Facelifted Rx330/350 In 2006?

[i-spy]

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

[cruznroadking]

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.

[SW03ES]

So 5 years would put it at 2008-2009.

[i-spy]

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.

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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

[SW03ES]

I wouldnt expect it to have 280hp, that would be in RX400h territory. If it gets the 3.5, it'll be detuned.

[RX400h]

I wouldnt expect it to have 280hp, that would be in RX400h territory. If it gets the 3.5, it'll be detuned.

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...but I can guarantee you that it will have nothing close to 650 lbs-ft of torque and 30 MPG city!

[SW03ES]

This is true, but most buyers only know what horsepower is.

[i-spy]

I wouldnt expect it to have 280hp, that would be in RX400h territory. If it gets the 3.5, it'll be detuned.

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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

[SW03ES]

Niether the new GS300 nor the IS have 280hp...

[i-spy]

Niether the new GS300 nor the IS have 280hp...

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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