denslexusgx470 Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Hey guys. I do not have much information on the upcoming RX but here's something to ponder about. The 3rd generation RX is due to roll out around late 2009. It will be bigger than the current RX350 but smaller than the GX. It is said to look a little more "masculine". I currently do not have any pics of it, nor the engine information as to whether it's a 3.5L engine, or bigger. Not sure but if anyone hears anything, feel free to post it here. I'll keep you guys updated when I hear something. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexus.350 Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 2010 RX will have 3.5 L engine with 6 speed gearbox (instead of the current 5 speed). They also said that hybrid version will have the engine from GS 450h (instead of 400h) There is one picture that I manage to find Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 I really hope it does not end up looking like a mix between the predator and aliens characters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denslexusgx470 Posted September 27, 2008 Author Share Posted September 27, 2008 That picture seems like a photoshopped RX350. We'll see. My sales guy said it would look more "masculine" (meaner? bulkier? square?) and I would think that Lexus would upgrade the displacement of the engine too (not just a tranny upgrade), but I could be wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btmnk21 Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 http://thepassionatepursuit.com/2008/10/22...onal-equipment/ http://thepassionatepursuit.com/2008/10/23...s-plus-a-video/ http://thepassionatepursuit.com/2008/10/24...-february-2009/ Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smooth1 Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 I just got my Left Lane reports and it had the 2010 RX in it. I cropped out a photo: Heres a link : Left Lane 2010 RX 350 and I found this: I'm liking the new RX. I think it looks pretty cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordonw Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Here are some pictures from a Japanese brochure showing the interior. Wonder if the style will carry over to the U.S.... http://www.thetorquereport.com/2008/10/all...os_le.html#more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smooth1 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Here are some pictures from a Japanese brochure showing the interior. Wonder if the style will carry over to the U.S....http://www.thetorquereport.com/2008/10/all...os_le.html#more Yeah, the right side driver would be a very bold move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s10 Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Here some more pics... http://www.autoincar.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Petree Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 I do not like that near as much as I like the current RX, especially the interior. Does anyone have an idea if they are going to continue the Pebble Beach edition in the 2010 RX? I am in love with the Truffle Mica color, I plan to purchase one in June but if it is to continue I may wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btmnk21 Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 It is supposed to arrive early 2009, not late. Both 350 and 450h versions- Q1 is what I hear.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Petree Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 It's released, actual pictures are up now! http://www.lexus.com/fcv/RXandRXh.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Yep, I got an email with that link. I like it a lot actually, the interior is very unique. I'm looking forward to trying out Lexus' take on the iDrive thing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denslexusgx470 Posted November 21, 2008 Author Share Posted November 21, 2008 Looks too similar to the 2nd Gen Rx.. They didn't do much work on that blindspot issue on the sides. <_< Front came from a mix of an ES and IS, interior resembles the slope in the Acuras, and the iDrive obviously came from BMW lol.. Plus they're keeping it as an RX350? I would have thought that they would upgrade the displacement of the engines, but it's still about a year away before this bad boy's released so we'll see what Lexus will really decide to do with the 3rd Gen RX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vigad Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Looks too similar to the 2nd Gen Rx.. They didn't do much work on that blindspot issue on the sides. <_< Front came from a mix of an ES and IS, interior resembles the slope in the Acuras, and the iDrive obviously came from BMW lol.. Plus they're keeping it as an RX350? I would have thought that they would upgrade the displacement of the engines, but it's still about a year away before this bad boy's released so we'll see what Lexus will really decide to do with the 3rd Gen RX. My understanding the new model is coming out Feb 2009. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s10 Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Looks too similar to the 2nd Gen Rx.. They didn't do much work on that blindspot issue on the sides. <_< Front came from a mix of an ES and IS, interior resembles the slope in the Acuras, and the iDrive obviously came from BMW lol.. Plus they're keeping it as an RX350? I would have thought that they would upgrade the displacement of the engines, but it's still about a year away before this bad boy's released so we'll see what Lexus will really decide to do with the 3rd Gen RX. My understanding the new model is coming out Feb 2009. Exactly, it is coming out Feb 2009, and the hybrid a few months after that. A bigger engine? No way... why? To go even faster from one stoplight to the other? I was hoping for a smaller engine, the 2.5 they offer in Japan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denslexusgx470 Posted December 1, 2008 Author Share Posted December 1, 2008 As competition demands and to entice consumers to buy a new RX again, a newer, slightly bigger (does not have to be significant like make the gas engine model a 4.0L) and more efficient engine. Remember when they re-designed for the 2nd Gen RX, they improved the engine (power-wise, efficiency not too much but it kept the same mileage at least with the bigger engine) raising it from the 300 (3.0L) to the 330 (3.3L, now we're at 3.5L on the RX350)... Just food for thought.. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kboogie668 Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Just by looking at those pics im counting down the days till my '07 RX goes back next year 12 months remaining and Hello BMW x5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 The new X5 is nice, but waaaaaay too many reliability glitches for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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