2016 Lexus RX revealed (pics page 35)
#61
It is definitely a possibility.
#62
Well, in the US that may be true (no 1989 ES, 1998 RX), but in other territories, US-style model years are irrelevant. Especially in the case of the RX. Look for a 1998 Lexus RX300 in the UK/Europe/NZ/AUS and you will find one. Just as you'll find a 1997 Toyota Harrier in Japan, yet it came out December 25, 1997. Lexus did it right with the LX450 (Jan. 1996).
People have a tendency to wrongly assume a model year is the exact calendar year sales began for a particular model, which is highly misleading and inaccurate in the US.
Yes it certainly is and I am tired of it, as one has to really take things with a grain of salt regarding 3rd party Lexus speculation. Outside of CL, people are quite lazy at times when studying future Lexus prospects and swallow just anything (ie LF-C2/"RC-C" cancellations). One rolls their eyes at some of the worst speculation, that is quite off-base and being pumped out by "professionals".
Those in Nagoya likely didn't even have the opportunity to study/research Nissan's D-Pillar effect, considering when the 4RX would've been signed-off, so one hopes it isn't coincidentally similar. I also highly doubt, Calty was involved in the 4RX.
#63
Lexus Fanatic
Yes, I used to think that, too......that, because of its close similarities, the GX was an upmarket 4Runner. But, in fact, according to the actual specs, it is Prado-based, not 4Runner.
#64
Lexus Fanatic
Originally Posted by cmk1
People have a tendency to wrongly assume a model year is the exact calendar year sales began for a particular model, which is highly misleading and inaccurate in the US.
That, of course, is because Federal auto regulations are usually done by calendar year (or by a certain specific date in that year), and actual production on the assembly-lines is whenever the factory actually is ready for production, with the necessary tooling ready to go. So, if a vehicle has to have a required piece of standard equipment on it, the factory will have to meet that calendar-year date, not necessarily the model-year date.
And, as far as model-years go, for decades, new vehicles in the U.S. for the next model year were introduced each fall, usually sometime between September and November. As far as my memory goes (and it goes pretty far back) that tradition lasted until the all-new 1965 Ford Mustang (one of the most successful all-new car launches in history) was introduced in April of 1964. Six years later, the redesigned 2Gen Camaro was introduced in February of 1970 and dubbed a 1970 1/2 model...not a 1971. Since then, it has become more common to introduce all-new or redesigned models outside of the traditional fall time-frame, but the time-period this is allowed in is still tightly-regulated.
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Expected Premieres at 2015 Detroit Auto Show Include New Lexus RX, GS F
The Detroit Auto Show of 2015 is just around the corner (it opens its doors for the press on January 12) and Edmunds made a list of all the vehicles that are set to premiere at the venue.
They say the emphasis this year will be on performance cars and trucks, with the spotlight being shone away from economy-minded motors (the Chevy Volt is still eagerly expected, though).
Aside from models we’re already expecting to see, like the much anticipated 2015 Acura NSX and two BMW M5 rivals in the form of the Cadillac CTS-V and Lexus GS F. The Ford GT replacement is also worth looking out for.
As for trucks, well, the 2016 Nissan Titan and Toyota Tacoma will make their debut too, along with two important new premium SUVS: the redesigned Lexus RX and Audi Q7; concept versions of the next-gen Honda Pilot and a VW crossover should also be present.
They say the emphasis this year will be on performance cars and trucks, with the spotlight being shone away from economy-minded motors (the Chevy Volt is still eagerly expected, though).
Aside from models we’re already expecting to see, like the much anticipated 2015 Acura NSX and two BMW M5 rivals in the form of the Cadillac CTS-V and Lexus GS F. The Ford GT replacement is also worth looking out for.
As for trucks, well, the 2016 Nissan Titan and Toyota Tacoma will make their debut too, along with two important new premium SUVS: the redesigned Lexus RX and Audi Q7; concept versions of the next-gen Honda Pilot and a VW crossover should also be present.
#68
Other sources?
Hey Everyone, Im new to forums but have a spot in the garage saved for the RX, either the 2016 or the 2015. Ive been following the news on the 2016 at the Detroit auto show, every article references Edmunds as the source for this and the only article I could find on Edmunds was http://www.edmunds.com/car-news/2015...rformance.html here.
It has a brief blurb but no sources...
There will be an assortment of new luxury and family-focused crossovers, including the redesigned 2016 Audi Q7 and redesigned Lexus RX. Also slated are concept versions of the next-generation Honda Pilot and a new five-passenger crossover from Volkswagen.
Are there any other sources confirming if this is really true?
It has a brief blurb but no sources...
There will be an assortment of new luxury and family-focused crossovers, including the redesigned 2016 Audi Q7 and redesigned Lexus RX. Also slated are concept versions of the next-generation Honda Pilot and a new five-passenger crossover from Volkswagen.
Are there any other sources confirming if this is really true?
#69
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#70
Worst part of this unveil is that we quite possibly might get concept version without any actual info on engines, etc... and then introduce more info in next few months.
#72
Why hasn't Lexus announced a teaser or made a big deal out of it? This is their #1 model for crying out loud!
That's why I thought the rumors of 2 Lexus models at Detroit meant the GS-F and mid-cycle refresh GS.
That's why I thought the rumors of 2 Lexus models at Detroit meant the GS-F and mid-cycle refresh GS.
#73
(as in concept and not production)
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