NX to debut at Geneva 2014
Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: California
As far as being late to the game, I think Lexus was considering two things:
1) Fear. Should we stoop below the RX-size class and offer "affordable luxury?" What would such a vehicle do to our reputation/name? Perhaps the HS's failure fed this fear.
2) Complacency. With RX sales so robust, we're not really starving for another SUV.
Between these two things, I can see the company dragging it's feet.
1) Fear. Should we stoop below the RX-size class and offer "affordable luxury?" What would such a vehicle do to our reputation/name? Perhaps the HS's failure fed this fear.
2) Complacency. With RX sales so robust, we're not really starving for another SUV.
Between these two things, I can see the company dragging it's feet.
As far as being late to the game, I think Lexus was considering two things:
1) Fear. Should we stoop below the RX-size class and offer "affordable luxury?" What would such a vehicle do to our reputation/name? Perhaps the HS's failure fed this fear.
2) Complacency. With RX sales so robust, we're not really starving for another SUV.
Between these two things, I can see the company dragging it's feet.
1) Fear. Should we stoop below the RX-size class and offer "affordable luxury?" What would such a vehicle do to our reputation/name? Perhaps the HS's failure fed this fear.
2) Complacency. With RX sales so robust, we're not really starving for another SUV.
Between these two things, I can see the company dragging it's feet.
Lexus just loves to be late to the game. Finally considering coupes and verts. Small SUV. F cars. All this should have been out in the last few years where BMW, MBZ and Audi have a product onslaught and a niche for everything. Not to mention Lexus was the first to pioneer the 8-speed and what do you know, last to the party applying it to their models. I don't know if it's just a lethargic sense among the company or strictly apathy
There were some rumors that the NX would have more dramatic styling with less of a focus on utility, as a way to differentiate it from the more mainstream, utilitarian RX. Something like a Lexus Evoque. I really like that idea and hope they stick to it.
Lexus Test Driver
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From: Ohio
If RX-F Sport was to be this:
1/ lower ride, Electronically Controlled Air Adjustable Suspension (sport, comfort Modes, or Automatic)
2/ Turbo, or Supercharged to 375 HP and 275 Torque
3/ More Sporty appearance (plus couple Unique color)
Now this will sell like a hot cake. I will immedietly Trade in my standard RX just for this.
1/ lower ride, Electronically Controlled Air Adjustable Suspension (sport, comfort Modes, or Automatic)
2/ Turbo, or Supercharged to 375 HP and 275 Torque
3/ More Sporty appearance (plus couple Unique color)
Now this will sell like a hot cake. I will immedietly Trade in my standard RX just for this.
Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 9,997
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From: California
Not a chance. CT has been a major success.
Lexus just loves to be late to the game. Finally considering coupes and verts. Small SUV. F cars. All this should have been out in the last few years where BMW, MBZ and Audi have a product onslaught and a niche for everything. Not to mention Lexus was the first to pioneer the 8-speed and what do you know, last to the party applying it to their models. I don't know if it's just a lethargic sense among the company or strictly apathy
Lexus just loves to be late to the game. Finally considering coupes and verts. Small SUV. F cars. All this should have been out in the last few years where BMW, MBZ and Audi have a product onslaught and a niche for everything. Not to mention Lexus was the first to pioneer the 8-speed and what do you know, last to the party applying it to their models. I don't know if it's just a lethargic sense among the company or strictly apathy
I really think it goes back to what I said about complacency. Like Honda and Toyota have shown over the years, with success comes comfort. Then the competitors wise up, catch up, and suddenly you're forced into things you had put on the backburner.
