The photos you see here are scans from a leaked brochure of the Japanese market 2012 Lexus RX that has received a mid-life facelift, three years after its market launch in early 2009. The updated RX will be available in North America as a 2013 model.
Following in the footsteps of its bigger brother, the 2013 Lexus LX 570 that was introduced in January, the refreshed RX gains a new fascia featuring Lexus's new trademark spindle grille along with revised headlamps sporting LED daytime running lights and a redesigned front bumper.
Also new are the tail lamp graphics and the alloy wheel designs.
The interior gets a news steering wheel design and refreshed trim options while as Carscoop tipster Leopaul pointed out; Lexus will also be offering a new optional rear-seat entertainment system on high-range models.
Perhaps even more importantly, Lexus is also introducing a new F Sport variant on the RX 350 and RX 450h Hybrid (Japan also gets an RX 270 model).
The scanned pictures reveal that the F Sport trim adds a unique front fascia with a honeycomb-style insert, a spoiler kit, tinted lights and larger alloy wheels on the outside, plus a sports steering wheel, seats and trim including alloy pedals on the inside.
We couldn't translate the text (any help would be appreciated) but we assume that, like the new GS F Sport, the RX F Sport models should also benefit from several chassis tweaks.
Look for the updated 2013 Lexus RX making its online debut within the next few weeks.
Story References: Minkara
A big hat tip to Leopaul D.!
30 Comments:
Wow! That's just terrible.
not sure with the new grille .
That grill opens the way for the SRX to become #1 luxo CUV in sales
I hate it when I see a new car in Black and say I like it, then see it in another color then automatically hate it!
Wow - let me just take a guess at what the upcoming LS is going to look like....Hmmm.
This is an awesome car. I really love color black car because it shows elegance. Lexus car is a great choice for those car lovers.
I really don't see the point of a Sports version of this SUV, they just need to kill it.
Just hate it, the grille is...
Hey, that's pretty nice for what it is.
That's absolutely terrible. Cmon SRX!!
Thankfully they didn't get rid of that beautiful and much-needed chrome mustache garnish over the rear license plate .
Thats funny...black makes everything look much cooler, even when its not. I agree with you about this car.
I agree with that too. The whole F Series is rather ridiculous. Tweaks...whatever. Stay true to the brand of Lexus. If you want to compete with BMW or Mercedes in the prowness arena then do it with vehicles designed specifically for that.
Wow! It's about time the RX Lexus stands out from the rest of the suv's on the road. I have a 2008 RX350. Very reliable, great gas mileage but rather dull looking. Can't wait for my dealer to get the F-Sport model in. I might be ready to trade mine in sooner than I expected.
What a leap forward for Toyotas premium brand. This is such a nice change from the BOARING UGLY Designs they used to have. Its going to take a while before they can pretty up all the current line like the LF-LC but it will be worth the wait... In a couple years they will be Audi boring and everyone will love them. Patience people!
Thank you, now I don't have to wait. UGH!!!
All you paid hater-pretenders welcome to the 2013 RX. Are you guys serious?? This thing looks perfectly alright, in fact it is beautiful. Look at that beauty of an interior. This is the same name-plate that started the SUVs - the alternative truck alias the luxury off-roader alias the soft-roader.
Looks absolutely fantastic.
I am a fan of the new grill. I look forward to the new LS coming out with it. Actually, a redesigned more aggressive (sexy that is) LS with the new grill. Why should the new GS have all the fun.
hahahahaha that is sooooooo ugly. Wow, FAIL, hahaha
I hate when auto makers come up with a design and then put that front facisa on every vehicle in their line up.
You kidding me? The Porsche Cayenne looks so much better. The interior looks way too plasticey and the RX is so boring and stupid.
Porsche Cayenna looks good but not better. You can't just add plastic just like that when you are describing any interiors just for the sake of it...look at that sculpted interior ain't that catchin' eyes.
Yeah the RX is stupid...yeah what did it do...burn your pancake?
Google "1961 Plymouth Fury"
overstyled & ugly, inside & out.
I think RX finally looks good...every other mfgr are either copying the Aston grille or the GTR/Lancer grille... Lexus and Acura are moving in opposition of this trend.... and I like...I mean just look a the lexus LF-LC and NSX....they are pieces of art and sculpture...
new RX 顔がやっぱりこれで確定なのね
Fugly as hell with their new grill design.
Looks like Predator's mouth.
More like made me want to buy an X3
They made something uglier even more ulglier
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