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Love the Red Rock Canyon picture and exhaust set up
Originally Posted by MPLexus301
^I think that might be because this model doesn't have a roof
Still hopeful for the production version though!
Ah, thanks for pointing that out. Forgot it doesn't have a top.
Let's hope lexus is able to make it look like that.
Originally Posted by bitkahuna
it looks great for a show but if i saw that convertible (bright yellow, huge front grill) pull up at a gas station next to me, top down, white leather, i'd be thinking "what are you compensating for, buddy?"
As long as I won't be wearing white sunglasses and an overpriced t-shirt, then I won't have any problem with that comment
Like the LF-C2 concept (aka the Lexus RC convertible)? Too bad, it’s DOA. Never going to happen. The plan to build a concept and then a real car was set in motion years ago, but now it will never see the light of day as a production vehicle. Some inside Lexus are furious over this decision because the RC was strengthened (made heavier than it had to be) to be a convertible -- and as it turns out, that was pointless. Why else would it use the center section from an IS Convertible?
In fact, under the original plan, the RC Convertible was set to be the next all-new car in Lexus’ lineup. As convertibles make up 1 percent of the total U.S. Market, though, the decision to not do a 3-row RX crossover and go with a convertible infuriated the dealers into some sort of angry revolt. Lexus dealers have been howling for a three-row crossover. Lexus had been considering stretching the next-generation RX (based on the Highlander) but decided against doing so. Apparently, that car’s wheelbase was never designed to be stretched. The dealers had been counting on a three-row RX showing up because the body-on-frame GX470 simply doesn’t sell. The Mercedes GL and the Audi Q7, on the other hand, do, as does the BMW X5 which can be had with a third row. The result of the revolt is that Lexus has just begun work on a three-row crossover based on the upcoming LS platform. As that’s a rear-wheel-drive platform, this will make the upcoming Lexus vehicle competitive with the likes of the aforementioned Mercedes GL and Audi Q7, as well as the Infiniti QX80. Since it’s a crossover (like the two mentioned), it will have superior packaging to vehicles like the Cadillac Escalade and Lincoln Navigator. Factor in economies of scale, and building the new three-row CUV off the platform intended for the LS and the LF-LC (probably to be renamed the SC) coupe will decrease costs for all three vehicles. No word on the name of the new big Lexus crossover, but if they straight killed off the current GX, applying its moniker to the new car would make sense. Expect not to see the new vehicle for at least three years, as a 2018 model. Yes, the dealers are already stocking up on Moet. In other Lexus news, the poorly guarded secret of the IS 200t (the IS with the 2.0-liter turbo engine from the NX 200t) will now be joined by the RC 200t. Expect to see both cars at an upcoming auto show near you.
Bean counters seem to agree. It's pointless to make an overweight car more overweight.
i don't expect it to be too much heavier when the rc is already based on a convertible platform
if the news is true, that's just very sad. finally a convertible in good proportion and they are not making it. and i have been asking for a rx third row, it would really suck if the platform doesn't allow it and they have to go through all the trouble for a large size suv / crossover.
i don't expect it to be too much heavier when the rc is already based on a convertible platform
if the news is true, that's just very sad. finally a convertible in good proportion and they are not making it. and i have been asking for a rx third row, it would really suck if the platform doesn't allow it and they have to go through all the trouble for a large size suv / crossover.
a mess
If the news is true, let's hope the new SC which based on LS platform exceed the RC without costing much more.
If the new 3rd is based off LS platform as well, I welcome it. We have a truly luxury full size RWD based CUV.
If the news is true, let's hope the new SC which based on LS platform exceed the RC without costing much more.
If the new 3rd is based off LS platform as well, I welcome it. We have a truly luxury full size RWD based CUV.
the SC (lf-lc) will cost significantly more, i expect it to touch the 100k mark. plus that's a coupe not convertible, so i don't think that car is anything like this concept
for sure lexus needs 3rd row crossover type badly. the gx and lx are very capable true suv but for most people (daily use) the 3rd row is not as desired. it would have been really good if they can make the rx to have 3rd row, especially considering that the highlander is doing just fine. if the article is right, this takes away quite some resources into making this new crossover. but of course, i don't mind the rwd part
Like the LF-C2 concept (aka the Lexus RC convertible)? Too bad, it’s DOA. Never going to happen. The plan to build a concept and then a real car was set in motion years ago, but now it will never see the light of day as a production vehicle. Some inside Lexus are furious over this decision because the RC was strengthened (made heavier than it had to be) to be a convertible -- and as it turns out, that was pointless. Why else would it use the center section from an IS Convertible?
In fact, under the original plan, the RC Convertible was set to be the next all-new car in Lexus’ lineup. As convertibles make up 1 percent of the total U.S. Market, though, the decision to not do a 3-row RX crossover and go with a convertible infuriated the dealers into some sort of angry revolt. Lexus dealers have been howling for a three-row crossover. Lexus had been considering stretching the next-generation RX (based on the Highlander) but decided against doing so. Apparently, that car’s wheelbase was never designed to be stretched. The dealers had been counting on a three-row RX showing up because the body-on-frame GX470 simply doesn’t sell. The Mercedes GL and the Audi Q7, on the other hand, do, as does the BMW X5 which can be had with a third row. The result of the revolt is that Lexus has just begun work on a three-row crossover based on the upcoming LS platform. As that’s a rear-wheel-drive platform, this will make the upcoming Lexus vehicle competitive with the likes of the aforementioned Mercedes GL and Audi Q7, as well as the Infiniti QX80. Since it’s a crossover (like the two mentioned), it will have superior packaging to vehicles like the Cadillac Escalade and Lincoln Navigator. Factor in economies of scale, and building the new three-row CUV off the platform intended for the LS and the LF-LC (probably to be renamed the SC) coupe will decrease costs for all three vehicles. No word on the name of the new big Lexus crossover, but if they straight killed off the current GX, applying its moniker to the new car would make sense. Expect not to see the new vehicle for at least three years, as a 2018 model. Yes, the dealers are already stocking up on Moet. In other Lexus news, the poorly guarded secret of the IS 200t (the IS with the 2.0-liter turbo engine from the NX 200t) will now be joined by the RC 200t. Expect to see both cars at an upcoming auto show near you.
Most likely it's inaccurate. Lexus would not spend the time and resources to bring the RC convertible concept out there then not bring it into production...doesn't make sense...don't believe everything your read and take it with a grain or salt...
Don't believe the article, the LFC2 looks almost ready for production minus the futuristic interior touch lighting. It really is a shame that the stuff never comes out.
11-21-14, 08:39 AM
