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Old 05-18-22, 06:56 AM
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Default Official: Lexus Unveiling 2023 RX on May 31

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IS THE 500h A TRUE 'F SPORT PERFORMANCE' LEXUS? -- https://www.clublexus.com/articles/i...ormance-lexus/

FIRST-DRIVE REVIEW -- https://www.clublexus.com/articles/2...xus-rx-review/

HANDS-ON FIRST LOOK -- https://www.clublexus.com/articles/2...ry-model-trim/






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New RX coming on May 31: https://www.clublexus.com/articles/m...-rx-on-may-31/



Do you think the 500h rumor is true?

What would you want in a new RX to consider buying one?

Would anybody here be interested in setting up a thread to watch the reveal live?

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Old 05-18-22, 07:26 AM
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they have to offer a real 3 row version of it (a la palisade, telluride), although maybe the 'tx' designation will be for that.
the current rx-l is just stupid.

besides that, i'd like to see better proportions and less busy design, but i doubt that will happen, lol.

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Old 05-18-22, 07:33 AM
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4cyl turbo will replace V6
4cyl hybrid will be optional

Same nonsense about downsizing without any performance or emissions benefits.

It would be cool if they introduced RWD based EV version.
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Somehow it is just no longer exciting to get a new RX, especially knowing what they are doing to the Highlander and how Lexus doesnt get the newest fanciest stuff anymore. I mean Tundra hybrid....
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Look forward to seeing what they come up with.

In my opinion, they should ditch the L model and just stick to a 2 row version, then the TX (or whatever) can take care of the three row needs.
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Looks like the spindle grille is officially dead?
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Great, another 4-cylinder in a vehicle really should have a 6. I was hoping that horrendous, ugly grille would finally be retired. We'll all be better off for it.
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Hopefully a V6 is at least an upgrade option as it is with most of the competition
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They’ll call it the most sportiest RX ever.
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Hopefully they'll work on suspension tuning, we love our RX, but the dampers are too soft and floaty.
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I predict v6 Hybrid from the LS and LC.
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Now y'all know this isn't getting any 6 cylinder. Lmao!
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Here is the high res image.



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Old 05-18-22, 06:33 PM
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Forget the V6, give me the 500h+ at this point.
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Originally Posted by 703
I predict v6 Hybrid from the LS and LC.
that is a good theory.
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