the dealership at 18:00 EST, so people had to be selling cars, maybe just not RX's and LS'.

I have a feeling that in general things have overheated, could very well be wrong. But I feel like people are not spending like 1 yr. ago. I looked at the CU's rates and 1.49% not to be seen. No-brainer to keep driving junk haha.

Look at the new iPhones, $400 off the xs? Unheard of for a new iPhone. My mom got a brand new 6s (she doesn't care what gen/how old, just wants something) for $120. And no, not through boost or consumer cellular, Verizon. LOL