All-New 2023 Lexus RX Debuts with 500h F Sport Performance Goodness
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#152
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The new chassis is 200 lbs lighter than the previous one and it is stiffer with a lower center of gravity. The direct 4 system provides torque vectoring and instant torque to the rear wheels. It can also put 80% power to the rear wheels and the adaptive suspension keeps the body flat on corners. It also has multi link suspension in the rear now. The RX500h has more torque than my GS F and it looks to be the same 6 pot Advics calipers from the LC500. If the new RX is this good, I can't wait to see what they have in store for actual F models. I'd imagine the same drivetrain and suspension in the future ES would easily keep up with my GS F on the track. And this is probably why it got discontinued.
#153
Lexus Test Driver
Originally Posted by chrispy
The new chassis is 200 lbs lighter than the previous one and it is stiffer with a lower center of gravity. The direct 4 system provides torque vectoring and instant torque to the rear wheels. It can also put 80% power to the rear wheels and the adaptive suspension keeps the body flat on corners. It also has multi link suspension in the rear now. The RX500h has more torque than my GS F and it looks to be the same 6 pot Advics calipers from the LC500. If the new RX is this good, I can't wait to see what they have in store for actual F models. I'd imagine the same drivetrain and suspension in the future ES would easily keep up with my GS F on the track. And this is probably why it got discontinued.
#154
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#155
I like the direction Lexus took with this new RX. It no longer has the huge wheel gaps of the previous generations. The bulge in the front gives it a more luxury cache, more presence on the road and has that "move over" look. The only issue is performance if the 500h. It should be able to accelerate to 60mph much faster than 5.9 seconds.
#156
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but then...
The only issue is performance if the 500h. It should be able to accelerate to 60mph much faster than 5.9 seconds.
#157
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All other things being aside, finally happy to they got an RX with 350+ hp offered. That barrier needed to be broken some time ago IMHO. Now maybe we will see some RXs at the track. sigh....
Last edited by Lexmex; 06-01-22 at 05:20 AM.
#158
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i have no doubt this will be very nice to drive, and the interior a very nice place to be. i just wish it looked better from outside (that front).
proportionally i think i read it's the same length but with a 2" longer wheelbase, a welcome improvement to lessen it's 'awkward' side profile, although the front overhang is still huge.
i assume the ludicrous "L" version will be dropped and maybe the trademarked "TX" is going to be a real 3 row vehicle.
proportionally i think i read it's the same length but with a 2" longer wheelbase, a welcome improvement to lessen it's 'awkward' side profile, although the front overhang is still huge.
i assume the ludicrous "L" version will be dropped and maybe the trademarked "TX" is going to be a real 3 row vehicle.
#159
Lexus Fanatic
RX sales figures USA:
2013 103k
2014 107k
2015 100k
2016 109k
2017 108k
2018 111k
2019 111k
2020 101k
2021 115k.
I bet 2022 this year is the last year that RX will sell well?
By the end of 2023, I bet it will be down hill for 2023 RX?
Let's see if I'm right.
I am more than happy to be wrong.
There is nothing wrong with making a bet...
2013 103k
2014 107k
2015 100k
2016 109k
2017 108k
2018 111k
2019 111k
2020 101k
2021 115k.
I bet 2022 this year is the last year that RX will sell well?
By the end of 2023, I bet it will be down hill for 2023 RX?
Let's see if I'm right.
I am more than happy to be wrong.
There is nothing wrong with making a bet...
#161
Lexus Fanatic
#162
bar TX taking some of its market, this RX will likely become the best selling RX ever.
#163
Pole Position
i have no doubt this will be very nice to drive, and the interior a very nice place to be. i just wish it looked better from outside (that front).
proportionally i think i read it's the same length but with a 2" longer wheelbase, a welcome improvement to lessen it's 'awkward' side profile, although the front overhang is still huge.
i assume the ludicrous "L" version will be dropped and maybe the trademarked "TX" is going to be a real 3 row vehicle.
proportionally i think i read it's the same length but with a 2" longer wheelbase, a welcome improvement to lessen it's 'awkward' side profile, although the front overhang is still huge.
i assume the ludicrous "L" version will be dropped and maybe the trademarked "TX" is going to be a real 3 row vehicle.
#165
Lexus Fanatic
I think what throws me, is it no longer looks like an SUV/crossover at all...it looks like a tall car/wagon...