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Infiniti JX SUV (update pg.4)
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A vehicle like this has potential to be a volume leader for Infiniti the way the RX is for Lexus. Even if they sell only 2500-3000 of these a month it would do wonders for Infiniti's market penetration.
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Disagree. A D-class sedan would be a good halo product but will not contribute major sales.
A vehicle like this has potential to be a volume leader for Infiniti the way the RX is for Lexus. Even if they sell only 2500-3000 of these a month it would do wonders for Infiniti's market penetration.
A vehicle like this has potential to be a volume leader for Infiniti the way the RX is for Lexus. Even if they sell only 2500-3000 of these a month it would do wonders for Infiniti's market penetration.
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I'm thinking more like this.... having a decent D-class car would do wonders for the company and display the brand as more serious and more encompassing. Anyone can do an SUV (they and everyone else has already done them), which does not create as much credibility or build brand panache.
I'm not all that convinced that people at large pay that much attention to whether a brand has a D-class offering, unless they happen to be shopping for one. I think products that generate showroom traffic are far more important than an image product.
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The JX fills a void in Infiniti's lineup. The FX never had a chance to sell in big numbers due to its lack of interior space. In many ways, the FX is a niche vehicle similar to the ZDX and X6. The JX is Infiniti's first true competitor to the MDX and X5.
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RX and SRX are the sales leaders but seat 5. 5 seaters outsell 7 seaters, its not this giant market some make it out to be. Lexus/Benz sell about 1200-2000 GX/GL a month but they might have a higher base MSRP.
This fights head on with the Enclave and MDX. The Enclave now outsells the MDX. Both sell about 3-5k a month. Sorry but Infiniti is not going to sell anywhere close to that, outside the G35/37, their sales are dismal. The QX 56 seems to be their new flagship, a larger 7 seater that sells about 1k a month.
They would be lucky to sell 2k a month of these, especially with those looks unless the price is low or they of course lease very low. The interior is the same as any model they have which is a good thing.
Amazing that this will be their 4th SUV, built in Tennesse, FWD based with a CVT with possibly hybrids coming. If it was a Lexus, people would be beating it to death
This fights head on with the Enclave and MDX. The Enclave now outsells the MDX. Both sell about 3-5k a month. Sorry but Infiniti is not going to sell anywhere close to that, outside the G35/37, their sales are dismal. The QX 56 seems to be their new flagship, a larger 7 seater that sells about 1k a month.
They would be lucky to sell 2k a month of these, especially with those looks unless the price is low or they of course lease very low. The interior is the same as any model they have which is a good thing.
Amazing that this will be their 4th SUV, built in Tennesse, FWD based with a CVT with possibly hybrids coming. If it was a Lexus, people would be beating it to death
Disagree. A D-class sedan would be a good halo product but will not contribute major sales.
A vehicle like this has potential to be a volume leader for Infiniti the way the RX is for Lexus. Even if they sell only 2500-3000 of these a month it would do wonders for Infiniti's market penetration.
A vehicle like this has potential to be a volume leader for Infiniti the way the RX is for Lexus. Even if they sell only 2500-3000 of these a month it would do wonders for Infiniti's market penetration.
I think the JX looks great, reminds me of the Venza, which is fine because Venza is the best looking vehicle in the Toyota lineup today (minus the front grille). Interior is great, alot of resemblance of the new M. But it still probably won't sell, that's how alot of great cars from Infiniti are, they just don't sell well.
very good points.
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The price and packaging will be key, though.