SPY PHOTOS: New Toyota Caught In Testing-Will Lexus Get Their Own Version Of It?

I believe Lexus already did, its called RX

— wildcatman (View Profile)

Posted on 6/29/2008 5:52:57 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

Amazing how many SUV-type vehicles Toyota produces. Who buys all these things? Highlander, Outlander, Freelander, 4Runner, Sienna, RAV4, CRV.... oh, I'm probably mixing in a few models/types of other manufacturers. But that's the point. They're all the same: big boxes on wheels. Dull.

— 204E60 (View Profile)

Posted on 6/29/2008 6:32:02 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 10   

The grill is hedious. Otherwise it's neat.

— cyco (View Profile)

Posted on 6/29/2008 6:51:38 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

they reveale this last year at an autoshow. nothing special. this will apparently sit under the highlander since it is available in a 4 cyl. model that might be good for these high fuel prices. the highlander is onl available in a v6

— LexusKindaGuy12 (View Profile)

Posted on 6/29/2008 6:53:27 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

it looks very similar to the RX prototypes we saw last week. i fear for lexus and toyota. please dont tell me the new RX will look close to this... :(

— LexusKindaGuy12 (View Profile)

Posted on 6/29/2008 6:55:06 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

well the only reason i'd see that show up as a lexus was if they did do away with one of their SUVs. Maybe not RX , because though they look similar the 3rd row is a difference maker...maybe the LX though?

— sholemon (View Profile)

Posted on 6/29/2008 7:23:31 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

wow.
a toytoa edge.
scary.

— Jordanski (View Profile)

Posted on 6/29/2008 7:33:49 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

this car has already been revealed completely before......months ago..and not in spy shots

— bmwdrvr (View Profile)

Posted on 6/29/2008 7:41:10 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

Some more generic lookin' crap :-/

— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 6/29/2008 8:12:18 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

venza = boring station wagon

— DROOPYSAKK (View Profile)

Posted on 6/29/2008 9:34:38 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

an x3 killer.

— 528i (View Profile)

Posted on 6/30/2008 4:17:43 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

Brilliant - the new RX yet slightly uncovered.

— motor1 (View Profile)

Posted on 6/30/2008 4:31:19 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

OK some facts: The Venza uses the Avalon Chassis and will be built at the Kentucky plant and replaces the Solara on the assembly line. As for a Lexus version, doubtful. This is more like a cross between a wagon and a camry styled vehicle than a crossover, but the elevated ride height I guess makes it a crossover. This to me is more along lines of the Ford Flex than a Ford Edge. I hear it is positioned between the RAV4 and Highlander. Toyota does have a lot of these style vehicles available and most look bland as usual. Scary part in the show car trim was Toyota's usual style copying and their version of Ford's 3 Bar Grill is horrid. I am sure this will sell though since the American public is so brainwashed by Toyota.

— atomicbri (View Profile)

Posted on 6/30/2008 6:44:49 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

bland mix of styling cues from the Volvo XC90 and Maxda CX-9.

— vman1013 (View Profile)

Posted on 6/30/2008 8:51:05 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Yet, they sell like hot cakes!!.. What's wrong with these people, damikco?

— Lemonade (View Profile)

Posted on 6/30/2008 11:44:26 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

Just because they sell does not mean that they are still not boring.

What's wrong with these people? Nothing. They could care less about cars. All they want is a car that can get them from point-A-to-point-B. Just don't confuse that with exciting vehicles. Which is something that Toyota forgot how to make.

— LexSucks (View Profile)

Posted on 6/30/2008 11:56:25 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3   

LexSucks,

Don't come up on here and tell me some stupid shit like "people could care less about cars" especially the ones they drive. I don't know what planet you're from but if I'm spending thousands of dollars on a vehicle, I better care about it. The fact that you've devoted your entire existence on Autospies to bashing the Lexus/Toyota brands discredits anything you post, especially on a Lexus subject. And in case you didn't notice, I was being sarcastic with damikco's post. Now, just because a car can go 0-60 in 2 seconds and pumps out 900 hp and stiff suspension, decorated with some leather and loaded with fancy electronic gadgets (which causes electrical problems).. doesn't make it the most beautiful car on the market. I like a car that suits my needs with a style that (I) am comfortable with. I'm sure I speak for every individual on this site. Now, do yourself a favor and just keep your BIASED opinions to yourself and get a life while you're at it LexSucks.. What a freaken loser!

— Lemonade (View Profile)

Posted on 6/30/2008 3:45:55 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

I understand where you're coming from damikco, but I don't think all Toyota cars are boring. As a matter of fact I do like their trucks especially their Land Cruiser. I like BMW's too especially the M3, but understand that even BMW is not as bullet proof as a lot of people on autospies make them out to be. I take it that anything without a BMW badge falls short of your expectations, which falls under the BIASED category.

— Lemonade (View Profile)

Posted on 7/1/2008 10:10:00 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

of course they'll do a lexus version. leveraging platforms across lexus/toyota brands is a critical part of the toyota cost-reduction model.

— enthusiastx11 (View Profile)

Posted on 6/30/2008 11:55:25 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Blandsville!!! But since they will sell tons of these things to soccer moms, that will make this car exciting.

It's not the actual design that makes a car boring or not, its the sales numbers that decide that. LOL!! We have some serious retards here. LOL!!

— LexSucks (View Profile)

Posted on 6/30/2008 12:00:02 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3   

Not gonna lie it kinda has the lines of a CX-9, wouldn't be surprised if Lexus offered a version to compete with the R class Mercedes.

— Whelan (View Profile)

Posted on 6/30/2008 2:27:20 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Is it just me or is Lexus a grandma brand?
Whenever I see people driving Lexus's in my area...
they all look 50+!

— Jordanski (View Profile)

Posted on 6/30/2008 8:49:44 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Toyota/Lexus is one of the few car companies that make true RWD cars that r high quality and fast. Open ur eyes.

— StickShiftCamry (View Profile)

Posted on 7/1/2008 12:50:12 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Looks nice and of high quality. Looks safe and performance will be a non-factor. It won't turn any heads either. Another typical Toyota.

— PlanB (View Profile)

Posted on 7/1/2008 10:18:06 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1