IMO: RTI is so close that it doesn't mean sh*t. My truck will stuff the tires hard enough to rub off the paint. Not sure why 2 or 10 or 20 more RTI points is worth stressing about.
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After 2 generations and an increasing number of “luxury” big 3 pieces of junk offering adjustable and load leveling suspensions, I would be very surprised if it’s retired.I haven't seen anything conclusive yet whether AHC moves forward or is discontinued on the new LX 600/LX 750h
After 2 generations and an increasing number of “luxury” big 3 pieces of junk offering adjustable and load leveling suspensions, I would be very surprised if it’s retired.
Right, in past, AHC was available as an option on worldwide LCs (and maybe here in USA as per brochure above). But i don’t think that there has ever been AHC being exclusive to ONLY Lexus LX. Right now, LC300 does NOT have AHC anywhere in the world. So, for Lexus LX to have AHC, it is going to be exclusive…and i wonder how much R&D Toyota is willing to throw in just for the Lexus brand.I don't see this in brochures but according to this Slee article it was optional on LC in 2006 and 2007
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- Active Height Control Suspension (AHC) is introduced as optional equipment. "
98 to 03 the LX470 had it, but the LC didn’t.Right, in past, AHC was available as an option on worldwide LCs (and maybe here in USA as per brochure above). But i don’t think that there has ever been AHC being exclusive to ONLY Lexus LX. Right now, LC300 does NOT have AHC anywhere in the world. So, for Lexus LX to have AHC, it is going to be exclusive…and i wonder how much R&D Toyota is willing to throw in just for the Lexus brand.
Right, in past, AHC was available as an option on worldwide LCs (and maybe here in USA as per brochure above). But i don’t think that there has ever been AHC being exclusive to ONLY Lexus LX. Right now, LC300 does NOT have AHC anywhere in the world. So, for Lexus LX to have AHC, it is going to be exclusive…and i wonder how much R&D Toyota is willing to throw in just for the Lexus brand.
I agree esp since LC300 high end models seems to have a pretty low nose. So, i can’t imagine LX300 predator grill will be any better. Need AHC to be able to raise it up for off-roading.It would be extremely foolish of them to not provide some form of adjustable suspension.
If I were shopping, I wouldn't even consider the LX if thats the case.
EVERYONE has a form of adjustable suspension, pretty good ones actually. Would Toyota remove a staple of the platform?
I wouldn't put it past them though. They do make some terrible moves.
I agree esp since LC300 high end models seems to have a pretty low nose. So, i can’t imagine LX300 predator grill will be any better. Need AHC to be able to raise it up for off-roading.
But i can see Toyota thru cost management cutting out AHC. The new fancy electronic KDSS may be good enough. The only negative to KDSS is the lack of kneeling for entry. Maybe the new KDSS will have some sort of feature to prevent sagging when towing?? If so, then maybe Toyota figured that AHC is not needed? AHC does come with its own set of issues and maintenance difficulty.
I agree. Once LM/LQ comes out, i am not sure WHO would still buy LX. Most (99%?)Lexus owners don’t off-road. People who want a nice SUV with off-road capabilities will look elsewhere…GMC AT4s, Land Rover Range Rover/Defender, and maybe even the next Sequoia or Lexus GX next gen.Thats it though, its become a question of the core fundamentals for what the LX is going to be.
We can see the direction Toyota is taking the 300, but with its absence in the US the LX has to compete exclusively in that totally different market.
In addition, they have the LM coming which fulfills a-lot of the LXs civilian demands.
What is there left for the LX other than than to be the LC 300 we all want it to be?
While I agree the KDSS makes sense for the LC since its practically maintenance free it probably wont cut it for exactly those reasons, towing and lift.
Because if those two things are not considered, why even bring the LX to the USA? What role does it serve anymore?