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Old 01-30-06, 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Trexus
Personally in my opinion the Lexus VX is probably going to compete against the Mercedes R class. Also similar to the Chrysler Pacifica.
That is exectly what I am sayin'!!!!....Good call on that one and Very good move on Lexus' part. That will for sure be a hot seller. Hybrid and Non-Hybrid....
Old 01-30-06, 10:20 PM
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Default speculating . . .

I think the V in VX may stand for Van, so it could possibly be a Lexus minivan based on the GS, & yes I agree it may be a R class competitor, I sat in a R class the other day, & it looks like a Mercedes minivan . . .
Old 01-30-06, 11:10 PM
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I hope it doesn't look ugly as the R-class and Pacifica!

Those 2 look way too van-like for my tastes. A minivan just doesn't say 'luxury car' to me.
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Originally Posted by enigma354
I hope it doesn't look ugly as the R-class and Pacifica!

Those 2 look way too van-like for my tastes. A minivan just doesn't say 'luxury car' to me.
I agree with you. But it's all dictated by the market..
Old 01-31-06, 03:24 AM
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I'd rock it if it looks exactly like that picture.


Honestly, I touched myself. I mean, I normally do, but that picture made me do it twice.
Old 01-31-06, 06:21 AM
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Originally Posted by DASHOCKER
Yuck yuck and double yuck.. I think the RX is the best looking in the Lexus SUV stable. Dont create that Infiniti FX knock off Lexus.
Dash - But you are not an SUV person. Personally I think the RX reminds me of the very late, unlamented AMC Pacer. It's an ugly little wannabee SUV. But to each their own.

That said, there are lots of them around here - it allows everybody to drive a Lexus at a comparitively cheap, entry level price, and probably handles well enough for standard snow conditions.

The RX is what they are now calling a crossover - kind of looks like an SUV, kind of handles like a car, and has AWD but no real off roading capabilities. Probably over the next five years "real" SUVs will once again become a niche market, and this type of vehicle will find appeal for the broad base of consumers. Or not.
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Oh good, another tall vehicle I can't see around when driving my GS or MR2. Fantastic.

Does the USA need another SUV? Really, now?
Old 01-31-06, 01:43 PM
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WORD!
Old 05-19-06, 11:22 AM
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Ok, it is an old thread but it was cross referenced from another old thread.

Guys, Lexus has one car based SUV. The GX and LX are not volume sellers and they both are gas hogs. Lexus really needs a 3-row car based SUV, that's a fact. I think if the 07 MDX is anything like what it is rumored to be, we will see proof of this in 07.
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What has the world come to, with luxury makers making minivans?!
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Originally Posted by doug_999
Ok, it is an old thread but it was cross referenced from another old thread.

Guys, Lexus has one car based SUV. The GX and LX are not volume sellers and they both are gas hogs. Lexus really needs a 3-row car based SUV, that's a fact. I think if the 07 MDX is anything like what it is rumored to be, we will see proof of this in 07.
Or there will be a new larger RX with 3rd row option
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Originally Posted by STIG
VX gas?
indeed! I don't suppose warfare experts, et al would like a car named that...
Old 05-19-06, 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Nas
What has the world come to, with luxury makers making minivans?!
Turn it around and move back 7 years and say
"What has the world come to, with luxury makers making SUVs?"

and now, look, Lexus sells more SUVs than cars!
Old 05-19-06, 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by LexArazzo
They should make it with a third row of seats . . .
And they do.
http://www.lexus.com/about/concept/l...or_photos.html


Lexus definitely needs this car-based SUV that seats 6 or 7 in order to compete for marketing reasons.

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Old 05-19-06, 04:09 PM
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Just keep everything except the wheel and that i-drive thingie!

Otherwise the futuristic looks is great
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