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2003 Lexus HPX

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Khatir Soltani

"Recognizing the increasing complexity of vehicle interiors, we really tried to simplify the environment for drivers, while allowing customization features to fit their special needs and preferences," continued Hunter. "The simple, clean environment helps drivers relax and minimize distractions while driving."

It's possible to personalize the display for features, scale, positioning, colors, and more, while integrated monitors that connect through to full motion cameras replace side and rearview mirrors, the latter of which is already optional on the RX 330.

Unlike the RX a third row, specified for children only, folds into the floor to provide a flat loading surface when not in use. Rear seat passengers can enjoy DVD entertainment via large console mounted LCD screens, a common feature in family vehicles today.

"Recognizing the increasing complexity of vehicle interiors, we really tried to simplify the environment for drivers, while allowing customization features to fit their special needs and preferences," continued Hunter. "The simple, clean environment helps drivers relax and minimize distractions while driving."

Twin skylights stretch from near the top edge of the windsheild to the rear roofline, bowing at the inside middle along the way. This idea, itself a bit of throwback to the Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser of the 1970s, is becoming extremely popular among show cars and production models, the Nissan Maxima sedan and Quest minivan being the most recent examples.

Khatir Soltani
Khatir Soltani
Automotive expert
  • Over 8 years experience as a car reviewer
  • Over 50 test drives in the last year
  • Involved in discussions with virtually every auto manufacturer in Canada