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Old Sep 24, 2006 | 09:04 AM
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Too bad no one kidnapped one of the engineers and grilled him for info!
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Old Sep 24, 2006 | 09:18 AM
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The front really reminds me of the GX. I honestly dont think Lexus would make the LX look similar too a GX.

If its going to be the LX, most likely will have the same Toyota Tundra 5.7 Liter engine.

*Shrugs* as I said before time will only tell.

Thing is the 5.7 - Liter V8, will have for sure over 327 - 333 hp.

Hopefully we will see the 8-speed auto in this.

If it is the new LX, hope too see a Hybrid version, 5.7 Liter V8, which in turn is similar to like a 6.7 Liter V12 pumping out some ridiculous amount of power like close too 500 horsepower, which would compete with the Porsche Cayenne Turbo or Porsche Cayenne Turbo S.

LX670h, if this happens, the price would for sure be between $85,000 - $95,000 starting. Hope too see alot of the LS features in this for once.

Something like this would for sure harm Porsche.
NO DONT HARM PORSCHE! Argh! Well a LX of any type will never be able to handle like the cayenne turbo.

Also i would NOT like to see a 8speed transmission in a LX. The more gear ratios you have the smaller each gear is which is more likely to break in a heavy truck application.

I hope that the new LX/JX or whatever they call it has a big motor and is either lighter or same weight as the current model. If the new one has a curb weight over 3tons i might flip out. Also hope to see bigger brakes on the new one. Something along the lines of StopTechs 14" BBK they make for the LX. As long as the LX doesnt look like a GX but more like the new LS i will be happy...so we can get the new LS and LX and have a matching family!
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Old Sep 24, 2006 | 01:12 PM
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I hope the new LX has a more rounded front end (like the GX) then the current stodgy looking LX.
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Old Sep 24, 2006 | 04:10 PM
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Looks like line stealing from the GX/4Runner...but not bad.
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Old Sep 24, 2006 | 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by JessePS
The front really reminds me of the GX. I honestly dont think Lexus would make the LX look similar too a GX.

If its going to be the LX, most likely will have the same Toyota Tundra 5.7 Liter engine.

*Shrugs* as I said before time will only tell.

Thing is the 5.7 - Liter V8, will have for sure over 327 - 333 hp.

Hopefully we will see the 8-speed auto in this.

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I think it will have the updated 4.7 engine. I think the 5.7 will be a North America on;y engine
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Old Sep 24, 2006 | 05:55 PM
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they wont reuse that 4.7 anymore. That motor is why the LX sales really dropped off. Such low power for such a large beast.

Bob, i hope they keep a distinct look away from the GX...i dont like everything looking the same.
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Old Sep 24, 2006 | 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by 1loudLX
they wont reuse that 4.7 anymore. That motor is why the LX sales really dropped off. Such low power for such a large beast.

Bob, i hope they keep a distinct look away from the GX...i dont like everything looking the same.
That is not exactly why. The Lx470 is a about 3 model years too old, it is dated.

It is smaller than the competition, has less features, lacks dual climate control up front and is very expensive.
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Old Sep 24, 2006 | 07:29 PM
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It looks more narrow than the current iteration. I wonder if that signifies a switch to unibody.
Man I hope Lexus doesn't go unibody with the LX. It looks a little weird to me right now from these early shots, but not not so odd looking like the QX56.
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Old Sep 25, 2006 | 10:14 PM
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I agree, it looks a lot like they camo'd the front with a GX front end. Does it seem way narrower than the Land Cruiser it's setting next to?? I hope they keep the nice width inside like the current model. The GX is a great vehicle, but a little too narrow for my liking. Great catch on the photos though!! These look to be the real deal, even if it's bits and pieces of bodywork thrown on. Can't wait to see the actual vehicle.
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Old Sep 26, 2006 | 05:29 PM
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I think you have a spy shot of the 2008 Land Cruiser--not a Lexus.
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Old Sep 26, 2006 | 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by sidgriggs
I think you have a spy shot of the 2008 Land Cruiser--not a Lexus.
No one really knows!

but

The article said it was a "Futue LX470."
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Old Sep 26, 2006 | 09:26 PM
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Looks too much like the GX. I'd like to see something brawnier to go with the Landcruiser heritage it evolved from.
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Old Sep 28, 2006 | 08:41 AM
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Here are some pics of the supposed new landcruiser interior. I guessing the Lexus version will be very similar --just with nav and lots of wood and leather.

Scroll down about half way to see the interior pics.

It's nice to have some new LX news -- I was begining to think Lexus was going to bury this model.

http://www.autoblog.com/2006/09/13/s...-land-cruiser/
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Old Sep 29, 2006 | 09:03 AM
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so its the 130-series? or what is it? hm. not feeling the front end of the new cruisers. but i guess it'll have to do since most of the Lexus models have a sharp front end. Could they at least do something to the rear view? its getting old..retractable rear window would be nice. but It has a tailgate so nvm. haha.
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Old Sep 29, 2006 | 12:47 PM
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gteach26....saw that a few days ago. Ill have to say that is one of the ugliest trucks i have seen. Ied much rather get a GX over that. Looks like a fuglied 4runquia or something. Some 4runner sequoia half bread peice of crap. that back end is horrible! Back to lookin at pictures of current lx470s...ahhh so much nicer looking.

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