chip99

the deabte for the gx and lx goes way back if you research lexus was actually trying to replace the lx with the gx but with drive shaft problm etc the lx stayed on; toyota pasy over 10k in tarifs alone for each suv they bring in to the usa. the lx (100 series) sells real well alll over the world so importing a few even though size is similar to the gx its not hard for toyota. as for the full size version lexus was going to take over the seqoia and have that version. they still have lots of options for the full size you just have to wait there were several spy shots of different suv; one i remeber looks just like the new tundra so i would guess that is the seqoia

jjbodean

this isnt the case at all. where did this even come from?

the gx470 was brought in originally as a temporary measure to fill the void between the rx and the lx while they were studying the idea of bringing the hpx concept to production. the gx was to be a quick fix since it was already in production overseas as the land cruiser prado. lexus had no idea the gx would take off as well as it did and when it did, they shelved the hpx concept and stayed the course with the gx. it was never intended to replace the lx at all.

TRDFantasy

Thanks for the info.

JessePS

6 days until we see it WOOT

MPLexus301

iTrader: (3)

I bet it gets the park assist feature.

STIG

I am sure it will have park assist feature but did you mean Advance parking guidance system?

It would be pretty funny to see big *** SUV auto parking.

MPLexus301

iTrader: (3)

Yeah, the same system as the LS. I think they will probably make this the SUV version of the LS as far as luxury and features are concerned, so it wouldn't surprise me if it ends up with that as a feature.

encore888

The spy shot with the LS-style NAVI screen supports your points.

I am curious about the dealer recommendations, but then again they were not fully satisfied with the original LS 400 either. We'll see what comes out. I am however not expecting a huge stylistic change based on the spyshots. It's also possible there may be a controversial styling cue done to look more 'modern' -- the recent redone Toyota SUVs come to mind. I hope it competes favorably with the Mercedes GL class.

Max707

I hope not, the GL come across as being similar to a mini-van.

STIG

I am no Lexus fan but I personally think the current 07 LX470 favorably competes with the GL.

chip99

do your research this board discussed the lx being terminated for the usa market way back in 05 other members here have to remeber that there was even an article from lexus of north america stating the lx was goin to be stopped for the usa market and serious discus of the next generation being on the new tundra platform. i cant be the only one that remeber this stuff

chip99

by the way is any one going to the press show on the 4th?

jjbodean

those were all unsubstantiated rumors that have played out to be false. the lx570 will still be land cruiser based

encore888

I agree, IMO the 2 LX stacks up favorably despite its age.

I'm glad Lexus didn't drop the LX in favor of a "JX" which IMO sounds like a smaller vehicle (the name itself). I would've hoped the LX get bigger but I realize that would impact its off-road capabilities.

Lenscap

Photo at autoweek.com:

http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dl.../70403002/1062

Looks very nice!