SCOOP: Lexus RX with new spindle grille

Lexus's new spindle grille has been splitting opinion since launch and that is probably why it was chosen, to force motorists to like or hate the new design.

Some designers say, the worst thing for any new design is indifference. It is rather difficult to be indifferent about the spindle grille.

These are scans of Japanese brochures showing the popular Lexus RX with the new spindle grille. We think it certainly to lift an otherwise bland design. We don't like it but at least we have a strong opinion about it, right Lexus?