Auto Motor und Sport caught the 2009 Lexus RX->ke496 testing at the Nurburgring race track. This should say a lot about the future of the original crossover SUV, because most SUVs don't take the time to be able to say "tested at the Nurburgring".

The base engine will be powered by a 3.5-liter V6 introduced this year in the current RX 350. Top version will be powered by a 380 hp 4.6-liter V8 engine used in the recently introduced LS 460 sedan.

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