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Old Mar 7, 2017 | 10:02 PM
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It seems to me that the 2017 lexus rx350 fsport has about an inch drop on the height compares to the non fsport model? Is this true or they're the same exact height? look at the wheel gaps between the two
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The fsport is lower than non fsport models
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Old Mar 8, 2017 | 08:54 AM
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When you say height, do you mean the space in the wheel wells or overall height. They both list as 1760mm or 67.7 inches. The space in the wheels could be the 18" vs 20" on the Fsport. However the overall tire height is the same.
Camera angles can make it look like it's lower but I don't think the F sport is any lower than a stock RX350
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Old Mar 8, 2017 | 10:04 AM
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All 4th Gen RX are same height! Only difference in some models are tire and wheel. 18 inch wheel has 235/65-18(tire diameter 763mm) and 20 inch has 235/55-20. (tire diameter 766mm) So if you want to be technical, RX with 235/65-18 are 1.5 mm lower.
Front spoiler lip on F Sport makes looks like it's lower.

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When I parked to base, luxury model rx my car sits lower. This is looking at the top of the roof
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Old Mar 8, 2017 | 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by fs90rt
When I parked to base, luxury model rx my car sits lower. This is looking at the top of the roof
Looks can deceive. Lexus says they are the same.
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No height differences.

Same with NX, IS, and other Lexus models vs their F Sport counterparts. IS/GS/RC F models however are lower by about an inch.
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F sport has an additional bumper lip that drips the front bumper height which might create the perception that the car is sitting lower, but I believe the height is the same.

The shocks and springs are different thought.
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The proper measurement to record height difference is measuring from the center of the wheel hub to the bottom of the fender above the wheel.
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