pagemaster Posted July 11, 2004 Posted July 11, 2004 The 2005 Lexus LX470 will now have a 4.7 vtti with 270 hp and 330lb of torque. It will also have a system similar to Cadillac perfomance algorithim shifting. Interior changes will be posted once they become available.
jrwright Posted July 15, 2004 Posted July 15, 2004 lexua isnt redesigning until 2006 not 2005 I think Pagemaster is talking about an engine mod, not a redesign.
pagemaster Posted July 17, 2004 Author Posted July 17, 2004 I am not talking about a redesign. I am talking about some changes to the 2005 model. The Lexus GX470, 4Runner and Land Cruiser will get these changes to the engine as well.
greggebhardt Posted July 19, 2004 Posted July 19, 2004 I was told by me dealer that the LX470 will get the major design change in 2006. I doubt it will be called the LX470 anymore and the new model will replace it. Small changes will most likely be made in 2005 but the bid redo is in 2006.
r3run33 Posted July 22, 2004 Posted July 22, 2004 i actually read that the lx is gone after 2005 only the land cruiser will be left the sequia is going to be used for the next lexus model in 2006.
TimGX470 Posted July 23, 2004 Posted July 23, 2004 Hello, I do not believe the Sequoia will be used as a lexus as it is built in the US. All lexus are built in Japan. I do know that Lexus plans to offer a hybrid version of every vehicle by 2007. I know they are going to keep the LX470 and you should see a complete redesign appear in 2006 as a 2007. They are having a difficult time deciding on the platform - so it can accomodate the electric engine. Thanks!!
SW03ES Posted July 23, 2004 Posted July 23, 2004 The goal for the hybrid version is 2010 ;) The scuttlebut is that the next LX470 will indeed be built on the Sequoia platform and will be built at the new RX330 plant in Canada (The RX330s are made in Canada now also) or here in the US alongside the Sequoia. I'm hoping it will be Canada... The problem with the current LX is that the Land Cruiser platform isn't big enough to make the LX stand out from the GX, the two are too similar in size. The Land Cruiser is slated to be axed as well.
TimGX470 Posted July 24, 2004 Posted July 24, 2004 Sorry - you are wrong on axing the Land Cruiser! It is an icon, it is like axing the Corvette fo Chevy. The Hybrid goal IS 2007. This comes from my service manager who just returned from CA to see the RX400H. I have great inside info!
r3run33 Posted August 2, 2004 Posted August 2, 2004 the land cruiser will never be axed; the lx will because of sales and profit margin. the gx has been around under the name of prado in other parts of the world. I f you go any where in asia or africa all you see are land cruisers mostly because they work and dont need constant repairs.
jrwright Posted August 2, 2004 Posted August 2, 2004 The Land Cruiser is slated to be axed as well. Whoa!!! Where'd you get that little gem? Please tell us, or was it a guess?
deerwood Posted August 4, 2004 Posted August 4, 2004 I am torn between buying a 2004 LX470 or waiting for the 2005 model in hopes that they will go with a larger engine. How can the 2005 engine selection be confirmed ?
r3run33 Posted August 6, 2004 Posted August 6, 2004 the 2005's get the variable timing; lots of models are getting it the lx, gx, and the full size pick ups. just go to the dealerships you may even get a super deal on a 2004 if the dealer has one; some one on this site paid 58 and change for a brand new one.
lexus ls430 Posted August 6, 2004 Posted August 6, 2004 lexus isnt redesigning until 2006 not 2005 dealer told me there not redesigning it till 2009 just found out but i dont think he knows what he's talking
SW03ES Posted August 8, 2004 Posted August 8, 2004 He's probably lying to you. There's no way the current LX470 (which is now 7 model years old) will be held until 2009 for redesign.
a_lu_co Posted August 12, 2004 Posted August 12, 2004 He's probably lying to you. There's no way the current LX470 (which is now 7 model years old) will be held until 2009 for redesign. Rumor has it that the redesign will be in 2006 with VX470.
darylhuff Posted September 14, 2004 Posted September 14, 2004 I am torn between buying a 2004 LX470 or waiting for the 2005 model in hopes that they will go with a larger engine. How can the 2005 engine selection be confirmed ? You can now confirm (actually disprove) the re-tuned engine rumor for the 2005 LX470. Lexus has posted all of the 2005 details except the GX on their web site. Here's the link for the 2005 LX470 which still lists a 235HP engine. http://www.lexus.com/models/lx/performance.html
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