LexusChris

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Oy...I think I like the exterior of the current generation better! I'll hold off though till I see it next week. The interior and safety features are nice though!

encore888

Interior seems pretty excellent, however exterior is very bland.

AndyL

I like the rear better than what the current one has. The interior looks very nice and it is good to know that finally someone brings the front blind spot cameras to North America. It has been seen in some of the Japanese domestic models.

jasonm641

I wasn't able to get into the news conference until more than half-way through....does someone have a summary of what was discussed?

bam

I have to agree about the exterior. The Front definitely looks bland and I don't think the L-Finese is working very well with the exterior fo the car. The back of the car has some style but without seeing it in person, it's hard to say. The interior, of course, looks gorgeous. Lexus always does a nice job with the interior. Unfortunately, I'm not excited about the fact that the wheelbase didn't stretch at all. That means the 3rd row seats will be very tight and only for kids. Hopefully, Lexus has an extended or stretch version that they'll introduce at some point. If not, Lexus will definitely lose more customers because they'll be going to GMC Denali XL and the Chevy Suburbans for the full 7 or 8 passenger needs.

If not Lexus, then I hope the new Landcruiser will offer an extended or stretch version. Finger crossed.

jdmlx470

my 2 cents...overall I think it looks very nice...new generation with the L-Finesse. I know others of you arent pleased but what can you expect for an SUV. Its a bigger and bulkier platform. the front exterior looks nice, but I have to get used to the rear. I agree with that the rear is a little bulky and I think Lexus could do something better..but Interior is amazing..looks very nice.

_mikey

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http://pressroom.toyota.com/Releases...T2007040419919

AKoch

LC80/LX450 is still a better looking 4x4 out there, the LX470 was a bit of a step down design-wise. The LX570 is again a step down as far as it looks from outside. Internally though they were doing jsut the opposite - LX470 was a very good improvement over the LX450, and the LX570 sounds like will be a good step up again. Such a strange trend. But I think it is all matter of your perspective. I also don't like that it has gotten a bit bigger, especially without change to the wheelbase. I would rather see same wheelbase, and make the body tiny bit smaller. Most likely they feel they have to cater for the US market. Ideally they should have done a dedicated US-only SUV on Tundra or something, and leave the Land Cruiser line for those who care about the off-road capabilities and premium interior for the rest of the world.

I need to see it in person, but I'm inclined to upgrade me 98 to the 2006/7 model and hold on to it until the next iteration comes out in 8-12 years

jasonm641

i do think that having the 3rd row of seats not be removable (that is the way it appears because of the way their base is anchored into the floor) is an amazing oversight / mistake. the 3rd row in the current generation is an amazing pain in the a$$, but at least it can be removed to allow for maximum storage space. these seats just eat up room when they are folded. will it be possible to fit multiple golf bags back there?

encore888

Interesting observation, perhaps a more pronounced pattern like what the ES went through.

AKoch

"Interesting observation, perhaps a more pronounced pattern like what the ES went through."

Yes, identical. It is interesting to see that some people do notice.

encore888

^^^
Well it takes a perceptive individual with good memory and logical analysis...

Months ago around the debut of the ES 350 I posted a thread detailing in my view the cyclic pattern of interior/exterior styling changes with the generations of ES sedans...

Lexusman44

I like it..Are the 3rd and 2nd row seats power fold or recline...because it said power in the press release...

Lexusman44

toyotafan2

I am sure Jason, power-foldable seats that fold flat onto the floor without sacrificing cargo volume. You should have no problem with placing multiple golf bags, cargo crates, suitcases, backpacks, and what not into the rear. Again, the exterior I thought was a little odd, still attractive, but the Land Cruiser look from 99-07 undoubtedly superior and sexier than this one. Looks Volkswagen Touareg-esque sort of, but it's manageable. I wonder how the gas-mileage is gonna be with this beast, let-alone an LX 570L, jesus christ, it may be pushin' single digits in city... . $70,000+ USD, a little steep, but more affordable than the German and British/American counter part, will be a good selling automobile for the next 10 years+. Question is, will it be the benchmark of luxury sports utility vehicles and be the segment leader? Remains to be seen, stay tuned...

jjbodean

no, they will not be fold flat into the floor