Future of Lexus discussion 2013-2015
12-09-14, 07:43 PM
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Toyota / Lexus must be the CHEAPEST company in the World.
They want a guarantee that each model will be hugely profitable and take ZERO Risk.
Can they just grow a pair of *****???
Bring the Convertible RC, if it losses $$$$$ who cares, it will help bolster the brand's image!
Hell BMW has 2Series, 4Series, 6Series, M4 and Z4 CONVERTIBLES.
Audi has A/S5, TT, R8
MB has C,E, SL, SLK
Even Infinity has one - G37/whatever Q it is now
They want a guarantee that each model will be hugely profitable and take ZERO Risk.
Can they just grow a pair of *****???
Bring the Convertible RC, if it losses $$$$$ who cares, it will help bolster the brand's image!
Hell BMW has 2Series, 4Series, 6Series, M4 and Z4 CONVERTIBLES.
Audi has A/S5, TT, R8
MB has C,E, SL, SLK
Even Infinity has one - G37/whatever Q it is now
Lexus should make a convertible because they are passionate to put one on the market, because they are satisfying a need and not a want. I felt the IS-C was too basterdized, it appeared as if Lexus needed a two door in their line-up so they pulled one out of the hat even though there were no real plans or passion to put out a two door Lexus at the time. Sales of the IS-C were slow, nobody wants to buy a product not even the brand is passionate about.
12-10-14, 05:59 AM
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I don't necessarily agree with you.
Lexus should make a convertible because they are passionate to put one on the market, because they are satisfying a need and not a want. I felt the IS-C was too basterdized, it appeared as if Lexus needed a two door in their line-up so they pulled one out of the hat even though there were no real plans or passion to put out a two door Lexus at the time. Sales of the IS-C were slow, nobody wants to buy a product not even the brand is passionate about.
Lexus should make a convertible because they are passionate to put one on the market, because they are satisfying a need and not a want. I felt the IS-C was too basterdized, it appeared as if Lexus needed a two door in their line-up so they pulled one out of the hat even though there were no real plans or passion to put out a two door Lexus at the time. Sales of the IS-C were slow, nobody wants to buy a product not even the brand is passionate about.
Following needs, Lexus would have to build 20 more SUV, but do people really need SUVs? I doubt that.
12-10-14, 11:27 AM
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I also think that it is more than just the concept. I mean let's be honest, at this point Lexus does not know if RC is a hit or a miss. I'm sure once they'll see that RC is selling well, the concept will immediately get the green light. They did not develop it for no reason.
I don't necessarily agree with you.
Lexus should make a convertible because they are passionate to put one on the market, because they are satisfying a need and not a want. I felt the IS-C was too basterdized, it appeared as if Lexus needed a two door in their line-up so they pulled one out of the hat even though there were no real plans or passion to put out a two door Lexus at the time. Sales of the IS-C were slow, nobody wants to buy a product not even the brand is passionate about.
Lexus should make a convertible because they are passionate to put one on the market, because they are satisfying a need and not a want. I felt the IS-C was too basterdized, it appeared as if Lexus needed a two door in their line-up so they pulled one out of the hat even though there were no real plans or passion to put out a two door Lexus at the time. Sales of the IS-C were slow, nobody wants to buy a product not even the brand is passionate about.
12-29-14, 07:24 AM
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Can anyone please translate this. Thanks.
01-15-15, 06:23 AM
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Four new or mid-cycle product refreshes
Next Gen RX
refreshed GS
Refreshed LX
Refreshed ES or IS200t
? ?
Next Gen RX
refreshed GS
Refreshed LX
Refreshed ES or IS200t
? ?
01-15-15, 08:19 AM
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Refreshed LX makes no sense. Should be new gen. LX. It already has been refreshed. But I think new gen. would be rather 2016.
02-01-15, 08:38 PM
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I was at the local Lexus dealer yesterday and i was told the LX is getting updated this year (MY2016 ) with a more comfortable and luxurious interior and updated exterior design. Not a new generation but a heavy facelift. Lets wait and see...
Also on a few Chinese websites they had a list of vehicles being updated by Lexus this year and LX was mentioned as one of the vehicles..as well as it being mentioned in one of the US Lexus dealer meetings a few months ago
LX is getting released for the first time in Japan under the LEXUS name which means staff manuals could possibly leak on the web prior to release....
My guess is the on the exterior the LX will get the seperated DRL from the main lights like on the new Lexus vehicles as well as a full spindle grille and updated rear lights.
Possible hybrid and diesel for some markets as well as permanent supercharged variant in the LX range.
Also on a few Chinese websites they had a list of vehicles being updated by Lexus this year and LX was mentioned as one of the vehicles..as well as it being mentioned in one of the US Lexus dealer meetings a few months ago
LX is getting released for the first time in Japan under the LEXUS name which means staff manuals could possibly leak on the web prior to release....
My guess is the on the exterior the LX will get the seperated DRL from the main lights like on the new Lexus vehicles as well as a full spindle grille and updated rear lights.
Possible hybrid and diesel for some markets as well as permanent supercharged variant in the LX range.
02-02-15, 01:06 AM
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Actually exterior extensive facelift and new interior is enough for LX. It is the only true luxury offroad car out there, with the G-Wagen.
02-02-15, 10:04 AM
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