...and I still don't care much for the exterior styling.

 

Me either. Im not a fan of the L-finesse on every vehicle they make. THe LX needs to look more rugged in my opinion. More Range Rover like and less Mercedes GL like.

 

Actually, I have to admit that it's looking a bit better in those pictures. I know they are doctored and photoshopped up, but not too bad...

 

Also, at the time that the truck was released I remember reading that there were going to be 18" 6 spoke wheels as standard, and the 10 Spoke 20"s would be an option.

Looks now as if the 18"s have been dropped, and the 20"s are standard. Too bad, because I think they're HIDEOUS.

 

The color-chooser has a "spinner" type control that lets you view from any angle. I still hate the rear end. Plus the headlights, while not ugly, are imho a step backward from the distinctive quad headlights of the LX470.

Also I'd prefer having the lower cladding as on the LX470, as I think it looks appropriately rugged for an SUV, plus gives ding protection.

 

I agree on the cladding on the rear end, two places where the 470 has an advantage. I wish they had drawn a bit more on the old LX's styling, as opposed to trying to L-Finesse it all.

 

They must have just put that up cuz I checked before lunch and it was still the '07

My biggest dissappoinment is the rear departure angle, a paltry 20 degrees in normal mode and only 23 even in the high mode. In contrast, the GX is 25 degrees in normal mode and 29 in high mode. That thing is gonna drag it's *** if someone ever takes it off-road. This would be acceptable IMO on an Escalade or Navigator, but not the TLC or LX

 

Not to go nuts and post all over this thread, but two cool options I noticed on the truck:

1) Remote Start- thankfully they offer this as an option and its no longer necessary to go aftermarket

2) Glass Breakage Sensor- this should really be standard on every Lexus as part of the security system, but at least we're getting there.

 

Good to see it up already. I was wondering when it was gonna show up...

 

Pretty cool. That interior really is to die for.

Just doesnt look rugged enough for me on the exterior.

 

I think them...alternative to the mini van haha

 

Wheres the bubinga wood trim.

 

Those pictures has changed my mind , they look terrific.
I am leaning toward the Noble Spinel Mica with the Grey interior, plus the
Mark Levinson , the Comfort Climate Front Seats and the Intuitive Parking with Monitor.

 

i'm still a little surprised by the manual parking/emergency brake when they've electrified everything else...

 

This is definitely going to be my next car in about 3 years.

I love how it looks but since I have to wait 3 years to buy a car, I might as well wait for the re-designed model.

Interior is WOW, Exterior is beautiful as well. I like this more than the old body for sure