2009 Lexus RX: Spied!
Under all the camouflage, the next-generation RX emerges.
by Brenda Priddy









We've seen a few cobbled-up test mules in recent weeks, wearing a chopped up / modified body of a current Lexus RX. But this is actually an early prototype of the new crossover, which is why nearly every inch is covered up.

The RX will be undergoing a major update for the 2009 model year, with production beginning in late December of 2008, toward an on-sale date of early spring of 2009.

The new RX will measure slightly larger than the outgoing model. It will still offer a 3.5-liter V-6, but we're expecting a new six-speed transmission to go along with the V-6. A 400-horsepower hybrid powerplant is expected to following in 2010 or 2011.

http://www.thecarconnection.com/Enth...ccd=de20070809

 

It actually looks like that is the exact same front end as the existing RX, probably the same for testing purposes.

 

I still think this looks nice. I would buy it.

 

I hope they dont stay with those ugly rims.

 

You dislike those rims? I respectfully disagree. I really like their design.

 

My favorite rims for an RX in terms of design are Zeit SS (below), but I really want lightweight Rota rims.

 

I actually like them as well. Very sporty and futuristic...

 

For the longest time an RX has been associated with the 18" 5 Spoke design. The new 7 spoke for the 07 and 08 is quite refreshing. I am slowly getting familiar with it. I like the graphite shine finish to it, though.

 

The 3rd row speculation is common to these articles. The latest spy pics look very similar to the current RX.

 

What happen to the LFX from Lexus? Are they going to make this soon? See picture attached.

 

Pic, too small to see.....

 

Here is the link;

http://www.lexus.ca/lexus/experience...t_vehicles.jsp

 

hm, i like that proposed pic with the 350 rims. i'm also noticing how these new spy pics have a similiar mirror to the one in that little black rx pic. not bad not bad.!

 

Gees, EVERY inch sure is covered up!?! Got the dual exhaust! *yay*

 

i actually like the old RX330/350 rims. The ones i have have the graphite finish as well with the performance package. it looks really cool, a lot better than the alloy white regular rims.

btw those tires are huge!