View Poll Results: Should Lexus kill off the GX for a new CUV (TX)?
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I think there is room for both vehicles in the Lexus lineup.
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Lexus RX / GX / TX speculation
07-01-14 | 06:58 PM
#106
Driver
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: MO
If the next gen RX is to offer 3rd row seating, it will need to grow quite a bit or else those are going to be some very uncomfortable seats.
Seeing the way all the German luxury automakers now have a soup of models that overlap quite a bit, I don't think Lexus should be too worried about doing the same between the NX and the RX. People like options even if their differences are subtle - makes the item feel more customized to their liking.
Should the next RX grow a bit, then the NX will be to the RX as the X3 is to the X5. Yet - BMW still finds a way to stuff an X4 and an X6 in there. Perhaps Lexus should drop the F-sport, make another sport SUV similar to the RX, but re-brand it and charge a little bit more.
Seeing the way all the German luxury automakers now have a soup of models that overlap quite a bit, I don't think Lexus should be too worried about doing the same between the NX and the RX. People like options even if their differences are subtle - makes the item feel more customized to their liking.
Should the next RX grow a bit, then the NX will be to the RX as the X3 is to the X5. Yet - BMW still finds a way to stuff an X4 and an X6 in there. Perhaps Lexus should drop the F-sport, make another sport SUV similar to the RX, but re-brand it and charge a little bit more.
07-01-14 | 07:10 PM
#107
If the next gen RX is to offer 3rd row seating, it will need to grow quite a bit or else those are going to be some very uncomfortable seats.
Seeing the way all the German luxury automakers now have a soup of models that overlap quite a bit, I don't think Lexus should be too worried about doing the same between the NX and the RX. People like options even if their differences are subtle - makes the item feel more customized to their liking.
Should the next RX grow a bit, then the NX will be to the RX as the X3 is to the X5. Yet - BMW still finds a way to stuff an X4 and an X6 in there. Perhaps Lexus should drop the F-sport, make another sport SUV similar to the RX, but re-brand it and charge a little bit more.
Seeing the way all the German luxury automakers now have a soup of models that overlap quite a bit, I don't think Lexus should be too worried about doing the same between the NX and the RX. People like options even if their differences are subtle - makes the item feel more customized to their liking.
Should the next RX grow a bit, then the NX will be to the RX as the X3 is to the X5. Yet - BMW still finds a way to stuff an X4 and an X6 in there. Perhaps Lexus should drop the F-sport, make another sport SUV similar to the RX, but re-brand it and charge a little bit more.
NX 182in
2RX 186in
3RX 187in
Highlander 191in (current)
RX will likely grow 2-4in
07-01-14 | 07:39 PM
#108
Lexus Fanatic
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 31,686
Likes: 73
From: ON/NY
I have mixed feelings on the prospect of a 3 row RX.
But what I find is most intriguing is the schedule. Perhaps it's because I work on products that take about 8 years of engineering work to release, but I have a hard time understanding how they could still be in a phase where they are only "considering" the prospect of a third row on a vehicle they intend to unveil next year.
But what I find is most intriguing is the schedule. Perhaps it's because I work on products that take about 8 years of engineering work to release, but I have a hard time understanding how they could still be in a phase where they are only "considering" the prospect of a third row on a vehicle they intend to unveil next year.
07-01-14 | 10:21 PM
#111
The RX should remain relatively the same size, give or take a few more inches.
07-02-14 | 06:07 AM
#112
The pursuit of F
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 8,296
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From: Toronto, Canada
A lot of good points regarding design and accommodating a third row, as Mike, Hoovey, and dwlink pointed out.
We must consider the strong possibility that Lexus will keep the sloping rear design and grow just 1 or two inches, and like with the X5, have the option of a 3rd row as a two-seater and be strategic in marketing this as a kid-friendly or "short-trip" seat. The marketing aspect being key here by setting the precedence with the automotive journalist community and of course the customer on this key point as this will fill a certain market that Lexus is lacking today. If a smaller Nissan Rogue for instance can have a 3rd row, I don't see why not with the 4RX. If the customer expectations are still not met when they see the 3rd row in the RX in the showroom, Lexus has them in there and can upsell them to a GX or LX. They don't lose the customer. Like a Rogue is to a Pathfinder... or a Q50/70 is to a Q60...
In short, it would be unwise for Lexus to not offer a 3rd row since they can even see an uptick in GX or LX sales.
We must consider the strong possibility that Lexus will keep the sloping rear design and grow just 1 or two inches, and like with the X5, have the option of a 3rd row as a two-seater and be strategic in marketing this as a kid-friendly or "short-trip" seat. The marketing aspect being key here by setting the precedence with the automotive journalist community and of course the customer on this key point as this will fill a certain market that Lexus is lacking today. If a smaller Nissan Rogue for instance can have a 3rd row, I don't see why not with the 4RX. If the customer expectations are still not met when they see the 3rd row in the RX in the showroom, Lexus has them in there and can upsell them to a GX or LX. They don't lose the customer. Like a Rogue is to a Pathfinder... or a Q50/70 is to a Q60...
In short, it would be unwise for Lexus to not offer a 3rd row since they can even see an uptick in GX or LX sales.
Last edited by corradoMR2; 07-02-14 at 06:12 AM.
07-02-14 | 06:41 AM
#113
Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 981
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From: CA - California
Lexus desperately needs a TX to be competitive. There are plenty of families like mine, with three kids and a dog that would gladly line up for such an offering. Let's set aside minivan option for now. We don't want a body on frame SUV: the GX and LX are very space-inefficient. The RX is too small. Lexus has a huge gap without a luxury sized crossover. We need a TX to compete with Audi Q7 or Infiniti QX60. Bring on the TX.
07-02-14 | 07:05 AM
#114
07-02-14 | 07:49 AM
#116
Lead Lap
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 609
Likes: 21
From: Colorado Western Slope
Yuck!
Puke!
Barf!
If true, our next RX will be a used one--2015 or older. We already have a 4Runner as a huge, hulking beast that gets crappy gas mileage. Don't need or want a second one, that's for sure.
Puke!
Barf!
If true, our next RX will be a used one--2015 or older. We already have a 4Runner as a huge, hulking beast that gets crappy gas mileage. Don't need or want a second one, that's for sure.
07-02-14 | 08:13 AM
#119
Super Moderator
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 17,250
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From: Miami, Florida
There are a lot of RX owners here in Miami that have wanted the 7 seat option. I am not the biggest fan of seeing my beloved RX became a bigger and bigger vehicle (a form of upselling), but if it sells SUVs for Lexus, then they have my blessings.
07-02-14 | 08:32 AM
#120
Lexus Champion
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 12,559
Likes: 1,630
From: WA
For me, I like the idea of a 3rd row, but I have one car seat, and soon a second. Access to the third row is very difficult when car seats prevent the second row from being properly folded out of the way.