Lexus planning Limitless-based super SUV?

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Dec 9, 2018 | 02:05 PM

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SW17LS

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Originally Posted by rogerh00

I can't see a big market for a twin turbo V8 with 600hp. Maybe a few Hollywood celebrities and some fools that can't afford it. What Lexus needs is to bring out an EV like the Audi e-tron. That is the future.

People certainly buy AMG Mercedes with TT V8s.

Dec 9, 2018 | 02:23 PM

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Stroock639

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Originally Posted by 97-SC300

I honestly cannot remember a single time Lexus made a "beater" ANYTHING. Ever.

Seems like all their cars are just playing safe and not a single one is the best in class at anything, especially performance.

They are arguably the best on average, scoring high consistently across the board, but never the best in any one category... "safety", "performance", "build options", etc.

well excuse me lol... i seem to remember the first ever lexus literally beating the competition in pretty much every measurable category! (build quality, reliability, ride quality, quietness, general nvh levels, acceleration, fuel economy, top speed, value for money, standard equipment level, panel gap consistency, etc... etc...)

the LFA was also a "beater" just not necessarily always on paper lol... but i agree on the whole lexus rarely makes anything particularly noteworthy, the LC is pretty cool though

Dec 9, 2018 | 08:43 PM

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mmarshall

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Originally Posted by UDel

Don't tell Mustang, Charger, Camaro, Corvette, 911, 488, R8, etc owners that consumers don't buy sports cars, last time I checked muscle cars/sedans from the big 3 have sold pretty well over the US, beating many SUV models.

Good point. I wouldn't necessarily say that they are beating SUVs, but, around here, pony cars are definitely a dime a dozen. The Challenger, in particular, is surprisingly popular around here, perhaps because of its drag-strip engine options, though most seem to be ordinary R/T or SRT models. You even see the unique lime-green and purple ones, which are not that easy to get.

Dec 10, 2018 | 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by oldcajun

Exactly! This makes great sense in light of the current trends. It doesn't need 600 hp, but must be really plush, quiet, roomy, and pretty fast. Look at Range Rover as a target. The next Mercedes GLS will also be much improved over the current one and BMW will have an X8 soon. This would make a nice combo with the LC and LS500 at the top end of the range. An F Sport (or F) with a turbo V-8 would cover most of the competition.

As soon as you said "Range Rover", yeah this made complete sense. A flagship "crossover" if you will is notably missing from Lexus's lineup.