View Poll Results: Is Lexus a leader or follower TODAY?
Leader
11
27.50%
Follower
10
25.00%
Both
18
45.00%
Neither
1
2.50%
Voters: 40. You may not vote on this poll
Lexus - leader or follower?
#46
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (2)
Lexus leads in quality, customer service, tradition, luxury.
Lexus is currently follower in setting new trends in design (but they weren't a follower in design in 90s and early 00s. Lexus designs were beautiful and way ahead of BMW/Audi/MB in terms of design. Then they got too comfortable until they were removed from the #1 sales rank.
Still love this brand though.
Lexus is currently follower in setting new trends in design (but they weren't a follower in design in 90s and early 00s. Lexus designs were beautiful and way ahead of BMW/Audi/MB in terms of design. Then they got too comfortable until they were removed from the #1 sales rank.
Still love this brand though.
#47
Pole Position
iTrader: (1)
I had to vote follower because I address this question from a certain angle. In the past, as many have pointed out, Lexus has lead the way and continues to do so. For me at the top of the list is customer service, which I had the pleasure of experiencing today. I went by to show my buddy (master tech/product specialist) our new Ford Explorer Sport (after all, he is the one who told me that Ford was no longer a joke), to set up a door ding appt and to get my PermaPlate products refreshed. Yes, I am fortunate because I have come to know many of the people that work there. Anyways, I was instantly greeted in the service bay by 2 different people, offered water right away, and was ready to leave in 5 minutes. The parts lady even asked if I brought my daughter. The finance lady walked out to hand me my PermaPlate box since my daughter was in the car on a hot day. This stuff leaves a lasting impression. Anyhow, back to the poll question.
Follower, because of the fact that they are merely now expanding/changing the model line up, trims, engine choices, and the F/F sport. As it is, for every Lexus model, the German competitors (BMW, Mercedes, Audi) have a direct comparator, and more options beneath or above said Lexus model. Lexus cannot yet say the same. But those limitations, as some would say, have not seemed to hurt Lexus. Their timing is perfect, the world is waiting. When I go to the 3 German company websites, I see all sorts of models, too numerous in my opinion. Then I also see their respective performance lines. While I am infatuated with the F/F sport line, I am quite aware that it is following in the footsteps (currently) of the 3 brands above (M, AMG, S). But once the R/D gets in full swing, I am sure LExus will be leading this race.
Follower, because of the fact that they are merely now expanding/changing the model line up, trims, engine choices, and the F/F sport. As it is, for every Lexus model, the German competitors (BMW, Mercedes, Audi) have a direct comparator, and more options beneath or above said Lexus model. Lexus cannot yet say the same. But those limitations, as some would say, have not seemed to hurt Lexus. Their timing is perfect, the world is waiting. When I go to the 3 German company websites, I see all sorts of models, too numerous in my opinion. Then I also see their respective performance lines. While I am infatuated with the F/F sport line, I am quite aware that it is following in the footsteps (currently) of the 3 brands above (M, AMG, S). But once the R/D gets in full swing, I am sure LExus will be leading this race.
#48
Lexus leads in quality, customer service, tradition, luxury.
Lexus is currently follower in setting new trends in design (but they weren't a follower in design in 90s and early 00s. Lexus designs were beautiful and way ahead of BMW/Audi/MB in terms of design. Then they got too comfortable until they were removed from the #1 sales rank.
Still love this brand though.
Lexus is currently follower in setting new trends in design (but they weren't a follower in design in 90s and early 00s. Lexus designs were beautiful and way ahead of BMW/Audi/MB in terms of design. Then they got too comfortable until they were removed from the #1 sales rank.
Still love this brand though.
This is the most brutal punch by Motor Trend though....comparing the ES350 against a Buick and a Hyundai
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/.../photo_01.html
#49
Now their actually new cars are excellent and fluid... like S class and C class (fully optioned), but E class is definetly not fluid...
#50
There is nothing Elegant in E class at all... it has weird lines and proportions... with new facelift it looks like someone joined two different cars together.
Now their actually new cars are excellent and fluid... like S class and C class (fully optioned), but E class is definetly not fluid...
Now their actually new cars are excellent and fluid... like S class and C class (fully optioned), but E class is definetly not fluid...
#51
Lexus Champion
The MB design is simple, elegant, taut & sleek. I am looking forward to Lexus doing something like this
This is the most brutal punch by Motor Trend though....comparing the ES350 against a Buick and a Hyundai
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/.../photo_01.html
This is the most brutal punch by Motor Trend though....comparing the ES350 against a Buick and a Hyundai
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/.../photo_01.html
#55
Lexus Champion
The MB design is simple, elegant, taut & sleek. I am looking forward to Lexus doing something like this
This is the most brutal punch by Motor Trend though....comparing the ES350 against a Buick and a Hyundai
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/.../photo_01.html
This is the most brutal punch by Motor Trend though....comparing the ES350 against a Buick and a Hyundai
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/.../photo_01.html
#56
Lexus Fanatic
Thread Starter
iTrader: (20)
tradition? mercedes benz is over 100 years old.
Lexus is currently follower in setting new trends in design (but they weren't a follower in design in 90s and early 00s. Lexus designs were beautiful and way ahead of BMW/Audi/MB in terms of design. Then they got too comfortable until they were removed from the #1 sales rank.
Still love this brand though.
Still love this brand though.
RC launching this year could also be leader in the class, but that is really depending on handling, which should be good.
but look how close in specs they are:
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...son/specs.html
#57
5% Club. Killing it!!!
iTrader: (15)
i went with "both" on the poll... Some great posts BTW... leader in the early years and follower in the later years.... But in all honesty i think other brands are following Lexus in design and technology so they can "play catch Up".. The Equus and Genesis for example since everyone compares the two IMO followed Lexus... They wanted a winning design in both aesthetics and technology and Lexus had already achieved that...
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