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Lexus to build CLS/6 Series Grand Coupe or Audi A7 Fighter?

Old 08-23-12, 07:54 PM
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Default Lexus to build CLS/6 Series Grand Coupe or Audi A7 Fighter?

Today I received a new survey from the Lexus Advisory Board.

The topic was on future Lexus designs.

The survey focused perceptions/interest/ability to meet your needs with 3 cars, a conventional 4 door sedan, 4 door coupe or a 5 door sedan.

I like the A7 but it is not my thing. The BMW Grand Coupe is very cool (but over priced).

My sense is Lexus is looking to build a GS iteration (4 door coupe or 5 door sports sedan).

Many of the questions touched on back seat room and access. Most information pointed to a 5 seat format but there was a question in the end of the Survey around having only 2 rear seats (not gonna work for me).

I just wish they would wake up and understand they need to build something spectacular, like a GS-F AWD hard top convertible (with a roomy back seat).

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Old 08-23-12, 08:14 PM
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IMO they'll be good with a big 2+2 coupe that's probably priced around $70-100k. Idk if Lexus is going to go with a direct 6er, A7 and CLS fighter.
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I think Lexus should bring out a A7, CLS, 6 grand coupe, Panamera variant. I Like most of them and it would bring out more sporty designs for the Lexus brand.
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i am all for a gs coupe

but then again i care more about a successful coupe first, the real 2 door coupe
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Old 08-23-12, 09:35 PM
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Gimme a 4 door coupe with RWD DCT 5.0 and call it the FS-F!
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Old 08-24-12, 03:26 AM
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Originally Posted by S2000toIS350
I just wish they would wake up and understand they need to build something spectacular, like a GS-F AWD hard top convertible (with a roomy back seat).
GS-F AWD hard top convertible with a roomy back seat? :-).

Hopefully they dont do AWD and then i would guess they would need to do a coupe first and then convertible based on coupe, I dont think current GS shape is intereting enough for convertible.

And I have yet to see any of these vehicles with roomy back seats - thats because they prioritize looks over back seats.
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Originally Posted by rominl
i am all for a gs coupe

but then again i care more about a successful coupe first, the real 2 door coupe
I agree, their top priority should be to produce the LF-LC ASAP, ... I would be disappointed if it's offered in hybrid only though ......
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