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2013 Lexus RX Facelift Gets Spindle Grille and New F-Sport Variant

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Old 02-12-12, 05:19 AM
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looks good!
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Old 02-12-12, 07:34 AM
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I'm liking it. improvement over current one IMO. Looks good

Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
I think it works well on the base model.
At this point I think they should just paint the chrome on ALL F sport models. I'm sorry but not feeling that chrome

The Lexus haters are really gonna love this
Or Lexus should do like an optional titanium package like Audi with the blacked out grille surround and trim. Would so get it for my IS F-sport
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Old 02-12-12, 08:58 AM
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Continuing to love the spindle grille! I'm more a fan of the standard version vs. the F Sport, but I'll wait to see more pics later before giving final judgement.
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Old 02-12-12, 09:12 AM
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What a nice update to one of my favorite SUVs, wish someone can translate the features of the F-Sport.
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Old 02-12-12, 09:44 AM
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I think it looks good
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Old 02-12-12, 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by LexusChris
What a nice update to one of my favorite SUVs, wish someone can translate the features of the F-Sport.
not sure if this is true but somebody on Lexusenthusiast said the F sport will have 8 speeds and paddle shifters... Anybody read japanese to verify?
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From the picture (I didn't get everything as the resolution isn't too great):

“F Sport” Exclusive Equipment

Performance
• Performance dampers (front & rear)
• “F Sport” exclusive suspension

Exterior
• “F Sport” exclusive Spindle Grille & front bumper
• “F Sport” exclusive emblem (front fender)
• 235/55R19 tires & “F Sport” exclusive aluminum wheels

Interior
• “F Sport” exclusive black interior *something something*
• “F Sport” exclusive scuff plates
• Paddle shifter (RX350 “F Sport”)
• “F Sport” exclusive dimple pattern (perforated?) steering
• “F Sport” exclusive dimple pattern shift ****
• “F Sport” exclusive aluminum sports pedals

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Old 02-12-12, 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by modernx


This is full of win. Easily the best looking cross over on the market.
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Old 02-12-12, 01:04 PM
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Very nice indeed. Good job, Lexus!
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Old 02-12-12, 03:31 PM
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Both look great! much more masculine. May have to reconsider on my next SUV replacement

liking the wheels too. Wonder if the US F-Sport version will sport fog lights considering the GS F-Sport doesn't..
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Old 02-12-12, 05:13 PM
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I love it... it gives RX touch of agression it lacked before.

And finally we get Mr. Burns stop complaining about predator chrome not extending down :-)

It also gives great highlight to the LED lights, which were kind of hidden before.
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
Both look great! much more masculine. May have to reconsider on my next SUV replacement

liking the wheels too. Wonder if the US F-Sport version will sport fog lights considering the GS F-Sport doesn't..
i'm guessing it should, seeing how the bumper doesn't look like it has fake vents at the corners where the fogs are. Even though they aren't functional, at least they can serve as styling element and can pretend to be functional on the GS. If the RX F-Sport has no fake vents or fogs, it'll make the corners a big area of nothing.
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Old 02-12-12, 08:25 PM
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i really think this is the best execution of the spindle, by FAR! i really like how it looks on both non-f-sport and f-sport.

now as for the interior... can't tell what if any changes?
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Old 02-12-12, 08:55 PM
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Meh, its better then a beak. F-Sport looks decent
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Old 02-12-12, 09:49 PM
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Its alright. Nothing that special to me.

Its also interesting to see that the foglights and bumpers (other than the spindle grill) was inspired by the LF-Xh Concept from years back.






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