Lexus has confirmed that the next generation RX & RX hybrid will be revealed November 19th at the LA Auto Show, along with the American debut of the IS 250/350C:

Lexus will stage the world premiere of the all-new 2010 RX 450h hybrid and RX 350 luxury utility vehicles at a press conference at the upcoming 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show on November 19.

The next generation RX models will raise the bar above the current best-selling products by offering outstanding luxury, comfort, technology, safety and efficiency.

Recently revealed at the 2008 Paris Motor Show, the 2010 IS convertible will make its North American debut at the show. The IS 250C and IS 350C convertibles feature a lightweight aluminum three-panel roof that opens in just seconds. They feature the same powertrains as the IS sedans: the IS 250C receives a 2.5-liter, 204-hp V6 mated to a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission; and the IS 350C contains a 3.5-liter, 306-hp V6 with a six-speed automatic.

The RX press conference will be held on Wednesday, November 19, at 1:20 p.m. PST in the Lexus display area at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Mark your calendars!

[Source: Lexus]

So not even twelve hours after seeing the Mag-X rendering of the upcoming Lexus HS 250h hybrid, TPP reader Dan posted a link to a series of photos by Mike Ingels, who very well may have captured the first spy shots of the new hybrid:

Considering these photos were taken near the Chrysler proving grounds in Chelsea, Michigan, so there’s every possibility this isn’t the HS, but I definitely see some Lexus touches in the design, including the hybrid lower door trim and the wheel design. Nevermind that in the photo of the four models sitting outside the store, the beige car looks like a GS.

What do you think? Yes or no?

[Source: The Erie Hiker (Thanks Dan!)]

Volkswagen website VWVortex isn’t the first place you’d expect to find information on the upcoming Lexus dedicated hybrid, but the Internet’s a strange place. Regardless, a member of their forum came across this page out of Japanese magazine Mag-X, featuring a rendition of the now-named Lexus HS 250h (click for a closeup):

Other information gleaned from the Japanese article is the HS 250h will be powered by the 2.4L hybrid engine from the Camry hybrid and will have the 2010 RX i-Drive competitor and the common LED lights found in all the new Lexus hybrids.

I have doubts that this is the actual exterior styling, which basically looks like a Prius/ES mashup. We do know that this new Lexus hybrid will be introduced at the Detroit auto show, plus there’s also an on/off rumor that another hybrid will also be announced. Luckily, it’s only a couple months away…

[Souce: VWVortex via Motor Authority]

While last week’s leaked 2010 Lexus RX photos gave us our first peek at the new SUV, the brochure photos were anything but spectacular.

Now we have some new photos to look at, and while they’re still of uneven quality, they capture the RX in real life:

I remain incredibly impressed with the new model, it’s a fantastic progression from the outgoing model. Now that I’ve examined it in more detail, I’m seeing a lot more IS than I initially thought, though I still think the main inspiration was the LX.

[Source: AutoinCar] (Thanks Richard!)

According to The Car Connection, the next-generation Lexus RX will be making its debut at next month’s Los Angeles Auto Show. When you consider this alongside the Lexus SEMA lineup, November’s looking to be a big month for Lexus.

Also, after confirming it with three separate sources, I can now able to say with certainty that the new RX 350 will be in US dealerships starting February 2009. This has been the traditional release month for RXs, and we can expect the new generation to follow in the same footsteps.

What an exciting week!

Continuing in on the breakdown of the 2010 Lexus RX 350, here’s a list of newly available optional equipment:

• Bi-Xenon HID Headlamps
• Automatic High Beam Feature
• Auto-dimming Rearview Mirror with Integrated Backup Camera
• Wallet-Size Card Key
• 12-Speaker Premium Audio System
• USB Audio Input
• 15-Speaker Mark Levinson Audio System
• Voice-activated HDD Navigation System
• XM Real-Time Traffic Capability
• 19-inch Alloy Wheels
• P235/55R19 Tires
• Head-Up Display
• Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM)
• Driver Seat Variable Cushion Length Adjustment
• Front Passenger Seat Variable Cushion Length Adjustment
• Wide-View Side Monitor System
• Sport-Tuned Suspension
• Unique Wheel Finish
• Dual Screen Rear Seat DVD Entertainment System
• 3-Position Driver Seat Memory System
• Heated & Ventilated Front Seats

From the point-forms, it looks like the 2010 RX will be getting an option similar to the LX’s, where it will be possible to monitor the passenger-side via a mirror-mounted camera. One curious item is the Head-Up Display, can’t wait to see what an option like that entails.