Source: YouWheel.com

Of course, this is all rumour until we see real specs from Toyota/Lexus closer to the introduction date.

 

about 3rd row, it was so obvious... as this rx is likely built on highlander platform, like the nx is built on the rav4 platform. of course with generous upgrades and improvements. nothing wrong with that.

 

No surprise if the RX grows 4" to 191" like the Highlander from it's current state of 187". Seriously would not be surprised if the 'TX' was a smokescreen for RX and it's 3rd row option.

This 4RX is going to be good..

 

i bet it's going to be a lot more expensive too. i'd guess 60k loaded. not saying it won't be worth it though!

hoping they FINALLY have a competitive nav system.

 

^^ the current RX is can already be more than 60K loaded...if you tack on the premium options like ML, HUD, LED headlights.

Pretty obvious since the NX is the size of the original RX

 

I think so too and I'm ok with this. It's natural progression. The NX has forced the RX's hand. Straddler no more. More luxury, more features, more seats, bigger price, nicer cabin materials, more in line with competition. Lexus once had to stand for value because in a sea of established makes you need that ace. Fast forward and while Lexus still is a value, parity is key for equivelant brand image. I'm ok with more expensive Lexus's, more exclusiveness, more six figure cars

What is it about the Nav system? I'm just playing devils advocate. Personally I find it easy to use but I don't think it's any better or worse than some competitors. Thankfully the IS, CT and GX have the 'One-Shot' address entry via voice and there are several aftermarket bypass units that similate the car is in park even though it's not thus making RTI useful while the vehicle is in motion. I do wish the system wasn't so rudimentary in its graphics. Of course one's smartphone or Garmin unit is always going to be better than OEM navi.

 

I'd pay $60,000 all day long for a three row RX!

If this is true, this is likely our next vehicle after the lease it up on the new Jeep in 2017.

 

I don't know why this article is acting like the 8-speed Aisin transmission is something new because the XC90 is using it. The Porsche Cayenne and Volkswagen Touareg have been using that transmission for years now.

 

The Touareg and Cayenne haven't been using this transmission, the article addresses that. They have a longitudinal layout.

 

Would be awesome if Lexus had a similar 'Indigo' interior by that time like your JGC !

 

Doesn't the current generation RX350 F-Sport already have the 8 speed Aisin transmission? That is the F-Sport package on the RX350 includes the 8 speed as part of the package.

 

I love the indigo interior! Lexus has been taking some chances with their interiors lately, so who knows!

 

Yessir RX F-Sport does use an 8-Speed.

Article does mention it too

 

I dont get what the big deal is. The Lexus Rx already has one in the F sport. If anything, why don't they have it in the standard model.

 

I got no complaints with the 8AT. It shifts smoothly, relatively quickly, though my understanding is the mapping and shift speed is more aggressive on the upcoming xc90. We'll see what Lexus does but my hope is the regular RX will get the current F-Sports's programming and the new F-Sport would get the XC90's or similar programming.

My concern with going further upscale is going out of the price range of the MDX and QX60 where these are presently in the current RX price range.