Rendering wiz Theophilus Chin has provided his take on the upcoming fourth-generation Lexus RX, also known as the Toyota Harrier in previous iterations. According to several reports, the new RX is set to make its public debut at the 2015 Detroit motor show alongside the Lexus GS F that was teased earlier on.
While technical specs are still murky, the new RX is reported to arrive with a third row of seats. Though it may not seem like a big deal, Lexus North America has lobbied for said configuration due to soaring customer demands – so much so that it is rumoured development of the RC F convertible was dropped in favour of it.
Apart from the new third row/seven-seat availability, expect the new Lexus RX to feature a range of updated engine and transmission options, including a new eight-speed automatic gearbox to replace the current six-speeder and possible mills from its NX sibling – albeit in different states of tune.
Stylistically speaking, it would make a lot of sense for the next-generation RX to draw inspiration from the Lexus NX – that means the inclusion of the controversial spindle grille. Truth be told, the new RX could pretty much end up looking like a larger NX with minor details to help distinguish it.
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The current RX350 F-Sport already has the 8-speed gearbox as standard, not too sure about the normal variant though. Can anyone provide a clue?
Anyway, the rendering looks good. It’s be nice if the new RX looks like the NX; it’s quite a good-looking car imo.
Urm no the current RX does not have 8 speed…its 6 at the moment.
TBH I like the new Harrier looks….its an all new design for the Harrier but this RX if it does follow the NX then its just a bigger version of the NX.
Who wants to bash Lexus no VSC?
Proton owners how dare? They cannot afford so have to bash the lowest range in Toyota lol
If Toyota models can not meet your high requirements anymore, please consider Lexus.
It is the best selling luxury cars in the states now, beating Mercedes, BMW and others.
Top quality, best value and good RV? You won’t go wrong with Lexus.
Spot on!
Who care about RV if you can afford a luxury cars?
As long as its not a kimchi, it will have RV