Exterior
The new RX is clearly an evolution of the past generation's design, not a groundbreaking new look. That's OK, because the previous generation is the benchmark for the class; competing automakers tell us that directly, which is a compliment. The previous RX sold extremely well, and the new one is also selling well. That's why the new design, while slightly more aggressive up front, remains nondescript everywhere else, which shouldn't turn off any buyers.
The biggest change comes to the grille, which has an interesting vertical swoop at the bottom and, as far as I could tell, was actually made of metal — a rarity in today's plastic, fake-chrome world.
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If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake pedal,
there
may be a problem with the shift lock system (a system to prevent accidental
operation of the shift lever). Have the ve ...
The Inside
Cabin materials are inconsistent for a Lexus — too much faux-metal plastic, a
cheaper headliner than usual — but the same could be said for most sub-$30,000
luxury cars. For its league, the CT sco ...
Interior Design
The thin film transistor instrument panel sets the tone for blending
functional high-tech with pleasing aesthetics. Tasteful wood and chrome trim as
well as refinements to the interior lighting cr ...