Lexus to introduce a bespoke design concept at Milan Design Week
#16
Lexus Champion
When Lexus offered understated designs, people complained that they were boring (and *** forbid, feminine).
Now that Lexus is starting to offer more aggressive designs, people complain that they are not elegant enough.
Lexus just cannot do anything right, can it?
For the record, I drive a 2015 ESh. I consider it a rather elegant car, despite (or perhaps because of) the aggressive spindle grill. One reason my wife agreed to it is because she too agrees about how it looks (she dislikes both the NX and even the RAV4 because of the aggressive, protruding taillamp designs).
#18
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When Lexus offered understated designs, people complained that they were boring (and *** forbid, feminine).
Now that Lexus is starting to offer more aggressive designs, people complain that they are not elegant enough.
Lexus just cannot do anything right, can it?
For the record, I drive a 2015 ESh. I consider it a rather elegant car, despite (or perhaps because of) the aggressive spindle grill. One reason my wife agreed to it is because she too agrees about how it looks (she dislikes both the NX and even the RAV4 because of the aggressive, protruding taillamp designs).
Now that Lexus is starting to offer more aggressive designs, people complain that they are not elegant enough.
Lexus just cannot do anything right, can it?
For the record, I drive a 2015 ESh. I consider it a rather elegant car, despite (or perhaps because of) the aggressive spindle grill. One reason my wife agreed to it is because she too agrees about how it looks (she dislikes both the NX and even the RAV4 because of the aggressive, protruding taillamp designs).
It seems though as each release get a bit more aggressive with that Spindle grill that it's turning allot of people off now.
I too am finding it difficult to like (appreciate).
#20
Lexus Fanatic
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correlation doesn't equal causation. population is up too, plus economy has rebounded some, esp. stock market, plus more models available = greater sales even if pretty much nothing changed.
#24
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#25
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the whole scoop direct from lexus
http://www.lexus-int.com/lexus-desig...n-events/2015/
http://pressroom.lexus.com/releases/...milan+2015.htm
http://www.lexus-int.com/lexus-desig...n-events/2015/
http://pressroom.lexus.com/releases/...milan+2015.htm
#26
#27
Lexus
2013: 273,847
2014: 311,389
Sure, brands that have dropped in sales.
Cadillac
2013: 182,543
2014: 170,750
Volvo
2013: 61,233
2014: 56,366
Mini
2013: 66,502
2014: 56,112
Dodge
2013: 596,343
2014: 574,155
VW
2013: 407,704
2014: 366,970
Scion
2013: 68,321
2014: 58,009
Jaguar
2013: 16,952
2014: 15,773
Brands that haven't grown that much.
Acura
2013: 165,436
2014: 167,843
Infiniti
2013: 116,455
2014: 117,330
Land Rover
2013: 50,010
2014: 51,465
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2013: 273,847
2014: 311,389
Cadillac
2013: 182,543
2014: 170,750
Volvo
2013: 61,233
2014: 56,366
Mini
2013: 66,502
2014: 56,112
Dodge
2013: 596,343
2014: 574,155
VW
2013: 407,704
2014: 366,970
Scion
2013: 68,321
2014: 58,009
Jaguar
2013: 16,952
2014: 15,773
Brands that haven't grown that much.
Acura
2013: 165,436
2014: 167,843
Infiniti
2013: 116,455
2014: 117,330
Land Rover
2013: 50,010
2014: 51,465
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Last edited by Vh_Supra26; 03-24-15 at 07:34 PM.
#28
But in all seriousness, when I wanted to trade my GS F Sport for a coupe I did look at the RC350 F Sport. It has a nice shape but is just too overstyled for me. I went back to an S5 that has been on the market for 7 years and still found it beautiful without screaming "look at me".
If Lexus does introduce the LF-LC, I think they will tone it down a bit. I'm waiting.
Last edited by dseag2; 03-24-15 at 07:25 PM.
#30
Which brands? BMW, Audi and Mercedes are up. They are Lexus' main competitors. Infiniti may be down, but they haven't introduced much new, decent product. Cadillac may be down because their high pricing predated their brand perception. I think even Hyundai, Kia and Lincoln are up right now. A rising tide (i.e. economy, household income, consumer sentiment) raises all boats.