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Old 08-01-07 | 01:31 PM
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That rendition is freaky
Pic looks like the Infiniti fx. lexus is late to the game here. The old Javelin design from the 70's was reborn by Nissan several years ago. Time for something new.
Old 08-06-07 | 03:03 PM
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Well, we do not know what it will look like...everything we have seen so far are just concepts....well, the wait should be over soon, the fall Auto show is about to launch....
Old 08-07-07 | 07:45 AM
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Toyota usually take their concept drawing and tone it quite a bit before it hits production, trust me, it will not look like a FX.
Old 08-07-07 | 01:10 PM
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Of course it won't look like an FX; it shouldn't seeing as that is an Infiniti.

The next RX will obviously look like a Lexus, but with more L-Finesse styling adding for a more sleek, sporty profile. The interior will definitely be top-notch and quality-wise it will be above the FX.
Old 08-07-07 | 01:13 PM
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Its above the FX now
Old 08-07-07 | 01:19 PM
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The FX still can't be matched for power, but I remember comparing the RX330 to the FX35 a few years back and the FX didn't even have power assist on the rear hatch.
Old 08-07-07 | 01:25 PM
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It is indeed above the FX now, but the quality gap will likely grow even more with the new RX, and the gap should remain even after the next-gen FX comes out.

The FX definitely can't be matched for power right now, but we still don't know if the V8 rumours for the RX are true or not.
Old 08-08-07 | 06:52 AM
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If power was the only deciding factor, yes the FX is a better SUV. When I shop for a SUV, there are prabably 7 or 8 important factors I look at, power being one of them. Beside power and handling, the RX top the FX in every catagory. Even the new MDX rated higher in my book than the FX.
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I could probably upgrade the power in the existing or new RX (though would take more work than it did with my RX300). MDX is a very nice vehicle but that front is scary looking, kind of like a cowcatcher on wheels.
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The new MDX's grill is ugly but the FX is uglier overall.
Old 08-08-07 | 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by The G Man
The new MDX's grill is ugly but the FX is uglier overall.
2nd that!!!!!

How about the CX7 or CX9? Or the ugly Subaru....what that name?
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FX I don't think is that bad, beats a Jeep in design. CX7 and CX9 aren't bad, but the CX7 is SLOW (I beat one soundly the other week in the 1/4 mile). Subaru SUVs are getting a little better in design this year, but last design scheme left something to be desired. What saddens me is actually the design of the new WRX.
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Originally Posted by mandyfig
Or the ugly Subaru....what that name?
Isnt it named after a game show host? Alex something hummmm.
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The ugly Sub was called the B9 Tribecca. This year they restyled it and dropped the B9. Original design was right up there with the Aztec! In the category of "what were they thinking!".

The FX was seemingly designed for the ultimate testosterone set (not us calm, confident Lexus types). Looks like a male appendage on wheels. Like the exhaust sound, though.
Old 08-08-07 | 01:15 PM
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Do not get me started on the Jeeps that have come out...horrible design....WWTT!!!


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