So going over the B-roll video, and just looking at all the pics in detail, here's a few more thoughts:
- there is Qi wireless charging for smartphones hidden in the small storage area ahead of the shifter. Hard to see in the pics, but the B-roll videos show it off
- as posted by a person on Instagram, the RX shows turn signals in a very sleek and luxurious way
- the LED headlights are a work of art, so Lexus continues its tradition of making simply amazing headlights
- The surface details, and interior details, in true Lexus fashion are just astonishing. Even with the super-high res pics, it takes a while to spot all the details
- while not a fan of it aesthetically, I understand the purpose of the black plastic over the fenders. It is purely for practical purposes when going off-road, and will decrease chips and scratches. At the same time it also gives the RX a more masculine look
- the awesome interior has me VERY excited for the next-gen LS. If the GS, IS, NX, and now RX all have such great interiors, I'm expecting a mind-blowing interior on the next-gen LS.
- upon close inspection, there is a very cohesive and logical purpose to the exterior and interior design. If you study it carefully and look at it closely, L-Finesse is definitely present, but this is simply a big evolution of that. I may try and make a crude illustration of this when I have time.
- the chrome around the windows and trailing off into the D-pillar really makes a world of difference. Observing the pics carefully, you can see the chrome extending fully into the D-pillar was a very clever design choice. It gives the optical illusion of making the RX appear longer, lower, and at the same time gives the illusion of a more sporty, sloping roofline. All this, when in fact, this new RX has not sacrificed rear headroom or rear cargo room for style. The clever D-pillar and use of chrome makes the RX look sportier and more stylish without losing any practical benefits. There is still a small, real window in the D-pillar, so visibility remains decent, and blind spots are not huge as a result. Also importantly crash-worthiness is not sacrificed either