All-New 2023 Lexus RX Debuts with 500h F Sport Performance Goodness
05-18-22, 07:51 PM
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that is a good theory.
Lexus didn’t get good ROI on these. Was only used in the LC and LS at very low volumes.
05-18-22, 09:07 PM
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Lexus didn’t get good ROI on these. Was only used in the LC and LS at very low volumes.
You're more likely to see the V8 in the LC get permanently axed than a V6 showing up in any RX ever again. Toyota/Lexus is following the rest of the industry in downsizing engines.
05-18-22, 09:15 PM
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Lexus didn’t get good ROI on these. Was only used in the LC and LS at very low volumes.
Toyota Crown as well
05-18-22, 09:20 PM
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that is a good theory.
more like a fantasy. not happening.
05-18-22, 09:21 PM
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more like a fantasy. not happening.
I dunno Bit. Lincoln Aviator has a mighty hybrid. So this would be the power train that matches or some somewhat close. I think new RX is gonna go RWD
05-18-22, 09:28 PM
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I think new RX is gonna go RWD
LOL. Cab-forward with a huge front overhang- yup, definitely screams RWD.
05-18-22, 09:39 PM
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The hood is really long for a 4cyl.
05-18-22, 09:43 PM
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The hood is really long for a 4cyl.
Nah, Lexus just loves battering-ram length front overhangs. New NX has one too.
Even RZ has one despite being an EV with no engine or frunk.
05-18-22, 09:48 PM
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The hood is really long for a 4cyl.
Where I am. A Lexus non hybrid can hit $75,000. No way a 4 cylinder turbo is gonna work. V6 for sure. Especially if the Acura MDX is using one
05-18-22, 09:52 PM
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LOL. Cab-forward with a huge front overhang- yup, definitely screams RWD.
Looks like you could put a V12 in that thing.
05-18-22, 09:54 PM
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Looks like you could put a V12 in that thing.
Car would probably do a faceplant the moment you floor the pedal lol.
05-18-22, 09:56 PM
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Car would probably do a faceplant the moment you floor the pedal lol.
Nah...its the hard braking I would worry about. Looks like you would scrape the bottom in a panic brake situation...
05-18-22, 10:40 PM
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Toyota Crown as well
The crown got a slightly detuned version.
05-18-22, 10:55 PM
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The crown got a slightly detuned version.
what was the power difference?
05-19-22, 09:07 AM
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I dunno Bit. Lincoln Aviator has a mighty hybrid. So this would be the power train that matches or some somewhat close. I think new RX is gonna go RWD
aviator is built off (excellent) rwd explorer platform.
05-18-22, 09:07 PM
