AWD rumor

You mean the LS430, right?

All Lexus vehicles with an "X" in their designation automatically come with AWD or full-time 4WD...

...then I guess my FWD RX300 was mis-labeled or there is a magic button somewhere that will turn on the hidden 4WD feature?

Ah, you must be a Yank...up here in the GWN, all "X" labelled Lexus vehicles have AWD or 4WD as I'd stated...thought I believe there are a handful of exceptions south of the border...

in this case, "X" does not always mark the spot. there are FWD RX's and there are AWD RX's. there are FWD LS's and AWD LS's. :)

crap, i meant RWD LS's. a FWD V8? now wouldn't THAT be something

Is the new 2004 LS available with AWD? I almost bought an MB 4Matic, maybe I should wait.

HarrierAWD

HUH? FWD LS? AWD LS? I don't think so.

snipped-for-privacy@nycap.rr.com

AWD? Why not? M-B is doing it. Audi does it. Even BMW does it in the

In fact, given that one of the reasons that people buy SUV's is the AWD safety feature (if you don't think that AWD is better on snow or in rain, you have another "think" coming), putting AWD on a car to wean them back is an excellent idea.

Be surprising if Lexus does not do it, it makes such good sense.

I agree, but it's not in the LS model pipeline for 2004 as suggested.