ClubLexus Hands-On with the 2023 RX (UPDATED!)
08-27-22, 01:23 PM
#16
We need a sub-forum opened for the 5th gen RX, a few of us are clustered into one thread on the 4th gen sub-forum.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...gen-rx-36.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...gen-rx-36.html
08-29-22, 10:34 AM
#19
Lexus Champion
No offense taken 
However, it might be worth pointing out that embargoes are pretty standard across a variety of auto and tech industries. It certainly benefits any manufacturer to get a blitz of coverage all on one day; conversely, with the way algorithms work, smaller publications would suffer if they had to wait days or weeks to get access to a Big Hot New Thing. So it tends to help everyone involved.
I think what's truly changed, though, is that people are more open about embargoes existing and what date(s) they will lift.
Cheers!
However, it might be worth pointing out that embargoes are pretty standard across a variety of auto and tech industries. It certainly benefits any manufacturer to get a blitz of coverage all on one day; conversely, with the way algorithms work, smaller publications would suffer if they had to wait days or weeks to get access to a Big Hot New Thing. So it tends to help everyone involved.
I think what's truly changed, though, is that people are more open about embargoes existing and what date(s) they will lift.
Cheers!
Really not all that different with the more sophisticated websites vs. blogs, and the time it may take to get a write up "live." All the little guys would be at a competitive disadvantage.
08-29-22, 10:36 AM
#20
Lexus Champion
I think someone like Alex on Autos would disagree. It takes time and effort for him to cut and edit all his footage; seems unfair for a big "car magazine" website, with its resources, to get their write up on line while folks like Alex are still working on publishing their reviews.
08-29-22, 11:41 AM
#21
Lexus Fanatic
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got an email with a link to some nice info on the new rx also...
https://drivers.lexus.com/lexusdrive...us-rx-interior
https://drivers.lexus.com/lexusdrive...us-rx-interior
08-29-22, 01:41 PM
#23
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08-29-22, 01:51 PM
#25
Lexus Test Driver
I saw the new RX Fsport model in person and it looks great to me for what is is. Much better than last generation.
The interior quality was very subpar to me for a luxury vehicle.
Plastic trim and dash pieces were flimsy and seats were obviously not leather.
I’m sure they will sell great.
The interior quality was very subpar to me for a luxury vehicle.
Plastic trim and dash pieces were flimsy and seats were obviously not leather.
I’m sure they will sell great.
08-29-22, 04:18 PM
#26
Pole Position
I saw the new RX Fsport model in person and it looks great to me for what is is. Much better than last generation.
The interior quality was very subpar to me for a luxury vehicle.
Plastic trim and dash pieces were flimsy and seats were obviously not leather.
I’m sure they will sell great.
The interior quality was very subpar to me for a luxury vehicle.
Plastic trim and dash pieces were flimsy and seats were obviously not leather.
I’m sure they will sell great.
08-29-22, 07:08 PM
#27
Lexus Fanatic
That has been a problem with Lexus vehicles for a number of years now......ever since they started the cost-cutting binge about 15 years ago or so. Throughout the 90s and early 2000s, Lexus did some of the best vehicles in the world, but then the bean-counters started entering the picture.
08-30-22, 02:59 AM
#28
That has been a problem with Lexus vehicles for a number of years now......ever since they started the cost-cutting binge about 15 years ago or so. Throughout the 90s and early 2000s, Lexus did some of the best vehicles in the world, but then the bean-counters started entering the picture.
There is no one left at Lexus who were part of that design and engineering team.
08-30-22, 06:02 AM
#29
Pole Position
We need a sub-forum opened for the 5th gen RX, a few of us are clustered into one thread on the 4th gen sub-forum.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...gen-rx-36.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...gen-rx-36.html
08-30-22, 06:10 AM
#30
Pole Position
That has been a problem with Lexus vehicles for a number of years now......ever since they started the cost-cutting binge about 15 years ago or so. Throughout the 90s and early 2000s, Lexus did some of the best vehicles in the world, but then the bean-counters started entering the picture.