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Lexus VX 470
Has anyone heard any news on the Lexus VX 470, and if it is actually going to be built. Motor Trend's website claims that it is going to be out in 2006, but I'm not sure if Lexus is still planning on releasing it.
It's supposed to be a "luxury version of the Sequoia" and it's replacing the LX 470. I think this would be great to compete with the Cadillac Escalade and the new Infiniti QX.
If this VX 470 comes to production, I would like to see a nice big engine, tons of new standard features, and distinctive styling that makes it differ from the Sequoia.
Anybody have anything else to contribute??
It's supposed to be a "luxury version of the Sequoia" and it's replacing the LX 470. I think this would be great to compete with the Cadillac Escalade and the new Infiniti QX.
If this VX 470 comes to production, I would like to see a nice big engine, tons of new standard features, and distinctive styling that makes it differ from the Sequoia.
Anybody have anything else to contribute??
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Actually, what I have heard from some friends of mine(Toyota Connections) is that Toyota is serious about a Ford F-250 Competitor. That means not a 5.5L but more like a 6.0 L. Also I heard Toyota is targeting 400 HP and 450+ ft-lbs of torque.
A freind of mine told me that lexus isn't going to price to far ahead of an Escalade, in fact it'll be pretty close so as to compete in the market, but i'm skeptical of this, and know come 06 that this Vx or whatever it'll be called will be well above 70 grand, no doubt close to 80. No Thanks.
A Sequioa is much larger than a Range, a better value in size. If Lexus matches or exceeds the power/features of the Range, expect a similar price, with the extra value of more room/tow/pass capacity.
I would expect a shade below $70k, an a new Sequioa the same year, maxing out at $55k for a loaded Limited.
DrFill
does 60 hp/liter in its most powerful version (282 hp), the new one will surely put out a minimum of 360 hp. If weight doesn't increase a lot, acceleration could be way better. This new engine will probably be derived from Lexus' new 5.5 V8, that'll be built to be used in the future GS, LS and SC. That one could easily make 400 hp and that'd be perfect for the next V8 GS that'll probably get the new, very powerful 3.5 of 280 hp, in its V6 version so the 2 won't be too close in hp like the 3.5 and the 4.3 that probably will in 2006.
Where will it be built, Indiana?
DrFill
I think you are missunderstand, the cost of new SUV doesn't base on it platform of other suv are selling. Yes, Sequioa is cheaper than LandCruiser, because it less technological, and at lower price to attract new custome to Toyota full size suv family. It won't be a suprise if the new VX 470 it more expensive than current Lx470. If it have bigger engine and more technological.
Using a hybrid V10 for both the sports car and LS makes sense, as a V12 is no longer necessary, with Hybrid Tech.
If you get any more info, please send it down!
Blkcaddy
I wouldn't go breaking my arm patting myself on the back about the Escalade becoming stylish. If rappers didn't put dubs on every Escalade, in every rap video, and give Caddy all that free exposure, it wouldn't be half as popular. When the hottest thing about your truck is the wheel wells....GM can't thank the ghetto fast enough!
DrFill
When will this thing be on sale, have got the bug.......cant hold out much longer.....need a fix.......
but i think if there is really VX sharing wheel base with sequoia i think there will be also new gen LX sharing the wheel base and mechanics with the new land cruiser
TOYOTA not silly to delete the out roads cabability of the landcruiser from lexus catalogue
just think about it
how want space with good price go to VX
and how want the true out roads cabability with luxury welcome in LX
If I was a rappa (hey stop laughing) I would pick a navigata ova an escalade.
However, the one thing I want to see Lexus do most is give the VX/LX styling that is it's own not derived from another vehicle.
The new LX will have a much bigger and more powerful engine, Toyota is not fooling around with the trucks/tundra again.
It will be Sequioa based.
This would explain the lack of news.
That would be at least 3 years away.
DrFill
I'd rather they build a Supra, and Toyota Execs have pretty much said the money that COULD'VE went to a future Supra-successor has gone to Toyota's 6TH SUV.
I see the end of the Mega-Cruiser coming in 2007.
DrFill
So if the new Lexus V8 is not the displacement that you write, what is it, and how do you know this??
1/ a better diesel engine, probablu V6 common-rail, variable turbo engine, as is currently offered 3.0 litre - 4 cyl is OUTDATED and WEAK for that heavy car
2/ a 7 seats as a standard
3/ better suspension because people bying it more for on than for off road.
Toyota wake up, you have to match new Mercedes M -class , BMW X5 or a new Land Rover Discovery 3.
John from Australia