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.
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