As I mentioned in the previous post, due to a forwarded dealership document, I have the full breakdown of the next-generation 2010 Lexus RX 350. In that first post, I covered the specification side of things, and now here’s a list of the new standard equipment, along with the standard equipment no longer offered:
New Standard Equipment
- 18-inch Alloy Wheels
- P235/50R18 M+S Tires
- XM Satellite Radio (Factory Activated)
- Smart Entry System
- Push Button Start
- Bluetooth Capability
- Rear Seat Side Airbags
- Double Wishbone Rear Suspension
- Retractable Outside Rearview Mirrors
- Integrated Turn Signal Lamps
- Puddle Lamps
- Rear Seatbelt Pretensioners
- Hill Ascent Control (HAC)
- Temporary Spare Tire
- 6-Speed Automatic Transmission
- Sequential Shift Mode
- Active Torque Control 4WD System
- Electric Power Steering
- Multi-Information Display
- Front Passenger Knee Airbag
- Premium Fabric Seat Surfaces
- Sliding Rear Seat
- Remote Release for Folding Rear Seatbacks
- Active Front Headrests with Whiplash Protection
- Roof Mounted Satellite Fin Antenna
Deleted Standard Equipment
- Driver Foldable Armrest
- Front Passenger Foldable Armrest
- Full-Size Spare Tire
- Roof Rail Crossbars
- Full-Time 4WD System
- 2-Position Driver Seat Memory System
- Auto-dimming Side View Mirrors
- Leather Seat Surfaces
There’s definitely more good than bad looking over this list — the added airbags, push-button start, sequential shift mode, a new information display, all great additions. But at the cost of standard leather seats?
It’s all just point-form now, though, so there’s no telling just what some of these changes will actually entail.
Fascinating details!!! Looking forward to the RX premiere (if and when it happens) perhaps at the LA Auto Show on November 19-20.
Where did you get the front and rear quarter pictures?! I would like to have one of each in 1680x1050 PLEASE!!!
And I guess that “premium” fabric has a sooorrrttaaa better image to make than Merc’s “PETA-friendly” leather. Pleather just makes it look like you’re cheap, and I guess “good” fabric simply emphasizes Lexus’ message on being environmental?
Is that what Paul McCartney had in his LS 600h?
I REALLY REALLY WISHED THAT THE COMMON PEOPLE WOULD ACCEPT THE NEW LF-Xh AS IT IS! I LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!!!
Not sure why they would get rid of the all-time AWD.
I just bought 2010 RX 350 and when it came it had no cross bars for the roof rails, sales person said it was and extra wow a 42k car and no cross bars. this is what the American Car Manufactures did as they progressed. this is not good for Toyota. They wers so good at keeping the accessories at a minimum