Next Gen RX
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That is supposed to slot in at 100k mark/flagship level.
The RX is supposed to be based on the FWD TGNA platform that the current highlander is riding upon (there are more vehicles but you get the point). Styling wise we dont know. The above concept might be hinting int he direction of what the exterior may look like or not.
The RX is supposed to be based on the FWD TGNA platform that the current highlander is riding upon (there are more vehicles but you get the point). Styling wise we dont know. The above concept might be hinting int he direction of what the exterior may look like or not.
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That's the LF-1 Limitless. Based on the press release, seems like it's more likely to be a rear-wheel-drive, full-size luxury crossover. Doubtful that it has anything to do with the RX.
https://www.lexus.com/documents/conc...ss_Release.pdf
Having said that, it is possible that we'll see styling cues from this concept on other cars.
https://www.lexus.com/documents/conc...ss_Release.pdf
Having said that, it is possible that we'll see styling cues from this concept on other cars.
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Now with the introduction of the Venza and every manufacturer under the sun switching to RWD platforms. I really do think there is a big possibility that either the NX or RX could move to a RWD layout.
The NX doesn't make sense anymore to stay as is with the Venza now available. The Highlander is incredibly luxurious now too. I have a feeling Lexus is going to hit us with something big for the next gen RX and(or) NX. Maybe they will split the RX and RXL into two different models. Still a WAYS away though.
What do you think?
The NX doesn't make sense anymore to stay as is with the Venza now available. The Highlander is incredibly luxurious now too. I have a feeling Lexus is going to hit us with something big for the next gen RX and(or) NX. Maybe they will split the RX and RXL into two different models. Still a WAYS away though.
What do you think?
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I think the new Sequoia will go RWD cross over and there will be a larger Lexus version called the new GX on that model and built in the US. Further from that will be the new LS caliber crossover as well as a big body on frame LX.
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As an enthusiast Lexus should go RWD, but as a business its probably going to be FWD TGNA based.
The next gen Lexus lineup is going to be interesting as hell and probably different from the status quo in imho. As I have been saying for a while, this almost decade of weird bunch of CUVs is the perfect time to reinvent their lineup.
(seater=max occupants in comfort)
UX-2 seater FWD/CUV/30k
insert a corolla hatch 3 seater FWD/CUV 36k
NX-4 seater FWD/CUV 40k
RX-5 seater RWD/CUV 45k
TX-7 seater FWD/CUV 50k
GX-6 seater RWD/SUV 65k
LX-7 seater RWD/SUV 80k
LF-1 4 seater RWD/CUV 100k
The next gen Lexus lineup is going to be interesting as hell and probably different from the status quo in imho. As I have been saying for a while, this almost decade of weird bunch of CUVs is the perfect time to reinvent their lineup.
(seater=max occupants in comfort)
UX-2 seater FWD/CUV/30k
insert a corolla hatch 3 seater FWD/CUV 36k
NX-4 seater FWD/CUV 40k
RX-5 seater RWD/CUV 45k
TX-7 seater FWD/CUV 50k
GX-6 seater RWD/SUV 65k
LX-7 seater RWD/SUV 80k
LF-1 4 seater RWD/CUV 100k
Last edited by coolsaber; Sep 30, 2020 at 08:04 PM.
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I have thought it might go RWD, but I am not so sure. The RX is the best selling luxury vehicle, FWD is what most middle class persons expect.
I think the new Sequoia will go RWD cross over and there will be a larger Lexus version called the new GX on that model and built in the US. Further from that will be the new LS caliber crossover as well as a big body on frame LX.
I think the new Sequoia will go RWD cross over and there will be a larger Lexus version called the new GX on that model and built in the US. Further from that will be the new LS caliber crossover as well as a big body on frame LX.
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Explore went back to RWD and currently is one of the best selling 3 row crossovers, directly to what is more of the heart of the middle class than the RX. In the South it doesn't matter, as AWD configurations are few and far between to most OEMs that offer both. Flip is true anywhere slightly north, most OEM regions inventory only AWD.
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Totally agree. Both the new Venza and current Highlander, IMO, are making the current NX and LX somewhat redundant. And the Highlander is more sensibly-designed for space-efficiency than the RX.
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