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First of all, new car sales in 2008 (nationally) were over Links of LondoN Classic Smiley MinX Charm million units; in, just over million; roughlymillion (anticipated).Rochester-area drivers returned to the Lexus RX series as their near-luxury vehicle of choice last year, unseating favorite GMC. Ranked by the number of new vehicles registered in Monroe County in , the Lexus RX outpaced the GMC Acadia and BWM 3-Series for the top spot. The Lexus RX series last topped the list in for vehicles sold in , and it ranked fifth last year. Luxury vehicles generally range from , with anything priced in the range considered near-luxury. With a base price of roughly, some new RX were registered here last year, up percent from in . The list of best-selling new vehicles ove appears on page 9. The RX series appeals to drivers because of its sophisticated look and feel, Dorschel Group president Richard Dorschel Links of London D Charm. "In its current iteration it's a larger car inside and a slightly larger car outside," Dorschel explained. "It is a passenger car platform, not a truck platform. It has a very highly appointed interior and it is also a very intuitive car. It's a car that anyone can get in and figure out." In addition, while the crossover vehicle is available in front-wheel drive, the cost increase for all-wheel drive is insignificant, adding to its appeal locally. "Links of London year they made the car a little bit more masculine, so it now appeals to a wider range" of drivers, Dorschel said. "It has been primarily a ladies' car, but with new styling, bigger tires and wheels, a larger exhaust pipe, a little sheet metal change, the car now appeals to men and women." The appeal is not just local, Dorschel said. Some percent of Lexus' volume nationwide is in the RX series. "I would say it is the car that defines the near-luxury sport utility market," Dorschel said. "It's a powerhouse." Links of London Dice Charm GMC Acadia ranked second among the most popular luxury and near-luxury vehicles in the Rochester area last year. Some were registered in Monroe County in , down nearly percent from in . The vehicle is popular among area car buyers for several reasons, said Vice President Mark Pennella of Patrick Pontiac Buick GMC Jeep.