i-spy Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 Hi, Does anyone know when will RX get a facelift? 2006 or 2007? Will it come with the new engine start buttom like the new IS/GS, 6 speed transmission and possibly a new 3.5 V6 engine? Thanks! i-SpY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruznroadking Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 The RX is suppose to come out with the 3.5 engine in March of 2006. Facelifts are usaually every 5 years on the Lexus cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted March 20, 2005 Share Posted March 20, 2005 So 5 years would put it at 2008-2009. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i-spy Posted March 20, 2005 Author Share Posted March 20, 2005 The RX is suppose to come out with the 3.5 engine in March of 2006. Facelifts are usaually every 5 years on the Lexus cars. ← Thanks! So, by March 2006, the RX will come with the 280hp engine? That will be very nice. Yes, I know it usually takes 5 years to change the body style but I am thinking about mid life facelift. The old RX came out in 99 and got a facelift in 2001 before they completely redesign in 2004. i-SpY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted March 20, 2005 Share Posted March 20, 2005 I wouldnt expect it to have 280hp, that would be in RX400h territory. If it gets the 3.5, it'll be detuned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RX400h Posted March 20, 2005 Share Posted March 20, 2005 I wouldnt expect it to have 280hp, that would be in RX400h territory. If it gets the 3.5, it'll be detuned. ← ...but I can guarantee you that it will have nothing close to 650 lbs-ft of torque and 30 MPG city! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted March 20, 2005 Share Posted March 20, 2005 This is true, but most buyers only know what horsepower is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i-spy Posted March 21, 2005 Author Share Posted March 21, 2005 I wouldnt expect it to have 280hp, that would be in RX400h territory. If it gets the 3.5, it'll be detuned. ← Yeah, I know I am thinking too postive. But with the new ML350 (268hp) and the current FX35 (280hp), it will be nice if Lexus bring us a more powerful engine. Not to mention the upcoming Audi Q7 and SAAB 97X. Come on Lexus! Bring us all the good stuff you have done to new GS and IS. i-SpY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 Niether the new GS300 nor the IS have 280hp... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i-spy Posted March 22, 2005 Author Share Posted March 22, 2005 Niether the new GS300 nor the IS have 280hp... ← There are rumors floating around saying that the new IS 3XX will be using the 3.5 V6 engine from Avalon. Don't count me on that, I am not a 100% sure either. i-SpY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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