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If I wanted a cramped 3-row SUV I would have gone with the GX460. Not really sure the RX350L is filling a market. However, if the 3rd row seats do lay flat and increase cargo space, then maybe it will sell but that is only taking the market off the regular RX350. Of course, my own opinion only.
If I wanted a cramped 3-row SUV I would have gone with the GX460. Not really sure the RX350L is filling a market. However, if the 3rd row seats do lay flat and increase cargo space, then maybe it will sell but that is only taking the market off the regular RX350. Of course, my own opinion only.
I think it's going to sell like crazy. This vehicle is long overdue. Had the 4RX offered a third row when we were looking, we would have replaced our 3RX with one but instead had to go with a Highlander.
Talking with my Lexus dealer then, he said they constantly have people asking for a 3 row CUV. This fills a gap in the lineup that is not adequately addressed by the GX in my opinion.
I think you probably did better with the Highlander. I had one (this week, Demo) like you have and it was extremely nice to drive. I would buy a highlander before the 4RX-L. Last week we had one come in with 480,000 kms or 297,000 miles. Guy loved it and said all he's ever done was changed tires/brakes/oil.
I think you probably did better with the Highlander. I had one (this week, Demo) like you have and it was extremely nice to drive. I would buy a highlander before the 4RX-L. Last week we had one come in with 480,000 kms or 297,000 miles. Guy loved it and said all he's ever done was changed tires/brakes/oil.
3-row luxury CUVs never made much sense to me. Kids + luxury cars does not sound like a smart idea.
Whereas 3-row full size SUVs are designed for adults, if you carry pampered adults around often.
We have the 2017 hybrid highlander and that vehicles 3rd row is also only good for kids. Only marginally better than the new RX L
I see this RX L model as an extra space for...
1) families who can put children under the age of ~7 in the 3rd row for short trips.
2) the extra trunk space & 2nd row headroom.
I personally find my current RX450h is just slightly lacking in the trunk. The L would be the right balance of extra space and clearance I'm looking for (the opening of the trunk is slightly higher).
I also find the middle rear seat in my RX450h has severely lacking headroom (panoramic roof option). Anyone over 5'10'' has their head pressed into the lights in the center of the ceiling. This model should eliminate that problem as the roof doesn't start sloping down over the 2nd row.
One thing I don't like about the new RX L is the new window mounted rear wiper. I don't understand why Lexus did this. If their excuse is because of the window being more vertical, I don't buy it, because both the Toyota Sienna & 4Runner have vertical windows and the wipers are still hidden up under the spoiler.
One more thing I want to add as I see people commenting on upgrading to the LX for a "real" 3rd row. Have any of you ever sat in the 3rd row of the LX? It is the worst 3rd row out of any luxury full size SUV on the market today. I love the LX it is my favorite Lexus they make. But the 3rd row needs significant improvement in that vehicle and Lexus is well behind the curve. If you need a full 3 rows buy a Sienna. A nicely equipped limited model is about the most comfortable rear seat passenger car on the market.
I’ll wait until measurements and a real life checkout are possible, but I wouldn’t assume this seat is much, if at all, smaller than the Highlander. This stretch makes the RX-L bigger than a Highlander by over 4” in length.
I’ll wait until measurements and a real life checkout are possible, but I wouldn’t assume this seat is much, if at all, smaller than the Highlander. This stretch makes the RX-L bigger than a Highlander by over 4” in length.
I find it interesting and and somewhat disturbing that interior and exterior dimensions including headroom, legroom and shoulder room have been eliminated from Lexus sales brochures. It's as if they don't want us to be able to compare Lexus vehicles with other makes and models. I first noticed this after auto journalists trashed the 2007 LS460 for having less interior space and particularly less rear legroom than the outgoing LS430. Maybe I shouldn't care as long as Toyota makes money and pays dividends to shareholders of which I am one but I can't help but seeing it as a bit sleazy.
11-30-17, 02:07 PM
2018 3-Row RXL Makes It Official at the LA Auto Show
