For me, yes, it's technically ricey by definition, but not as ricey or baduy as the others.
Because the FX is a utility vehicle. It's not supposed to have any speck of speed or racing pretentions. It's not supposed to be flashy.
What he should have done is kept it as stock as possible but put a monster engine, tuned suspension, turbo and less flashy rims. (But the question is kaya ba ng chassis?)