Lexus is not having any trouble getting the 4RX units out on the road. Inventory has been very tight and only now can you find a good selection on the lots.

 

Perhaps so ... but my view point was that the styling is too radical for the older crowd while the price ($50K+) is too steep for the younger crowd. Hence the assumption. But I guess they're doing it the other way around ... maintaining exclusivity via production control.

 

I think you will be surprised at the range of age groups that like the 4RX. Just because you got a few years on you does not mean you do not like something to look good. I can see a younger person shying away from a load Luxury LX but there are models to cost much less.

I got in a NX and was struck with a wave of claustrophobia. The motor also seems to work too hard for typical driving. Just my opinion but I am betting that the 4RX will be a great success for Lexus and so will the NX.

 

I'm assuming you live in either Austin or San Antonio area. Here in Houston I'm seeing quite a few 4RX's already out there. I see one or two almost every day.
There are four dealerships here and from what I hear they sell em about as fast as they get em.
I know my dealer can't keep the Luxury models for more than a day. I got a call from my salesman last Saturday wanting me to bring mine down to show a potential customer.
I see folks of all ages driving them around here. I'll be shocked if this model doesn't out sell the 3gen RX.
It is a bold new style but everyone I talk to loves it.

 

Yeah I didn't feel that the NX was worth $35k+ either. Engine felt under-powered. Seating space is cramped. And I just couldn't get over the black plastic rear bumper. It looked more like a CR-V rather than a Lexus (no offense to any owners ... CR-V's are good cars ).

 

Really? I'd be furious if sales called me up with such crap. Lexus should be ashamed to have such a dealership under its wing. One buys a Lexus for its quality, reliability and world-class customer service. Clearly, the dealership didn't get the memo on the third one. Greedy bastards couldn't keep one or two around for a demo?

 

Now if they offered $500 for every sale they made then I might consider it.

 

Sorry, further explanation, we've become quite friendly with our salesman through 15 years and 6 Lexus. He does a lot of little extra things like getting us parts for cost and getting little dings and scratches removed.
We're only six miles from the dealership and I was happy to show off my new RX.

 

Makes sense. Thanks for clarifying!

 

So far I have seen one 4G RX on the road, which is pretty shocking to me. I would have thought I would have seen a lot more by now.

 

Not seeing many around here either. When I believe from a side view that I have spotted one, it usually turns out to be a Murano.

 

I'm in socal and have seen several on the road.

 

There are 3 just in my small neighborhood...

 

Saw a white one today. My second sighting of these rare 4RX's in my city.

 

Saw two in the Costco parking lot this morning.