LX compared to AMG GL 63

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Nov 4, 2016 | 10:37 AM

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malba2366

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Originally Posted by T4Fun

naturally aspirated engines are the past, and lexus has acknowledged it.
There is NO way this engine carries over to next generation LX. I promise u that. Too much
happening in auto world for them to not change it. As i said before, the LX cheerleaders are stuck in the past and need
to move forward

Lexus/Toyota are in a different position than the Euro makes in their ability to use naturally aspirated engines. The euros had to do it to meet fuel economy averages, Toyota can still keep some NA engines around because they sell large numbers of fuel efficient vehicles (ie. prius and other hybrids). Naturally aspirated V8 engines are a good fit in large vehicles such as the LX, and the V8 is perfectly adequate...not many people have the need to race away from stoplights in a 6000lb vehicle.

Nov 4, 2016 | 10:47 AM

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hankinid

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Issue solved. Toyota will keep the 5.9, but add a turbocharger to each cylinder bank. Seems to work well, and undoubtedly will blow the doors off any G or GL from MB.

2000 hp, 220 mph top speed. No word on mpg numbers, but I've yet to meet a Land Cruiser or LX owner who's worried about mpg.

Link here... http://pressroom.toyota.com/releases...ed-cruiser.htm

Nov 4, 2016 | 12:22 PM

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ggebhardt

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Originally Posted by hankinid

Issue solved. Toyota will keep the 5.9, but add a turbocharger to each cylinder bank. Seems to work well, and undoubtedly will blow the doors off any G or GL from MB.

2000 hp, 220 mph top speed. No word on mpg numbers, but I've yet to meet a Land Cruiser or LX owner who's worried about mpg.

Link here... http://pressroom.toyota.com/releases...ed-cruiser.htm

I would trade my LX for this!

I can see the look on my insurance agents face now.

Nov 4, 2016 | 12:32 PM

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brywhite

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Looks pretty bad ***. So long off road capabilities.

Nov 4, 2016 | 12:41 PM

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hankinid

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Originally Posted by ggebhardt

I would trade my LX for this!

I can see the look on my insurance agents face now.

If I were your insurance agent, and if you traded, ~~I'd strongly consider~~ strike that...hell, I'd kiss you on the lips.

OT, there's a thread in mud in the faqs section where a guy discusses a Tundra supercharger adapted to a 200 (I forget if it's an LX or LC). Much work was needed to get it fired up...definitely not a job you want to diy if you're just a weekend wrench.

Nov 4, 2016 | 02:32 PM

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DocT

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Originally Posted by malba2366

I approve this message.

Nov 4, 2016 | 03:11 PM

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Frog98

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Originally Posted by hankinid

Issue solved. Toyota will keep the 5.9, but add a turbocharger to each cylinder bank. Seems to work well, and undoubtedly will blow the doors off any G or GL from MB.

2000 hp, 220 mph top speed. No word on mpg numbers, but I've yet to meet a Land Cruiser or LX owner who's worried about mpg.

Link here... http://pressroom.toyota.com/releases...ed-cruiser.htm

T4FUN has found his new ride! If he does not make an offer on it I will be disappointed.

Nov 4, 2016 | 05:30 PM

#53

coolsaber

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I guess Toyota finally gave into peer pressure. Sad that this is just a SEMA concept, and nothing but press fawning will be the end goal for now at least. As the OP pointed out, toyota is itchin to put in FI in a lot more models so....

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Nov 7, 2016 | 12:13 PM

#54

T4Fun

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Originally Posted by Frog98

T4FUN has found his new ride! If he does not make an offer on it I will be disappointed.

ugliest LC ive seen yet, right idea, but looks too ghetto. I applaud them for then engine mods

When lexus makes an suv comparable to the AMG, im in.....till then, the criticism will continue

Nov 7, 2016 | 05:36 PM

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imrankh24

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Originally Posted by T4Fun

the point of the thread is to point out how far lexus is behind. Its quite obvious many here think the world of the LX. Get real, its not all that, and no one cares if you own one or not..its not a status symbol it once was...(nor are other mainstream luxury brands) .I drive a GX and quite happy with it for now until Lexus redesigns all their BOF suvs

Ok don't you get at me but the lx is way more superior than the Benz. And if definitely is a status symbol. You get looked at with respect if you have one of those. Where are you getting your info from?