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What does the "RX" stand for?

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Old 01-22-03, 07:21 PM
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Talking "X" in RX, LX and GX

Just a guess but the "X" refers to the X that would be in between the 4 and 4, as in 4 X 4.

Four wheel drives used to be called "four wheel drives", then came 4 x 4 and "four by", then 4X, now it has been stripped down to just and "X".

Yes, the RX, LX and GX come in 4X2 models, but you get the picture.

I know this was an old post, but I had to add by 2 cents.
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tsk tsk tsk, R ough seX , ha!
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From FAQ#6 on the Lexus Web Site:

"Toyota Motor Sales contracted a vendor in Northern California to create a name for the new luxury vehicle and division. The name "Lexus" was created by combining two words that depict the vehicle, "luxury" and "elegance.""
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Originally posted by Carpe Diem
From FAQ#6 on the Lexus Web Site:

"Toyota Motor Sales contracted a vendor in Northern California to create a name for the new luxury vehicle and division. The name "Lexus" was created by combining two words that depict the vehicle, "luxury" and "elegance.""
DOH, I always thought that they took the typical premium trim on some cars, "LX" and made it plural
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