beachfront

Hi and thanks in advance. My wife is looking at this car and I had a couple of questions.

1. When is a new body style going to be released?
2. I thought I read they will end GX production for a newer JX? Is this the case, if so when?

ANy help would be appreciated, if you ask 10 people these questions at the dealer, you get 10 different answers.

We love the car but when we drove it, it was missing nice features that are in my 430 such as AC seats, keyless, etc..I am sure if and when they update the car, it would include those items...

GS3Tek

iTrader: (8)

Seems like there won't be any body changes, just some minor changes.
Some informations here:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ght=2008+lexus

jjbodean

no current changes planned. the jx does not exist at this point or any point in the future, that was a once-rumored replacement for the lx470, and its not gonna happen.

LexFather

GX is a strong seller and very profitible SUV for Lexus, the 2nd generation is being worked on as we speak and will of course debut after/the same time the new 4-runner debuts.
Expect a long cycle, not as long as the LX but longer than 5 years. Toyota makes their truck SUVs to stay on the market for a long time.

beachfront

SO would new bodystyles start showing up in the fall of 08?

or sooner?

or later?

My point is I do not want to purchase a car that will have changed within the first year or 2 that I have it...

Thanks,

N

SilverLady

Of course buying a vehicle in its first year of production has its own share of headaches - even for Lexus.

Right now all you see are guesses, and even plans can change due to circumstance. LX and GX sales have been falling, and both can use some updating. If as some have guessed 2009 is the year, look for the vehicle to be released in early 2008 - maybe even January.

My own personal guess based on absolutely no knowledge - I don't see Lexus keeping two "real" SUVs in today's climate that is moving to crossovers for the casual SUV driver. I'd look for one crossover/minivan AWD and one updated "real" SUV to replace the GX and LX, but not sure which will be which. Current talk is that the RX (already a crossover) will become somewhat bigger and add a third row of seating, but it doesn't sound quite up there with minivan size or rear passenger comfort.

The G Man

A Lexus minivan? God, I hope that will never happen.

Rx900

1st Gen for the GX(currently) and they're working omn the "2nd" gen GX, but in technical terms, the current GX is the "2nd" gen in terms of the Toyota Prado. It will be re-designed the same time as the 4Runner.

LexusChris

iTrader: (1)

My guess would be is to expect a Platinum Edition GX right before a redesign which i'm guessing would be the 2009 model the earliest. The GX 470 will probably be lengthened to about the size of the current LX and the LX I would think will grow in size similar to that of a QX56 while maintaining it's off-road capabilities. The RX I believe will grow a bit in the next generation. However if Lexus does create crossover i'm sure it's target would be the R-Class and be based off the RX.

Lexmex

It did, but never got into the market place, https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-1st-gen-1999-2003/67506-what-is-this.html

This wasn't just a rebadging...there were references on the net a few years back.

beachfront

OK. I was at Tustin Lexus this morning and was told that a new bodystyle of the GX will be out before this time next year.

This was told to me by a sales manager.

To add to the confusion, my service tech at Newport Lexus told me his factory rep mentioned they will stay the same for at least 2 more years.

I want one, but I do not want one if the changes will be within a year.
I think there will be many changes on par with my GS 430 such as AC seats, keyless start, etc.

Someone here from Lexus should be able to verify this...

N

jjbodean

Future Product Release Timeline:
RX350 (MY08) – Dealer Arrival – Late Feb 07
RX350/400h – MY08 in 07 – minor change
LS600HL (MY08) – Dealer Arrival – June 07
GS460 (MY08) – Dealer Arrival – Late Sept 07
GS350/460 – MY08 in 07 – minor change
ES350 (MY08) – Dealer Arrival – Late Sept 07
ES350 – MY08 in 07 – minor change
GX470 (MY08) – Dealer Arrival – Late Sept 07
GX470 – MY08 in 07 – minor change
IS-F (MY08) – Dealer Arrival – Late Dec 07
IS250/350 – MY08 in 07 – minor change
LX570 (MY08) – Dealer Arrival – Late Dec 07
MY07 LX production ends in July 07 (MY08 starts in Nov 07)

Bob GX

While at the local Toyota dealer (I get my GX serviced there, it's 40 miles closer than the Lexus dealer) I checked out a Sienna Limited mini van in the show room (cost >$40,000). It felt pretty darn close to a Lexus, with a lot of familiar features and trim. Even took one for a test drive - very nice, but not up to Lexus expectations for smooth and quiet (MHO). But very nice.

JessePS

I can't wait too see the next gen GX

Dr.EinTN

Would you happen to know if Lexus illuminated door sills will be available now on my 2006 GX or any future model year? I know that they are on the RX.