WORLD EXCLUSIVE! We've Just Got Word About A SURPRISE For The 2017 MY Lexus RX...

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Special thanks to my dear friends who have characterized my personality as such and I've completely stolen their line. Now, onto the news...

While doing some qualitative research, we received some very interesting news from a regular reader that happens to be a large eastern Lexus dealer about the all-new Lexus RX. As you all know, it is one of the company's bread and butter products that racks up HUGE sales numbers for Toyota's luxury division.

Here it is, folks:

The all-new RX will NOT only be offered as a five seater, mid-size luxury sport-utility vehicle. It turns out that it will also be available in a long wheelbase variant that's four inches longer to accommodate room for third-row seating. Expect it for the 2017 model year.

We've heard about Lexus trying to bridge the gap with third-row competition like the Acura MDX, Land Rover Discovery Sport and plenty of others. It seems like this will be the company's answer.

MDarringer - 6/28/2015 7:09:48 PM

+2 Boost

I think the LWB will probably sell like mad.

USNA1999 - 6/28/2015 7:37:52 PM

-2 Boost

Maybe I can convince my wife to get one but since I expect this to be a hot seller and my neighborhood to be packed with them, my gut feeling is that she won't want one.

carsnyc - 6/28/2015 9:02:43 PM

0 Boost

How many countries sell Lexus? Anybody has an idea?

DavidA - 6/29/2015 12:00:27 AM

+8 Boost

That damn thing is comically ugly.

TheSteve - 6/29/2015 12:22:31 AM

+5 Boost

+1

leej - 6/29/2015 8:42:33 AM

-2 Boost

Beautiful! They will not be able to make enough of them!

wcbrown - 6/29/2015 9:55:29 AM

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The 2017 Cadillac SRX will slay this hideous machine...ugh!

wcbrown - 6/29/2015 9:55:51 AM

+1 Boost

Correction..XT5

MicrosoftUser - 6/29/2015 10:32:36 AM

+6 Boost

After see this new RX Lexus' new slogan should be "Lexus the Relentless Pursuit of Ugliness". Can that front end be any more gaudy or ugly!

MDarringer - 6/29/2015 12:28:21 PM

+2 Boost

I too think the Lexus gaping mouth is ugly, but sales are good.

leej - 6/29/2015 11:30:37 AM

+2 Boost

The Cadillac is certainly sharp looking. I do not think that people will cross-shop it with the Lexus...especially current RX customers. They are largely a very loyal bunch.

USNA1999 - 6/29/2015 12:33:42 PM

+4 Boost

Exactly, LEXUS can attached an RX plate to a turd and it will sell more than any SUV in this category.

knowitall1985 - 6/29/2015 1:04:47 PM

+3 Boost

It's about time they have a 3rd seat option. It will sell like crazy. Quality never goes out of style.....

Dr550 - 6/29/2015 8:37:39 PM

+3 Boost

Breaking news! Toyota Highlander now available with spindle grille.

bocabimmer - 7/11/2015 1:12:22 AM

+1 Boost

Will definitely get that when our 2015 GX 460 lease expires and we are tired of getting 12 MPG, and can save a few grand also!

This will catapult Lexus' sales back to number one in the first year!