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08-09-07, 06:43 AM
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A brief article and super-camoed prototype pics from The Car Connection:
2009 Lexus RX: Spied!
Under all the camouflage, the next-generation RX emerges.
by Brenda Priddy
We've seen a few cobbled-up test mules in recent weeks, wearing a chopped up / modified body of a current Lexus RX. But this is actually an early prototype of the new crossover, which is why nearly every inch is covered up.
The RX will be undergoing a major update for the 2009 model year, with production beginning in late December of 2008, toward an on-sale date of early spring of 2009.
The new RX will measure slightly larger than the outgoing model. It will still offer a 3.5-liter V-6, but we're expecting a new six-speed transmission to go along with the V-6. A 400-horsepower hybrid powerplant is expected to following in 2010 or 2011.
http://www.thecarconnection.com/Enth...ccd=de20070809
Under all the camouflage, the next-generation RX emerges.
by Brenda Priddy
We've seen a few cobbled-up test mules in recent weeks, wearing a chopped up / modified body of a current Lexus RX. But this is actually an early prototype of the new crossover, which is why nearly every inch is covered up.
The RX will be undergoing a major update for the 2009 model year, with production beginning in late December of 2008, toward an on-sale date of early spring of 2009.
The new RX will measure slightly larger than the outgoing model. It will still offer a 3.5-liter V-6, but we're expecting a new six-speed transmission to go along with the V-6. A 400-horsepower hybrid powerplant is expected to following in 2010 or 2011.
http://www.thecarconnection.com/Enth...ccd=de20070809
08-09-07, 09:15 AM
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For the longest time an RX has been associated with the 18" 5 Spoke design. The new 7 spoke for the 07 and 08 is quite refreshing. I am slowly getting familiar with it. I like the graphite shine finish to it, though.
08-09-07, 02:55 PM
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Pic, too small to see.....
08-09-07, 03:27 PM
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08-09-07, 03:29 PM
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hm, i like that proposed pic with the 350 rims. i'm also noticing how these new spy pics have a similiar mirror to the one in that little black rx pic. not bad not bad.!
08-09-07, 08:30 PM
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i actually like the old RX330/350 rims. The ones i have have the graphite finish as well with the performance package. it looks really cool, a lot better than the alloy white regular rims.
btw those tires are huge!
btw those tires are huge!