2016 Lexus RX
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That's my point. Go test-drive it for yourself. Like many of us on this forum, you're enough of a car enthusiast yourself to be able to judge it on your own.
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Not everyone wants such a large vehicle
That might be the case, but the RX is still a bigger and heavier vehicle to live with.
I will agree that the different price points and where they start is what gets the sale done in the majority of cases. But both have their pros and cons and for a different generation of owner.
I will agree that the different price points and where they start is what gets the sale done in the majority of cases. But both have their pros and cons and for a different generation of owner.
So, lets agree to disagree then..
like SW15LS has stated in one of his posts on this thread, if the RX were the same exact price as the NX, which would you choose? lets be honest...
Also, The size of the RX is not that intimidating. Something like the LX570 is a different story..
The market for small luxury SUVs is significant, and that market is continuing to grow. Seeing that they're selling 3k+ NX's a month without a corresponding drop in RX sales I would say the evidence as to the demand for that vehicle is clear. It lets them make the RX bigger and more upmarket too.
People said the same thing about the IS too when it came out.
The NX is significantly zippier and more fun to drive than the RX, I can totally see why somebody would buy one.
People said the same thing about the IS too when it came out.
The NX is significantly zippier and more fun to drive than the RX, I can totally see why somebody would buy one.
No doubt the demand is there if those are actual numbers, but I still cant wrap my head around owning something similar (NX). My question to you, would you purchase an NX yourself?
I must make it clear that although it is not for my standards, everyone else is different.
These cars are all marketing schemes it seems...Well played, lexus. Well played..
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So, lets agree to disagree then..
like SW15LS has stated in one of his posts on this thread, if the RX were the same exact price as the NX, which would you choose? lets be honest...
Also, The size of the RX is not that intimidating. Something like the LX570 is a different story..
like SW15LS has stated in one of his posts on this thread, if the RX were the same exact price as the NX, which would you choose? lets be honest...
Also, The size of the RX is not that intimidating. Something like the LX570 is a different story..
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These cars are all marketing schemes it seems...Well played, lexus. Well played..
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I can't stand the Rav4 so I would probably hate the NX too. But I like the idea of the turbo 4.
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Why not have two million dollars in your pocket instead of one million dollars? Lexus is going for the gusto, as any business who has the mean to do so, does. This add-on will keep RX sales spiking during this generation's run. Wise.
I'm just a bit surprised they aren't bringing out an entire new vehicle to fulfill the 3rd row duty. I think it would have enhanced their portfolio more and led to even more overall sales. I'm roughly reminded of the 1990 Chevy S-10 Blazer and GMC Jimmy's morph into a 4-door SUV. Rather than adding an all new model (Tahoe/Yukon), they just made an existing unit longer.
I'm just a bit surprised they aren't bringing out an entire new vehicle to fulfill the 3rd row duty. I think it would have enhanced their portfolio more and led to even more overall sales. I'm roughly reminded of the 1990 Chevy S-10 Blazer and GMC Jimmy's morph into a 4-door SUV. Rather than adding an all new model (Tahoe/Yukon), they just made an existing unit longer.
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Yes, in general, the RAV-4 is not only more of a bread-and-butter product, but is also significantly less sport-oriented. The NX is anything BUT your traditional cushy, quiet Lexus....the new RX has much more traditional Lexus road manners, despite the radical new shape.
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Had 2 IS's. Don't want anything larger like the GS (besides, from your theory GS is just a wanna be LS). I wanna hatcH, I have one in the WRX...but sits a bit low for me (being in the latest Denver blizzard).
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Which engine option would you go for in the GS?
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Agreed. Drove a rental in SFO last Sept and that thing was quiet even when pulling 4 adults up a hill. Buick did a good job.