JDM Toyota Harrier and JDM RX updates
07-25-13, 08:46 AM
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JDM Toyota Harrier and JDM RX updates
Japanese site CarWatch has revealed images of the next-generation Toyota Harrier, known to US and European buyers as the Lexus RX. The new model features a considerably more aggressive fascia in keeping with some of the latest Lexus design trends, while the back features a pair of wide, wraparound taillights.
The profile features a revised greenhouse, with a rather complex rear window treatment, while a subtle character line connects the front and rear taillights. According to the badging, the model shown features a hybrid powertrain, although there's little information on which engine is being used. We'd wager it's an evolution of the same 3.5-liter V6 hybrid found in the current RX450h.
This early look doesn't have a great deal of other info, and there are no images of the interior. We're not yet clear on how closely the North American RX will adhere to the Harrier seen here, but historically the two models have been quite close. That said, we'd expect a more prominent 'spindle' grille on the Lexus version than the baleen strainer on the vehicle shown here.
A page on Toyota's Japanese website says the new Harrier/RX will receive a winter 2013 debut. That makes for a difficult determination of what auto show the new CUV will arrive at. Both the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show and 2013 Tokyo Motor Show (not to be confused with the Tokyo Auto Salon) take place at the end of November, but neither is technically a winter show.
07-25-13, 08:58 AM
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uh, front doesn't look very spindly. 
07-25-13, 10:20 AM
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I like this design on the front. Very aggressive and unexpected. The rear is okay, though I'd still prefer it rounded off similar to the RX300, but definitely several steps up in the design over the previous generation.
07-25-13, 11:22 AM
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07-25-13, 11:28 AM
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Next Lexus RX previewed with JDM Toyota Harrier?
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Japanese site CarWatch has revealed images of the next-generation Toyota Harrier, known to US and European buyers as the Lexus RX. The new model features a considerably more aggressive fascia in keeping with some of the latest Lexus design trends, while the back features a pair of wide, wraparound taillights.
The profile features a revised greenhouse, with a rather complex rear window treatment, while a subtle character line connects the front and rear taillights. According to the badging, the model shown features a hybrid powertrain, although there's little information on which engine is being used. We'd wager it's an evolution of the same 3.5-liter V6 hybrid found in the current RX450h.
This early look doesn't have a great deal of other info, and there are no images of the interior. We're not yet clear on how closely the North American RX will adhere to the Harrier seen here, but historically the two models have been quite close. That said, we'd expect a more prominent 'spindle' grille on the Lexus version than the baleen strainer on the vehicle shown here.
A page on Toyota's Japanese website says the new Harrier/RX will receive a winter 2013 debut. That makes for a difficult determination of what auto show the new CUV will arrive at. Both the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show and 2013 Tokyo Motor Show (not to be confused with the Tokyo Auto Salon) take place at the end of November, but neither is technically a winter show.
The profile features a revised greenhouse, with a rather complex rear window treatment, while a subtle character line connects the front and rear taillights. According to the badging, the model shown features a hybrid powertrain, although there's little information on which engine is being used. We'd wager it's an evolution of the same 3.5-liter V6 hybrid found in the current RX450h.
This early look doesn't have a great deal of other info, and there are no images of the interior. We're not yet clear on how closely the North American RX will adhere to the Harrier seen here, but historically the two models have been quite close. That said, we'd expect a more prominent 'spindle' grille on the Lexus version than the baleen strainer on the vehicle shown here.
A page on Toyota's Japanese website says the new Harrier/RX will receive a winter 2013 debut. That makes for a difficult determination of what auto show the new CUV will arrive at. Both the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show and 2013 Tokyo Motor Show (not to be confused with the Tokyo Auto Salon) take place at the end of November, but neither is technically a winter show.
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07-25-13, 11:30 AM
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New "Harrier" was released, line up the Toyota hybrid car, this winter
July 24, Toyota announced that it will release this winter the new "Harrier". I have published an image of the prototype vehicle at the same time.
Details such as the power train new Harrier is not clear, but it has notice that you line up the hybrid car and gasoline car followed its predecessor, images that have been published this time has become a hybrid car.
Further, it is possible to follow the design elements are employed in successive Harrier and side view of proprietary inclined rear pillar, by applying the molding and dynamic "advanced choice for new generation Harrier and speed in Exterior I have a "that balanced and strength is flowing with the feeling.
For information on the future of the new Harrier, (special website http://toyota.jp/sp/newharrier/ I have a transmit in).
Details such as the power train new Harrier is not clear, but it has notice that you line up the hybrid car and gasoline car followed its predecessor, images that have been published this time has become a hybrid car.
Further, it is possible to follow the design elements are employed in successive Harrier and side view of proprietary inclined rear pillar, by applying the molding and dynamic "advanced choice for new generation Harrier and speed in Exterior I have a "that balanced and strength is flowing with the feeling.
For information on the future of the new Harrier, (special website http://toyota.jp/sp/newharrier/ I have a transmit in).
07-25-13, 11:46 AM
#10
Japan gets the HS and the Toyota Sai.
And here we get both the LX and Land Cruiser twins.
07-25-13, 12:25 PM
#12
if anything, looks like it might be based on old RX.
p.s. these pics were released officially by Toyota, CarWatch just picked them up from Toyota. It is not like we should expect AB to get it right tho...lol.
http://www2.toyota.jp/jp/news/13/07/nt13_0706.pdf
p.s. these pics were released officially by Toyota, CarWatch just picked them up from Toyota. It is not like we should expect AB to get it right tho...lol.
http://www2.toyota.jp/jp/news/13/07/nt13_0706.pdf
07-25-13, 12:39 PM
#14
if anything, looks like it might be based on old RX.
p.s. these pics were released officially by Toyota, CarWatch just picked them up from Toyota. It is not like we should expect AB to get it right tho...lol.
http://www2.toyota.jp/jp/news/13/07/nt13_0706.pdf
p.s. these pics were released officially by Toyota, CarWatch just picked them up from Toyota. It is not like we should expect AB to get it right tho...lol.
http://www2.toyota.jp/jp/news/13/07/nt13_0706.pdf
Last edited by Vh_Supra26; 07-25-13 at 12:46 PM.
07-25-13, 12:49 PM
#15
it was for new intelligent transport system, i think it gives away your speed and gets other drivers speeds to your system so it can calculate better what route to take (traffic, etc).