Future of Lexus discussion 2013-2015
#376
I will be happy if they can drop some weight with the use of aluminum. This generation of RX put on ~400lbs over the 2RX, if I recall correctly.
2RX felt spritely on it's feet and pretty quick... 3RX is pretty leisurely. More power will certainly help. F Sport model with AWD and 3GR-FSE should be pretty sweet
2RX felt spritely on it's feet and pretty quick... 3RX is pretty leisurely. More power will certainly help. F Sport model with AWD and 3GR-FSE should be pretty sweet
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From here:
I guess that reason for TX would be better usage of space compared to traditional GX... extended RX platform would be a lot more space efficient than GX, not to mention handling and everything else but off road ability.
It will likely be more expensive than RX by similar amount that RX is more expensive than NX.
In any case, this lends credence to article from Autonet.com.tw that was published week ago, that said no 3rd row, but slightly larger at extra 10cm lenght and 5cm wheelbase compared to 3RX. Engines worldwide will be 2.0t, 3.5 GR-FSE (310hp) and 450h with 300hp but 15% better fuel consumption.
http://www.autonet.com.tw/cgi-bin/vi...e1+e2+e3+e5+f1
It will likely be more expensive than RX by similar amount that RX is more expensive than NX.
In any case, this lends credence to article from Autonet.com.tw that was published week ago, that said no 3rd row, but slightly larger at extra 10cm lenght and 5cm wheelbase compared to 3RX. Engines worldwide will be 2.0t, 3.5 GR-FSE (310hp) and 450h with 300hp but 15% better fuel consumption.
http://www.autonet.com.tw/cgi-bin/vi...e1+e2+e3+e5+f1
#386
So with brand new model, they show it early to build up awareness.... with new model replacing old, they release them late so they wont take out too much out of current model sales.
Also - in Japanese and Asian mags, we have seen mule shots already for quite a while.
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Can't believe people are still confused by Toyota's very simple & concise engine nomenclature!
2 is the engine model (always 3.5L in GR's case), GR is the code of the engine family, F & E are fuel economy and S for direct injection
2 is the engine model (always 3.5L in GR's case), GR is the code of the engine family, F & E are fuel economy and S for direct injection
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