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39 messages, Last post on Oct 30, 2008 at 9:50 AM
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A Key Pad Entry System. Currently, only Ford / Lincoln Mercury have this feature. However, it's wonderful. One doesn't have to carry keys, just punch in your code and the driver's door opens, add one more number and all door open. Leave your keys in the car, leave your garage door opener in the car. It's great! Why can't Lexus do this too? |
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Replying to: chance8 (Mar 15, 2008 10:52 am)  The 2009 FX may have added these features, not sure yet. The next generation RX will have push button start most probably! |
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i would like to see: 1- even better gas mileage 2- UPGRADE THE STEREO ALREADY!!. no tape deck in car, better pricing on SIRIUS & IPOD kit for dealer install, have an AUX input so some can use ipods to similar devices without a kit. 3- led lighting in car with coloring that can be set by owner 4- LEXUS LINK, how they didn't include this for the RX 400h is criminal. so fraking lame. i want it, and my wife has BMW assist in her car. i am jealous of that. 5- plug in charging for battery when not being used. |
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Exclusive Spy Video and Photos: 2010 Lexus RX 350 Inside Line Edmunds.com Search: Sunday, July 27, 2008 Home News Columns Road Tests Future Vehicles Feature Articles Auto Shows Photos & Video Forums CSX Edmunds.com Future VehiclesExclusive Spy Video and Photos: 2010 Lexus RX 350 Related LinksFull Test: 2007 Acura MDX 2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2008 Mazda CX-9 vs. 2008 Toyota Highlander More InfoMore Future Vehicles Articles More Spy Shots 2010 Lexus RX 350 Getting a Workout on the Nürburgring By Ed Hellwig, Lead Senior Editor Email | Blog Date posted: 07-17-2008 STORY TOOLS Print this Save this Digg this! Email this Most popular del.icio.us You expect to see sports cars, sport sedans and even the occasional economy car on the Nürburgring, but now we're to the point where even luxury crossovers are being tuned on the twisty test circuit in Germany. The 2010 Lexus RX 350 recently hit the 'Ring, and thanks to a lack of camouflage the prototype gave us a good look at what's in store for the upcoming midsize crossover. If you're hoping for big changes you'll be disappointed, as the next RX looks much like the current model in terms of its overall size and shape. There's a slightly revised grille up front that's more angular in appearance along with a reconfigured headlight cluster. In back, a new set of LED taillights is the most noticeable difference. There are a few minor changes to the shape of the rear fascia, but unless you put the 2010 model side by side with the current RX you would find it hard to see the difference between the two. The profile of this new RX is slightly more aggressive than before with a slightly lower roofline. A new design for the rear side windows eliminates one of the smaller quarter windows to give the overall shape a cleaner look. There won't be big changes under the hood, either. A revised version of the current 3.5-liter V6 will provide the power with a six-speed automatic handling the gearchanges. A hybrid model will be available as well, most likely with the same powertrain as the current GS 450h. Although there have been rumors of an extended-length RX with three rows of seating, we have yet to see any prototypes that confirm the predictions. We expect that role will be filled by an all-new Lexus crossover built on the rear-wheel-drive platform that underpins the GS sedan. It will most likely replace the current GX 470 as Lexus looks to move away from body-on-frame platforms in favor of lighter, more space-efficient, car-based unibody crossovers. Look for the official debut of the 2010 RX 350 later this year with sales beginning in early 2009. See new Lexus models See future Lexus models Home | News | Columns | Road Tests Future Vehicles | Feature Articles | Auto Shows Photos & Video | Forums | Browse All Models Directory | Car Stock Exchange | Feedback | Help | Contact US | About Edmunds is hiring! Employment Opportunities © 1995-2008 Edmunds Inc. Privacy Statement | Visitor Agreement Find a Future Vehicle Find by Make Select Make Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Buick Cadillac Chevrolet Dodge Ferrari Fisker Ford GMC Honda HUMMER Hyundai Jeep Kia Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lotus Maserati Mazda Mercedes-Benz MINI Mitsubishi Nissan Pontiac Porsche Rolls-Royce Saab Saleen Saturn Subaru Suzuki Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo Find by Category Select Category Crossover Diesel Exotic Hatchback High Performance Hybrid Luxury Performance Convertible Coupe Minivan SUV Sedan Truck Wagon View All Future Vehicles PhotosSlideshow (Enlarge photo) Slightly revised headlights and a new grille are just a few of the RX's styling changes for 2010. (Photo by KGP Photography) (Enlarge photo) The overall shape of the greenhouse isn't much different than the current model, but expect slightly more room inside. (Photo by KGP Photography) (Enlarge photo) New LED taillights are one of the few noticeable changes in back. (Photo by KGP Photography) |
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The outside temperature gauge on the instrument panel takes too long to adjust to temperature changes. It's slow and also skips many temperatures on the °F scale. Once I saw my temperature toggling between 48° and 50°, and 49° was non-existent, the Lexus totally skipped it. I've also never seen 74, 76, 85, 87 and a bunch of other numbers, the Lexus outside temp. gauge never stops at these numbers. I've owned Lexus SUV's since 2001, and they are all the same. Many features of the vehicle are so high-tech, you'd think they could get this right. And a "miles to empty" (or projected range) readout somewhere on the instrument panel would be nice on the RX400h, I think they have this feature on the traditional gas engine RX models.
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Replying to: kyxydj (Sep 14, 2008 11:07 am) Due to possible variations in driving style before and after "miles to empty" is not a predictable or reliable computation and is therefore being dropped from many computational displays. |
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1.idiot light to indicate fog lights are on 2. ipod connector 3. elapsed time trip clock 4. free upgrade for nav. system- its only a dvd to be copied into the system! 5. lights in the front and rear bumper relocated so they are not so prone to parking lot smashes 6. strong bumper material that will not scratch or dent so easily
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Replying to: bobgail (Oct 23, 2008 11:14 am) Since the Toyota/Lexus fog light implementation makes the fog lights less than useless, actually a detriment to your night time distance vision, why not just pull the fog light fuse and be done with it. |
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As seen on http://thepassionatepursuit.com/2008/10/22/2010-lexus-rx-350-optional-equipment/- - Continuing in on the breakdown of the 2010 Lexus RX 350 (and probably hybrid model), here's a list of newly available- Optional equipment: Bi-Xenon HID Headlamps Automatic High Beam Feature Auto-dimming Rearview Mirror with Integrated Backup Camera Wallet-Size Card Key 12-Speaker Premium Audio System USB Audio Input 15-Speaker Mark Levinson Audio System Voice-activated HDD Navigation System XM Real-Time Traffic Capability 19-inch Alloy Wheels P235/55R19 Tires Head-Up Display Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) Driver Seat Variable Cushion Length Adjustment Front Passenger Seat Variable Cushion Length Adjustment Wide-View Side Monitor System Sport-Tuned Suspension Unique Wheel Finish Dual Screen Rear Seat DVD Entertainment System 3-Position Driver Seat Memory System Heated & Ventilated Front Seats Standard Equip: 18-inch Alloy Wheels P235/50R18 M+S Tires XM Satellite Radio (Factory Activated) Smart Entry System Push Button Start Bluetooth Capability Rear Seat Side Airbags Double Wishbone Rear Suspension Retractable Outside Rearview Mirrors Integrated Turn Signal Lamps Puddle Lamps Rear Seatbelt Pretensioners Hill Ascent Control (HAC) Temporary Spare Tire 6-Speed Automatic Transmission Sequential Shift Mode Active Torque Control 4WD System Electric Power Steering Multi-Information Display Front Passenger Knee Airbag Premium Fabric Seat Surfaces Sliding Rear Seat Remote Release for Folding Rear Seatbacks Active Front Headrests with Whiplash Protection Roof Mounted Satellite Fin Antenna Deleted Standard Equipment Driver Foldable Armrest Front Passenger Foldable Armrest Full-Size Spare Tire Roof Rail Crossbars Full-Time 4WD System 2-Position Driver Seat Memory System Auto-dimming Side View Mirrors Leather Seat Surfaces |
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| Do you suppose one could transplant the upcoming Lexus ESh HSD system into an RXh and have a FE RX..??? | |
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