2012 RX Release Date
Pole Position
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From: Florida
The second pic kind of looks like what the 2010-2011 RX pretty much evolved into. Although, I have to say, I wish the LED headlights were standard on all of the Rx's. They look so sharp on the RX!!
By the way, I see quite a few current gen SRX's around the Tampa, Fl area, and it's true that the 2010 SRX is Number 2 behind the RX in sales and the difference in sales is very close.
By the way, I see quite a few current gen SRX's around the Tampa, Fl area, and it's true that the 2010 SRX is Number 2 behind the RX in sales and the difference in sales is very close.
Intermediate
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From: MA
Driver
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I have had all 3 generations. '01 RX300, '06 RX330 and now an '11 RX350. They took away some things I really liked in my '06 but I like the new car. Not enough of a difference to say wow. The only reason I bought the '11 is because I get very antsy having a car for more than 5 years.
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From: MD
Warning, I took a disagreeable pill this morning....
1. Not needed, on a 450 anyway
2. Just something else to polish
3. Buy something bigger, the 350/450 is perfect for 4-5 people
4. Now you're talking. Would love that one!!
Suppose I'd have to wear a respirator when buffing the Chinese car for fear of lead poisoning.
I'll go take a chill pill now...
1. Not needed, on a 450 anyway
2. Just something else to polish
3. Buy something bigger, the 350/450 is perfect for 4-5 people
4. Now you're talking. Would love that one!!
Suppose I'd have to wear a respirator when buffing the Chinese car for fear of lead poisoning.
I'll go take a chill pill now...
However...
1. We always need more power. That's why they call it 'power'.
2. Using a dual exhaust would probably give us about 30hp more anyway (two birds with one stone).
3. I concede that we don't need a third row. you win.
4. I just want a remote start that has a range of more than 15ft. haha.
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From: MD
Most factory dual exhaust these days are fake, they are just for looks, they are split after the Cat. Even if it were a true dual exhaust, it would not get another 30 HP. Maybe if Lexus use high flow exhaust manifold along with bigger diameter exhaust pipe, less restrictions thru their CATs, high flow mufflers, then it might gain another 30 HP and thats a big if.
Can anyone say RX 370. :-)
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From: MD
All Lexus have to do is use the 3.5L direct injection engine from the GS or IS350 which produce 300 HP. The reason they havent done that is cost and demand. There is simply not a big demand for a 300 HP soft riding SUV out there. For most, 275 HP is plenty for a SUV such as the RX350.
Its starting to sound like I'm debating the items on my wish list. It was just a wish list, btw.
The original thread was about the 2012 RX. There will probably not be a lot of changes, but a future generation RX will most definitely have more power.
How about you add your wish list or comment on what the 2012 will have?
Lead Lap
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Deep Sea Mica is close, but it's not BSP. I realize the RX no longer has a dark blue color, so maybe they'll either extend the DSM or create a "new" color.
That Black Opal Mica color is sweet, but probably only available on the H.
Is that "Stargazer Black" considered "Blue"? Looks like another shade of grey on the website.
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From: BC
"Dual" Exhausts
Most factory dual exhaust these days are fake, they are just for looks, they are split after the Cat. Even if it were a true dual exhaust, it would not get another 30 HP. Maybe if Lexus use high flow exhaust manifold along with bigger diameter exhaust pipe, less restrictions thru their CATs, high flow mufflers, then it might gain another 30 HP and thats a big if.
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From: MD
Add a more functional arm rest storage area, in place of that cavernous black hole we have now. haha.