No Plans for Lexus RX F High Performance Crossover

[krew]

Being based on the Camry architecture (and surely TNGA in the next generation), I doubt we'll ever see an RX F because of the investment it would require to reengineer components to accommodate 400-500hp. You're talking frame reinforcement, differentials, braces, driveline components and much more.

This is one of the main reasons I'm hoping Lexus has plans somewhere for a CUV based on the GS or RWD TNGA architecture. That's our only hope for getting an "F" CUV from Lexus.

Very good points. It's easy to think making an F model means dropping in the 5.0L V8 into the engine bay, but it's really not so simple. Interesting that the project manager didn't raise this same point -- he really made it sound like it was a product planning choice and not a technical issue.

 

[DOC4Lex]

fear not this will happen

 

[mikeavelli]

The more I think about it, the more I would love A 400-500hp RX F or a X5M etc fighter from Lexus. Mommy stays happy and Daddy would love to drive it instead of loathe driving it.