2016 Lexus RX... will it be a 5 or 7 seater? Lets vote!

[mikeavelli]

Well as the thread title asks what do you think!!?!?

 

[LexusTechSA]

I think it will still be a 5 seater but I hope it will come with 7

 

[Joe]

Mmmm.... It sure would be an interesting idea to see a Lexus 7 seater in a hybrid SUV form appearing on the market. But do you think 7 would fit in this shape? Seems like the same size as the current generation to me...

 

[ThePenguin]

I'm hoping it'll be 5 seats with an option for 7.

 

[BOOSTEDLEX]

Will still be a 5 seater

 

[lexlthr]

I think it will stay a 5 seater. We will see.

 

[krew]

Think the RX will stay a five-seater, with a new three-row crossover above the RX in the lineup.

I don't think you mess with the level of success the RX has. This vehicle is the engine that runs Lexus.

 

[GiantsFan]

The RX will stay a 5 seater according to people I know that work at dealerships and have attended the dealer meeting.

 

[rayaans]

My source has also confirmed it will be a strict 5 seater only!

 

[CIF]

I agree with the last few posts. I strongly believe the RX will remain a five-seater, and Lexus may debut a model above the RX as a seven-seater. That then would complicate the situation regarding the GX and LX. They'd have to further differentiate the GX and the LX from a seven-seater crossover. The GX is selling well now, so I don't see Lexus canning that model.

 

[Brooks2IS]

I still contend that Toyota is evolving themselves into the premium world. When the current Avalon was released a few years ago, there was talk that the Avalon could replace the ES all together. Whether this is true is a different argument-- my point is that upper end Toyotas can be really nice. I believe the 3 row RX already exists; its called a Highlander Limited. Lexus has phenomenal success with a 5 passenger RX. Seven passenger "rivals" like the MDX and Infiniti JX didn't even come close to the RX in sales... is it really worth it to potentially alienate RX 5 passenger loyalists just to please the nagging journalists and relative handful of buyers that want an insanely small third row?

 

[mikeavelli]

What if a LWB RX came? Maybe Avalon based like the current ES?

Brooks strikes a familiar chord, if the RX is the best selling and regarded by many as best in class, why chase two seats for 3 year olds lol.

FYI, I find the Highlander 3rd row unusable for adults...I guess though for kids its great to have.

 

[Newport Lexus George]

The upcoming RX will be a 5 seater at first than will come out with a Highlander type size 7 seater about a year or so later.

 

[Lexus Brazil]

The upcoming RX will be a 5 seater at first than will come out with a Highlander type size 7 seater about a year or so later.

I Agree, first 5 seats than 7 seats. Will have both at the end.

 

[DIRT RACER]

Corporate was here about 2 weeks ago, we had a area meeting ( we are the only dealer in the area so it was just our management team ) and said the 7 seater will not be until 2018

 

[TsopranoMB]

I can't wait to work for Lexus at the NY AUTO SHOW and see it Live!

 

[flipside909]

Both options are good. For simplification purposes I would prefer it to be a Highlander-based 3rd row floorplan.

 

[krew]

Corporate was here about 2 weeks ago, we had a area meeting ( we are the only dealer in the area so it was just our management team ) and said the 7 seater will not be until 2018

That seems more realistic to me than next year -- I think the NX and the next-generation RX can carry the SUVs until then.

 

[Mohammed Taha]

I think the new RX will be somewhat like the new Range Rover Sport.

 

[Lasse J. Nordvik]

I wouldn't mind seeing a 7-seat version on a longer wheelbase.