300-series LX release date: October 13 (11 Viewers)

[tincan45]

My first truck 40 years ago was a ‘78 Toyota pickup truck. I took it to the beach everyday windsurfing and it was getting pretty rusty. I started putting stickers over the rust spots until eventually- a year later, the entire truck was completely covered in surfing related stickers. The whole thing - there wasn’t any paint visible- all covered by hundreds and hundreds of bright stickers.

When I drove that thing - anywhere - I’d get thumbs ups and oohs and awes and triple takes at every stoplight where pedestrians walked past. I could hear kids say “mommy did you see that truck?”

My old rusty truck was a thrasher and the attention it got was more shock than awe.
Based on years of experience with that, (fun truck) I wouldn’t place much weight on any person’s comment or gesture of anything related to the car I’m driving.
For all I know, most of the people snapping their heads around for a double take on my sticker truck we’re only thinking one thing- what a jackass.

That's probably about 50% of the reaction I'm sure. My wife will gladly testify. There are times when even I question maybe all this equip is a little ridiculous. That lasts just long enough to catch a weekend away and enjoy every second of it. I guess that's the other part of growing older, comfort carries a premium and the LX checks those boxes. As a teenager, I had a 72 k5 blazer and had a blast camping out of that thing. All we needed was a crappy tent, a couple of lawn chairs, and a soggy old Colman cooler. That doesn't even sound fun anymore.

...at any rate. The 300 series release tomorrow should reveal how serious Lexus is about carrying the LC torch with regard to the off-road adventurist. Gut feeling, yes, they will. We shall see!

 

[D21FJ60]

To add to the "I had an old crappy truck once", my first (and only pickup) I had was an 86.5 hardbody that I drove for a little bit in college. Took it all over the place between NoVa and New Haven, Ct. Noone gave me a thumbs up, probably because the previous owner in stalled a cat back exhaust so that thing sounded like an enraged lawn mower. No AC, PS or anything like that. Probably the most fun and soul filled vehicle i've owned besides my 100.

Now that I have what seems like a dozen children and all the responsibilities of being in my 30s, the Land Cruiser fits the bill nicely.

Maybe ill get an LX600 in 25 years when I can afford one

 

[tincan45]

Here's the link for those interested....

The All-New LX World Premiere - Lexus USA Newsroom

pressroom.lexus.com

 

[tincan45]

Well...that was underwhelming!

 

[tincan45]

 

[RoughOne]

Truly amazing vehicle engineering.

 

[TaishoCruiser]

I’m pretty excited! AHC, option for a Torsen rear differential, and of course, CarPlay

 

[tacoduck]

Truly amazing vehicle engineering.

Stupid front end looks exactly like the old stupid front end. And 4 seats? In a giant suv? Wtf.

 

[VSPro9]

Stupid front end looks exactly like the old stupid front end. And 4 seats? In a giant suv? Wtf.

thats the VIP option. lower models appear to have the 2+3+2 seating

 

[COYS]

I f'ing love it. Give me the F Sport in all black.

 

[OSS]

“Luxury that knows no limits”

That pretty much sums up everything right there

 

[tacoduck]

I’m glad some people like it. I think it’s evolutionary, not revolutionary. It also has too much chrome and is ugly. I hate 22’s.

 

[diablogt]

Omg its beyond ugly. I mean the front looks bad on base model but the f sport one looks ok. But the interior looks horrible. Who the f use dual screen in a flagship in 2022. And the tiny control row in the middle of the leather trim next to the shifter. Its like they dont know what to do with the space and decided to put something there. Toyota is killing it with their recent designs but Lexus seems to be built by some people who still believe they r living in the mid 90s

 

[AnyMal]

I’m glad some people like it. I think it’s evolutionary, not revolutionary. It also has too much chrome and is ugly. I hate 22’s.

I get that, but on the F sport? cmon man!

 

[AnyMal]

Omg its beyond ugly. I mean the front looks bad on base model but the f sport one looks ok. But the interior looks horrible. Who the f use dual screen in a flagship in 2022. And the tiny control row in the middle of the leather trim next to the shifter. Its like they dont know what to do with the space and decided to put something there. Toyota is killing it with their recent designs but Lexus seems to be built by some people who still believe they r living in the mid 90s

Front dash is pure garbage. Ive liked the boxy 300 exterior since the beginning though but im not jealous at all.

 

[diablogt]

Front dash is pure garbage. Ive liked the boxy 300 exterior since the beginning though but im not jealous at all.

The LX570s from 2008-2021 all look much better. I think the LX600 release will actually help the sale of the ‘21 570 lol

 

[Roosevelt T]

As expected bunch of complaints here - no idea why, it follows Lexus's design language, wtf else did you expect?

I think it looks as expected, and I like it overall. Can you get it locked front and rear like the LC? Thats what I care about - if its just a torsen rear thats the worst part IMO.

Undoubtedly looks better than the 200 series, to everyone but 200 series owners I'm sure.

 

[80Lex]

As expected bunch of complaints here - no idea why, it follows Lexus's design language, wtf else did you expect?

I think it looks as expected, and I like it overall. Can you get it locked front and rear like the LC? Thats what I care about - if its just a torsen rear thats the worst part IMO.

Undoubtedly looks better than the 200 series, to everyone but 200 series owners I'm sure.

That’s what I want to know too…give me 3xLocked!

I dig it - plan to buy one when my ‘97 bites the dust (if ever)

 

[eatSleepWoof]

I think it looks absolutely fantastic. Much better looking than the 300 series LC. Interior is great, too.

F-Sport trim, please, minus those 22-inch wheels.

Curious about gas tank size and real world fuel economy (range, specifically).

 

[AnyMal]

As expected bunch of complaints here - no idea why, it follows Lexus's design language, wtf else did you expect?

I think it looks as expected, and I like it overall. Can you get it locked front and rear like the LC? Thats what I care about - if its just a torsen rear thats the worst part IMO.

Undoubtedly looks better than the 200 series, to everyone but 200 series owners I'm sure.

Are you sure about that?

This is garbage level interior design.