Lexus Unfazed by LS Decline as S Class, Model S Grow
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Ford canceled a state of the art XJ in 1990 that was due in 1994 (I6, V8, V12 engines) and replacing it with a heavy facelift (X300) that lasted another 8-9 years. The "replacement" (X350) came way too late. Jaguar has yet to fully recover from that terrible decision, even with the "trendy" exterior of the X351 variant (2010-17). The next model in 2017 will long eradicate that problem and truly all-new.
Congratulations on your new W222 by the way, as it's a lovely car from what Ive experienced here and there the past 9 months. Although an excellent and trend-setting redesign, it is possible the next S-Class might be the largest S-Class revolution since the W140 and W220 (the latter was a negative one).
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No one seems to be interested in speculating what the next LS will look like, but only what it will have. I am thinking it might be a very tasteful revolution with evolutionary cues, in still utilizing the spindle grille. I am going to spend the next few weeks of my "limited" free time sketching and drafting my own proposals for it in AutoCAD, since no mags have done so yet.
Also maybe a GS-based 4 door coupe. Never considered any of this before, due to conflict of interest.
Any ideas?
The W220/W221/W222 are all related to each other to some percentage, unlike the W140 and W126. The XF40 at least shares nothing with the XF30 LS430, so one can understand why it's better to have a 10-year life cycle.
Also maybe a GS-based 4 door coupe. Never considered any of this before, due to conflict of interest.
Any ideas?
The W220/W221/W222 are all related to each other to some percentage, unlike the W140 and W126. The XF40 at least shares nothing with the XF30 LS430, so one can understand why it's better to have a 10-year life cycle.
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the ls is already a great looking vehicle. like the s-class this last time around, maybe all the ls needs is a big makeover exterior-wise vs. a completely different design.
i'm sure whatever lexus decides it will be at least decent looking, but it will be the tech, the telematics, the safety, and the drivetrain that will make the difference. is the adaptive suspension more advanced? is the nav (finally) best in class or competitive? will an inevitable hybrid version be a lot less porky with a more useful trunk than the current (and still amazing) LS600hL?
i'm sure whatever lexus decides it will be at least decent looking, but it will be the tech, the telematics, the safety, and the drivetrain that will make the difference. is the adaptive suspension more advanced? is the nav (finally) best in class or competitive? will an inevitable hybrid version be a lot less porky with a more useful trunk than the current (and still amazing) LS600hL?
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the ls is already a great looking vehicle. like the s-class this last time around, maybe all the ls needs is a big makeover exterior-wise vs. a completely different design.
i'm sure whatever lexus decides it will be at least decent looking, but it will be the tech, the telematics, the safety, and the drivetrain that will make the difference. is the adaptive suspension more advanced? is the nav (finally) best in class or competitive? will an inevitable hybrid version be a lot less porky with a more useful trunk than the current (and still amazing) LS600hL?
i'm sure whatever lexus decides it will be at least decent looking, but it will be the tech, the telematics, the safety, and the drivetrain that will make the difference. is the adaptive suspension more advanced? is the nav (finally) best in class or competitive? will an inevitable hybrid version be a lot less porky with a more useful trunk than the current (and still amazing) LS600hL?
#246
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The basic shape of the 911, of course, goes all the way back to 1964........and the VW's Beetle's basic shape to 1936. So much for the idea in autodom that whatever doesn't change dies.
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the same can be said for the mustang, the beetle like you said, and a few others, but not many.
for me, almost all car design does not age well. i believe car makers and designers/engineers do a great job of obsoleting old designs. a lot of it is technological of course, there's materials and manufacturing methods that simply didn't exist decades ago.
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the same can be said for the mustang, the beetle like you said, and a few others, but not many.
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Designs aging well is dependant on how well the core basics like proportions are done. The formula for proper proportions changes little, but not everyone follows it.
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No one seems to be interested in speculating what the next LS will look like, but only what it will have. I am thinking it might be a very tasteful revolution with evolutionary cues, in still utilizing the spindle grille. I am going to spend the next few weeks of my "limited" free time sketching and drafting my own proposals for it in AutoCAD, since no mags have done so yet.
Also maybe a GS-based 4 door coupe. Never considered any of this before, due to conflict of interest.
Any ideas?
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Also maybe a GS-based 4 door coupe. Never considered any of this before, due to conflict of interest.
Any ideas?
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i have no idea what you mean, there's always been vehicles of all shapes, sizes, and proportions. no idea what you mean by 'core basics' or 'proper proportions'.
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The pre-facelift XF40 LS was arguably the most L-finesse oriented Lexus. But the 2IS, 3GS & previous ES also had heavy L-finesse influence.
I hope Lexus cuts back a little on aggression and puts greater emphasis on elegance..
I hope Lexus cuts back a little on aggression and puts greater emphasis on elegance..
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Yes the body lines and graphics are old by today's standards, but the proportions have changed little.