some Lexus suv pics

jdmdrfitertim · November 21st, 2006, 08:22 PM

Italian carrozzeria Zagato is arguably the most erratic and inconsistent of the lot. Their designs are either exquisitely beautiful or else they are grotesquely ugly and look like they were designed under the influence of Lord-knows-what toxic substance.

This (thankfully) Japanese Domestic Market-only version of the Toyota Harrier (Lexus RX to the rest of the world), the Harrier Zagato, certainly falls into the latter category:

Here's the AutoBlog blurb:

If you've ever wondered what a Zagato-bodied Lexus RX might look like, you now have an answer.

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Toyota's Toyopet dealerships, the automaker has worked with the legendary design studio to produce the Harrier Zagato for the Japanese market. It was unveiled today at the 2006 Tokyo Automatic Gallery, a tuner/specialty car show now in its 6th year. Only 250 examples will be built.

A pure appearance package, the Zagato modifications take the sleek and sedate Harrier and give it the look of a rally car. The front fascia is overhauled with an open-look grille, new bumper, and a lip spoiler that houses round foglights. The changes continue as you walk around the car. Bulging, ventilated fender flares and lower body cladding carry the aggressive new profile to the rear, where you find revised bumper and a deeper roof spoiler. Gold five-spoke Zagato Design wheels complete the package.

The interior is left intact save for some new aluminum trim.

Based on on the Harrier 240G "L" (2.4L 4 cyl) and 350G "L" (3.5L V6), the Harrier Zagato can be ordered with either 2WD or 4WD powertrains for both engines. Prices, depending on drivetrain selection, range from ¥4,935,000 ($42,000 USD) to ¥5,712,000 ($48,800 USD). Colors are red mica metallic or white pearl crystal.

http://www.autoblog.com/2006/07/28/m...arrier-zagato/

chakdephute · November 21st, 2006, 08:28 PM

Why would Zagato even touch the RX when they do cars like Aston Martins? Also, from what i've been hearing, the RX will be redesigned real soon, so wtf is this?

snr_loco · November 21st, 2006, 10:22 PM

wow that body is pretty aggressive

Pardesi_bhai · November 21st, 2006, 11:57 PM

zagato just does some horrendous body work, the astons are proof to that

Gimmeck · November 22nd, 2006, 10:57 AM

Love the hybrids but aint feeling that RX yo

November 21st, 2006, 08:22 PM	#1
jdmdrfitertim Can't Stay Away Join Date: Apr 23 2004 Location: NC the drifters state Posts: 2,198 Reputation: 340561 --> Rep Power: 34086 Casino cash: $1231	some Lexus suv pics Italian carrozzeria Zagato is arguably the most erratic and inconsistent of the lot. Their designs are either exquisitely beautiful or else they are grotesquely ugly and look like they were designed under the influence of Lord-knows-what toxic substance. This (thankfully) Japanese Domestic Market-only version of the Toyota Harrier (Lexus RX to the rest of the world), the Harrier Zagato, certainly falls into the latter category: Here's the AutoBlog blurb: If you've ever wondered what a Zagato-bodied Lexus RX might look like, you now have an answer. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Toyota's Toyopet dealerships, the automaker has worked with the legendary design studio to produce the Harrier Zagato for the Japanese market. It was unveiled today at the 2006 Tokyo Automatic Gallery, a tuner/specialty car show now in its 6th year. Only 250 examples will be built. A pure appearance package, the Zagato modifications take the sleek and sedate Harrier and give it the look of a rally car. The front fascia is overhauled with an open-look grille, new bumper, and a lip spoiler that houses round foglights. The changes continue as you walk around the car. Bulging, ventilated fender flares and lower body cladding carry the aggressive new profile to the rear, where you find revised bumper and a deeper roof spoiler. Gold five-spoke Zagato Design wheels complete the package. The interior is left intact save for some new aluminum trim. Based on on the Harrier 240G "L" (2.4L 4 cyl) and 350G "L" (3.5L V6), the Harrier Zagato can be ordered with either 2WD or 4WD powertrains for both engines. Prices, depending on drivetrain selection, range from ¥4,935,000 ($42,000 USD) to ¥5,712,000 ($48,800 USD). Colors are red mica metallic or white pearl crystal. http://www.autoblog.com/2006/07/28/m...arrier-zagato/ __________________

November 21st, 2006, 08:28 PM	#2
chakdephute Regular Poster Join Date: Aug 15 2005 Posts: 785 Reputation: 10 --> Rep Power: 21 Casino cash: $6963	Why would Zagato even touch the RX when they do cars like Aston Martins? Also, from what i've been hearing, the RX will be redesigned real soon, so wtf is this? __________________

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Gimmeck Should I Consider Retiring??? Join Date: Jan 5 2006 Location: Other side, but I'm bridging the gap Posts: 17,851 Reputation: 332454 --> Rep Power: 33331 Casino cash: $16784	Love the hybrids but aint feeling that RX yo __________________

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Pardesi_bhai Should I Consider Retiring??? Join Date: Oct 1 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 12,971 Reputation: 217091490 --> Rep Power: 21709224 Casino cash: $5548	zagato just does some horrendous body work, the astons are proof to that

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