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In any case, this is a quantum leap over the previous model and it can definitely hold its ground in a market dominated by Land Cruisers
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So how did this become an Infiniti bashing thread? This car, and those like them including the LX and Landcruiser, are obscene by nature to me personally but I just sense a lot of hate towards this vehicle here and for what reasons?
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I don't think anyone here is really bashing it. If the new QX does become the Japanese Escalade, I would think that Infiniti would be ecstatic, considering the Escalde is the best selling car in this class. The current QX sells alright, and this thing is like 100 times better, so it should do well. This class has obscene pointless vehicles, but some rich people like obscene pointless vehicles.
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Not obscene to me. I think the current Land Cruiser/Range Rover/LX are an amazing class of vehicles. Compared to the North American designs, the world designs are so much better. I really wish North American's would embrace these designs...people forget that the Land Cruiser starts at a higher MSRP than the Lexus flagship LS460. To me, the LX/RR/LC and Patrol represent the perfect vehicle. Adding the Patrol to this class is awesome, I also can't wait till Infiniti debuts the new QX
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You should agree with me all the time, lol...j/k...But yeah, before the LX, Toyota used to sell about 12k units a month back in the 80's and early 90's. At its peak, Toyota once sold 30k LX/LC, 15k each combined, of course this was before the Sequoia was born...I think a lot of people forget that the LC is sold in 150 countries in the world and the US/Mexico market is still pretty big even though it sells on 2000-3000 a year...some small countries sell maybe 30 a year.....of course middle east and Australia/Africa will always be bigger....I still believe that the Sequoia will disapear before America gets rid of the LC...IMO of course
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Offering the LC in North America is just icing on the cake for Toyota; it really doesn't matter that much.
The LX and Sequoia are actually gaining popularity in the Middle East, with the LX also gaining some popularity in Eastern Europe.
The LX and Sequoia are actually gaining popularity in the Middle East, with the LX also gaining some popularity in Eastern Europe.
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I can only be honest, I find the Japanese offerings (LC, LX, Patrol) in this class to be lacking in the exterior design department.
However, like others, I am looking forward to the QX. The spy pics that we have seen do look promising. I'm happy to see another strong competitor in this class.
However, like others, I am looking forward to the QX. The spy pics that we have seen do look promising. I'm happy to see another strong competitor in this class.
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