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Old 10-17-13, 05:08 PM
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Default New Lexus Model Prototype Spotted?

This came across my YouTube feed and I had to share it with you guys.
It looks like a new Lexus prototype, right?
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LF-NX concept was shown i while ago. Probably a mule for the upcoming NX-series.
The steering wheel, wiper stalk and dashboard dials is the same as the new IS.
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It bears no resemblance to the extremely edgy LF-NX, with not even a hint of a spindle grille, but the taped badge on the steering wheel does clearly show the Lexus logo, so maybe it's an early prototype with a RAV4 shell but an NX interior.
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Originally Posted by ydooby
It bears no resemblance to the extremely edgy LF-NX, with not even a hint of a spindle grille, but the taped badge on the steering wheel does clearly show the Lexus logo, so maybe it's an early prototype with a RAV4 shell but an NX interior.
Since it's a mule, it uses the body of another car. Probably a RAV4. But the drivetrain is Lexus.
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Originally Posted by jhs82
Since it's a mule, it uses the body of another car. Probably a RAV4. But the drivetrain is Lexus.
Exactly my point.
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that was funny lol.... looked like black ducked tape on the mule
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Originally Posted by jhs82
Since it's a mule, it uses the body of another car. Probably a RAV4. But the drivetrain is Lexus.
Yup, definately a Lexus interior and RAV exterior... cant wait for more details!
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whats the point of ducked taping a mule shell? It just draws more attention I think. Unless, it is the real deal then it makes perfect sense.
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Originally Posted by SNiiP3R
whats the point of ducked taping a mule shell? It just draws more attention I think. Unless, it is the real deal then it makes perfect sense.
If Lexus puts the L-badge on a RAV4, they'll lose a LOT of luxury credibility.
The body on this car is 100% RAV4.
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Originally Posted by jhs82
If Lexus puts the L-badge on a RAV4, they'll lose a LOT of luxury credibility.
The body on this car is 100% RAV4.
You may be right but we just bought a 2014 RX350 and were really looking for something a bit smaller with the Lexus luxury features. I hope to something in that direction develop over the next several years.
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